The Mayfair Moon (The Darkwoods Trilogy, #1)

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The Mayfair Moon (The Darkwoods Trilogy #1)

by J.A. Redmerski (Goodreads Author)

3.88 of 5 stars 3.88 · rating details · 2,974 ratings · 382 reviews

After a nightmarish encounter with a werewolf, seventeen-year-old Adria Dawson loses her sister, but gains the love of a mysterious young man and his legendary family.

Strange and tragic things begin to happen in the small town of Hallowell, Maine: residents come down with an unexplainable ‘illness’ and some disappear. In the midst of everything, Isaac Mayfair is adamant ab...more

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Published January 6th 2012 by Jessica A. Redmerski

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Dec 06, 2012 Christine rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: paranormal, ya

I am a sucker for YA paranormal books. Whether they be vampires, werewolves, fairies, you name it, I will read it. This book did nothing for me. I just didn't buy the whole romance between Isaac and Adria. Didn't buy the love for sisters. When I thought it would get good, it didn't. I tried.

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Not sure how to hide a spoiler correctly so pressed ENTER a bunch of times.

The paragraph below only tells a small part of what happened in the story, but is a part that annoyed me enough to be...more

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Jan 06, 2013 Rachmi rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: favorite-series, favorites, ebook, paranormal-romance

Remember Jacob Black,

? No offense to his fans but I’m kind of feel sorry for him. He’s the most misfortune werewolf I’ve ever read. He seems always in the wrong place meet wrong person in wrong time.

And then there’s Sam Roth,

a sentimental musician werewolf which surprisingly I enjoyed his story.

Now, meet Isaac Mayfair

, 19 yo werewolf from the most famous bloodline. He’s pureblood, second in line and his Alpha is feared by other werewolves. He met Adria Dawson, female main character in t...more

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Jul 19, 2012 Inna rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: werewolf-love, that-one-true-love, obnoxious-and-hot-male-lead

I loved this book. It's like Twilight's better, older, hotter, distant cousin. This book is awesome for the following reasons..

1) The Main Character- Adria was awesome. I don't feel like she suffered from the TSTL syndrome that many YA heroines suffer these days. I feel like even though her life wasn't great she was immensely loyal to her family. I really hated her mom, but I appreciated that Adria didn't become an angst ridden teen angry at the world. Now granted at times she did do some pretty...more

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Feb 06, 2012 Arthistorychick rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: young-adult, paranormal-series

As an avid (bordering on voracious) reader, I have a few simple requirements for a book to be successful: 1) a strong, well-developed plot with great potential for growth and; 2) strong, believable, well-developed characters with great potential for growth. Not only did J.A. Redmerski’s first novel, The Mayfair Moon satisfy my requirements, it went well beyond what I would have expected from a first-in-a-series novel. To be completely frank, I had a hard time putting this book down!

Redmerski ope...more As an avid (bordering on voracious) reader, I have a few simple requirements for a book to be successful: 1) a strong, well-developed plot with great potential for growth and; 2) strong, believable, well-developed characters with great potential for growth. Not only did J.A. Redmerski’s first novel, The Mayfair Moon satisfy my requirements, it went well beyond what I would have expected from a first-in-a-series novel. To be completely frank, I had a hard time putting this book down!

Redmerski opens her novel with Adria and Alex, two sisters from Athens, Georgia who, despite their awful home life have always managed to support one another and remain optimistic about their respective futures. That is, until the night the girls find themselves caught up in a violent and terrifying attack that leaves them reeling, battered, and bruised. Enter Social Services. Alex and Adria are removed from their home and re-located to Maine into the home of their uncle and his new wife. For Alex, the move marks the end of her life as she knows it. For Adria, the move becomes a sort of second-chance, a way for her to live in a safe environment, finish school, make new friends, and even snag herself a totally delectable boyfriend in the form of Isaac Mayfair. Unfortunately for the girls, the trouble they thought they left behind has followed them across the country and what happens next in the girl’s lives is where all the fun begins . . .

