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171st out of 224 books
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216 voters
Jackal Moon (Moon #2)
by
Jeanette Battista (Goodreads Author)
Laila has been pledged to serve the jackal god, Anubis, since she was a child. She wants nothing more than to follow in the footsteps of her father and brother and become a member of the Keepers of Divine Order. When her initiation into the Keepers leads her to Miami and pits her against the wereleopard Sekhmet, Laila is cast into a sea of clan intrigue and bitter rivalrie...more
Paperback, 274 pages
Published
April 13th 2012
by Jeanette Battista
(first published April 5th 2012)
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After reading the first book in the series, I was intrigued as to what the author would do for a follow-up. Well, this one does have ties to the first, and they blend together wonderfully. But while they might be related, this one focuses more on another character, rather than just a continuation of the first novel. I loved the back story on Mebis and Laila, and was impressed, yet again, by the references to Ancient Egypt and the mythology. The author once again stays true to the nature of the b...more
I bought Jackal Moon mostly on the strength of liking the first in this series featuring young adult (college age/high school) shapeshifters secretly existing in our world.
The first in the series, Leopard Moon, follows Kess, a wereleopard fleeing from her family in Miami who ends up hanging with a bunch of cute and snarky werewolves in another state entirely.
Jackal Moon continues after the end of Leopard Moon. And I don't recommend reading this book without reading the first one, as half the fun...more
The first in the series, Leopard Moon, follows Kess, a wereleopard fleeing from her family in Miami who ends up hanging with a bunch of cute and snarky werewolves in another state entirely.
Jackal Moon continues after the end of Leopard Moon. And I don't recommend reading this book without reading the first one, as half the fun...more
(3.5 Stars out of 5) After reading the first book in the Moon series, I definitely wanted to read "Jackal Moon." I enjoy Battista's writing style as well as the characters.
Book one introduces us to Kess, a werecat who has run away from a potential incestous brother. He locates her and she puts him in his place and I cheered because she did not rely on a man to protect her even though her boyfriend, Carmac wanted to do so. As a matter of fact, she actually rescued him.
Jackal Moon is told from...more
Book one introduces us to Kess, a werecat who has run away from a potential incestous brother. He locates her and she puts him in his place and I cheered because she did not rely on a man to protect her even though her boyfriend, Carmac wanted to do so. As a matter of fact, she actually rescued him.
Jackal Moon is told from...more
The only reason it gets three stars is that it was better than the first one. I wish they'd let us give half stars...this is really a 2.5. I really, really would have liked it if we'd gotten to see more of werejackal society and structure, but we don't. The focus here is on what's going on in Miami. The focus on romance is much, much less in this one, which is good. It's sort of a background theme, with no silly love triangles.
The werehyenas are really cliche bad-guys. They're super pretty, hor...more
The werehyenas are really cliche bad-guys. They're super pretty, hor...more
Ok. I had multiple opinions about this book. It was hard to catch on to at first. I was in love with Kess after the first book and I just wanted to read more about her. After a few chapters my interest in Liala grew and I couldn't help but fall in love with her character. Besides her hot headed-ness,she was everything I wanted to be. She was witty,brave and strong. I also liked that deferent types of weres,were introduced in this second installment. Though I missed the book being in Kesses persp...more
This book surprised me a bit. I was thinking that I might not like it like I did the first one but it was good and nice read but also setting up for the next book which I can't wait to read.
The story is hard to describe because of all the interlocking views of each character.
Here's a slight glimpse:
Finn a werewolf is tired of being the "goof ball" of his family finally gets a chance to prove himself by going to Miami with Kess and Cormac(previous characters from the first book). After the death...more
The story is hard to describe because of all the interlocking views of each character.
Here's a slight glimpse:
Finn a werewolf is tired of being the "goof ball" of his family finally gets a chance to prove himself by going to Miami with Kess and Cormac(previous characters from the first book). After the death...more
I really enjoyed this book. Not quite as much as the first but I completely understand the reason behind this one being a little slower. We're being set up for a war of sorts and this book introduces us to several of the players. I liked getting to know Laila and thought she was a great addition to the story. She's honest and loyal and I liked that about her. I was glad that Kess was also a strong returning character. Given her past it would have been easy for her to shy away from the dealings i...more
Jul 09, 2012
Penumbra
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
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I was given this book to read through the We Love YA Books ARR Group for an honest review, thank you.
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After the first book and really liking Kess, I would have liked to read more about her and not Liala. However, after the first couple of chapters my interest in Liala grew. In the end I liked her character. She was witty,brave and strong.
It was very interesting to read about Finn. In book 1 he was portrayed as a playboy and really didnt get around much to developing him. In this book, we get a glimpse at his psyche. We find out he is much much more than a hot body. The pairing of him and Liala...more
It was very interesting to read about Finn. In book 1 he was portrayed as a playboy and really didnt get around much to developing him. In this book, we get a glimpse at his psyche. We find out he is much much more than a hot body. The pairing of him and Liala...more
Jackal Moon is the second book in the Moon series. I gave this book 4 stars.
