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kathydavie's review against another edition
4.0
A story, 13.6 in the Women of the Otherworld/Otherworld Stories urban fantasy series and revolving around the Stonehaven Pack of werewolves now led by Elena Michaels. The focus is on a group of men hunting and murdering the Cain family.
My Take
It's a two-pronged story with Armstrong introducing us to Davis, an intelligent mutt who feels helpless with his dim family followed by the thought-dead jerk Malcolm, who has applied to Elena, a female Alpha, to let him back in. And Nick makes a good point that gives Elena a boost. Hmm, Jeremy feels he has won and doesn't need Elena's protection from his father at Pack Meets. Yeah, it's primarily a sticky situation for Elena.
We also get a useful description of the Danver kids, that Kate is a lot like her father while Logan is a lot like his mom. Aww, Elena notes how much Nick has matured.
The Cains are homeschooled lunkheads who believe caution is cowardice, which means they do not understand Davis, who only wants a nice first date, not a girl who spent the entire time checking her phone. His other dream is to get an education, not to win challenges.
Oh, lol, Jeremy and Clay want the kids to meet Malcolm so they know how he smells and what he looks like. Both kids agree and, oh man, it is too funny how they "interrogate" him about language. They're both so mature and maturely snarky with him, lol.
Armstrong includes a fascinating analysis of Malcolm and his relationship with his son. How Jeremy is an atypical werewolf. Poor Malcolm, there are no more stories of him, his old reputation simply doesn't exist.
It's all new rules and Malcolm has a hard time understanding this. He really is a thug, although there is an intriguing truth that comes out at the end. The Pack has become much more human and inclusive. He certainly has his arrogance, thinking he can be disrespectful, tell Clay what he can and cannot do, be himself . . . and it's all a major no. Malcolm simply doesn't understand how the world has changed.
Then the two stories come together. A trap? Ambush?
Armstrong uses two different points of view. First person protagonist point-of-view is the primary POV from Elena's perspective. A third person point-of-view from Davis Cain's perspective shows up at the start.
There is action — they are werewolves, after all, but it's really more character-driven as the Stonehaven Pack reacts to Malcolm's return.
The Story
When young Davis Cain comes to the Pack for help, Alpha Elena Michaels can’t refuse him. It isn't about morality or justice. It’s about not letting anyone think they can do this to werewolves and get away with it.
But Elena is also dealing with the Pack’s homegrown monster — Malcolm Danvers, onetime enforcer, full-time psycho. Malcolm is now under Elena’s control, as part of the most difficult decision she’s had to make as leader. But if she has to let Malcolm in, she’s going to make full use of him . . . and the best person to catch monsters is one who knows exactly how they think.
The Characters
Elena Michaels, a freelance journalist, is the current Alpha for the twelve-member strong Stonehaven Pack in New York. Dr Clay Danvers, an anthropologist, is her mate and her beta. They have two werewolf children, twins — Kate changed at nine while Logan likes languages. Atalanta is the kids' five-month-old black and white puppy.
The Stonehaven Pack
Jeremy Danvers is the former Alpha and Clay's foster father. He retired from his position and is mated to Jaime Vargas, a celebrity spiritualist and necromancer. Antonio Sorrentino is Nick's dad and had been the Alpha before Malcolm took over, and they live on the Sorrentino estate. Nick is compiling the dossiers these days, and Vanessa "Ness" Callas, a half demon with a gift for fire and former FBI, is Nick's girlfriend. She is an undercover agent for Rhys Smith who runs a security agency (Otherworld Chills: "Brazen", 13.3).
Karl Marsten, a retired jewel thief, is part of the Pack and lives in Philadelphia. He's married to Hope, a Chaos half-demon and Lucifer's daughter (Otherworld Chills: "Chaotic", 5.2) and they have a daughter, Nita (Thirteen, 13).
Charlie Gray, a PI, is an Australian member; Madison is Charlie's daughter and Pack. Reese Williams is the Australian member who isn't allowed back in Australia. Madison and Reese have Elena's old job of scouring the news for potential werewolf trouble. Noah is the youngest member and Nick's ward from Elena's Alaskan adventure (Frostbitten, 10). Morgan Walsh had been a mutt (Otherworld Secrets: "Forbidden", 10.2). The sociopathic Malcolm Danvers, Jeremy's father, had been thought dead for twenty years.
