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Raised by Wolves (Raised by Wolves #1)

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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 gua...more

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Published June 8th 2010 by EgmontUSA

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Jul 20, 2010 Heather rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2010, ya, loathed

After what feels like an eternity, I finally concluded this book, so help me God. I'm a lover of paranormal fantasy, but has anyone aside from me and my amie T noticed the recent downward spiral of this genre? What is the deal? More importantly, how are these crap writers getting published with such subpar themes/ideas?

I selected this book for reading torment due to the same reason most individuals pick up these crap books…We are suckers for those damn marketing schemes that promise writing styl...more After what feels like an eternity, I finally concluded this book, so help me God. I'm a lover of paranormal fantasy, but has anyone aside from me and my amie T noticed the recent downward spiral of this genre? What is the deal? More importantly, how are these crap writers getting published with such subpar themes/ideas?

I selected this book for reading torment due to the same reason most individuals pick up these crap books…We are suckers for those damn marketing schemes that promise writing styles, plots or characters similar to those that we most treasure. Raised by Wolves is supposed to be along the same vein as Bitten, a book I simply adore. Same vein my ass.

Bryn is a rebellious (If you can consider talking back a rebellious trait, otherwise she is made of dull) human girl, living amongst a pack of werewolves. Apparently Bryn’s family was killed by a rapid were, and she has been the adopted daughter of the Pack Alpha, Callum, ever since. While Bryn has a metaphysical connection (Please don’t ask me to explain this, I don’t understand it either) to the Pack, she keeps it clamped down so that she is not susceptible to the allure and demands of the Pack. But when everyone around Bryn begins to shield her from something unknown, her damnable curiosity inevitably gets the better of her. After a rather pathetic escape attempt, Bryn uncovers the hidden secret that no one wants her to know. Naturally this secret is in the form of a hot, newly turned werewolf boy named Chase. At this point I’m sure you can see the writing on the wall, these two losers form a bond that is so intense that Bryn forgoes years of rejecting the Pack connection in order to get closer to Chase. Chase must be one fine piece of arse, because no way would I do something that stupid for anything less than an Alex Pettyfer look alike.

At any rate, I simply can’t bear to continue summarizing on, reading it the first time was hell enough without having to repeat it. For those of you who are trolling for spoilers, I will say that Bryn is beat, betrayed, opens a can of whoop ass, and then gets a happy ending.
For those of you who are reading this to hear the truth about what lies between the covers, let me enlighten you. The writing grates like sand-paper on bare ass. There are numerous one word sentences such as, “Survive.” “Trapped.” “Kill.” “Rabid.” that made me wonder if Bryn possibly suffered from an undiagnosed birth defect. Consequently, when we aren’t reading mind bunnies we are stuck reading the point of view of a naively innocent, and rather idiotic, idealistic teen girl who has no business being a character in a story, much less narrating it. If I were Kelley Armstrong, I ‘d be pissed that such an inadequate writer was skirting on my coat tails, but that may be just me. Patricia Briggs probably has reason to be annoyed as well seeing as the Pack of Raised by Wolves screams “I was hijacked from Mercy Thompson!”.

So for those of you who love books such as Beautiful Creatures or Shiver, this one will be right up your ally. But for those of you who share my sentiment on the aforementioned piles of literary le poo, it would behoove you to resist the subliminal messaging from all those marketers and pick something else to torment yourself with.
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Nov 08, 2010 Kat Kennedy rated it 3 of 5 stars

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I actually had a massive struggle to be-star this book in an appropriate manner. I think it's one of the first times I've ever really cursed GoodRead's refusals to allow half stars because whilst this wasn't QUITE a four star read, it was definitely more than a three.

In fact, I really want to give it four stars just on principle.

I might...

But, no, that would compromise my ethics.

And that's like Spiderman deciding to turn into ~~a giant, flying douche~~ evil. It's just WRONG.

Peter

Nobody wants to see that....more

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Oct 31, 2011 Cait rated it 3 of 5 stars

Really this book is a debatable 3.5 stars for me. I may or may not lower that to a three later.

Okay, lets get this review started. I have never ever disliked the first half of a book as much as I did Raised by Wolves. And that's saying something if anyone has seen some of my other reviews.

First of all, the writing, prose, and flow is downright atrocious. It was like she was leading a one-woman crusade against all long sentences with any kind of flow to them.

Come. My brothers!. It is. Time...more

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Aug 12, 2010 Carla rated it 3 of 5 stars

Books about wolves are kind of my "thing", I know a lot more about the werewolf genre than I feel comfortable admitting. Like the famous words from Jerry Maguire "you had me at hello" well, thats what these books are to me, but obviously replacing the words hello, with wolves. So, I think its safe to say that I was more than a little bit excited to get my hands on a copy of this book.

