Scan barcode
charlottenw1's review
4.0
Loved this short story and I can already see how it ties into the rest of the books. I was a nice quick and easy read that told another part to the characters.
ofearna's review
4.0
"The Puppy Plan" -- a Werewolves of the Otherworld holiday story
and
"Gabriel's Gargoyle" -- a Cainsville holiday story
a new Cubs story? Only for KINDLE/ebook? OK
and
"Gabriel's Gargoyle" -- a Cainsville holiday story
a new Cubs story? Only for KINDLE/ebook? OK
lolasreviews's review
5.0
I bought this book as soon as it was released, thinking it would be a great book to read around the holidays. This book is very short and contains some excerpts from other books, but I think it was still worth the wait. I love Kelley Armstrong her writing style and every time I pick up one of her books I am overwhelmed with that feeling of knowing I read something great and wonder why I haven't read this earlier.
Gabriel's Gargoyles
Gabriel's Gargoyles is a short story about Gabriel finding the last gargoyle, it was a fun read and it gave me a better understanding of why Gabriel is the way he is. He is a smart kid that learned to care for himself at an early age. It was sad to see how his mom treated him, never being there for him. I liked seeing how at easy Gabriel felt with his aunt and in Cainsville and it gives a different view of some character we'll see again in the other books. After reading this I can't wait to read Vision as it was great to be back in this world and now I just want more!
All in all this was a fun little novella!
The Puppy Plan
While I really enjoyed Gabriel's Gargoyles I loved the Puppy Plan. Elena and Clay are one of my favourite couples from the Otherworld series and I just love that series so much. It's so good to be back in the world and I loved every second from it. It was so fun to see pieces of Elena and Clay back in Kate and Logan. And I just wish there were more stories about the twins as it's so much fun to read about them and to see Elena and Clay as parents and how the deal with the werewolf aspect and such. The story was a fun one, although I wanted to warn Logan to tell his parents about the puppy in the first place, but ofcourse that wouldn't make for a fun story.
To conclude: even though the stories are short I enjoyed them so much. I don't think I ever rated a short story 5 stars, but this one deserves it. And I just want to pick up another Kelley Armstrong book next and forget about those books that need to be reviewed, and who knows maybe I'll do that. I seems to forget how much I love Kelley Armstrong her books when I haven't read one in a while and then when I read one I am again reminded of why she's one of my favourite authors.
Gabriel's Gargoyles
Gabriel's Gargoyles is a short story about Gabriel finding the last gargoyle, it was a fun read and it gave me a better understanding of why Gabriel is the way he is. He is a smart kid that learned to care for himself at an early age. It was sad to see how his mom treated him, never being there for him. I liked seeing how at easy Gabriel felt with his aunt and in Cainsville and it gives a different view of some character we'll see again in the other books. After reading this I can't wait to read Vision as it was great to be back in this world and now I just want more!
All in all this was a fun little novella!
The Puppy Plan
While I really enjoyed Gabriel's Gargoyles I loved the Puppy Plan. Elena and Clay are one of my favourite couples from the Otherworld series and I just love that series so much. It's so good to be back in the world and I loved every second from it. It was so fun to see pieces of Elena and Clay back in Kate and Logan. And I just wish there were more stories about the twins as it's so much fun to read about them and to see Elena and Clay as parents and how the deal with the werewolf aspect and such. The story was a fun one, although I wanted to warn Logan to tell his parents about the puppy in the first place, but ofcourse that wouldn't make for a fun story.
To conclude: even though the stories are short I enjoyed them so much. I don't think I ever rated a short story 5 stars, but this one deserves it. And I just want to pick up another Kelley Armstrong book next and forget about those books that need to be reviewed, and who knows maybe I'll do that. I seems to forget how much I love Kelley Armstrong her books when I haven't read one in a while and then when I read one I am again reminded of why she's one of my favourite authors.
travelingbookiemonster's review
4.0
Such a cute little short. Hope she writes more about Logan & Kate
bookfessional's review
4.0
Gabriel's Gargoyles - 3.5 stars
I stumbled across this two story collection after finally reading Visions, book 2 in the Cainsville series, and let me just say . . . SO happy that I did. I was no where near ready to let go of the world that had finally begun to make sense, and this prequel that gives insight into the both infuriating and intriguing Gabriel Walsh, was the quick fix I didn't even know I needed.