Adria quickly overshadows Alex as the novel’s primary character; Adria is a tough girl with a fighter’s sprit. Despite all the drama and trauma she has experienced, Adria doesn’t let her circumstances define her, she accepts and soldier’s on. Adria is by far the strongest of the novel’s characters but she doesn’t do all the heavy lifting. Adria is surrounded by a cast of minor characters who not only support her but provide insight into the series’ future. Of note among the cast of minor character’s is Adria’s delightful and fiercely loyal best friend Harry and the mysterious Zia who lives with, among many, many others, Isaac Mayfair. Redmerski has done what a good author should do; she has created a myriad of characters that are intriguing, solid, believable, and appropriate to the overall plot line. Every character in this novel knows their place and fills it well while still leaving room for growth as the series itself grows.

The Mayfair Moon is a steady read with the major plot line unfolding at a comfortable pace for the reader. Redmerski has a ton of ground to cover in this novel and does so expertly. She establishes both short- and long-term plot lines; ties up the appropriate loose ends for this installment; introduces and develops a large cast of characters; keeps the reader entertained with quick and often witty dialogue; and adds in an absolutely appropriate amount of action and romance. There is a little bit of everything to be found in this novel and never a dull moment. The writing style is smooth and easy to read and the plot line is one that will appeal to adults and young adults alike.

The bottom line: I am very much looking forward to the next installment of the Praverian Chronicles; I want to know what happens to these characters and how their lives are going to change. I do however have one reservation and would be remiss if I failed to mention it: this series has the potential to become overly angsty (Morganville Vampires, anyone?). The angst trap can easily be avoided as long as Redmerski keeps her characters moving forward and not wallowing in the past. (less)

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Jun 09, 2012 Radiant rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

OMGGGG!!!I totallyyyyy love that cover....*eyes wide open*...Isaac and Dria....*sighs*!!!

On werewolf spree..and i sure loved this book!
Though most of it is a bit predictable..i loved reading it ..i liked the relation between Alex and Adria..how it changes as the story goes on..
Isaac...the hot and quite alpha he is ...makes me mushy..as much as he makes Dria.
The whole rivalry between both groups and the twist and turns ..how Adria and Isaac gets closer,is definitely a great story to read!
I so wan...more

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Jul 23, 2012 Mlpmom (Book Reviewer) rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: kindle-books, arc-book-read

Absolutely loved it!

That sentence alone would be the one I would pick if I could only write one sentence for my review.

I absolutely loved this book!

And that is saying something because, as I have said numerous times before, werewolf books and I do not always get along. I buy them, I read them, I want to like them, but very rarely do I really enjoy them. Even the popular ones that everyone raves about.

Yep, we have a fascinating love hate relationship, werewolf books and I.

So for me to say that Th...more

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Nov 02, 2012 Dejana Vuletić rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: ya-most-enjoyed-books, best-books-of-all-time, irresistable-hot-guys, kick-ass-female-lead, part-of-a-series, swooning-and-squealing, want-to-live-in-this-universe, holy-crap-what-a-ride

Absolutely amazing. It took my breath away, and now I'm dying to read the next one!

I read a lot of the reviews and thought to myself, "Ooh! A werewolf series...Hmmm I'd better check it out!" And I also heard a lot of people saying that it was, "Twilight without the vampires." I agree that I saw some similarities with Twilight, but the similarities (at least to me) were so subtle that they didn't really bother me.

Isaac Mayfair stole my heart instantly. His cold, distant demeanor pulled me in, and...more

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Jun 23, 2012 Alex rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I enjoyed this one! I’ve read a few ‘wolfie’ books lately, and couldn’t finish them, but this one held my interest. Yes, it started off a little slow, but I kept going, and I thought it got really, really good, especially a little way over the half way point. I also finished it pretty quickly (for me--I'm a slow reader), which must mean I couldn't put it down, lol. I enjoyed the characters, and am looking forward to reading the next one in the series. I will definitely pick it up when it comes o...more

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Aug 12, 2012 Laurie rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Great read. As I was attempting to give a review of this book, my husband was succeeding in pissing me off with his usual library of snide remarks. So, here is my updated review:

In Georgia, sisters Alex and Adria live in a not-so-happy situation. Step Dad is an abusive drunk and Mom is, well, Mom just takes it...over and over and over. Alex and Adria have only each other, but that's cool. One night the girls witness something violent (werewolves?!) that will change their lives forever.

Fast forwa...more

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Jul 07, 2012 Liz at Fictional Candy rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: werewolf, favorites, ya, shifter, paranormal

This story definitely filled my need for werewolves in my life. And it brought werewolves to me in a new aspect. JA Redmerski’s wolves are big, I mean, huge. They are snarly big mean looking monsters.

