RAISED BY WOLVES by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Raised by Wolves by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


I generally read books for the purpose of considering them for film or television adaptation. I'm a little on the fence with this one. I liked the idea of the book and most of the execution, but I felt there were a lot slow dragging moments, even for a book. I keep fluctuating between starring this as 'it's okay' and 'liked it.' I guess if I could give it 3.5 stars I would.

Once Bryn and Chase start to interact, the story gets interesting. I wish there was more fighting, maybe problems with the other pack members doing things to her, I don't know. But I try to view everything as if I was watching it on a screen and this one seemed like it would be slightly interesting to watch, but not exciting enough.

I like how Ali is fiercely loyal and maternal to Bryn, to the point of leaving her husband and home when the fail to protect Bryn. I think I would have liked a little more conflict with Devon when Bryn starts to be so connected to Chase. Devon almost seems gay, but knowing he bristles when Chase touches Bryn, I know he's not. It's like Devon is her best friend, but seemed to wish it could have been more, then easily gives up the idea once she connects with Chase.

I like the idea of her form her own pack and hope there is another book that could bring more drama, intrigue and fighting into the story.



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ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY by Heather Webber

Absolutely, Positively by Heather Webber

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


As usual, Heather Webber has written a fun story with Lucy Valentine, her cooky family and her budding romance with the P.I., Sean. Lucy is tasked with finding a former teenage love with a history the likes of Romeo and Juliet. Unfortunately, Tristan turns out to be more of a Robin Hood, stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. When Tristan is accused of murder, Lucy's client, Meaghan will do anything to prove his innocence.

At the same time, Dovie's old friend and budding romantic interest goes missing under mysterious circumstances. And there is a man, the news papers have nicknamed The Lone Ranger, who's throwing money away in the streets and Preston is determined to find out who he is.

Lucy has to contend with her parents dating again, her concerns over her future with Sean, Preston trying to find out the family secret and trying to get Aiden and Em together.

The book isn't as funny as the previous two, nor does Lucy put herself in the same dangers as the other books, but the writing is solid. Heather does justice to a growing character with adult issues.



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