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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
“I've spent the last decade learning to stand firm and face my problems… or at least batter them until they're unrecognizable.”
Frostbitten is the last full-length book in the Women of the Otherworld series that is told through Elena's point of view. Throughout the series our main character has grown into her skin, settled in with her mate, advanced higher in the pack, and adapted to motherhood.
In a way I'm bummed the final Elena book, like the second to last, takes a breather from Stonehaven. There's something charming about their property and the bonding that goes on there. Whatever the reason, the author took us out to the Alaskan wilderness, which actually had a cool small town setting. The snow and winter storms added to the creepy feel around an isolated cabin with death inside, wolves and werewolves outside. Armstrong introduces a new form of shifter, but throws in a mystery with it so I can't reveal much other than to say there's a few surprises and nice twists.
The twins are adorable but Skyping with them was enough. Taking Elena and Clay away from Stonehaven gives them alone time to solve the crimes and ride the highs of mystery while giving the readers a break from parenting overload. Jeremy is hardly around until the very end (bummer), but he and Jaime are spoken of briefly. This is an unusual story in that there aren't many regular gracing the pages other than through phone calls and memories. Nick makes a stand at least once, however, and we get two new important werewolves that may shape the future stories that will remain untold since the series is ending.
Cleverly twisted, Elena runs into some sick individuals who hold little remorse for man or shapeshifter. She has to confront her last biggest fear before she steps onto the higher step of alphahood. It was interesting on a psychological level, but I have to wonder if it was completely needed. She didn't grow beyond the fear (who would?) but instead learned to accept it and ignore it for the bigger picture. It was never a phobia or necessarily holding her back, so I'm not sure if the author had that particular scenario in this book for a bigger meaning that I didn't fully grasp.
Clay is awesome, he'll always be awesome, and we get a good dose of him here. Romance, steam, fight, vulnerable moments, the whole package in one.
Frostbitten is a dark book that finishes with a hopeful feeling. The pace is calmer than a few others in the series, but this only heightens the sense of isolation that complements the winter setting.
Frostbitten is the last full-length book in the Women of the Otherworld series that is told through Elena's point of view. Throughout the series our main character has grown into her skin, settled in with her mate, advanced higher in the pack, and adapted to motherhood.
In a way I'm bummed the final Elena book, like the second to last, takes a breather from Stonehaven. There's something charming about their property and the bonding that goes on there. Whatever the reason, the author took us out to the Alaskan wilderness, which actually had a cool small town setting. The snow and winter storms added to the creepy feel around an isolated cabin with death inside, wolves and werewolves outside. Armstrong introduces a new form of shifter, but throws in a mystery with it so I can't reveal much other than to say there's a few surprises and nice twists.
The twins are adorable but Skyping with them was enough. Taking Elena and Clay away from Stonehaven gives them alone time to solve the crimes and ride the highs of mystery while giving the readers a break from parenting overload. Jeremy is hardly around until the very end (bummer), but he and Jaime are spoken of briefly. This is an unusual story in that there aren't many regular gracing the pages other than through phone calls and memories. Nick makes a stand at least once, however, and we get two new important werewolves that may shape the future stories that will remain untold since the series is ending.
Cleverly twisted, Elena runs into some sick individuals who hold little remorse for man or shapeshifter. She has to confront her last biggest fear before she steps onto the higher step of alphahood. It was interesting on a psychological level, but I have to wonder if it was completely needed. She didn't grow beyond the fear (who would?) but instead learned to accept it and ignore it for the bigger picture. It was never a phobia or necessarily holding her back, so I'm not sure if the author had that particular scenario in this book for a bigger meaning that I didn't fully grasp.
Clay is awesome, he'll always be awesome, and we get a good dose of him here. Romance, steam, fight, vulnerable moments, the whole package in one.
Frostbitten is a dark book that finishes with a hopeful feeling. The pace is calmer than a few others in the series, but this only heightens the sense of isolation that complements the winter setting.
