Rivals and Retribution (13 to Life #5)
by
Shannon Delany (Goodreads Author)
In Rivals and Retribution, the fifth book in the 13 to Life series by Shannon Delany, Pietr and Jessie will find themselves caught in a pack war with a new breed of werewolves.
Jessie Gillmansen is in trouble again and she's in for the fight of her life--and Pietr's! With Marlaena’s dangerous wolf pack putting more pressure on the Rusakova family, change is inevitable and w...more
Paperback, 320 pages
Published
August 7th 2012
by St. Martin's Griffin
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The 13 to Life series started of amazingly well for me and I was completely enamoured with this original werewolf story. But, books 4 and 5 were a complete let down. I felt book 4, Destiny and Deception, was just a long drawn out lead up to this one. Peter is a completely different character from the beginning after taking the cure, and not in a good way, the timing is all over the place, and just as things start to pick up, it ends on a cliff hanger.
Rivals and Retribution opens where D...more
The 13 to Life series started of amazingly well for me and I was completely enamoured with this original werewolf story. But, books 4 and 5 were a complete let down. I felt book 4, Destiny and Deception, was just a long drawn out lead up to this one. Peter is a completely different character from the beginning after taking the cure, and not in a good way, the timing is all over the place, and just as things start to pick up, it ends on a cliff hanger.
Rivals and Retribution opens where D...more
Sep 28, 2012
Kyrie Roy
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WOW!
So I finally finished reading Rivals and Retribution (The final book in Shannon Delany's debut series) and man, that was one hell of an emotional roller coaster!
To the point where I was crying, laughing, hysterical, and enraged. I even yelled at the book as if that would change the characters decisions.
For me, this last book had it ALL, and I mean all! Even zombie references (You know thats my thing ;D ) and while I'm talking about references, a mention about a certain beloved band in chapt...more
So I finally finished reading Rivals and Retribution (The final book in Shannon Delany's debut series) and man, that was one hell of an emotional roller coaster!
To the point where I was crying, laughing, hysterical, and enraged. I even yelled at the book as if that would change the characters decisions.
For me, this last book had it ALL, and I mean all! Even zombie references (You know thats my thing ;D ) and while I'm talking about references, a mention about a certain beloved band in chapt...more
Mar 12, 2013
Dhruvi Patel
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I decided to read this book is because it really interested because the characters Jessica Gillsman and Peitr Rusakova were so mysterious. Pietr was the one who caught the attention. i really liked the character of his. My favourite quote from this was " you could be a mother hen sometimes" said Max. " I know just as long as my little chickens come back safetly then yes" replied Jess. something I learned from this series is that it could be really hard to leave someone who you love dearly and wh...more
Wow! It's the last book...I can't believe it's over. Delany did an amazing job with wrapping up the series in my opinion. There were some slightly annoying things, but seriously, nothing major. Warning, there are some slight spoilers about the previous books in this series.
Characters
I like Jessie a lot. She's a really awesome heroin because she's so committed to doing what needs to be done in order to keep everyone she loves safe. I love the fact that trouble always seems to find her, but no...more
Characters
I like Jessie a lot. She's a really awesome heroin because she's so committed to doing what needs to be done in order to keep everyone she loves safe. I love the fact that trouble always seems to find her, but no...more
Rivals and Retributions
by Shannon Delany
Others in Series:
13 to Life
... Secrets and Shadows
Bargains and Betrayals
Destiny and Deception
In the last installment of Shannon Delany's amazing werewolf novels everything seems to come together and fall apart at the same time. New wolves are in Junction and with tensions and attractions on the high it's hard to figure out what is right and wrong. The cure is one thing, but now Jessie is in trouble and the wolves have to race against the clock to find her,...more
by Shannon Delany
Others in Series:
13 to Life
... Secrets and Shadows
Bargains and Betrayals
Destiny and Deception
In the last installment of Shannon Delany's amazing werewolf novels everything seems to come together and fall apart at the same time. New wolves are in Junction and with tensions and attractions on the high it's hard to figure out what is right and wrong. The cure is one thing, but now Jessie is in trouble and the wolves have to race against the clock to find her,...more
I enjoyed the first four books in this series, but for some reason, this book was very hard to get through. It almost felt like Shannon Delany just wanted to get through this last book so that she could start a new project.