First thing I noticed about this book is that it read very easily. It felt like I was talking with an old friend, and I really liked that. I didn’t feel like I was being told a story, so much as I was there for it.

Adria and Alex are sisters living in Georgia with their mother and her boyfriend. Life...more

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Aug 26, 2012 Savannah (Books With Bite) rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Now this, ladies and gentlemen is one heck of a book! I wasn't even half way through and I sent it down to write to the author asking for the second book!

What I loved most about this story is the plot. It's HOTT! It's puts the A in WESOME. It's everything I wanted in a plot. Fast-paced, action-packed and loaded with secrets! I enjoyed that the move moved with every chapter. The reader is entranced from start to finish in every way possible. I just can't believe how I could have missed the book!...more

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Apr 28, 2012 Pixie rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: indies

It’s easy to sum up The Mayfair Moon. Twilight without the vampires. Instead, it’s just werewolves.
Have I also ever mentioned that I don’t like Twilight? No? Well, I don’t. Not a fan at all. So for me to get into The Mayfair Moon, which not only had Twilight qualities, but had werewolves to add--oh yeah, I’ve never been a big werewolf fan either--was refreshing and surprising. There was something about it that hooked me from the start and kept me turning the pages, and that’s certainly good. Ma...more It’s easy to sum up The Mayfair Moon. Twilight without the vampires. Instead, it’s just werewolves.
Have I also ever mentioned that I don’t like Twilight? No? Well, I don’t. Not a fan at all. So for me to get into The Mayfair Moon, which not only had Twilight qualities, but had werewolves to add--oh yeah, I’ve never been a big werewolf fan either--was refreshing and surprising. There was something about it that hooked me from the start and kept me turning the pages, and that’s certainly good. Maybe I can finally find my way into liking the wolfy beings. Or at least more often now.

This isn’t a slow read. I liked that best. There was always action going on with details that allowed easy visuals. The characters are quickly developed with unique personalities, and the narrative is spunky and fresh. I had some minor nitpicks though, I admit. I’ve seen a lot of people swooning over Isaac. Sadly, I didn’t. Nothing personal. He ticked me off on several occasions to be honest as did Adria. I’ve never been a fan of insta-love to begin with, and I just felt that immediately when she met him. Before she even knew a thing about Isaac, she was claiming strange “feelings” by his hunky looks alone. That just aggravates me personally. Get to know the guy first. Sure, he’s hot, okay…but don’t get your pants in a wad when he’s hanging on a girl and barely knows you exist yet. Get what I’m saying? That was my slight annoyance with the characters. They finally grew on me toward the end, but it’s still a couple I’ll have to watch grow more in the future. Though I did really like the overall development of the story and the action. Alexandra was my favorite surprisingly. Her development from the change was fantastic and spot-on. Complete 180 and it showed exceptionally well through the events.

I really look forward to seeing where this all goes from here. Werewolves, action, romance. Definitely recommend it if you’re looking for something along these lines. And of course, WAY better than Twilight like I said. Ha.

<3
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Jul 11, 2012 Sarah Kalaitzidis rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: werewolves

I’m not usually surprised by werewolf books, but this managed to do just that. In most of the werewolf books I read, they turn into a wolf. In this book, the werewolves turn into Lycans, or half man-half beast. I don’t usually read werewolf books like this, but this book made me love it from beginning to end.

There is so much character diversity, but they all fit and work well together. Adria is the main character of this book. She was close to her sister Alex, back when they lived in Athens, Ge...more I’m not usually surprised by werewolf books, but this managed to do just that. In most of the werewolf books I read, they turn into a wolf. In this book, the werewolves turn into Lycans, or half man-half beast. I don’t usually read werewolf books like this, but this book made me love it from beginning to end.

There is so much character diversity, but they all fit and work well together. Adria is the main character of this book. She was close to her sister Alex, back when they lived in Athens, Georgia. Alex acted like a more like a mom then their real mom, and taught Adria things like how to drive stick in a car. She even tried to get Adria to date boys she picked out, but Adria wasn’t into dating. They were sisters and looked a lot a like, but Adria always wondered why boys liked her sister more. After a incident that caused the sisters to move away to Maine, things changed between them. Adria learned to deal with the incident and even tried to put it behind her. She went to a new school and managed to make her friends right away.

