A review by beckyyreadss
Frostbitten by Kelley Armstrong

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I wanted to read this book because I love fantasy. However, I’ve only ever read young adult fantasy and wanted something with adults rather than teenagers skipping school or lying to their parents to save the world. I have watched the TV show, Bitten, and I loved it and decided it was time to read this series and see how it went. The first couple of books, I adored and really enjoyed and I'm so glad we are back with the pack and back to the werewolves.  

This book is based on Elena Michaels and after years of struggle, she has finally accepted her life as a werewolf and learned how to control her wild side. At least, that’s what she believes when she sets off to investigate a series of gruesome murders outside Anchorage. The truth, however, is more complicated. Trapped in a frozen, unforgiving terrain, Elena is forced to confront a deadly secret, and her own, untamed nature.  

I love the pack and it just literally them being domestic and not doing anything and I would still love it. I love Elena and Clay; I love their relationship and how they would do anything for each other, but they love winding each other up and pushing each other to the limits within training. I love the whole relationship dynamics, and I love Jaime and Jeremy and how they have got together and look after each other as well. I adore Elena and Clay’s children, and I am hoping we see more of them in the series and seeing them becoming werewolves. I love the pack coming together when Elena doesn’t respond to a check in call and immediately knew something was up. I love the character development and how they are wanting Elena to be alpha that they already practically following her orders and letting her be in charge. I was rooting for Elena to rip those guys nuts off for what they were doing and I'm glad she got her closure.  

This book was a lot darker than previous books especially with the several attempts at Elena getting raped and the kidnapping and torture. Then the foster parents who abused her trying to get back in contact with her for forgiveness, it was a lot more emotional conflict as well as physical conflict. At one point in the book, I thought that Elena was going to be brutally rape and I didn’t know if I would be able to carry on reading it but I'm so glad she kicked their assed all the way to Sunday. 

I am hoping we see more of the pack for the final three books as we are hoping to see Elena become an alpha and kick some more ass.  
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