Author: Jackson Pearce
Details: Hardcover, 326 pgs
Published: June 7, 2010 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
isbn: 0316068683 (ISBN13: 9780316068680)
Reading Level: Young Adult
Acquired from: Purchased
Description:
Scarlett March lives to hunt the Fenris-- the werewolves that took her eye when she was defending her sister Rosie from a brutal attack. Armed with a razor-sharp hatchet and blood-red cloak, Scarlett is an expert at luring and slaying the wolves. She's determined to protect other young girls from a grisly death, and her raging heart will not rest until every single wolf is dead.
Rosie March once felt her bond with her sister was unbreakable. Owing Scarlett her life, Rosie hunts fiercely alongside her. Now Rosie dreams of a life beyond the wolves and finds herself drawn to Silas, a young woodsman who is deadly with an ax-- but loving him means betraying her sister and has the potential to destroy all they've worked for.
My Thoughts:
I actually read this book a couple weeks ago but at least the ending left enough of an impression I remember it quite well. Although this book seemed like it wasn't really anything special at first I did start to really get into the story before the middle.
I found myself predicting what would happen, and well, I was right. So, in my opinion, too predictable. But to be honest I don't really see that as a negative aspect.
I thought the sisters relationship was pretty accurate as far as most sisters out there and it felt real to me. The romance also felt real and I thought it was sweet.
Although the book certainly didn't 'blow me away' I found myself quite liking it.
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Just finished reading that myself! I agree, it was predictable, but I thought it was very well executed. Enough so that I lost myself in the story anyway.
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ReplyDeleteExcellent review. Thanks for being so honest. I was really interested by the blurb, but now that I've read your review, I think I'll pass.
ReplyDeleteLovely review. I just couldn't get into this one. I never finished.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry you didn't like it more =/
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked this one, I've been wanting to read it for a while. Wanted to stop by and let you know that I have awarded you one of those crazy blogger awards. http://myneuroticbookaffair.blogspot.com/2010/08/my-lovely-blog-award.html
ReplyDeleteIf nothing else it's nice to know your blog is loved:) Shari
A friends teenage daughter is reading this book and she is enjoying it. I am curious, as it didn't seem to call to me before but I might have to try it out. :) Thanks for the review.
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