All of Adria’s friends are different. Harry is the normal person of the bunch. He likes to skateboard, and is actually quite good at it. He is also Adria’s first real friend. They could talk about anything, and she loves to spend time with him. He has a crush on Zia, someone who Adria met back at school for a brief moment. Only later did they became friends, when Zia picked Adria up from the highway after crashing her bike. (Read to find out why she crashed!) Zia is a great fun person, who really cares for Adria. Zia also loves to try and get Adria and Isaac together, even when it doesn’t work at first. You also meet people who live with Zia and Isaac, some of whom don’t really like Adria because of how Isaac feels about her.

Isaac is very quite when Adria first meets him. He doesn’t speak a lot, but you know that everyone listens to him. It's to the extent that even people who'd rather not listen to him can't help but do so. He’s a really good guy, but trouble seems to follow him and Adria. I don’t think he gave Adria (or the reader) a good first impression about him, but he's a character that draws people to him.

The romance in this book was slow, just the way I like it. It took time for the two characters to learn to trust each other and to start liking each other. The attraction was instant, but them becoming a couple and loving each other took time. They did have some bumps along the road like jealous girls who also want Isaac, not to mention that while she is human he is something completely different. Though nothing broke them apart from loving each other all the way to to end of the book.

The plot line of this story is what drew me into this type of werewolf book. It was written very well, and character development was also well done. I loved every moment of it. It comes with a twist you didn’t think possible, and it will leave you wanting to read the second book all the more.

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Oct 14, 2012 Libbie rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: authors-n-z, paranormal-romance, darkwoods-trilogy

Holding this one at four because there are (more than) a few SpaG errors throughout, sometimes jarring enough to have me grinding my teeth a little. But for me, the story outweighed the errors and kept me reading.

I do like the world-building of these wolves - not full on wolf-form like you see in so many others. These werewolves are the walk-upright kind. I found it kind of refreshing that the one clan, even though they're the bad guys and it's expected...but they're vicious and not all emo abou...more

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Mar 24, 2013 Sam rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: amazing, captivating, top-favorites

Roar-licous!
The Mayfair Moon, had my adrenaline charged;it is an exciting and thrilling read!!!!
Omgosh it was filled with wonderful characters (good & bad) and has an amazing awesome love story! I can not stop thinking about this book!
I need more of Isaac & Adria ;p

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Oct 11, 2012 Nicole rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This book was spectacular! The author was kind enough to give her book to me for an honest review, so thats exactly what I'm going to give.

This story starts off with Adria and her horrible home life but, you see how she learns and grows from her horrible experiences, which I think is important in a main character. Adria is smart, strong and loyal to a fault. Even when things start to get crazy Adria keeps her head and doesn't just become the damsel in distress which is happening more often in...more

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Jul 11, 2012 Kay rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Can't wait to read this... only 0.77 in kindle store now. :)

This book centers around a young girl, Adria, and her sister, Alex, stumbling across a werewolf fight.

Then they move town, due to child services involvement and meet even more werewolves. What I found annoying about this book is how stupid Adria is not to realise extremely obvious things going on around her. (view spoiler)...more

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Jul 19, 2012 Brittany rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: absolute-favorites

Heres what I will say right away-- I'm always, ALWAYS hunting for books. I love Young Adult/Supernatural/Romance/Humor and I had seen this covered on my recommendations for some time now and for an odd unknown reason, I never purchased it... Well, I can safely say now that I had no solid reason to be lingering away from The Mayfair Moon. This book grabbed me from the first page, and I couldn't help but become enthralled with Adria and her odd connection to the people appearing around her, especi...more

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Jul 10, 2012 Wanderlust rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: PR Fans, Fantasy fans, YA PR fans, YA fantasy fans, UF Fans, YA UF Fans

I took this book on holiday with me thinking that it would be easy to put down (to do holiday things - swimming/sunbathing/etc) - yeah right! I started it in the afternoon & finished it that night. I barely made the dinner for my family, ha :) I did not want to put the book down - i just kept flicking page after page.
It was most definitively an easy & enjoyable read.

The cover is really creepy & intriguing. <3 It.

