Let me start by saying angels vs werewolves, this was a for me. I am more than intrigued. I need to find Book One because I need the back story.

I only read up to chapter 4 at the time of this review, but I'm hooked.

There are a few minor grammatical errors. Nothing that diminishes the storyline.

The author does a very good job of characters and evoking emotions. Looking forward to continuing the series.

~Csuigar

Well, hun, you know I love this book! You got me hooked somewhere in the middle of the first book. I'm already attached to those characters, as annoying or impulsive or silly they might be sometimes. I love the chemistry that you create between Freya and Mason in this one. Yes, he is my favorite so far. Tristan can go and accidentally sleep with other girls as much as he likes.

And I gotta say, your writing has improved so much! Great job! I still love the idea of Selene being the mother of all, and I can't wait to read more about that. And you know I'll keep reading until I get my very special Happy Ending ;)

~Lilly

I got about 3 chapters of the story in given I only just discovered this club and had only a few days!

I enjoyed the concept of the book immensely. Although I had to jump in at book 2 rather than 1, I still picked up on the concepts rather quickly so kudos on not leaving new readers out in the cold!

Since the story is multiple P.O.V. and you have a fairly large cast as well, I found it a little harder to follow everyone in the first person. In addition, the internal "voice" of each character did not feel distinctive enough for me. Perhaps consider different speech patterns, even slangs, or degree of swearing may help. In the past, I have found that first p.o.v also lends itself to a higher risk of telling instead of showing (something I'm still working on as well!).

A small thing - Using italics for some internal thought also threw me off a little. Because this is in the first person, I think it's okay to have internal thoughts integrated with the rest of the text as non-italics, just to also help differentiate from mind-link dialogue further. Or maybe consider only direct internal dialogue between Freya and her wolf to be italics.

The first two chapters were harder to get through for me personally partly because there were more telling and background building which gave the book a bit less momentum. Setting the stage is necessary but I would love to see more interactions and descriptions and less of the characters living in their own heads. For example, the interaction between Mason and Carmen, in the beginning, did more to set Mason's personality up than most of Mason's internal dialogue.

I enjoyed the action sequences a lot and those were the parts that drew me in the most. I would say they are well written as well and I could picture what was happening without getting lost in the fight. I am really looking forward to more scenes like that!

~Pixie

Unlike your first book in this tale, I didn't like this one as much. The pace is really slow, and the first 6 chapters left me with more questions than before.

I started reading this book as soon as I finished Abandoned By An Alpha when there was only a couple of chapters posted. I even went back and reread everything again just to see if I still felt the same about it. Unfortunately, I did.

Your characters, descriptions in a scene, and grammar are all great. I just wish I could have gotten into the plot more.

Don't let this faze you though! Your story is very well written, and it has a unique storyline. Keep up the good work!

~Callie

1. What did you think the book was about?

— After I read the summary, it was clear what the book was about. A young woman scorned by the man she loves is forced to become the very nature her own people believed to be savage, only to be banished and hunted down like a dog by the same man who scorned her. With hints, the author kept pointing out in their notes, that she'll become stronger as she faces difficult and painful challenges, that will mark her life forever.

2. Did you feel the book fulfilled your expectations?

— At first, I was worried the book wouldn't fulfill my expectations because it's a sequel. But it became apparent that the book was more than I expected. I thought the hunters were very interesting and different from the regular cliche human hunter you read in every werewolf or vampire story.

3. What about the plot? Did it pull you in; or did you feel you had to force yourself to read the book?

— I didn't feel forced to read the story; the book was fun, and the author was crafty. I liked the beginning of the story, especially because it started with a secondary character instead of Freya's point of view. Usually, stories are written from the main character's point of view. The plot and the summary were on point. The flow of the plot was sometimes fast and other times at an even pace. The writing style was basic and easy to read. Honestly, I would have liked to have read the prequel before the sequel, but I felt that this book is stand alone because the story is about Freya's next phase in her life and how the betrayal played a part in her transformation.

4. Do the characters seem real and believable? (Basically, can you relate to their predicaments? To what extent do they remind you of yourself or someone you know, if they do at all?)

— Freya is a relatable character, in the sense that she's a woman who gave up everything to be with the one she loves only to be betrayed by that same person. Many women in history have been betrayed by men, so this is relatable and real. My favorite character is Evan because he's the most real character in the story. He's the character that sees all and knows all. The eyes and ears of the readers, the conscience, at least that's how I see it. Mason, on the other hand, isn't relatable, he's too cold and emotionless, perhaps because he's trained himself to be a leader that doesn't show his emotions. Carmen, I don't think she's relatable; however, she represents man's pride, lust, and fear or ignorance. So in a way Carmen is real.

5. How was the pacing of the chapters you read? (Consider if the scenes skipped or jumped randomly. Too fast or too slow? Why?)

— Some chapter's pacing was fast, but others were at an even pace. The beginning of the story, from my understanding starts from where the prequel left off. So it can get a bit confusing, but it's a clever way to hook a reader, have them focus on the details and the sequence of events. I especially liked the gory sequence, although the details were gruesome, I would have preferred more details in those scenes. Another scene I particularly liked was the confrontation between Evan and Carmen in the kitchen.

6. How was the description of the chapters you read? (Consider if there where any information bumps. Were there a lack of emotions, too little describing, telling rather than showing, etc.)

