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yodamom's review against another edition
4.0
Kitty is a werewolf radio alternative music host on late night public radio show. She stays off the main grid until, she starts letting her otherness drift into her radio show and becomes a public celebrity as a werewolf. Her pack, the local vampires and some religious factions are not pleased about her coming out and opening that whole can of worms. She as a submissive wolf must learn to deal with people trying to kill her, the cops trying to use her, her pack power struggles and try to help solve some recent murders. Life is never easy.
I really enjoyed this romp through Kitties world. She grows and finds herself solving her own problems through trial and error. The pack dynamics where realistic, as was her character. A good solid urban fantasy.
I really enjoyed this romp through Kitties world. She grows and finds herself solving her own problems through trial and error. The pack dynamics where realistic, as was her character. A good solid urban fantasy.
nordiccowgirl's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
geezenstack444's review against another edition
5.0
I read this book in about 1 and a half days. The only problem I have is the weak heroine.
jpeirce's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I finished this one, but it’s not worth reading the rest of the series. Development of the protagonist’s character is fairly shallow and based in stereotypical trauma. It’s possible that people (not me) who like radio talk shows would find this more compelling, because that played a larger role in the plot than I had expected.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Blood
Moderate: Sexual violence
starfleeting's review against another edition
3.0
(Partial spoilers in this review but I felt it was necessary to warn for them since I had no warning going in.)
I've had this book on the shelf for a long time. I remember getting it because people told me the worldbuilding was really good. And, ultimately, I thought it was okay. A decent enough start for a series but not something that has me wanting to rush to the next one.
The writing was fine, the characters were pretty interesting, but the sexism and abuse in the pack dynamics made it really hard to get into it initially. Then we have the backstory for the main character and the traumatic night she was changed and it just felt a Bit Much for me. Like her being attacked and turned into a werewolf was already bad enough and adding in her being raped the same night she was changed (and rape that took her virginity, too) just felt way too much for me in trying to make it #tragic when her being randomly attacked by some over-eager wolf was already bad enough for anyone to go through.
I'm not really a fan of people just tossing in rape as part of character's backstories. If you talk to most people, even just casual readers, they will say the same thing. It just comes off feeling manipulative and trying to make you feel bad for a character. It doesn't add much to a character that was already doing fine in the development department with dealing with being a newly made wolf in a pack where she was considered lowest in rank.
All in all, I didn't mind the book aside from the things I mentioned above. Pretty decent overall and maybe I'll get to the rest of the series at a later time since I did like the characters and wouldn't mind seeing what happens with them.
I've had this book on the shelf for a long time. I remember getting it because people told me the worldbuilding was really good. And, ultimately, I thought it was okay. A decent enough start for a series but not something that has me wanting to rush to the next one.
The writing was fine, the characters were pretty interesting, but the sexism and abuse in the pack dynamics made it really hard to get into it initially. Then we have the backstory for the main character and the traumatic night she was changed and it just felt a Bit Much for me. Like her being attacked and turned into a werewolf was already bad enough and adding in her being raped the same night she was changed (and rape that took her virginity, too) just felt way too much for me in trying to make it #tragic when her being randomly attacked by some over-eager wolf was already bad enough for anyone to go through.
I'm not really a fan of people just tossing in rape as part of character's backstories. If you talk to most people, even just casual readers, they will say the same thing. It just comes off feeling manipulative and trying to make you feel bad for a character. It doesn't add much to a character that was already doing fine in the development department with dealing with being a newly made wolf in a pack where she was considered lowest in rank.
All in all, I didn't mind the book aside from the things I mentioned above. Pretty decent overall and maybe I'll get to the rest of the series at a later time since I did like the characters and wouldn't mind seeing what happens with them.
badseedgirl's review against another edition
4.0
Kitty and The Midnight Hour took me on a rollercoaster of emotions, first I hated it, then I just adored it. I was drawn to the book originally because I read a short story from www.tor.com free short story “Kitty’s Zombie New Year.” I found the story so appealing and the character of Kitty to be incredibly intriguing.
The same could not be said for the Kitty the authors introduces the reader to at the beginning of the book. She is a weak and ineffective character. But I stuck with the novel, because I remembered the Kitty I read in that short story. I’m so glad I did. This first novel is the birth of the strong and wonderful character she becomes.
This novel can only be called a “lite and fluffy” novel. Think Charlaine Harris. Sometimes that’s all you need; good characters, a light and easy to follow plot, and something that only takes a couple days to finish.
I’m really looking forward to a long and interesting series of books from Carrie Vaughn, and more adventures for Kitty.
The same could not be said for the Kitty the authors introduces the reader to at the beginning of the book. She is a weak and ineffective character. But I stuck with the novel, because I remembered the Kitty I read in that short story. I’m so glad I did. This first novel is the birth of the strong and wonderful character she becomes.
This novel can only be called a “lite and fluffy” novel. Think Charlaine Harris. Sometimes that’s all you need; good characters, a light and easy to follow plot, and something that only takes a couple days to finish.
I’m really looking forward to a long and interesting series of books from Carrie Vaughn, and more adventures for Kitty.
vendea's review against another edition
4.0
This wasn't deep or thought provoking but it was fun to read.
beautifuldissonance's review against another edition
3.0
I wasn't a huge fan of Kitty at the beginning of the book, but she became tolerable as the book progressed. Most of the characters, including Kitty, could have used a lot more fleshing out, they weren't very realistic or engaging. However it was very readable and worth finishing. I liked it but I didn't love it.
waltzingme's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-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
5.0
I love this series. I see the criticism a lot of people have with Kitty's character in book 1, but honestly it feels very realistic to me based on what she's been through and the environment she's living in, and it sets up amazing character growth for her and plot development as the story continues. I love Carrie Vaughn's conceptualization of the various folklore elements explored in the books.
This book is probably the most different from the series as a whole, but it sets everything up that goes on throughout the series. Kitty is a great, strong, complex character - a creative and very satisfying portrayal of the reluctant hero - and the cast of characters we meet along the way are varied, interesting, and complex in their own ways.
I love the pacing, plot lines, twists and turns, and the way Kitty thinks about and experiences and reacts to what is happening around her.
I will recognize my own nostalgia bias, as I read these first as a teenager and fell in love with them, however I return to them consistently and have read this series many times over. Still love it as much now as on first read, if not even more.
This book is probably the most different from the series as a whole, but it sets everything up that goes on throughout the series. Kitty is a great, strong, complex character - a creative and very satisfying portrayal of the reluctant hero - and the cast of characters we meet along the way are varied, interesting, and complex in their own ways.
I love the pacing, plot lines, twists and turns, and the way Kitty thinks about and experiences and reacts to what is happening around her.
I will recognize my own nostalgia bias, as I read these first as a teenager and fell in love with them, however I return to them consistently and have read this series many times over. Still love it as much now as on first read, if not even more.