“I never go to bed angry. I stay awake and plot my revenge.” Imprisoned for killing Silas, Briar’s only chance of surviving is to rely on her roommates and Luke, the sexy shifter she loves to hate. But getting free won’t solve her problems. She still has to kill Dominic, the pack Alpha who murdered her entire family. To do that, she has to make Dominic believe she’s still team bad guys so she … Dominic believe she’s still team bad guys so she can get close to him and find out whom he’s working with. Especially when she learns just about everyone and their evil dog is looking for the one thing she has sworn to protect–the Abydos, powerful and ancient blood that could either end the world or save it.
But playing the other side has some severe consequences, especially when she gets too close to the darkness and savors it’s poisonous flavor one too many times. If Briar can’t let go of her demons, she’ll lose everyone she loves.
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This was a fast-paced, interesting read, that I found I did not want to put down! The story is fresh, original and exciting with characters that are realistic and likable.
*I received a complimentary ARC of this book in order to read and provide a voluntary, unbiased and honest review, should I choose to do so.
*I received a free copy of this book which I voluntarily chose to write an honest review for.
Wow things are really getting deep now!! Briar is a prisoner after killing Silas. She goes through some tough stuff while in his care and things just get more crazy when she gets out thanks to some help from friends. Once out she starts on a rough downward spiral that I though t was going to end at rock bottom though I was pleasantly surprised by what did happen. Then you hit the end which is just full of twists that you will not see coming. An amazing urban fantasy novel that will keep your attention until the very last page. I really liked it so I give it 4/5 stars.
Have I mentioned how much I love these books?
Beware the Sting of the Scorpion…
The tables have turned again and things are getting dark! Briar is checking people off her kill list, but now she’s caught in an even bigger web of deceit as she tries to avenge the death of her family. Going undercover means surrendering to the darkness, hoping you don’t lose yourself in the process. When the Scorpion stings, Briar must fight the uncertainty of hiding her true self even from those she has begun to trust. But what happens when things go undeniably wrong, and the ones you’ve vowed to protect become collateral damage in the fight? Will guilt become the final excuse for giving up everything, even at the expense of your own existence? An unexpected ally steps up in ways that make you question their motives, while falling more deeply into their net of seduction. By the end, new alliances have solidified, and Briar is torn between deciding whose help to accept. The one who offers it willingly in the open, or the one whose unconditional loyalty and desire is hidden in the shadows.
These stories have become a rollercoaster ride… like playing Russian roulette where everyone is holding a gun, and standing on the edge of the precipice! The relationship between Briar and Angel is a conundrum that brings shades of the Last of the Mohicans. If you’re a fan, you’ll get it
First let me state that I received an Advance Reader Copy, (ARC), but this in no way influences my review. I always leave an honest review.
Holy shiznet!!! I always believed that no second story could be better than the first. Well let me just say this one comes close. It’s not so much that it’s better, (because it isn’t), it’s that it grabs you just as hard. My emotions were all over the place. I cried so hard it hurt. I recommend this read 5 Thumbs up
A Shifter’s Rage is fantastic. It’s well written and thought out. There’s a lot of depth to the characters. I really like Briar. She doesn’t think she’s special or strong but she is. Her story starts off as a revenge story but turns in to one about justice and what seems like prophecy.
What seemed like Briar’s biggest challenge was really small compared to what I believe she’ll have to face in the coming books.
Now that Briar has accepted who she is I look forward to seeing her grow as she learns more about her abilities.
I also can’t wait to find out where her journey takes her.
More of Blair’s (Isabella’s) story. Non-stop supernatural intrigue, action, and romance.
Where is book 3? It’s torture waiting for it.
Intended to get her revenge no matter how much it cost to her, Briar was straying from the right path. Nightmares, doubts, and a heart-bleeding past she had not overcome was clawing her painfully. A story full of intense and exciting scenes, strong characters, dark emotions, action, suspense, violence and despair. Briar was struggling with and inner monster that kept me on edge. Felt with the protagonist, read eagerly expecting the worst but hoping for the best. I was caught in this story with its unexpected twists, intriguing characters and mystery that constantly insinuates itself. Liked this book that kept my attention all the time and I liked it.