Bryn is 15 years old and is quite literally being raised by a pack of wolves. This is as shoddy as it sounds, bec...more Books about wolves are kind of my "thing", I know a lot more about the werewolf genre than I feel comfortable admitting. Like the famous words from Jerry Maguire "you had me at hello" well, thats what these books are to me, but obviously replacing the words hello, with wolves. So, I think its safe to say that I was more than a little bit excited to get my hands on a copy of this book.

Bryn is 15 years old and is quite literally being raised by a pack of wolves. This is as shoddy as it sounds, because being the only human in a pack full of wolves means that restrictions and rules are aplenty. Her guardian Callum is overly protective and Bryn hates the fact that just because she's human, she's seen as the weakest link. And then Chase comes onto the scene and it's like lighting a firework, you know it's going to explode, you just don't know when.

I loved that Barnes decided to write the book from Bryns perspective because we get a lot of insight of how she copes with pack life, how she manages to deal with the constant power struggles and feelings of inadequacy. It was through Bryn that we get to see the inner workings of pack life, and how she has come to view and respect members of her family that harbour deep resentment at Callum for bringing Bryn into their misdt. I honestly couldn't turn the pages fast enough once Bryn realised that her pack and leader were keeping secrets from her, and I knew she wouldn't give in until she uncovered the truth.

Wow, Barnes writes in such a captivating and electrifying way that keeps you on your toes, always second guessing any speculations you may have about the plot line and outcome of the book. The way the characters interacted with each other was endearing and sincere, especially the interactions between Callum and Bryn. At first I resented Callum for the boundries he set Bryn and not letting her have space and freedom, but once you get to know him, I sympathised with his situation and his insistent need to keep Bryn safe no matter the cost or the conseqences of his actions.

Bryn, OH BRYN!!! I frackin loved this girl something rotten. She's one of those girls that just doesn't really give a crap about what other people think. She's that girl everyone wants to play truth or dare with because they just know she'd take whatever was thrown at her and give as good as she got. Bryn was fiesty, kick ass and sneaky, but most of all, she was mature, smart AND fierce. She understood why Callum was more strict with her than other members of the pack, but just because she understood it, it didn't mean she was going to keep quiet and let him get away with it. Boy, I love my characters when they have some sass and take no shit. Makes me want to pull out the fist pumping.

Raised by Wolves is one of the best books about wolves I ever had the pleasure of reading. It was fast paced, action packed and most importantly, it had one of the most well thought out protagonists to tell us the story. Addictive and engaging, if you don't read this book, then more fool you, because you are seriously missing out. Am I reading the sequel? You bet your ASS I AM!!!(less)

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Nov 06, 2011 Kristi (The Story Siren) rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: books-i-own, own-arc, signed-books, signed-arcs

Why did I wait so long to read this!?! Someone tell me! I love literature about werewolves... or wolves or any other variation thereof. That being said... this novel isn't told from the perspective of a wolf.. or werewolf, or whatever you want to call them, it's told from the perspective from a girl, a human girl. That was indeed as the title implies... raised by wolves. And I loved that about this book. I think being on the outside as Bryn was, was even more insightful than had it been from the...more

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Oct 16, 2012 Terri ♥ (aka Mrs. Christian Grey) rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: audio

Quick review:

Cover: I like
Rating: PG
Thumbs Up: 2.5
Overall: A promise that wasn't well delivered
Characters: Okay
Plot: 15 year old girl somehow saves the day
Page Turner: Yes
Series Cont.? Probably
Recommend: Maybe
Book Boyfriend: Callum & Chase

SUMMARY (50 words or less)

I wanted to like this book. I hadn’t read the summary, I went in blind. If you ignore all the glaring plot holes, there is an undertow of potential that keeps you sucked in when you’re reaching for perches to get yourself ou...more

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Jun 14, 2011 Jesslyn rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition Recommends it for: all Urban Fantasy fans

Recommended to Jesslyn by: I wish I remembered

Shelves: z2010-kindle-reads, reviewed, z2011-kindle-reads, cat-series-ongoing, cat-urban-fantasy

Time for a re-read. And it STILL gets 5 stars.

This was a fantastic book and the best book that I've read in awhile-one of those that you don't put down until finished and where you've got this excited feeling in the middle of your chest.
Written in the first person by a 15-yr old, it has a maturity that is not common in today's youth, but nevertheless believable.
While I consider it to be a self-contained story, by the end of the book, there are indications that it could be the 1st in a series. I...more

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Nov 04, 2012 Jennifer Wardrip rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Reviewed by Jennifer Rummel for TeensReadToo.com

As a young girl, Bryn lost her parents in a brutal attack. Callum, the alpha of his werewolf pack, brought her into his circle and treated her like a daughter. As the only human in the pack, Bryn has always felt like an outsider.