Davis Cain comes from a family of mutts and got his first Change when he was a sophomore in college. Curtis is Davis' cousin. Lonny is Davis' uncle who likes to live out in the country. Dim Great-uncle Theo, the Cain clan patriarch who hates the Pack, read the article about a "Big Wolf on Campus" and pulled Davis home to West Virginia. Zack had been Theo's son whom the Pack killed. Theo's youngest, Ford, suffered a missing ear and scars whom Elena and Clay encountered on their honeymoon. Carter and Nate Cain are Theo's grandsons. Uncle Bart. Derek, a math and science whiz, is another of Zach's sons, a Cabal genetic modification experiment.
The Russian Pack
Andrei is a member of the pack and aiding Elena. Roman Novikov is the Alpha. The Bulgarian Pack has given a sort of permission.
Marsh, a half-demon, makes porn films. Elena gets her fun in with telling Clay he just has to drop his trousers. Cindy had been his straying wife. Bernie is a four-hundred-pound adult entertainment director.
Ramon Santos is a Spanish werewolf. Liam was a buddy of his. Ruçi is an Albanian mutt with evil intent.
The Cabals are . . .
. . . families of sorcerers. The Cortez and Nast Cabals are mentioned in Driven, which includes Lucas Cortez, the heir to the Cortez Cabal, a sorcerer, and a lawyer married to Paige Winterbourne, a witch.
The Cover and Title
In spite of the cover appearing like a graphic novel, Driven is definitely a regular story. It's primarily a range of average grays with shots of the blonde-haired, blue-eyed Elena in a white T-shirt in front with Clay and another of the wolves in gray shirts just behind her, and more people from the necks down behind them. The title is at the top in a black-shadowed yellow. The author's name is at the bottom in a white-shadowed deep red.
The title is all about Malcolm Danvers, for he is Driven.
My Take
It's a two-pronged story with Armstrong introducing us to Davis, an intelligent mutt who feels helpless with his dim family followed by the thought-dead jerk Malcolm, who has applied to Elena, a female Alpha, to let him back in. And Nick makes a good point that gives Elena a boost. Hmm, Jeremy feels he has won and doesn't need Elena's protection from his father at Pack Meets. Yeah, it's primarily a sticky situation for Elena.
We also get a useful description of the Danver kids, that Kate is a lot like her father while Logan is a lot like his mom. Aww, Elena notes how much Nick has matured.
The Cains are homeschooled lunkheads who believe caution is cowardice, which means they do not understand Davis, who only wants a nice first date, not a girl who spent the entire time checking her phone. His other dream is to get an education, not to win challenges.
Oh, lol, Jeremy and Clay want the kids to meet Malcolm so they know how he smells and what he looks like. Both kids agree and, oh man, it is too funny how they "interrogate" him about language. They're both so mature and maturely snarky with him, lol.
Armstrong includes a fascinating analysis of Malcolm and his relationship with his son. How Jeremy is an atypical werewolf. Poor Malcolm, there are no more stories of him, his old reputation simply doesn't exist.
It's all new rules and Malcolm has a hard time understanding this. He really is a thug, although there is an intriguing truth that comes out at the end. The Pack has become much more human and inclusive. He certainly has his arrogance, thinking he can be disrespectful, tell Clay what he can and cannot do, be himself . . . and it's all a major no. Malcolm simply doesn't understand how the world has changed.
Then the two stories come together. A trap? Ambush?
Armstrong uses two different points of view. First person protagonist point-of-view is the primary POV from Elena's perspective. A third person point-of-view from Davis Cain's perspective shows up at the start.
There is action — they are werewolves, after all, but it's really more character-driven as the Stonehaven Pack reacts to Malcolm's return.
The Story
When young Davis Cain comes to the Pack for help, Alpha Elena Michaels can’t refuse him. It isn't about morality or justice. It’s about not letting anyone think they can do this to werewolves and get away with it.
But Elena is also dealing with the Pack’s homegrown monster — Malcolm Danvers, onetime enforcer, full-time psycho. Malcolm is now under Elena’s control, as part of the most difficult decision she’s had to make as leader. But if she has to let Malcolm in, she’s going to make full use of him . . . and the best person to catch monsters is one who knows exactly how they think.
The Characters
Elena Michaels, a freelance journalist, is the current Alpha for the twelve-member strong Stonehaven Pack in New York. Dr Clay Danvers, an anthropologist, is her mate and her beta. They have two werewolf children, twins — Kate changed at nine while Logan likes languages. Atalanta is the kids' five-month-old black and white puppy.