In the prologue, we keep being told that Jessie is not like ordinary girls. The repetition of that annoys me no end, especially because she's like so many teenage girls. One of the biggest examples of this is ALSO in the prologue, when she admits that Pietr isn't as attractive...more
In the prologue, we keep being told that Jessie is not like ordinary girls. The repetition of that annoys me no end, especially because she's like so many teenage girls. One of the biggest examples of this is ALSO in the prologue, when she admits that Pietr isn't as attractive...more
A brilliant conclusion to a wonderful series.
Jessie, Pietr and the Rusakova gang are back again. We have seen all the characters grow and now it’s time to wrap up their story. Shannon Delany’s 13 to Life series has to be one of the best Werewolf series I have ever read. Rivals and Retribution starts right where Destiny and Deception lets off and is as fast paced as ever.
First of all I have to say I love all of the 13 to Life covers, they are absolutely amazing and they capture the feel of the bo...more
Jessie, Pietr and the Rusakova gang are back again. We have seen all the characters grow and now it’s time to wrap up their story. Shannon Delany’s 13 to Life series has to be one of the best Werewolf series I have ever read. Rivals and Retribution starts right where Destiny and Deception lets off and is as fast paced as ever.
First of all I have to say I love all of the 13 to Life covers, they are absolutely amazing and they capture the feel of the bo...more
I really enjoyed this last book- which was a relief because #4 felt slower until the last 1/3 of the book (and cliff hanger ending- glad I didn't have to wait for it to be published!!!) I'm not that fond of books that jump from this persons point of view to that persons, but in the end it tied the story together much better than I anticipated.
I like the insight that's given into Derek and Wanda through the gift (or curse?) Derek gave Jessie, Sophie and Sarah towards the end of book 3. Gives you...more
I like the insight that's given into Derek and Wanda through the gift (or curse?) Derek gave Jessie, Sophie and Sarah towards the end of book 3. Gives you...more
Maybe 2.5. I liked the first 1/3 of the book, but the rest was really choppy, with plot spread incredibly thin among so many stories and POVs. Basically nothing was addressed or wrapped up well because there were too many subplots to give any of it the depth and attention it deserved. I was constantly irritated that key conversations and action seemed to be missing and I couldn’t tell how much time was passing or reconcile who knew what, when, why and how. I think I liked the first 100 pages bec...more
Well, I cannot believe this is the end...I am so sad that I will not be visiting my beloved werewolf family of Jess, Pietr, Max, Amy, Cat, and Alexi. As I sit and think about it now, my heart is aching at the loss this causes...But, with Rivals and Retribution the last book in the 13 to Life series, you can bet that Shannon Delany will make it a memorable one!!
Rivals and Retribution begins right where Destiny and Deception leaves off...And boy does it hit the ground running. Shannon has made sur...more
Rivals and Retribution begins right where Destiny and Deception leaves off...And boy does it hit the ground running. Shannon has made sur...more
The last book in Shannon's debut series and I am content with the story and how everything ended.
However, because so much was going on and all the different povs, it felt choppy to me. It wasn't a smooth fluid read like the rest of the series. The ending of the book kind of snow balled for my taste, but everything was wrapped up an addressed. I don't want to say to spoil anything so I will just say the build up at the end with a select two characters was fast forwarded. We read the "sick" part...more
However, because so much was going on and all the different povs, it felt choppy to me. It wasn't a smooth fluid read like the rest of the series. The ending of the book kind of snow balled for my taste, but everything was wrapped up an addressed. I don't want to say to spoil anything so I will just say the build up at the end with a select two characters was fast forwarded. We read the "sick" part...more
I am so glad this series is over. It really went downhill the last couple books. This is much less a review and more of a rant (an all over the place, random rant). So be warned.
