Review: Wolfsbane

Wolfsbane by Andrea Cremer

Summary: Calla Tor wakes up in the lair of the Searchers, her sworn enemy, and she’s certain her days are numbered. But then the Searchers make her an offer–one that gives her the chance to destroy her former masters and save the pack–and the man–she left behind. Is Ren worth the price of her freedom? And will Shay stand by her side no matter what? Now in control of her own destiny, Calla must decide which battles are worth fighting and how many trials true love can endure and still survive.

My Thoughts: This is what I wrote on Goodreads shortly after finishing:

Wow, wow, wow! I didn’t think it would be quite as good as Nightshade was, but I was so wrong. It’s even better. Wow.

Oh, yes, it’s that good! It moves at a much faster pace than Nightshade, and had me hooked from the get-go. I did not want to stop reading. And it is one wild roller coaster ride of emotions. There were even a few times I actually GASPED out loud! (Thankfully, I was alone. ) There were a few unexpected surprises thrown in.

I must admit that there was one big reveal that wasn’t in any way surprising for me. I figured it out within the first quarter of the novel, but it wasn’t confirmed until about the last quarter. I wasn’t frustrated, as it wasn’t something used to tease the reader. I did have to wonder, though, whether Calla has any decent observational skills. I mean, I picked up on that, and there were clues to other things that I would expect and Alpha wolf to figure out.

But, the story is woven together so well, and the emotions are THERE. I mean, the reader is tossed right into those emotions, and it’s impossible not to get swept away! It makes it easy for me to ignore the not-so-surprising details – and Calla’s apparent lack of observation skills. (The girl is super-stressed. That has to affect her observation skills, right?)

I will own this book. I will read it again. And I will be counting the days until Bloodrose (Book 3) is available, too. (One thing I do wanna know, however, is why the cover for the hardcover is different from what I have pictured here. This one matches Nightshade so much better!)

Source: Received through Book It Forward ARC Tours for review.

Read It: Wolfsbane is expected to be released July 26, 2011. You can pre-order your own copy HERE. (This is a Book Depository link, and purchase through this link will result in my receiving a small commission at no cost to you. Your support is appreciated!)

Challenges: Counts for the 100 Books in a Year Reading Challenge, the 2nds Challenge (second in a series AND second book I read by Andrea Cremer), and iChallenges 2011.

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