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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
~4-4.5/5
[Taken from my blog: http://geekyreading.blogspot.com/2012/07/review-taken-by-storm-raised-by-wolves.html ]
Is this the last one in this series? I thought that this was a trilogy, but now I’m wishing that there’s more, and am unsure if there is going to be more or not. I could deal with that ending, I guess, but, you know, I want more.
A lot happened in this book that I wasn’t expecting. Some in a good way, and some in a way that truly upsets me. Like with what happened with Chase. I’m not going to ruin that, but I am very not happy about it. I didn’t want to accept it when it happened, and I didn’t really let myself think that it was going to happen before it did, and I still don’t want to accept it. That just… that’s not okay. Not at all.
Anyway. In this book, Bryn has to deal with the other Alphas for a bit, and she finds out that there’s a rabid out there, doing stuff, and they need to be taken care of, and there’s also some stuff with Lake that I enjoyed, and with Jed and Caroline, some of which I liked. There’s just… a lot. A lot happened in this book. I don’t want to spoil too much, but there’s another supernatural element thrown in that I wasn’t expecting, and then some alpha stuff happens that I wasn’t expecting, and some of which I’m happy about. But I’m a little upset over Devon (and Chase), and I want to know what’s going to happen with the other alphas. I kind of like what happened with Devon, though, and I knew it was going to happen eventually. And I do like what was going on with Bryn and Callum at the very end. That needed to happen, and I was looking forward to it.
This was just really good. I liked it, and I want more.
Now, the few things that bothered me, and that I know could bother other people. Barnes tends to write long sentences, with lots of punctuation. That’s not really a bad thing, as I know that I do it a lot, but I try to shorten it and add variety, which I think she could try doing a bit more of. And she emphasis that Bryn and most of her pack are Resilient way too much. It’s almost shoved in your face with how many times she says it, and how insistent she is to make the point that they can survive and all that. That’s obviously something I can overlook, neither of these things bothered me too much, but she could still tone them down a little.
I read this a couple of weeks ago, but I think I’m still reeling. Mostly from what happened with Chase and Devon, because I’m not very happy about it, and I want more. I want her to continue this series, very badly, and I don’t know if this is the last one or not. I hope not.
(Sidenote: The covers. I liked the first one, but didn't enjoy the second one, and like this one even less. I'm not sure why, but I think the colors are a little off, and maybe I don't like the model and how she's posed. Maybe it looks a little fake to me, or something. What do you guys think?)
[Taken from my blog: http://geekyreading.blogspot.com/2012/07/review-taken-by-storm-raised-by-wolves.html ]
Is this the last one in this series? I thought that this was a trilogy, but now I’m wishing that there’s more, and am unsure if there is going to be more or not. I could deal with that ending, I guess, but, you know, I want more.
A lot happened in this book that I wasn’t expecting. Some in a good way, and some in a way that truly upsets me. Like with what happened with Chase. I’m not going to ruin that, but I am very not happy about it. I didn’t want to accept it when it happened, and I didn’t really let myself think that it was going to happen before it did, and I still don’t want to accept it. That just… that’s not okay. Not at all.
Anyway. In this book, Bryn has to deal with the other Alphas for a bit, and she finds out that there’s a rabid out there, doing stuff, and they need to be taken care of, and there’s also some stuff with Lake that I enjoyed, and with Jed and Caroline, some of which I liked. There’s just… a lot. A lot happened in this book. I don’t want to spoil too much, but there’s another supernatural element thrown in that I wasn’t expecting, and then some alpha stuff happens that I wasn’t expecting, and some of which I’m happy about. But I’m a little upset over Devon (and Chase), and I want to know what’s going to happen with the other alphas. I kind of like what happened with Devon, though, and I knew it was going to happen eventually. And I do like what was going on with Bryn and Callum at the very end. That needed to happen, and I was looking forward to it.
This was just really good. I liked it, and I want more.
Now, the few things that bothered me, and that I know could bother other people. Barnes tends to write long sentences, with lots of punctuation. That’s not really a bad thing, as I know that I do it a lot, but I try to shorten it and add variety, which I think she could try doing a bit more of. And she emphasis that Bryn and most of her pack are Resilient way too much. It’s almost shoved in your face with how many times she says it, and how insistent she is to make the point that they can survive and all that. That’s obviously something I can overlook, neither of these things bothered me too much, but she could still tone them down a little.