First off, how many times has Jesse been kidnapped now? This chick is in no way a heroine. I love (by love I mean hate) how she had been locked up in a shed and probably stinks and has bad breath, is thrown down a mountain and now has a split lip and is bleeding all over her mouth; but she pulls Pieter in for a kiss and...more
First off, how many times has Jesse been kidnapped now? This chick is in no way a heroine. I love (by love I mean hate) how she had been locked up in a shed and probably stinks and has bad breath, is thrown down a mountain and now has a split lip and is bleeding all over her mouth; but she pulls Pieter in for a kiss and...more
*Spoilers* I was very close to giving this story a two starred review. I feel like I was cheated out of Peitr. He was not the character I fell in love with for the last two books. Also I hated the whole imprinting thing. It kind of made me ill. The only redeeming thing was the ending of this book it gave you hope that he was back to his old self. I was also thrown off about the dream in the last chapter. I wish we could have read about them being together and rekindling their love. I know they s...more
Well...
I've been waiting for this book to come out for a little while now and as soon as I got it, I couldnt wait to read it! I desperately hoped that it would make up for the last book, Destiny and Deception... But sadly, I was let down.
I found the last two books in this series to not only be slacking in the characters personalities but also in just the story line in general. Some problems take forever to solve while others (that in my opinion are the ones that should take longer to solve) are...more
I've been waiting for this book to come out for a little while now and as soon as I got it, I couldnt wait to read it! I desperately hoped that it would make up for the last book, Destiny and Deception... But sadly, I was let down.
I found the last two books in this series to not only be slacking in the characters personalities but also in just the story line in general. Some problems take forever to solve while others (that in my opinion are the ones that should take longer to solve) are...more
*warning spoilers*
I was not impressed with this book, though I did enjoyed the first three books, this one was just a displeasing finale.
After all the time I invested into this series, the payoff was just not what I wanted. AT ALL. I felt as if the author gave up on the story and rushed the book to the end. And a sense of time, which is a key component in Pietr's DNA, was lost. I had no sense of time. One minute they're building holding cells for Marlaena and Pietr because they're going insane...more
I was not impressed with this book, though I did enjoyed the first three books, this one was just a displeasing finale.
After all the time I invested into this series, the payoff was just not what I wanted. AT ALL. I felt as if the author gave up on the story and rushed the book to the end. And a sense of time, which is a key component in Pietr's DNA, was lost. I had no sense of time. One minute they're building holding cells for Marlaena and Pietr because they're going insane...more
I think if I read a book in one sitting, wriggling from suspense during the second half, I owe the book 5 stars. That was my experience. With twenty pages left I didn't think it would come together, but it did. I think it must be very challenging to satisfactorily end a series this long. Most of the series I've read that are this length had disappointing finale. So kudos to Ms. Delany! I read every word of the last book, and hung on most of them. For me the strongest element in this series was t...more
I received this ARC on loan from Christin at Portrait of a Book, thanks again Christin!
This is the finale! Shannon Delany's 13 to Life series comes to an end with Rivals and Retributions and I must say it was heart-pounding! Heart-stopping even! You all know I am in love with this series! From the moment I saw the first cover, I was hooked!
We immediately pick up where we left off in Destiny and Deception, to make it better, Shannon has the last chapter of that book as the prologue in this one!...more
This is the finale! Shannon Delany's 13 to Life series comes to an end with Rivals and Retributions and I must say it was heart-pounding! Heart-stopping even! You all know I am in love with this series! From the moment I saw the first cover, I was hooked!
We immediately pick up where we left off in Destiny and Deception, to make it better, Shannon has the last chapter of that book as the prologue in this one!...more
I HATED the whole imprint thing between Pietr and Marlaena. It just complicated things even more between Pietr and Jessie. I mean, they'd already been having problems in their relationship and the imprint just made things worse. I am happy ,though, that at the end they finally found a cure that lengthens an oboroten's life and destroys an imprint without killing the wolf. Gabriel made me sick and I didn't miss him when Jessie killed him, though I'm not happy that she had to kill someone. Like so...more
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Rivals and Retributions by Shannon Delany was an interesting addition to the 13 to Life series. I found it to be a bit lackluster after the trilling ending to Destiny and Deception. So while it was a decent read, I don't think it was my favorite book in the series.
I really enjoy the characters of this series. Max is so funny and just adorable, Cat is just intriguing and lovely, Amy is the best friend I wish I had, and so many more. They all are so real and I just love following their stories.
I f...more
I really enjoy the characters of this series. Max is so funny and just adorable, Cat is just intriguing and lovely, Amy is the best friend I wish I had, and so many more. They all are so real and I just love following their stories.