The Stonehaven Pack
Jeremy Danvers is the former Alpha and Clay's foster father. He retired from his position and is mated to Jaime Vargas, a celebrity spiritualist and necromancer. Antonio Sorrentino is Nick's dad and had been the Alpha before Malcolm took over, and they live on the Sorrentino estate. Nick is compiling the dossiers these days, and Vanessa "Ness" Callas, a half demon with a gift for fire and former FBI, is Nick's girlfriend. She is an undercover agent for Rhys Smith who runs a security agency (Otherworld Chills: "Brazen", 13.3).
Karl Marsten, a retired jewel thief, is part of the Pack and lives in Philadelphia. He's married to Hope, a Chaos half-demon and Lucifer's daughter (Otherworld Chills: "Chaotic", 5.2) and they have a daughter, Nita (Thirteen, 13).
Charlie Gray, a PI, is an Australian member; Madison is Charlie's daughter and Pack. Reese Williams is the Australian member who isn't allowed back in Australia. Madison and Reese have Elena's old job of scouring the news for potential werewolf trouble. Noah is the youngest member and Nick's ward from Elena's Alaskan adventure (Frostbitten, 10). Morgan Walsh had been a mutt (Otherworld Secrets: "Forbidden", 10.2). The sociopathic Malcolm Danvers, Jeremy's father, had been thought dead for twenty years.
Davis Cain comes from a family of mutts and got his first Change when he was a sophomore in college. Curtis is Davis' cousin. Lonny is Davis' uncle who likes to live out in the country. Dim Great-uncle Theo, the Cain clan patriarch who hates the Pack, read the article about a "Big Wolf on Campus" and pulled Davis home to West Virginia. Zack had been Theo's son whom the Pack killed. Theo's youngest, Ford, suffered a missing ear and scars whom Elena and Clay encountered on their honeymoon. Carter and Nate Cain are Theo's grandsons. Uncle Bart. Derek, a math and science whiz, is another of Zach's sons, a Cabal genetic modification experiment.
The Russian Pack
Andrei is a member of the pack and aiding Elena. Roman Novikov is the Alpha. The Bulgarian Pack has given a sort of permission.
Marsh, a half-demon, makes porn films. Elena gets her fun in with telling Clay he just has to drop his trousers. Cindy had been his straying wife. Bernie is a four-hundred-pound adult entertainment director.
Ramon Santos is a Spanish werewolf. Liam was a buddy of his. Ruçi is an Albanian mutt with evil intent.
The Cabals are . . .
. . . families of sorcerers. The Cortez and Nast Cabals are mentioned in Driven, which includes Lucas Cortez, the heir to the Cortez Cabal, a sorcerer, and a lawyer married to Paige Winterbourne, a witch.
The Cover and Title
In spite of the cover appearing like a graphic novel, Driven is definitely a regular story. It's primarily a range of average grays with shots of the blonde-haired, blue-eyed Elena in a white T-shirt in front with Clay and another of the wolves in gray shirts just behind her, and more people from the necks down behind them. The title is at the top in a black-shadowed yellow. The author's name is at the bottom in a white-shadowed deep red.
The title is all about Malcolm Danvers, for he is Driven.
yodamom's review against another edition
4.0
I have followed Clay and Elena from the beginning and loved seeing them in this next stage in their story. It was an action packed, edge of your seat, mystery, romance, with many humorous moments. I love with this pack, they are united and strong even when.... I am really looking forward to see where these characters go, especially the twins. Special, it too tame of a word for these two.
Time has marched on and Elena and Clay's twins are now 9 years old. The pack dynamic has changed. Elena is now Alpha, and Clay her Beta, and the kids are more than average werewolf children. An old nasty wolf with a repulsive history wants to rejoin the pack. Somebody is killing wolves in a revolting way and his power is needed. A certain amount of trust most be given to save the wolves. It could turn out to be their biggest mistake. The mystery is in the why and the who is killing these wolves with such emotion. It is a twisted road with many obstacles and a new direction for the pack.
Changes in a long running series are Important to keep a fresh feeling. Ms. Armstrong has written it and done it well.