As always Elena kicks ass. I love Kelley Armstrong's Women of the Otherworld series and This was one of my favorites so far.
So good to spend time with Elena and Clay again, I missed them! Was good to "see" the other pack members as well! Glad to see there is never a dull moment for any of them :) Looking forward to the next adventure.....
Another great book in the Women of the Otherworld series. I liked the character development for Elena in this one. The new characters are good too, hope to see more of them. I'm sad there are only 3 books left in the series.
Elena is back! And this time she is taking no shit.
When I first started the Women of the Otherworld series, Elena was my least favorite character. I just felt that I did not connect with her, and I really need to connect to a character to really enjoy their story. So when it does come to Elena’s book popping up into the series, I cannot say I am joyful.
However, if I can complement an author on character development, Armstrong has done wonders with Elena. How she has grown from the first novel, and not just Elena but the whole pack. Frostbitten was a joy to read. There was lots of new thrown into old, new settings, new villains, new species based around old characters, old friendships and same old pack. A fantastic combination. I actually really enjoyed the story line, at no point could I see where this was going, and I actually thought Elena and her pack was done for at one point.
The setting of this novel plays a key part to the story in that it is set in Anchorage, Alaska. Think cold, lots of snow, ice and lots of layered clothing. It brought something new to the series, and of course created a whole new dynamic to Clay and Elena as they not only had to battle with the villains but with the terrain. Armstrong’s description of the snowy landscape is wonderful to read, she really sets the atmosphere.
I did give this 3 stars, mainly because with this novel it did feel a bit narrated. A bit too much explaining instead of letting the story play out. It’s a good book but would I love it as much if I read it as a standalone? Probably not, Maybe I am warming to the pack more than I would like to admit, but it wasn’t down to this book so 3 stars from me.
When I first started the Women of the Otherworld series, Elena was my least favorite character. I just felt that I did not connect with her, and I really need to connect to a character to really enjoy their story. So when it does come to Elena’s book popping up into the series, I cannot say I am joyful.
However, if I can complement an author on character development, Armstrong has done wonders with Elena. How she has grown from the first novel, and not just Elena but the whole pack. Frostbitten was a joy to read. There was lots of new thrown into old, new settings, new villains, new species based around old characters, old friendships and same old pack. A fantastic combination. I actually really enjoyed the story line, at no point could I see where this was going, and I actually thought Elena and her pack was done for at one point.
The setting of this novel plays a key part to the story in that it is set in Anchorage, Alaska. Think cold, lots of snow, ice and lots of layered clothing. It brought something new to the series, and of course created a whole new dynamic to Clay and Elena as they not only had to battle with the villains but with the terrain. Armstrong’s description of the snowy landscape is wonderful to read, she really sets the atmosphere.
I did give this 3 stars, mainly because with this novel it did feel a bit narrated. A bit too much explaining instead of letting the story play out. It’s a good book but would I love it as much if I read it as a standalone? Probably not, Maybe I am warming to the pack more than I would like to admit, but it wasn’t down to this book so 3 stars from me.
Not my favourite book in the series, not by a long shot, but still a lot of fun. And really, this is the high point in the second half of the series. The last three books are a serious drop for me. (That said, the werewolf books have always been my favourites, so I may well be biased...)
I really liked that we finally got some sense that there are Packs in other countries (especially when you tie this in with the short story about Reese in Otherworld Nights), and that Elena's stepping up to the role of Alpha Elect. I love that the rest of the Pack knew it was coming well before she worked it out. I like that the characters have grown over the past ten years, that we get discussion of how having kids has changed them and changed the dynamic of the Pack.
I really enjoyed seeing a new supernatural species, even if only briefly. And moving things from upstate New York to Alaska was a fun change. Hell, I even liked Elena having to work through the issues of her past and realise how to turn her weakness into a strength. Although frankly? It *really* wasn't necessary to have Elena on the verge of being raped half a dozen times at the hands of various mutts to help her move past her childhood abuse. Nope. Not necessary at all.