I f...more
Author Shannon Delany is a lyrical delight, and none of her “13 to Life” series ever disappoint. “Rivals and Retributions” is no exception-and I am delighted to once again make my acquaintance with Ms. Delany’s lyrical writing and intense understanding of character. The author juggles quite a number of themes and plot situations and ever-mutable characters, and not only does she manage to keep them straight-she aligns them properly for the reader as well, so that there’s never any confusion, onl...more
This is the final book in the 13 to Life series. I have enjoyed this series overall with books 2 and 3 being my most favorite. I really think that 5 books was just too long. The writing definitely wasn't on par with earlier books and I found myself getting increasingly annoyed with characters that I had previously liked.
The book continues with the story of Marlaena and friends (the rival wolf pack in Junction) and at the beginning of the book Pietr is still just human. But people want to change...more
The book continues with the story of Marlaena and friends (the rival wolf pack in Junction) and at the beginning of the book Pietr is still just human. But people want to change...more
All right guys this is it. This is the final book in Delany's 13 to Life series and holy werewolf babies does it punch it. There's no real 'downtime' for Jessie and our Rusakovas. If its not an emotional crazy, its a medical crazy and if its not a medical crazy its a personal problem and that doesn't begin to cover the other werewolves running around Junction.
Surprising of all was the turn Jessie and Pietr's relationship took. I knew it would change, with the fourth book's ending it HAD to chang...more
Surprising of all was the turn Jessie and Pietr's relationship took. I knew it would change, with the fourth book's ending it HAD to chang...more
Let me start off by saying I am so sad that one of my favorite series is ending. I don’t know how I am going to deal with not having my favorite werewolves Pietr, Max, and Cat in a new adventure. Let’s not forget Jess and Amy who I just love also.
Rivals and Retribution picks up right where Destiny and Deception stops. Jess is trying to figure out how to escape from Marlaena while her pack is trying to find her. When Pietr finally catches up with Jess to save her he finds out an old enemy is bac...more
Rivals and Retribution picks up right where Destiny and Deception stops. Jess is trying to figure out how to escape from Marlaena while her pack is trying to find her. When Pietr finally catches up with Jess to save her he finds out an old enemy is bac...more
3.5 idk there were some things that i didnt lik (view spoiler)...more
So what did I think of the 5th (and final) book in the 13 To Life Series? To be honest, I was less than impressed. The first 70 pages or so were dedicated to rescuing Jessie (yes, AGAIN). With the story told from the same 3 POVs as book 4, and perspective changing literally from page to page, it was hard to get immersed in the characters or the story. I also felt that Marlaena's POV took too much focus away from Jessie and the Rusakovas.
Since I don't really like any of the new characters (the n...more
Since I don't really like any of the new characters (the n...more
Aug 29, 2012
Shaina
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Fantastic series. The ending I felt I was a little saddened by. The way things turned out with Marlaena was disappointing and the last chapter when it started out had me about ready to kill. but then it all worked out and I was happy :D lol. I loved following this series all the way to the end. I had a great time living and learning with them all. And in this last book my heart reached out to Gareth especially. He grew on me and I cried for him. Don't want to give anything away so I am stopping...more
Okay I just gotta say that towards the end of the book, I was afraid it was going to become one of THOSE books. Ya know, the books the are a great series and everything is fine with it, until you get to the. last. book. And then it's like the author became a crack whore or something and decided it sounded like a good idea to ruin your whole series by writing a shitty, shitty, shitty ending. But, fortunately, this did not become one of those books. I did fear for it though cause I kept getting cl...more
I can't believe that it's the last book. The first 3 books in this series I loved, but the 4th one wasn't as good. Now at the fifth and final book I have to say I'm pretty disapointed. It took 100 pages just to save Jessie and so not much was going on. In the next 170 pages not much happened except Marlaene & Peter were acting strange and such. Then at page 270 Jessie finally figures it out and in about 20 pages they finally have a cure. I didn't understand how Marlaene always said she loved...more
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Shannon Delany has written stories since she was a child. She began writing in earnest when her grandmother fell unexpectedly ill during a family vacation. In 2008 her greatly abbreviated version of 13 to Life (written in just five weeks) won the grand prize i...more
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