Time has marched on and Elena and Clay's twins are now 9 years old. The pack dynamic has changed. Elena is now Alpha, and Clay her Beta, and the kids are more than average werewolf children. An old nasty wolf with a repulsive history wants to rejoin the pack. Somebody is killing wolves in a revolting way and his power is needed. A certain amount of trust most be given to save the wolves. It could turn out to be their biggest mistake. The mystery is in the why and the who is killing these wolves with such emotion. It is a twisted road with many obstacles and a new direction for the pack.
Changes in a long running series are Important to keep a fresh feeling. Ms. Armstrong has written it and done it well.
trudyd's review
4.0
I love reading all of the short stories and novellas that Kelley has written to complement The Otherworld series. This was one of the first major paranormal series that I read. Driven was like going home again. I got to learn a little more about the family and got a little added excitement. Driven centers around the Cain family (the not quite smart enough to survive werewolf clan). The are popping up dead, violently killed. Davis, the best of the bunch, calls the pack for help. This leads to many discoveries, adventures and cooperation. Malcolm is back with the pack which seemed kind of strange until his reason was exposed.
calturner's review
4.0
Thanks to NetGalley and Subterranean Press who gave me an ARC of this novella in exchange for an honest review.
As a huge fan of Kelley Armstrong's 'Women of the Otherworld' series I was thrilled to be given the opportunity to read this novella. Elena and Clay are exactly as we remember them and it felt wonderful to be back in their world again. I didn't realise just how much I'd missed them until I started reading this story, and found myself being drawn back into their world right from the very first page.
Being familiar with the other books (and novellas) in the series is a must, as 'Driven' goes right into the meat of the story without giving much backstory, which is exactly what you would expect for a book of this type.
A fantastic treat for fans, I would highly recommend this story for anyone who (like me) has missed the supernatural world inhabited by the many varied characters of the 'Otherworld'. A fabulous 4 stars.
As a huge fan of Kelley Armstrong's 'Women of the Otherworld' series I was thrilled to be given the opportunity to read this novella. Elena and Clay are exactly as we remember them and it felt wonderful to be back in their world again. I didn't realise just how much I'd missed them until I started reading this story, and found myself being drawn back into their world right from the very first page.
Being familiar with the other books (and novellas) in the series is a must, as 'Driven' goes right into the meat of the story without giving much backstory, which is exactly what you would expect for a book of this type.
A fantastic treat for fans, I would highly recommend this story for anyone who (like me) has missed the supernatural world inhabited by the many varied characters of the 'Otherworld'. A fabulous 4 stars.
michalice's review
5.0
I am a big fan of the Otherworld Series, so when I saw Driven on NetGalley I had to put in a request, and I really didn't have much hope of being accepted so when I was I may have done a little happy dance, which my b/f chose not to question ;). Driven picks up after the events of Forsaken, and after the cliffhanger we are left with I could not wait to dive into this one and find out what happened, not only with Elena's pack, but also with Malcolm.
The story begins with a meeting that Malcolm arranged, and with a few pack members that Elena takes with her. Malcolm existence has been the bane for the pack,, and this meeting is the final chance for him to become a member again, but Elena isn't going into this meeting blindly, and not only is she ready for anything, she also takes a pretty mean attitude with her.....and I love it.
She kicks ass in every single way, she may be a rare female wolf, and being the pack Alpha is ridiculed in the werewolf world, but she takes no prisoners.
Driven was an unputdownable read, I loved getting to visit this world again and catch up with old friends. The twins have grown so much, and I love how they see life. Being werewolves means you can't really keep things a secret from them, and they will openly admit this, if it's to their advantage. I love thier attitudes towards Malcolm and how they shut him down. Elena and Clayton have gone through so much since this series began, and I like how strong they are, and how much they have developed as characters. Elena has done the most changing, she is now pack Alpha and her decisions will have consequences on all. She still doubts herself, and we can see how this affects her when she sees it in her son. Driven sees Elena making a lot of decisions, and these involve saving and taking lives. Should she trust the mutt, Davis, when he says his family dead and missing. Is it in the best interest of the pack to actively seek the missing family members out?
Driven was a book that sucked me in, and didn't let go to the very end. I loved every page of this book. The journey taken to get to the end wasn't easy, and Malcolm definitely makes things complicated when it comes to splitting the pack up into several groups. But the question isn't can he be trusted, the question is what is his ulterior motive.
Final Verdict
Driven is a MUST READ for fans of this series. It answers a lot of questions from the previous book, and we finally learn of Malcolm's fate. I think a re-read is in order soon.