The story & editing are great. It isn't written in a childish w...more

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Sep 19, 2012 Ashley rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: ya, shifters, paranormal

Originally posted at: Geekery and Book Reviews
This book is really unique to the shifter genre. "The Mayfair Moon" is the first book of The Darkwoods Trilogy by J.A. Redmerski. The heroine, Adria, and her sister are brutally attacked by a werewolf late one night in their home state of Georgia. The attack scarred both young woman and they ended up being sent to live with their Aunt and Uncle in Maine.
What Adria doesn't know is that this town is inhabited by two groups of werewolves. Both groups w...more

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May 19, 2012 Kayla rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I finished this book at about 11 o'clock last night! I just "HAD" to finish it. Not only was it amazing... it was such a rush and an adventure! I was hesitant to start this book because honestly I'm not a big fan of werewolves. I'm glad that I did though because this was a treat!

Adria isn't your normal teenage girl... which is good! I'm tired of the damsel in distress who can't take up for herself and isn't independent. Well Adria is all of those things... she doesn't take crap although she is a...more

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Aug 03, 2012 KaSonndra Leigh rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: fav-authors

Before I even begin to explain the five-wing review I gave this novel, I need to make one statement: I am not a fan of werewolf books. There are even a few series by well known authors that caught my attention on the first book, but not enough to make me want to move on toward the second one. I am however a fan of werewolf movies. Odd...right?

I believe what makes the difference for me is the ability to see the emotion in the characters on screen which in turn gives them the appearance of truly...more

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Jul 19, 2012 Melissa Rheinlander rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I LOVED this book!! Redmerski does a wonderful job of sucking you into the story from page one. You become invested in Adria's story and route for her all along the way!! There are twist and turns that keep the pages turning and the ending leaves you wanting more!! I cannot wait to read the next book in this series (which come out July 20)!! I definitely recommend this book to others, you won't be disappointed!!

Disclosure: I received a copy of the book for review purposes only through Bewitchin...more

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Jan 26, 2013 Hana rated it 2 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: werewolves-werecat-werepanther, would-be-better-if, books-everyone-loves-but-me

Werewolves is the genre that I love so much so this book pretty excited me into reading. But somehow, it doesn't satisfy my thirst for some kind of intense, forbidden romance between a ancient-old-happening war.
It was kind of disappointed, but not quite.
Despite my love for this genre I didn't have chance to read as many werewolves book. But what I expected The Mayfair Moon to be, well sadly it wasn't. Instant-love or, love-at-the-first-sight, to me is completely bull, but entertaining enough I c...more

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Nov 23, 2012 Elaina rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: wolves-tigers-shifters, ya

I really enjoyed the Mayfair Moon. Ms. Redmerski definitely has a gift with story telling; she makes the world she's creating come alive. I found the werewolf mythology very interesting and am very excited to learn more about it in the next two books.

The story was fast-paced and exciting, but I thought the characters, other than Adria, were a little underdeveloped but especially their relationships. I really liked the characters, especially Adria, Isaac, Harry and Zia and I did feel I got to kn...more

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Aug 11, 2012 BeLoved Book Reviews rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

What a Read !! I loved it, and I didn't want the book to end. I can't wait to read Kindred book two in this Trilogy.

This book is unbelievable, a darker werewolf book and it will pull you in and you won't want to stop reading. There were no dull moments and it was so well written. When it can to the characters I have no trouble picturing them, I enjoyed watching the characters grow throughout the book.

Adria and her sister Alex are really close, Alex is the typical big sister always putting Adri...more

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Mar 21, 2012 Lauren rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

The Mayfair Moon starts off with a dark tone that you later find out is intertwined throughout the entire novel. Sisters, Adria and Alex Dawson have had an extremely rough upbringing, between their drunken and abusive stepfather and their mother who just doesn’t seem to care, it’s no wonder that the sisters have clung to each other throughout their life.

What the book description calls as a “nightmarish” event turns the sister’s lives upside down when they come upon two werewolves battling in the...more The Mayfair Moon starts off with a dark tone that you later find out is intertwined throughout the entire novel. Sisters, Adria and Alex Dawson have had an extremely rough upbringing, between their drunken and abusive stepfather and their mother who just doesn’t seem to care, it’s no wonder that the sisters have clung to each other throughout their life.

What the book description calls as a “nightmarish” event turns the sister’s lives upside down when they come upon two werewolves battling in the woods. Like a domino affect, this awful encounter leads to the sister’s being sent from their home in Georgia to their aunt and uncle’s in Maine. Alex has a harder time adjusting to the uprooting unlike her sister, Adria, who quickly finds her own niche at Hall Dale Highschool.