I read this a couple of weeks ago, but I think I’m still reeling. Mostly from what happened with Chase and Devon, because I’m not very happy about it, and I want more. I want her to continue this series, very badly, and I don’t know if this is the last one or not. I hope not.
(Sidenote: The covers. I liked the first one, but didn't enjoy the second one, and like this one even less. I'm not sure why, but I think the colors are a little off, and maybe I don't like the model and how she's posed. Maybe it looks a little fake to me, or something. What do you guys think?)
The first thing I would like to mention is that the above description doesn’t convey what this book is about AT ALL. I was not prepared for the direction that Ms. Barnes took this series and I’m not sure if I like that direction. It is painful and brutal. I really don’t want to include spoilers in this review but some really bad stuff happens throughout this book.
In the beginning of the book, Bryn and Callum have maintained a good relationship. She knows that deep down Callum would never let anything happen to her. By the end, Bryn’s belief in Callum has completely shattered. For Bryn, the end doesn’t justify the means. This is one of the directions that I didn’t like. Callum actions, or lack of action, destroyed Bryn deep into her soul. I don’t know how she can recover. I know that she is Resilient but no one is that strong. I really don’t think a character should face that much pain. Bryn has way too much responsibility as an alpha of a werewolf pack. Because of it she is losing her humanity. She has to make brutal and life-changing decisions that few people can psychologically handle.
I found some of the storylines far-fetched, even for a paranormal novel. Shadows are introduced and I had a hard time accepting that whole concept. I don’t want to give anything away but the use of the Shadow, to me, didn’t fit in with a werewolf story. Like I said, a little too far-fetched. I found the Shadows distracted me from the climax of the story. I was nowhere near prepared for the climax and ending of the story. It really blew me away.
Overall, I didn’t like where the story took Bryn. I think it will be hard for her character to recover and be able to lead any kind of a happy life. I think the author may have dug herself into a little hole and it will be difficult to get out. However, I will read the next book in the series. Taken by Storm ended with a huge cliff-hanger and I want to see what happens next.
In the beginning of the book, Bryn and Callum have maintained a good relationship. She knows that deep down Callum would never let anything happen to her. By the end, Bryn’s belief in Callum has completely shattered. For Bryn, the end doesn’t justify the means. This is one of the directions that I didn’t like. Callum actions, or lack of action, destroyed Bryn deep into her soul. I don’t know how she can recover. I know that she is Resilient but no one is that strong. I really don’t think a character should face that much pain. Bryn has way too much responsibility as an alpha of a werewolf pack. Because of it she is losing her humanity. She has to make brutal and life-changing decisions that few people can psychologically handle.
I found some of the storylines far-fetched, even for a paranormal novel. Shadows are introduced and I had a hard time accepting that whole concept. I don’t want to give anything away but the use of the Shadow, to me, didn’t fit in with a werewolf story. Like I said, a little too far-fetched. I found the Shadows distracted me from the climax of the story. I was nowhere near prepared for the climax and ending of the story. It really blew me away.
Overall, I didn’t like where the story took Bryn. I think it will be hard for her character to recover and be able to lead any kind of a happy life. I think the author may have dug herself into a little hole and it will be difficult to get out. However, I will read the next book in the series. Taken by Storm ended with a huge cliff-hanger and I want to see what happens next.
First and foremost, I believe that a distinction should be drawn between 'I loved the ending it's a great book' and 'I didn't particularly care for the ending but it's a well written book' . Reading through the other reviews, I felt like the majority of those readers fell into the former category. The ending felt unsatisfactory to them, so they gave it a low rating. Now, don't me wrong, I'm not accusing anybody of anything. I didn't really like the ending either. But I rated this book with 5 stars because of the way it was written.
Being the last book in a trilogy, Taken by Storm held the responsibility of tying up the loose ends. And it did. Just, not in the way most people expected. There were about 5 plot twists in the last chapters, but they were cleverly woven into the story. When I read the last word, I was reduced to staring at the wall with a whole range of emotions I don't know how to describe. For me, that's a sign of good writing. If you don't really like that feeling, perhaps you will not enjoy this book as much as I did.
