A tragic loss. A broken pack. A lone wolf.The pack war was drawing closer, and Ariane found herself at a crossroad amid the chaos that was her life.Which road should she follow? One gave her a chance at normalcy, while the other threw her deeper into turmoil. She had new powers, a shifter for a boyfriend, and blood on her hands. There was also the lone wolf who had been cast out and sought solace … wolf who had been cast out and sought solace with Ari as he fought to return home.
This wasn’t how she thought her life would play out. Nevertheless, a decision had to be made. And in the middle of it was Orion, wondering which road Ari would follow.
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I read the first book in this series and was excited to read the second. It was very exciting. More secrets are reviled. Ari character has a lot of growth. I cant wait for the next book.
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This is book two of the Ariane Trilogy and so much happens in this installment. Ari and her friends are drawn further into the paranormal world, which is on the brink of war. Apparently, Ari is the catalyst of the conflict as well as the key to resolving it. Ari feeling guilty contemplates going back to her “normal” life but her love for Rion pulls at her heart and tests her resolve. Battle lines are drawn, allies are rallied, and secrets are revealed. The pack may have more of an ally than they realize from an surprise source.
The layers of the story keep the flow of the plot moving along. The relationships show more growth in this book and the hero and heroine are truly finding their relationship and building it. There is a lot of potential for more stories in this world with Ms. Dare’s secondary characters. I can’t wait to read the final installment of this series and see how this storyline plays out.
Well I was so happy to read the second installment in the Ariane trilogy. Poor Ari has more power than ever and more family but her emotions are bringing her down and she knows how lucky she is that Rion is right there for her but she won’t be happy till everyone is happy. The pack war is still coming and in trying to prepare for it she needs to get all the wolves on the same side and the vampires too. For a girl that no one ever noticed she is becoming awfully popular with humans and paranormals alike but along with that comes some paranormals that would rather see her dead. This story puts you right into Ari’s world as if you were the character yourself, I can’t wait to read the conclusion to the trilogy.
So, if you have read my review for the first book, you know that this one cannot be touched till you have read book one! Don’t worry, I will wait. Well sort of. The Somber Call picks up right after The Ash Moon so all these books have to be read in order. But holy smokes does this story pack a punch like the first! I think what really got me with this book is that you can really feel the raw pain and emotions that Ari feels. How she feels responsible for everything that has happened and that she has blood on her hands regardless of what everyone tells her. Rion just wants to keep her safe and she pushes his limits a lot. Especially when it comes to Ford and for Wake. But things are revealed that make your jaw drop and ask yourself “Did that just happen???” But there are some really raw moments that make you want to bawl.
One of the amazing things about this story is the attention to detail that Dare has put into this. The unique take on shifters and how the paranormal work. There is so much depth in this book as well as the first. It is so vivid that you can honestly see this playing out in front of you or be on the big screen. I mean, hello, this would be EPIC as a movie series or tv show!
As with book one, this book was brilliant! I could not put it down once I started, regardless of a swollen eye! The character build and the fluidity of the story has you gripping your ereader because you are dying to know what will happen next. Once this one ended, I was like NOOOO I need more. I have to say I am hoping there will be stories for Ford and Wake. Those two are amazing. They make me giggle and make me swoon. My heart breaks for both of them. Ari and Rion are solid. More than some realize. So bring on book three because I NEED TO KNOW!!! How will this all play out?!?! Will Travis get what he deserves?? What will happen to the packs? Will Ari and Rion get their happily ever after? GAH SO MUCH!