— The only thing I noticed that was missing were descriptions of the settings in the story; there wasn't a lot. I didn't notice any bumps in the story. Mason is the only part of the story that lacked emotion. The only times he ever showed emotion was when he was near Freya. The story was showing rather than telling, which is great.

7. Describe what you liked or disliked about the writer's style? Why?

— The writing style was crafty. Their usage of words was extensive and descriptive; I think that's one of their biggest strengths. I didn't dislike the writing because it's simple and easy to read, yet creative. However, I detected a few missing commas, and thankfully the author is on track with editing, so I'm guessing they already know they need to verify the punctuation.

8. Would you read more of the author's work?

— I might read the prequel and add it to my list since I like reading a story from the beginning.

~Jo-jo

I thought this book flowed very well just like your last one. I appreciated the twists and turns that you took throughout the story. I'm not sure why you would want to change your tenses unless that was something you wanted to do for the experience of it. The way you write pulls readers in and it is an emotional rollercoaster.

I think you have a talent of drawing your readers into the story and making them feel invested in the characters. I mean for the first couple of chapters the main character wasn't even awake yet you could feel the pull of the strain of the situation and there was a general anxiety about whether or not she would be alright.

You are very talented. Your writing is a little too dark for me. I'm not at the right place to handle it but I would be remiss if I didn't tell you that you have a gift. Thank you for sharing your work with me.

~Catherine

I've spoken to the author a lot about her work. I'm still loving the storyline. Her creativity blows my mind. I love the hunter species. It is truly what sets her books apart. I still recommend a switch to the third person as the multiple POVs in the same chapter gets confusing at times. I think though that she is working really hard at fixing the other issues like grammar.

Keep on going. You put in so much work to overcome your disability and I think your determination will get you far.

~T

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What did you think the book was about?

This is the second in a series of books. In the first book, the main character, Freya, was turned into a werewolf with the hopes that she would be the mate for the guy who turned her. She wasn't and she chose someone else. But, she was seen as a threat, exiled, and hunted. She's injured by her cousin, but saved by a man named Mason, who declared her as his "Fianna", which I can only assume means "mate".

There isn't a blurb for the second book, which is the book I'm reading.

I recommend creating a blurb for this book, worded assuming that people have read the other one, and then moving all the current blurb text into a Summary chapter in the second book. I recommend that the current "Summary" Chapter be moved to the end of the book as a "More by the Author" section. I kept waiting for a summary of this book and never found it. That section was VERY long and I was a little turned off by it.

Did you feel that the book fulfilled your expectations?

Not really. With a book that had nearly 5k reads, I was expecting it to be well edited and to flow. It wasn't and it didn't, for me.

What about the plot? Did it pull you in; or did you feel you had to force yourself to read the book?

I thought the plot was fair. It was interesting and fairly predictable, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. But, it wasn't enough to keep me reading.

Do the characters seem real and believable? (Basically, can you relate to their predicaments? To what extent do they remind you of yourself or someone you know, if they do at all?)

I didn't think that Mason and the other guy were very believable. If someone had stabbed my life mate, accident or not, they wouldn't be walking around free, for example. There just didn't seem to be enough depth to them. But, perhaps that's because this is the second book and I lack all the background and character development from the first.

How was the pacing of the chapters you read? (Consider if the scenes skipped or jumped randomly. Too fast or too slow? Why?)

I thought the pacing was fine.

How was the description of the chapters you read? (Consider if there where any information bumps. Were there a lack of emotions, too little describing, telling rather than showing, etc.)

I had some questions about terms from the first book. I think maybe a glossary of terms would be handy. There weren't a lot of descriptions of the people, or the environment. Good description of the gore, though! That made an impression.

Describe what you liked or disliked about the writer's style? Why?

I really had a hard time with the use of italics. It wasn't clear if they were for flashbacks, memories, or thoughts.

Would you read more of the author's work?

If I knew it was properly edited, I might give it a shot.

Comments on the writer's strongest, weakest writing trait, help request and give your overall personal thoughts.

Strongest writing trait: I felt that your storyline/plot development skills were reflected; this is where you do your best! The plot seemed smooth and easy to follow and would be more so with a glossary of terms.

Weakest writing trait: Yes, there are many edits that need to be made. I had a hard time many times because of the lack of commas and such. I also found it to be a very abrupt transition to go from the story prose to the author talking to the reader. Just having a picture to indicate that wasn't enough for me.

Help request: I don't think the chapters are too long at all. In fact, I'd say they were a little on the short side. I had to read and reread in order to get what was going on sometimes due to the tense changes. I think 3rd person would be a good idea, but not first person (but, that's a personal preference). You can always have a knowledgeable narrator who understands what your characters are feeling and thinking, so you won't lose that.

~Yvonne

This seems like a story about a group of hunters who keeping a werewolf. I'm not quite sure as I've only read the first three chapters. I think the story would be better if written in the third person. With as many characters introduced the third person would be a better way to go. I was a bit confused when they kept mentioning his Fianna. It seems like there were two characters when they were talking about one. I love the title of this story. It has a nice ring to it, but reading these first three chapters had me struggling a lot to get through them as I was confused by a lot. Sorry I wasn't much help here...

~Ellen