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Monday, February 11, 2013

Raised By Wolves by Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Author: Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Release Date: June 8th 2010
Pages: 418
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Fiction
Personal Rating: 4 Stars/ Crave and Covet
Similar Books: 
Mercy Thompson Series


Adopted by the Alpha of a werewolf pack after a rogue wolf brutally killed her parents right before her eyes, fifteen-year-old Bryn knows only pack life, and the rigid social hierarchy that controls it.  That doesn't mean that she's averse to breaking a rule or two. 

But when her curiosity gets the better of her and she discovers Chase, a new teen locked in a cage in her guardian's basement, and witnesses him turn into a wolf before her eyes, the horrific memories of her parents' murders return. Bryn becomes obsessed with getting her questions answered, and Chase is the only one who can provide the information she needs.

But in her drive to find the truth, will Bryn push too far beyond the constraints of the pack, forcing her to leave behind her friends, her family, and the identity that she's shaped

So this is not the first time I've read the first and the second book of this series but I reread them so that it would be fresh in my mind when I read the third. I ended up being glad I did I enjoyed this book. Yes, I agree that it is similar to the Mercy Thompson series; but, is that really a bad thing? Mercy Thompson is without a doubt an adult series while Raised By Wolves is for young adults. I liked Bryn as a character and I think she has so much potential. I think the romance was incredibly sudden and therefore somewhat hard to relate to; though, again shows real promise. Overall I really liked this book; but, I only gave it 7 Stars because in many ways I feel like something is lacking. Definitely a book to remember; I will probably reread it again someday though the No.1 con is "I wish there was more Devon time".

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Strawberry Mochi





Today I received the gift of strawberry mochi. Why strawberry mochi? I have no idea; although I'm happy. It's very cute and yummy. I love mochi (except for the ones with anko or red bean paste). It reminds me of Okinawa. The box is extremely cute as well. It has this little handle rope thing like a little purse. I am also thankful for the individual packaging. Which means I can eat them one by one for the next couple of weeks. I also received a bag of Konpeito which is also very nostalgic. Although I miss the pink ones.  Now I have these sweet treats to keep my company while I attack my TBR Pile. I think I will start with What Happens Next by Colleen Clayton and Taken By Storm by Jennifer Lynn Barnes.

Daily Dose of Random

WHERE IS MY TIGER HUG?!!!!!
I want a ginormous kitty to cuddle as well!
Here I am going reach out my hands and hope one show up.
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WAAAAHHH!! *cries from a shattered dream.