As the days go on, dangerous forces (which later on you’ll learn about) begin to affect Alex’s behaviors and decisions leading to a rift between the once-inseparable sisters. Not only do the two get thrust into a centuries-old Lycanthrope war; they end up on opposite sides. A huge chunk of the novel revolves around Adria coming to terms with Alex’s new-found allegiances coinciding with strange occurrences such as the disappearances of fellow students and the shifty attitudes of some backwoods residents. Although Adria seems to easily accept the possibility of werewolves existing early on,, she doesn’t actually “put the pieces” together until 3/4 of the novel.

Thoughts:

It took me while to get into The Mayfair Moon, I believe it was around page 30 or so when I really became enthralled. However the rest of the book kept me on the edge of my seat the whole way through by creating many mysteries and questions that I needed answered for my own sanity. One thing I really enjoyed about this book is the relatively-realistic approach it took towards romance especially when it came to Adria. Although at the end of the novel Adria is head-over-heels in love I felt like the relationship was believable enough due to the moderate progression. I find that many novels these days tend to rush the romantic progression leading to unbelievable and almost-laughable relationships — luckily The Mayfair Moon did it right!

Overall I definitely recommend this book to fantasy/supernatural lovers. However be warned it may not be suitable for younger children due to a few sexual scenes/descriptions and a bit of violence (expected for a werewolf novel).(less)

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Jun 18, 2012 Amy Fournier rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This book was really great. It had a good lead in. It started off with a crazy werewolf attack, and then it slows down a bit so we can start to get to know everyone and learn a bit about what is going on. Don't worry though there is a ton of good heart pumping action thrown in there to keep you wanting more and needing to know what is going to happen next. I thought that for the most part that characters were great, and we got enough information without it seeming like an info dump.

Adria is a p...more This book was really great. It had a good lead in. It started off with a crazy werewolf attack, and then it slows down a bit so we can start to get to know everyone and learn a bit about what is going on. Don't worry though there is a ton of good heart pumping action thrown in there to keep you wanting more and needing to know what is going to happen next. I thought that for the most part that characters were great, and we got enough information without it seeming like an info dump.

Adria is a pretty great character. She has had a bit of a rough time with her mom and stepdad, so she is a little emotionally messed up, then add seeing werewolves to that and just imagine how crazy that would make you. Surprisingly, she deals with it all pretty well. She does a few stupid things, but in general she keeps her head on right when a catastrophe is happening. I really loved watching her fall for Isaac too. She has quite a struggle with it, and of course we all know how fragile the emotions of a teenage girl can be. Things aren't exactly set out clearly so she has this does he like her or not thing going on. She really adapts well to her new living situation, school, and even the crazy revelations that come out. Does she lose it a little at times? Of course. And that's what makes her character great. She is very easy to relate to and really just seems like a teenage girl with a bit of odd stuff thrown in.

Isaac is one hot dude!! Adria notices right away, and she is the type who always wants to find something wrong with a guy. He is undeniable gorgeous, and mysterious. He does come across as a bit of an arrogant jerk in the beginning, but there is a reason and he totally makes up for it so it's all good. Besides him being super hot, he is also really sweet and protective. Who doesn't want a guy who will do anything to protect you?

The romance was really great. Adria is totally head over heels for Isaac pretty much from the start, but it takes a while for them to actually get to know each other and become a thing which I really liked. I don't tend to like it when it's like BAM!! Instant couple, so sweet lalalala!! Anyways, moving on from that. They are very hot and cold for the majority of the book, but it starts to become obvious that they can't fight against their attraction and the feelings they have for each other. As Adria learns the truth about things, it's easier for them to really get closer to each other, as much as it's a danger too.

This book had a great mix of action, romance, and suspense. There were some things that were revealed that I wasn't really expecting. I felt like going through the story I was well informed on things, the settings were described well, and the characters were very believable. I think that this was a fabulous book, and a great start to what I hope will be an incredible series.(less)

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Sep 04, 2012 Rebecca ♥ Ash, Jem, Warner ♥ rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: fans of classic Wolfman stories, and intense YA romance.