I really liked that we finally got some sense that there are Packs in other countries (especially when you tie this in with the short story about Reese in Otherworld Nights), and that Elena's stepping up to the role of Alpha Elect. I love that the rest of the Pack knew it was coming well before she worked it out. I like that the characters have grown over the past ten years, that we get discussion of how having kids has changed them and changed the dynamic of the Pack.
I really enjoyed seeing a new supernatural species, even if only briefly. And moving things from upstate New York to Alaska was a fun change. Hell, I even liked Elena having to work through the issues of her past and realise how to turn her weakness into a strength. Although frankly? It *really* wasn't necessary to have Elena on the verge of being raped half a dozen times at the hands of various mutts to help her move past her childhood abuse. Nope. Not necessary at all.
Really enjoyed returning to Elena and Clay. I like how Armstrong keeps her story specific to the characters she's working with. In this case we follow Elena and Clay into Alaska tracking some Mutts when things go, as expected, off the rails.
I love the direction Armstrong is taking Elena. Though the series is full of strong women, Elena is at the top of the heap and things are about to get more interesting with the dynamics of the pack about to make a big change. Can't wait to read the next instalment in Elena's story.
I love the direction Armstrong is taking Elena. Though the series is full of strong women, Elena is at the top of the heap and things are about to get more interesting with the dynamics of the pack about to make a big change. Can't wait to read the next instalment in Elena's story.
Full review up on the blog: http://gloriousbooks.blogspot.com/2015/08/review-frostbitten-by-kelley-armstrong.html
A routine mission for the Pack soon throws Elena Michaels in the deep end as she travels to Anchorage, Alaska to apprehend the mutt responsible for multiple killings. Alaska soon turns out to be more than it seems when strange lights appear in the forest and talk of strange beast sightings has the resident werewolves talking.
After reading 10 books in this series I have to say, Elena is by far my favourite character. I love her relationship with Clay, the rest of her Pack and the other 'women of the otherworld'. I love her flaws and insecurities and how she hides them from most but is completely honest with her mate. She is what most readers love in a heroine - especially in urban fantasy. She's strong, knows how to kick butts and she's loyal. She is what made me fall in love with this series.
Because I was a little iffy on the last two books in the series, I was seriously excited when I saw the next book featured Elena. It really didn't disappoint me and it brought back to light all the reasons I love this series.
The plot made evident Kelley Armstrong's strengths in writing. The suspense and action had me reading this book only in two sittings - I only put it down to eat and then got right back to it! I loved how this book features something new in the supernatural community and how the world of werewolves and all things that go bump in the night is steadily getting bigger and bigger.
All in all this was essentially a reminder of why I started reading this series. I loved it. There was a brilliant plot, amazing characters and action that has you biting your nails in anticipation.
A routine mission for the Pack soon throws Elena Michaels in the deep end as she travels to Anchorage, Alaska to apprehend the mutt responsible for multiple killings. Alaska soon turns out to be more than it seems when strange lights appear in the forest and talk of strange beast sightings has the resident werewolves talking.
After reading 10 books in this series I have to say, Elena is by far my favourite character. I love her relationship with Clay, the rest of her Pack and the other 'women of the otherworld'. I love her flaws and insecurities and how she hides them from most but is completely honest with her mate. She is what most readers love in a heroine - especially in urban fantasy. She's strong, knows how to kick butts and she's loyal. She is what made me fall in love with this series.
Because I was a little iffy on the last two books in the series, I was seriously excited when I saw the next book featured Elena. It really didn't disappoint me and it brought back to light all the reasons I love this series.
The plot made evident Kelley Armstrong's strengths in writing. The suspense and action had me reading this book only in two sittings - I only put it down to eat and then got right back to it! I loved how this book features something new in the supernatural community and how the world of werewolves and all things that go bump in the night is steadily getting bigger and bigger.
All in all this was essentially a reminder of why I started reading this series. I loved it. There was a brilliant plot, amazing characters and action that has you biting your nails in anticipation.