The story begins with a meeting that Malcolm arranged, and with a few pack members that Elena takes with her. Malcolm existence has been the bane for the pack,, and this meeting is the final chance for him to become a member again, but Elena isn't going into this meeting blindly, and not only is she ready for anything, she also takes a pretty mean attitude with her.....and I love it.
If you insist on me standing, then I will, but understand that it's only to humor you. And the fact you've had to ask multiple times proves you aren't really Alpha material."
"No," I said. "It proves you aren't really Pack material.
She kicks ass in every single way, she may be a rare female wolf, and being the pack Alpha is ridiculed in the werewolf world, but she takes no prisoners.
Driven was an unputdownable read, I loved getting to visit this world again and catch up with old friends. The twins have grown so much, and I love how they see life. Being werewolves means you can't really keep things a secret from them, and they will openly admit this, if it's to their advantage. I love thier attitudes towards Malcolm and how they shut him down. Elena and Clayton have gone through so much since this series began, and I like how strong they are, and how much they have developed as characters. Elena has done the most changing, she is now pack Alpha and her decisions will have consequences on all. She still doubts herself, and we can see how this affects her when she sees it in her son. Driven sees Elena making a lot of decisions, and these involve saving and taking lives. Should she trust the mutt, Davis, when he says his family dead and missing. Is it in the best interest of the pack to actively seek the missing family members out?
Driven was a book that sucked me in, and didn't let go to the very end. I loved every page of this book. The journey taken to get to the end wasn't easy, and Malcolm definitely makes things complicated when it comes to splitting the pack up into several groups. But the question isn't can he be trusted, the question is what is his ulterior motive.
Final Verdict
Driven is a MUST READ for fans of this series. It answers a lot of questions from the previous book, and we finally learn of Malcolm's fate. I think a re-read is in order soon.
amym84's review
4.0
In Driven Elena has to deal with letting Malcolm Danvers back into the Pack knowing what a sociopath he is. Elena knows that Malcolm's actions have effected everyone within the pack in a most negative way and she hates that this decision is even put before her and the Pack. But after much discussion with Jeremy and Clay, Elena concedes.
Elena is determined to use Malcolm to the fullest of his capabilities. He may be an older wolf, but he knows how to fight and he's ruthless. That's why when Davis Cain comes to the Pack for help, Elena makes sure Malcolm will accompany them as they search for the person or persons who killed at least two Cain wolves in a most cruel and horrible way.
I love that Kelley Armstrong has continued on with The Otherworld series in various novellas even after the main series ended.
Elena and the Pack have always been my favorite in Armstrong's series. Every time I get to go back and read more about Elena, Clay, Jeremy, Nick, the twins, etc. it feels like reading about old friends. Each time I read a new story in this world, I love the depth that Armstrong is still able to add to these characters after about fifteen years.
I haven't been able to read all of the novellas released, but Armstrong's writing is so strong that it really doesn't matter. I think having a good general understanding of the characters in this series goes a long way to being able to enjoy any story put out in this world, but it is in no way required. There was a lot of information in Driven that I immediately recognized as events that have taken place in a previous novel or novella some of which I hadn't read, but I was still able to follow along with no problem. I think it's because the core characters and feelings are all that matters and Armstrong's understanding of her characters and their actions is great enough that even people who haven't read any of the books would find enjoyment in this novella.
I think if you are already a fan of this series you won't be disappointed with Driven, and if you're new to the series hopefully picking up this novella will inspire you to go back and be properly introduced to Elena and Company.
*Arc provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Elena is determined to use Malcolm to the fullest of his capabilities. He may be an older wolf, but he knows how to fight and he's ruthless. That's why when Davis Cain comes to the Pack for help, Elena makes sure Malcolm will accompany them as they search for the person or persons who killed at least two Cain wolves in a most cruel and horrible way.
I love that Kelley Armstrong has continued on with The Otherworld series in various novellas even after the main series ended.
Elena and the Pack have always been my favorite in Armstrong's series. Every time I get to go back and read more about Elena, Clay, Jeremy, Nick, the twins, etc. it feels like reading about old friends. Each time I read a new story in this world, I love the depth that Armstrong is still able to add to these characters after about fifteen years.
