Helpful Score: 6
I love paranormal romance, and this is one of the worst books I've read so far. The beginning was hard to follow because the author was using terms without explaining what they are, so it was a guessing game. Then there is no development of the characters, they are so horny from the start, there is no building to the relationship between the characters, therefore the reader looses the anticipation of how the relationship will develop. It felt corny & so perdictable, like a bad movie, a lot of stress on the sexual aspect with poor plot & characters.
Alys flees her abusive uncle (a powerful wizard) to take refuge on an isle where her childhood sweetheart lives in exile with his seven brothers.
Really cool story with lots of magic and adventure, as well as a romance both spicy and sweet.
Really cool story with lots of magic and adventure, as well as a romance both spicy and sweet.
Helpful Score: 2
I read the first book, The Sword, and enjoyed the fantasy world Johnson created and the premise of the 8 brothers and their destiny was a new twist. The Wolf did not meet up to the standard of the first book.
I felt like there was way to much page space being done in the book, what with all the info from the prostitute. I expected Wolfer and Alys to grow in their new found love and friendship instead the sex scenes. All the double info that was really not needed at all.
Instead of the quite and gentle nature Wolfer had, he is now an angry man who constantly loses his temper and storms around. I was looking forward to his story, based upon how he was written in "The Sword." So this was a bit disappointing as well.
In fact, one of the most intriguing aspects of THE WOLF is watching Alys come alive! As a free woman, she is beginning to recognize her own sense of empowerment. Teaming a personality like Alys up with Kelly, especially in the dojo scenes to gain confidence was good.
I still plan to read the next one. The Master is suppose to take place in another culture.
I felt like there was way to much page space being done in the book, what with all the info from the prostitute. I expected Wolfer and Alys to grow in their new found love and friendship instead the sex scenes. All the double info that was really not needed at all.
Instead of the quite and gentle nature Wolfer had, he is now an angry man who constantly loses his temper and storms around. I was looking forward to his story, based upon how he was written in "The Sword." So this was a bit disappointing as well.
In fact, one of the most intriguing aspects of THE WOLF is watching Alys come alive! As a free woman, she is beginning to recognize her own sense of empowerment. Teaming a personality like Alys up with Kelly, especially in the dojo scenes to gain confidence was good.
I still plan to read the next one. The Master is suppose to take place in another culture.
Helpful Score: 1
Great #2 in a series. I am looking forward to the other six. 4 1/2 stars.
Helpful Score: 1
Book #2 - great series!