mountie9 's review for:

Thirteen by Kelley Armstrong
5.0

The Good Stuff

I was worried when I started reading this as I would be lost as I haven't read all of this series -- but Kelley is such a gifted author she gives you enough to figure out what is going on without frustrating longtime reader of the series
Non stop action, you are constantly holding your breath and you so do not want to put the book down (This was very frustrating because I have so much to do right now -- I really needed to put it down -- ah well stayed up to 2am so I could finish)
Fabulous ending -- ties up a lot of stories but also leaves things open so if Kelley feels like writing more of the series she can -- wonderful!
So many of the characters are so lifelike and real, you feel like they are actually people
I have said it before Kelley is one of the most gifted storytellers alive - she always sucks you into a story, I have yet to be disappointed
Some nice light moments thrown in at just the right times
Shows all sorts of families, not just those that consist of a mom, dad and biological children
Female characters are strong and in most cases fabulous role models
Characters are not perfect, in other words real (Yes I know there are no such thing as vampires and werewolves, and thank god none of the demons she described in this book -- icky!)

The Not So Good Stuff

A lot of gory violence (not necessarily a bad thing -- just more a warning)
So hard to write a review for this one without any spoilers - so I will just say -- get thee to a bookstore and buy now, you will not be disappointed!

Favorite Quotes/Passages

"We worked quite well together," Cass said. "Or we did, after you two started speaking to each other again. Please don't ever send her to me when you're angry with her, Adam. It's dreadful. All that moping and angst. It's like being partnered with one of those fictional vampires."

"Gotta admit, as good as Clayton Danvers looks from the other side, he looks even better in person." She paused. "Just don't tell Elena I said that." Another pause. "Or your father."

I smiled. "Nothing wrong with window shopping when you aren't looking to buy."

"Is this the point where I explain my master plan? Um, no. Thanks, but I have more important things to do."

Who Should/Shouldn't Read

Obviously if you have read the rest of the series you will LOVE this
I would recommend reading the rest of the series before you read this, but if you have only read a couple of them, you will still find them enjoyable

5 Dewey's

I received this from Random House in exchange for an honest review