Gabriel's Gargoyles is a prequel taking us back to Gabriel's childhood and his search for the last, yes, gargoyle, for his list to turn in at the Mid Summer festival. It's short, it's sweet, and it's totally worth the read.
The Puppy Plan - 4.5 stars
OMG.
Women of the Otherworld is one of my Top 5 UF Series of ALL time, and that mostly has to do with Clay and Elena. I will read anything that has to do with the Pack--ANYTHING--but stories about the twins have become particular favorites. Not just b/c of how stinking adorable Kate and Logan are, but also b/c of the depth Elena and Clay gain as parents.
We've fast-forwarded a bit since the last time I remember seeing them when they were 5ish. They are now nine and their twin bond is stronger than ever. The story is told from Logan's POV as he tries to find a way to get his sister the BEST. Christmas. Present. EVER.
This story was practically perfect. The only (very small) issues I had with it were:
Beyond that . . . Armstrong has once again made me eat my words about hating all holiday stories.
I stumbled across this two story collection after finally reading Visions, book 2 in the Cainsville series, and let me just say . . . SO happy that I did. I was no where near ready to let go of the world that had finally begun to make sense, and this prequel that gives insight into the both infuriating and intriguing Gabriel Walsh, was the quick fix I didn't even know I needed.
Gabriel's Gargoyles is a prequel taking us back to Gabriel's childhood and his search for the last, yes, gargoyle, for his list to turn in at the Mid Summer festival. It's short, it's sweet, and it's totally worth the read.
The Puppy Plan - 4.5 stars
OMG.
Women of the Otherworld is one of my Top 5 UF Series of ALL time, and that mostly has to do with Clay and Elena. I will read anything that has to do with the Pack--ANYTHING--but stories about the twins have become particular favorites. Not just b/c of how stinking adorable Kate and Logan are, but also b/c of the depth Elena and Clay gain as parents.
We've fast-forwarded a bit since the last time I remember seeing them when they were 5ish. They are now nine and their twin bond is stronger than ever. The story is told from Logan's POV as he tries to find a way to get his sister the BEST. Christmas. Present. EVER.
This story was practically perfect. The only (very small) issues I had with it were:
Spoiler
I found it hard to believe that Kate would think the puppy managed to trap itself in the fort, especially given all the trouble Logan went through to keep himself from smelling like puppy in house--it was incomprehensible that the fort itself wouldn't smell of both Logan and puppy, giving the secret away, AND I can't imagine Clay letting a mutt run off with barely a warning after finding it with his son. No way, no how.Beyond that . . . Armstrong has once again made me eat my words about hating all holiday stories.
bananatricky's review
4.0
Contains two novellas:
The Puppy Plan - an Otherworld story featuring Elena and Clay's twins as Logan finds an abandoned puppy and decides to give it to Kate for Christmas.
Gabriel's Gargoyles - a Cainsville novella about Gabriel searching for the final gargoyle to win the Cainsville Solstice competition
The Puppy Plan - an Otherworld story featuring Elena and Clay's twins as Logan finds an abandoned puppy and decides to give it to Kate for Christmas.
Gabriel's Gargoyles - a Cainsville novella about Gabriel searching for the final gargoyle to win the Cainsville Solstice competition
dodgeremerson's review
3.0
Applicable to "The Puppy Plan" only.
I really enjoyed seeing the twins be a little older, a little more in charge of themselves. I love seeing this world grow and expand, and seeing the next generation is fascinating.
I really enjoyed seeing the twins be a little older, a little more in charge of themselves. I love seeing this world grow and expand, and seeing the next generation is fascinating.
a_h_haga's review
4.0
I'm writting this on my phone as we don't have any net at the moment, so I'm sorry for any stupid spelling mistakes that may pop up.
GABRIELS GARGOILS — 3/5
ok, so this was actually a really cute story, but my biggest problem is the fact that I haven't read the "Cainsvile" series yet.