At first, I had a difficult time getting into the story. I had grown so attached to Kess in the first book and was a bit thrown by Laila. She is a much more in your face, I don't take anyone's crap kind of character. This took me a few chapters to adjust to. Once I really listened to her perspective and add in jokester Finn, I couldn't wait to read on. Their blossoming relationship and the challenges Kess faced as the pa...more
At first, I had a difficult time getting into the story. I had grown so attached to Kess in the first book and was a bit thrown by Laila. She is a much more in your face, I don't take anyone's crap kind of character. This took me a few chapters to adjust to. Once I really listened to her perspective and add in jokester Finn, I couldn't wait to read on. Their blossoming relationship and the challenges Kess faced as the pa...more
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Jackal Moon picks up after the end of Leopard Moon. I didn’t enjoy it quite as much as Leopard Moon but I still think it was a nice addition to the series. Samara was every bit as disturbing as Sek was in the first book; although, her chapters seemed a bit repetitive. I’m sure we haven’t seen the last of her so hopefully her character will develop more in Hyena Moon. I absolutely love Finn. I wasn't rooting for Finn & Laila the same way I was for Cormac & Kess, but I still enjoyed their...more
Overall, I enjoyed this book. However, I did not like that we did not get anything from Kess' or maybe Cormac's POV. I really enjoyed Kess as a lead in Leopard Moon, and I hoped to be able to see more from her POV in this book. Also, the Sek issue was resolved halfway through the book and the second half was mostly just filler and Laila making a butt of herself. Lastly, I thought that if the Keepers had such a problem with everyone's assessment of them and all of the negativity, that they should...more
Book #2 in the Moon series is equal to the first book, if not a little bit stronger. Definitely a good 3 1/2 stars, so I'll give it 4, since that's my only option.
At first, I was a bit disappointed to not be following along with Kess and Cormac, but I soon became interested in the Jackals and their place in this story's mythology, so I began to enjoy the changing POV's. I can't say I like the character of Laila, as she is NOT an endearing sort of gal, but she was interesting, and has the potenti...more
At first, I was a bit disappointed to not be following along with Kess and Cormac, but I soon became interested in the Jackals and their place in this story's mythology, so I began to enjoy the changing POV's. I can't say I like the character of Laila, as she is NOT an endearing sort of gal, but she was interesting, and has the potenti...more
Jackal Moon takes off not long after Leopard Moon however we are introduced to Laila a werejackal who is training to become a member of the Keepers of Divine Order. Her father has retired from the Keepers but her older brother is currently working with them. She’s almost ready to join the Keepers when her brother comes to town and takes her with him off to Miami. The way the Keepers of Divine Order work is they are kind of like cleaners. If someone needs to be disposed in the shape shifter commu...more
A great continuation of the story from Leopard Moon, though honestly, I really did not care for Laila as a main character. With her personality, her ego, I found myself becoming impatient with her parts of the story, not caring what she thought, what she felt. Her parts were very tedious, I felt. While reading, I just wanted her narrations to be over with and get on to Finn's or Samara's parts even. Still overall, great story, great action scenes. I can't wait till I can get a copy of the next b...more
When I first started this book, I was kind of disappointed because I was hoping it would pick up where Leopard Moon had left off. But, nope. Instead of following Kess and Cormac, we're introduced to Laila. I was about 1/4 of the way through the book, before it really gripped me and sucked me in. It took me awhile to accept that we weren't getting anymore about Kess and Mac. Well, that's not necessarily true - we DO get more about them, just not the way I was expecting!
But, man-oh-man! This book...more
But, man-oh-man! This book...more
I bought Jackal Moon after reading the first book in the series under the ARR program. I really enjoyed this story. Laila is a great character and I think Finn is a perfect love interest for her. This book sets up the next part in the series and I disagree with all of the negative reviews. it is a well written, interesting and engaging story. I look eagerly to the next installment.
A good solid number 2 book.
*LOVED* Laila and enjoyed getting to "know" Finn a bit more. Mebis was intriguing.
Kess and Cormac return and remain part of the story, but I enjoyed the other facets of weres more.
I'm definitely seeing the setup for something big... #3 Hyena Moon!
Author has a fantastic character building quaility. The characters are all strong, yet fallible and believable.
5 stars
*LOVED* Laila and enjoyed getting to "know" Finn a bit more. Mebis was intriguing.
Kess and Cormac return and remain part of the story, but I enjoyed the other facets of weres more.
I'm definitely seeing the setup for something big... #3 Hyena Moon!
Author has a fantastic character building quaility. The characters are all strong, yet fallible and believable.
5 stars
A solid follow up to book one in this YA supernatural series. A great story with wonderfully drawn characters. In many ways even better than the first book. Highly recommended for fans of supernatural YA.
I really like this series. This is the 2nd book and had a really nice twist to it. So far each book ties in with each other. I am looking forward to the next installment.
I loved the Laila and her brother Mebis! Assassin werejackals! They were an awesome addition to the shapeshifters in Miami.
Was really good. I didn't like it as much as the first one, and the main girl kind of irritated me, but overall i liked it.
Jan 25, 2013
WolfGirl Alpha
added it
-_-
You've got to be joking. What the hell is wrong with her face? Nothing like photoshopping to ruin your day.
You've got to be joking. What the hell is wrong with her face? Nothing like photoshopping to ruin your day.
First, I would like to thank Ms. Jeanette Battista and We ♥ YA Books! for a copy of this book...
At least this book is quite interesting than the first one... But still, it was not enough for me to really like it... The book cover is quite unique now... Hmm... The next book...
*wants happy ever after for all of them and wishing that their problems will be solved* =)
At least this book is quite interesting than the first one... But still, it was not enough for me to really like it... The book cover is quite unique now... Hmm... The next book...
*wants happy ever after for all of them and wishing that their problems will be solved* =)
Waiting for Hyena moon, need to know what happens next.
Slower paced then the first bit still an enjoyable read.
looks and sound awesome cant wait to read it..
Apr 22, 2012
Jord¥n
marked it as to-read
I love leopard moon, cant wait for this!
2.5 stars
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Jeanette Battista graduated with an English degree with a concentration in medieval literature which explains her possibly unhealthy fixation on edged weapons and cathedral architecture. She spent a summer in England and Scotland studying the historical King Arthur, which did nothing to curb her obsession. To satisfy her adrenaline cravings—since sword fighting is not widely accepted in these mode...more
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