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Alpha by Audrey Faye

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I did enjoy this, but at times it was also very frustrating, it's pretty slow going in places.

I also felt that we're introduced to a huge number of characters in one go and I had a hell of a time trying to remeber who was who. It's a little bit weird how the shifters seem to communicate with their own animal- there will be times when they scratch behind their wolfs ears or something (when they're human) and the wolf will occasionally make an opinion known and it takes until the next paragraph for me to figure it was their wolf that said that rather than someone actually physically present, I just wish I had a bit more of a clue how the shifting thing works in this world.

kslemming's review

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4.0

I first read this authors modern witch series years ago. She wrote under the name debora Geary for that series. I found that series to be enchanting. The focus on community and family, in lifting others up and celebrating each other. Offering unconditional love were wonderful. The story sometimes introduced so many characters I struggled to keep track of them all. The writing often left we unsure what was going on. I have the exact same review for this series. It brings me the same warm feelings the original modern witch series did and I’m happy to have rediscovered this author.

thelauren_lauren's review

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5.0

Fantastic

Audrey Faye is quickly moving up the list of my favorite/must read authors and this book just moved her to the top. Fantastic book about shifters, friendships, with excellent writing and editing.

j_j_catcrazydragon's review

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2.0

Super, super sweet.

DNF 63%
Too sweet, too tame, too polite.
Not for me.
Enjoyed the start, was interested in the story, just couldn’t get into it.

booksnbrains's review

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hopeful inspiring medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

shksprsis's review

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emotional hopeful slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

rebeccazh's review

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3.0

With the world news being what it is the past few days, this book was a very welcome escape. It's basically hurt/comfort. A very kind leader takes over an abused pack and sets out to help the people of the pack heal with his two other friends who are very good people. 4* for the story about a leader who leads by example and models compassion and kindness (transformational leadership at its finest), thus letting the people he is leading learn to trust that there is good in the world. There's the righting of injustice, caretaking, healing and emotional resolution for the survivors, which is a much-needed message with the war going on.

Unfortunately, 2* for the writing, which is really kind of... not so great. It reminds me of Nalini Singh's books, with awkward and amateurish sentences.