As for the way things played out, it really did tie up the ends, at least the major ones. Bryn's relationship with Callum is cleared up (the one part I was particularly about), and so is her relationship with Chase. Now, this is definitely NOT a romantic series, so don't expect much between Bryn and Chase. Dealings with Shay are finalized, conditions with Caroline improved, and it appears that Bryn finally gets a chance to slow down and recover from everything that's happened to her. The very last event of the book represents the fact that she's finished growing, something Callum attributed to humans. For me, that was the perfect ending point. The whole series was about Bryn's growth and development in a very non-human world, so that last bit was the perfect cap. All in all, Well-written book!
Being the last book in a trilogy, Taken by Storm held the responsibility of tying up the loose ends. And it did. Just, not in the way most people expected. There were about 5 plot twists in the last chapters, but they were cleverly woven into the story. When I read the last word, I was reduced to staring at the wall with a whole range of emotions I don't know how to describe. For me, that's a sign of good writing. If you don't really like that feeling, perhaps you will not enjoy this book as much as I did.
As for the way things played out, it really did tie up the ends, at least the major ones. Bryn's relationship with Callum is cleared up (the one part I was particularly about), and so is her relationship with Chase. Now, this is definitely NOT a romantic series, so don't expect much between Bryn and Chase. Dealings with Shay are finalized, conditions with Caroline improved, and it appears that Bryn finally gets a chance to slow down and recover from everything that's happened to her. The very last event of the book represents the fact that she's finished growing, something Callum attributed to humans. For me, that was the perfect ending point. The whole series was about Bryn's growth and development in a very non-human world, so that last bit was the perfect cap. All in all, Well-written book!
fast-paced
I'm upset. I get the reasons for what the author did, but I feel like I didn't get the character development and insight that I wanted from a particular person... and then everyone was RIPPED AWAY from poor Bryn with no warning and no satisfying resolution.
I stayed up until 1:30 am for this conclusion?!
I stayed up until 1:30 am for this conclusion?!
I am so mad at how this ended. Not only was I crying, but I NEED MORE!! You can't just end a trilogy on a cliffhanger like that, just sayin'
Wtf this isn't going how I want at all!!! Friendships torn apart, characters I love dying!!! LAME! Yes it was an amazing storyline but starting this book I didn't expect to cry as much as I did :(
Interesting ending. Reminded me of a dressden book I read. Girl and boy not necessarily walk off in the sunset
Well, what do I have to say?
I'm here in my bedroom, at 6.35 a.m., still awake because I just had to finish this book. I wouldn't even be able to sleep properly if I didn't knew what happened.
Now, my reaction through the last half of the book (and still now):
I simply can't believe it! O.O
Why, oh God, why couldn't happen something good in Chase's life? :'(
I am so heartbroken!! :'( You can't even imagine my sorrow...
OMG!! The scene of Chase's death was so beautifully written that it only makes everything more painful! :'( The way Chase looked into Bronwyn's eyes, peaceful, accepting that she had to take care of the Pack first...The way he said that he loved her...
And the only thing he asked of her was "Stay" :'(
And we know that Bronwyn will never be the same again...
Here we can see the great writing skills of the author - she writes beautifully and is able to include real facts from real life - this series is about werewolves and we know that wolves have one and only one mate for life... *sigh*
I am not myself right now so this probably doesn't make any sense.
The point is - this series is great, I hugely recommend it and it ends beautifully in spite of the inherent heartache...
I'm here in my bedroom, at 6.35 a.m., still awake because I just had to finish this book. I wouldn't even be able to sleep properly if I didn't knew what happened.
Now, my reaction through the last half of the book (and still now):
I simply can't believe it! O.O
Why, oh God, why couldn't happen something good in Chase's life? :'(
I am so heartbroken!! :'( You can't even imagine my sorrow...
Spoiler
It totally killed me that Shay, that freaking bastard, killed my poor Chase!! :'( Only because he was an evil bastard and wanted to get revenge on Bronwyn...OMG!! The scene of Chase's death was so beautifully written that it only makes everything more painful! :'( The way Chase looked into Bronwyn's eyes, peaceful, accepting that she had to take care of the Pack first...The way he said that he loved her...
And the only thing he asked of her was "Stay" :'(
And we know that Bronwyn will never be the same again...
Here we can see the great writing skills of the author - she writes beautifully and is able to include real facts from real life - this series is about werewolves and we know that wolves have one and only one mate for life... *sigh*
I am not myself right now so this probably doesn't make any sense.
The point is - this series is great, I hugely recommend it and it ends beautifully in spite of the inherent heartache...