A Shifter’s Curse #1 – Another good series from one of my favorite authors, Rachel McClellan and even and with her name change to Raven Steele, she still remains in that category. This book is fast paced, action packed and well thought out. The storylines are interesting and add twists and kinks, but keep the reader glued to the pages. There’s violence but it isn’t graphically gory but clear what happened; the reader still can use their imagination. Yes, vulgar language but not continuous, here and there for emphasis.
The characters are developed enough for the reader to understand them and their motives. They run the gamut on personalities and types. The action has a real feeling to it, not the Hollywood garbage common today. With the author’s clear, vivid descriptions the reader is racing along in a rollercoaster car that sometimes isn’t on the tracks, which adds a lot of excitement to the story. I contacted the author to review her books and she hasn’t disappointed me once. 5*
Shifter’s Rage #2 – Ms. McClellan is one of my favorite authors and even with her name change to Raven Steele, she still remains in that category.
Like all of her previous books, this is fast paced, well written with well thought out storylines, some of which are completed in this book and some that set up the next book; not a cliffhanger. Her characters run the gamut from nice to typical to horrendous, complete with their own personalities. The action scenes run true, no Hollywood silliness, and there’s violence but not graphic gory, just clear cut. The reader gets the picture and feels the pain, but their imagination is allowed to exist. The author does a wonderful job with her clear, vivid descriptions. There is sexual tension and some vulgar language but not in every sentence, paragraph or page.
Here and there will be a surprise twist out of the blue; there are still surprise kinks and actions, but the twists add a depth to the usual shifter/vampire/witch theme. Ms. McClellan makes her stories her own and not copies of what everyone else is doing. It is easy to get lost in the intrigue and suspense and the revenge, while still seeing good. I contacted the author to review her books a long time ago and haven’t read a bad book in the last two years. 5*
Raw, gritty and real! I’m loving this series. The growth of the characters is amazing, the storyline is unique and the world building is outstanding! The characters are so relatable, with real life problems. Love, hate, jealousy, drug addictions, friendships…. it’s a book you can get lost in!
Raven and Ava are quite the writing dual and looking forward to reading more of their work!
Fast paced, action packed and full of unexpected surprised
This is the second book in the Rouen Chronicles series and does need to be read after Book #1. This story picks up fairly close to the end of that book, with Briar in captivity and Dominic looking to destroy her. The book then twists and turns through quite a few startling events, one of which gutted me and let to Briar making some foolish choices.
Her bond with Luke continues to grow, though they still haven’t got down and dirty! However a vampire by the name of Angel (*swoon*) adds an unexpected element to the plot. There is still a character I’m not totally sure I trust (view spoiler)/. We find out more about the threat that is growing for both paranormals and humans, but there is still a long way left before this threat is neutralised.
My attention was held from the very first to the very last line. The writing flows so smoothly, the characters are well crafted and multifaceted. Within the pages we find intrigue, lies and secrets along with some long hidden truths being revealed. A Shifter’s Rage is a wonderful follow up to A Shifter’s Curse and I am massively looking forward to reading Book 3.
Lots of action and so much more. Briar is still wanting to kill Dominic and deals with more grief. Lots of action and fantastic characters that keep the story flowing. Angel who is a vampire becomes another character that gets involved in Briars life. Secondary characters are also wonderful as Luke and her roommates give her their support. This is a solid five star read and is the second in the series that left me ready for another. Loved it!!
Wow this series is seriously breath taking!! Briar continues to deal with her brutal complicated life trying to do whats right for her family but also for those that she is now getting close to. The storyline gets deeper and more twisted – at times its harrowing, brutal, heart-pounding, gut- wrenching and action packed, but also loving and caring!!
This is one of the best PNRs I have read in a while and i really hope that its not too long before the next book comes out.
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