If I had, I'd probably have liked this short story a lot more.
Because it is a really short story, but it gives a look into the character Gabriel, and probably some stuff that happens to him in the main series.
I may go back and reread this when I get around to reading the series.
THE PUPPY PLAN — 5/5
I love the twins, and I've wanted to see more of them since they were born. So I can easily say this short story has been on my readinglist for a while.
Normally when I have high expectations, I'm dissapointed, but I feel I've grown to know what to expect from Armstrong, and therefor was not dissapointed in this.
This short story follows Logan, and we get a good look into how he works. Can't wait to see him grow up!
Other than that it was a really cute story, and I just had to snuggle up to my own dog afterward.
I'm planing a full reread of the "Women of the Otherworld" ++ —series in the future, and am already looking forward to rereading "The puppy plan"
GABRIELS GARGOILS — 3/5
ok, so this was actually a really cute story, but my biggest problem is the fact that I haven't read the "Cainsvile" series yet.
If I had, I'd probably have liked this short story a lot more.
Because it is a really short story, but it gives a look into the character Gabriel, and probably some stuff that happens to him in the main series.
I may go back and reread this when I get around to reading the series.
THE PUPPY PLAN — 5/5
I love the twins, and I've wanted to see more of them since they were born. So I can easily say this short story has been on my readinglist for a while.
Normally when I have high expectations, I'm dissapointed, but I feel I've grown to know what to expect from Armstrong, and therefor was not dissapointed in this.
This short story follows Logan, and we get a good look into how he works. Can't wait to see him grow up!
Other than that it was a really cute story, and I just had to snuggle up to my own dog afterward.
I'm planing a full reread of the "Women of the Otherworld" ++ —series in the future, and am already looking forward to rereading "The puppy plan"
lpcoolgirl's review
5.0
Oh, man, it was so great to read about Gabriel as a child, and Logan around the same age! I love both worlds, and I enjoyed seeing these quick glimpses into them, and I need more Caineville!
nancyotoole's review
4.0
Gifted is an ebook that collected two holiday related short stories. Gabriel's Gargoyles, which focused on a young Gabriel from Armstrong's Cainsville series, and The Puppy Plan, which focuses on Elena's son Logan, from the Women of the Otherworld series. There are also excerpts from both Omens, and the forthcoming subpress novella Forsaken.
I hate to use the word "heartwarming" to describe Gifted, as that usually makes people think of cheesy Lifetime-esque movies, but it's the best way I can describe this collection. Both stories touch on sad material (Gabriel's life is pretty tough for anyone, never mind a kid, and Logan discovers a dead puppy at the beginning of his story) but they end up feeling more hopeful than anything else. It was great to see the origins of Gabriel, who's so closed off in the Cainsville books. Logan's story was probably my favorite of the two. It reminded me a lot of my favorite Otherworld novella, Hidden, because of the emphasis on family. If the two stories have any faults, it's probably that the three kids who are the focus of both stories (Gabriel, Logan, and Kate) can feel a touch old for tots that are supposed to be around nine years old, but I guess it makes sense, given their backgrounds.
If you're a fan of either the Otherworld of Cainsville series, I would recommend picking up Gifted. These are two high quality stories that you will most likely enjoy.
I hate to use the word "heartwarming" to describe Gifted, as that usually makes people think of cheesy Lifetime-esque movies, but it's the best way I can describe this collection. Both stories touch on sad material (Gabriel's life is pretty tough for anyone, never mind a kid, and Logan discovers a dead puppy at the beginning of his story) but they end up feeling more hopeful than anything else. It was great to see the origins of Gabriel, who's so closed off in the Cainsville books. Logan's story was probably my favorite of the two. It reminded me a lot of my favorite Otherworld novella, Hidden, because of the emphasis on family. If the two stories have any faults, it's probably that the three kids who are the focus of both stories (Gabriel, Logan, and Kate) can feel a touch old for tots that are supposed to be around nine years old, but I guess it makes sense, given their backgrounds.
If you're a fan of either the Otherworld of Cainsville series, I would recommend picking up Gifted. These are two high quality stories that you will most likely enjoy.