I haven't been able to read all of the novellas released, but Armstrong's writing is so strong that it really doesn't matter. I think having a good general understanding of the characters in this series goes a long way to being able to enjoy any story put out in this world, but it is in no way required. There was a lot of information in Driven that I immediately recognized as events that have taken place in a previous novel or novella some of which I hadn't read, but I was still able to follow along with no problem. I think it's because the core characters and feelings are all that matters and Armstrong's understanding of her characters and their actions is great enough that even people who haven't read any of the books would find enjoyment in this novella.
I think if you are already a fan of this series you won't be disappointed with Driven, and if you're new to the series hopefully picking up this novella will inspire you to go back and be properly introduced to Elena and Company.
*Arc provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
vikingwolf's review
3.0
The first piece of advice I'd give in reading these novellas is to pay attention to the number in the series. A few of the novellas appear during the timeline of the novels while others appear after the novels were wrapped up. If you get the reading order wrong you might end up with plot spoilers annoying you!
Ever since Elena discovered that Malcolm was actually alive, she has wondered what to do about him. With Malcolm indicating that he wants to return to be a full Pack member, she knows his skills might be useful but he will be likely to cause discord. Is it worth it? The other thing on her mind is that long term enemies The Cains are now needing help after their family were attacked and skinned by ruthless hunters. Elena may not care for the Cains but she will not tolerate open season on werewolves, and gathers their allies to stop the killers.
It is Davis Cain who finds two of his family missing and asks for Pack help to find them. Elena is horrified to find the men murdered and skinned nearby, and is worried that this could be another bounty hunt. The rest of the Cains are not responding to their phones so Davis and the Pack go to look for them and find more dead and injued. The Cains don't want to be babysat by the Pack and are proving to be as difficult to deal with as Malcolm. Breaking the rules set out for their safety could be a very bad decision when someone is hunting them. Later we find out the reason why, and it throws a new light on the situation.
I always like seeing the Pack and I was curious as to how they would react to having Malcolm back. He gets a rough reception from Logan and Kate which leaves him somewhat bemused and as usual he tries to stir things up. Having this kind of issue during an important mission is the last thing Elena wants to deal with. I could have done with less of him stirring things up in the first half of the book. I felt it wasn't really needed and it was a bit annoying. I wanted more about why he was back and the Cain story, which were much more interesting.
I'm quite sad that this is the last Pack novella and that's why it took me so long to read it. I love the wolves and reading this final adventure means admitting the series really is over now. I liked the overall plot and the action through the story. I liked the resolution of the Malcolm story which was quite satisfying but I feel he was underused in the book. I wanted to see more of him being the hero instead of the pantomime villan again. I think the author missed a trick there.
I have enjoyed the Pack adventures and I'm sad there will be no more!
Ever since Elena discovered that Malcolm was actually alive, she has wondered what to do about him. With Malcolm indicating that he wants to return to be a full Pack member, she knows his skills might be useful but he will be likely to cause discord. Is it worth it? The other thing on her mind is that long term enemies The Cains are now needing help after their family were attacked and skinned by ruthless hunters. Elena may not care for the Cains but she will not tolerate open season on werewolves, and gathers their allies to stop the killers.
It is Davis Cain who finds two of his family missing and asks for Pack help to find them. Elena is horrified to find the men murdered and skinned nearby, and is worried that this could be another bounty hunt. The rest of the Cains are not responding to their phones so Davis and the Pack go to look for them and find more dead and injued. The Cains don't want to be babysat by the Pack and are proving to be as difficult to deal with as Malcolm. Breaking the rules set out for their safety could be a very bad decision when someone is hunting them. Later we find out the reason why, and it throws a new light on the situation.
I always like seeing the Pack and I was curious as to how they would react to having Malcolm back. He gets a rough reception from Logan and Kate which leaves him somewhat bemused and as usual he tries to stir things up. Having this kind of issue during an important mission is the last thing Elena wants to deal with. I could have done with less of him stirring things up in the first half of the book. I felt it wasn't really needed and it was a bit annoying. I wanted more about why he was back and the Cain story, which were much more interesting.
I'm quite sad that this is the last Pack novella and that's why it took me so long to read it. I love the wolves and reading this final adventure means admitting the series really is over now. I liked the overall plot and the action through the story. I liked the resolution of the Malcolm story which was quite satisfying but I feel he was underused in the book. I wanted to see more of him being the hero instead of the pantomime villan again. I think the author missed a trick there.
I have enjoyed the Pack adventures and I'm sad there will be no more!
readingrenbo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25