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A Short Review
Sep. 3rd, 2009 12:39 pmOf Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs, this is the second Alpha and Omega Novel.
In very short- LOVE IT!!
Anna and Charles are definitely my favorite UF couple. For one thing, they're NOT stupid with pride (in terms of dealing with each other). I have come to loathe couples that absolutely refuse to show any weakness to their supposed beloved. Couples who always have to put up a front with their supposed beloved. Sadly this includes just about every UF couple going. (Even Mercy and Adam have some of that, Kate and Curran have a lot of it, heck even Sookie and Bill have that to some degree. And it pisses me off.)
However, Anna and Charles are still getting to know each other- their relationship is far from boring and settled. They have misunderstandings- but amazingly enough- they TALK about them! Quite the concept, I realize. They each have some things to work out as their relationship has thrown both of them for a loop.
The book isn't solely about their relationship. Honest. ;) They are sent to Seattle to lead a conference of werewolves from Europe- since Bran wants to come out to the general public (much like the Fae did). Now the European wolves can't stop Bran, but since this has a huge effect on their lives, he's invited them to a conference before making the announcement. Many of the Alphas are not really keen on this idea, and of course, the conference must be upset. How that's done, and all the other ins and out, forms the main plot. The relationship stuff just makes me squee with glee. *laughs*
The twisting and turning, and situations Anna and Charles find themselves in are interesting, and I devoured this book in less than 24 hours. Including staying up way too late last night because I just couldn't put it down. This morning I began reading, and didn't realize how much time had gone by until the hubby mentioned that he was getting hungry, and did I want lunch any time soon. Oops. Now book is done and I want MORE Charles and Anna stories! They're fun! They're even at times funny!
Keeping in mind that lately I've been hard pressed to finish ANY books (which is really a rant in and of itself) the fact that I finished this so quickly says something I think. Not once did characters make stupid decisions solely so the author could push the plot.
In conclusion- Very enjoyable book, a fun read, the characters were interesting, I liked the plot and the way it played out. I want more (though sadly I don't see evidence that another book will be coming out any time real soon.).
In very short- LOVE IT!!
Anna and Charles are definitely my favorite UF couple. For one thing, they're NOT stupid with pride (in terms of dealing with each other). I have come to loathe couples that absolutely refuse to show any weakness to their supposed beloved. Couples who always have to put up a front with their supposed beloved. Sadly this includes just about every UF couple going. (Even Mercy and Adam have some of that, Kate and Curran have a lot of it, heck even Sookie and Bill have that to some degree. And it pisses me off.)
However, Anna and Charles are still getting to know each other- their relationship is far from boring and settled. They have misunderstandings- but amazingly enough- they TALK about them! Quite the concept, I realize. They each have some things to work out as their relationship has thrown both of them for a loop.
The book isn't solely about their relationship. Honest. ;) They are sent to Seattle to lead a conference of werewolves from Europe- since Bran wants to come out to the general public (much like the Fae did). Now the European wolves can't stop Bran, but since this has a huge effect on their lives, he's invited them to a conference before making the announcement. Many of the Alphas are not really keen on this idea, and of course, the conference must be upset. How that's done, and all the other ins and out, forms the main plot. The relationship stuff just makes me squee with glee. *laughs*
The twisting and turning, and situations Anna and Charles find themselves in are interesting, and I devoured this book in less than 24 hours. Including staying up way too late last night because I just couldn't put it down. This morning I began reading, and didn't realize how much time had gone by until the hubby mentioned that he was getting hungry, and did I want lunch any time soon. Oops. Now book is done and I want MORE Charles and Anna stories! They're fun! They're even at times funny!
Keeping in mind that lately I've been hard pressed to finish ANY books (which is really a rant in and of itself) the fact that I finished this so quickly says something I think. Not once did characters make stupid decisions solely so the author could push the plot.
In conclusion- Very enjoyable book, a fun read, the characters were interesting, I liked the plot and the way it played out. I want more (though sadly I don't see evidence that another book will be coming out any time real soon.).