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So, I really enjoyed this, even though there was insta-love. At first I was a little confused. I think they had met 3 times, and only spoken a few lines to each other, and Adira was acting like she owned him. But Isaac certainly didnt object. This might not be for you if you are strongly against insta-love. Its not my favourite thing either, but if the book is still good I can look past it. And I gotta admit, this book is good.

I really loved the eerie feel it had, like old classic horror movies...more So, I really enjoyed this, even though there was insta-love. At first I was a little confused. I think they had met 3 times, and only spoken a few lines to each other, and Adira was acting like she owned him. But Isaac certainly didnt object. This might not be for you if you are strongly against insta-love. Its not my favourite thing either, but if the book is still good I can look past it. And I gotta admit, this book is good.

I really loved the eerie feel it had, like old classic horror movies, with lots of slashing claws and blood. And the fact that these werewolves are real Wolfman-style werewolves, not sissy wolves. :P And I loved J.A. Redmerski descriptive writing. Three times she described a wolf turning and it was unbelievably vivid, like I could hear their bones snapping and everything. These werewolves have a lot of history that goes back to centuries old Bulgaria and ancient feuds. It reminds me of Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (love that movie). I cant wait to learn more about it in Kindred. As well as more about these Praverian mentioned in the blurb, and about Trajan, Viktor, and Arabei's history and secrets.

Surprisingly enough, my favourite thing about this book is probably Adria and Isaac. Besides the insta-love, I loved their relationship. It was so intense. I have absolutely no doubt about how much Isaac loves Adria and it is absolutely beautiful. And Adria already trusts him with her life, even if she shouldnt. Even when he is in wolf form. Love makes you foolish. Their's was an all consuming, Romeo and Juliet-style love. Neither were put in the position to have to decide between each other in this book, but I am sure if they were, they would die for each other. I love that kind of love. :P

There were also a lot of great supporting characters, especially Harry and Zia. They were great friends. But I would have liked to get to know them better with more dialogue. There were a lot of scenes that were mentioned, or described, with no dialogue at all and I think everyone would have come to life better with more dialogue. This is losing one star for the insta-love and the lack of dialogue. Also, I was a little annoyed that Isaac kept forcing Adria to have awkward conversations in front of his huge family. Things that could have been discussed in private.

But besides that, this book was beautiful, action-packed, dark, and intense. I loved every other aspect of it and I cannot wait for everything and anything that happens in Kindred.(less)

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Mar 22, 2012 Johanna rated it 3 of 5 stars

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It's been a while since I've read a book about werewolves, so this book was a welcomed change. Quite entertaining and with plenty of action, J.A. Redmerski introduces us to a world where the war is between the werewolves themselves, without any interference from other supernatural beings. Two teenage sisters who are very close, Adria and Alexandra (Alex), live with their mother and their abusive step-father. One day, while seeking a break from the fighting going on at home, the two sisters head...more It's been a while since I've read a book about werewolves, so this book was a welcomed change. Quite entertaining and with plenty of action, J.A. Redmerski introduces us to a world where the war is between the werewolves themselves, without any interference from other supernatural beings. Two teenage sisters who are very close, Adria and Alexandra (Alex), live with their mother and their abusive step-father. One day, while seeking a break from the fighting going on at home, the two sisters head out to the park and stay there until after the sun sets. While on their way back home, they come across two werewolves fighting, and are unwillingly caught in the middle of it. They both suffer injuries from basically being in the wrong place at the wrong time, but Alex, the older sister, bore the brunt of the beating while trying to protect her little sister. Because the neighbors were already suspicious of what was going on in the girls' home and them coming home so obviously beat up, coupled with the fact that they missed a few days of school to recover, Child Protective Services got involved. The girls were sent away to live with their uncle and his wife in Maine.

Once in Maine, Alex becomes very detached and cold, hardly ever leaving her room and even becoming verbally abusive. Adria, while also in shock from the experience they had back at home in Georgia, is handling things better and is grateful to her uncle and wife for taking them in and giving them a loving home. Adria can't understand why Alex is behaving this way, so not like the way she used to be, and is worried about what is going on in Alex's head. One night Adria follows Alex as she takes off into the woods and joins a gang of werewolves. This event unleashes a series of confrontations, threats and fights, because another family of werewolves, the Mayfairs, take Adria into their protection from her own sister and the Vargas family. The battle between the two were-families, the Mayfairs and the Vargas, ensues.

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