Until a new wolf, Chase, appears.

Chase wasn't born a wolf. Bryn instinctively knows that she must meet him. As he's locked away for his own protection by Callum, she goes to Callum for permission to see him. Bryn asks Callu...more

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Jun 07, 2011 Samantha Young rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: books-i-own, covers-i-like

For anyone who picks up Raised by Wolves and is tempted to put it down because of the slow-paced beginning, please keep reading! The novel's heroine fleshes out into a single-minded and determined narrator; Ali, her adoptive mother, an awesome 'mama bear', and the storyline so realistically developed that it is one of the most authentic werewolf novels I have yet to read. Jennifer Lynn Barnes style reminds me of Rachel Vincent and her Shifter series, giving this YA book a harder, more adult edge...more

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Nov 03, 2010 Jami rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: angsty-teenage-girl-lit, young-adult, gets-hype-but-actually-pretty-sucky

Ugh. I really kind of hated this book. I kept asking myself, "WHY am I still reading this? Why do I continue to punish myself with more than 400 pages of this crap?" Then I would remember how the sweet librarian I've become friends with at our library branch recommended the book and had been so sure I'd like it that she put it on hold for me herself. Sigh. I guess I wanted to be able to honestly say that I had finished it. So there's that.

The problem with this book was the sheer ridiculousness o...more Ugh. I really kind of hated this book. I kept asking myself, "WHY am I still reading this? Why do I continue to punish myself with more than 400 pages of this crap?" Then I would remember how the sweet librarian I've become friends with at our library branch recommended the book and had been so sure I'd like it that she put it on hold for me herself. Sigh. I guess I wanted to be able to honestly say that I had finished it. So there's that.

The problem with this book was the sheer ridiculousness of it. And the stupid characters. And the dumb plot. Oh yeah, and the writing. And the entire, revolting theme that centers around characters owning each other. The uber-annoying 15-year-old Bryn refers to herself as "his" in reference to at least three different male characters. Very empowering, eh? Plus, um, did I mention that she's only fifteen?? If the author insisted on placing her protagonist in a creepy co-dependent, soul-mate sort of relationship, couldn't she have made her just a tad older? In fact, everything that happens with and to this character really demands that she be older. I just couldn't ever see her as being only fifteen.

The writing itself was a mix of pretentiousness ("Hey, look at all the really, big words I know!") and a desperate attempt at dramatic flair (which failed, in case you were wondering). Incessant repetition of short phrases and/or words does not a brilliant author make.

Maybe the biggest problem for me was that I just wasn't buying it. Now, I'm all for a great fantasy book that creates a different kind of world. But the concept of that fantasy has to believable within the parameters the author has created. The world of Fablehaven was fantastic; the writing that created The Hunger Games (Hunger Games, #1) was flawless; The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy was ridiculous and hilarious, but still believable within the world(s) that it was created. While I know that none of those books represent reality, at no point while reading them did I roll my eyes and think, "Yeah, right."

So, now I just have to figure out what to say to my nice librarian friend. Sigh. I may have to resort to a stealthy drive-by to make sure she's not there when I drop this thing off . . .(less)

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Jun 11, 2011 Mundie Moms & Mundie Kids rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2010-100-book-challenge, books-i-own, mundie-moms-reviews, signed-books-arcs

There have been some amazing wolf book releases lately, that when I bought Raised By Wolves, I held off on reading it right away. That was a mistake, as soon as I opened to page one, Jennifer Lyn Barnes took ahold of me and thrust me into her amazing Wolf world, and didn't let me go until I finished.

Raised By Wolves is an in-depth book that not only introduced me to the snarky, won't take no for answer, strong willed, main character Bryn, but it captured me and brought into the amazing world of...more

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Feb 19, 2012 Bitten By Books rated it 5 of 5 stars

My Review:
This book was is about a girl named Bryn. At the age of four, Bryn watched a rogue werewolf brutally murder her parents right before her eyes. She is soon rescued and marked as his own by the mysterious Callum, who is a Alpha of a werewolf pack. And is also cared by Ali the only human a part from herself. Now fifteen.. Bryn's been raised as a human among werewolves, adhering to pack rule (mostly.) But the pack's been keeping a secret from her. And when her curiosity gets the better of...more My Review:
This book was is about a girl named Bryn. At the age of four, Bryn watched a rogue werewolf brutally murder her parents right before her eyes. She is soon rescued and marked as his own by the mysterious Callum, who is a Alpha of a werewolf pack. And is also cared by Ali the only human a part from herself. Now fifteen.. Bryn's been raised as a human among werewolves, adhering to pack rule (mostly.) But the pack's been keeping a secret from her. And when her curiosity gets the better of her and Bryn goes exploring against Callum's direct orders. She discovers a young boy name Chase. A newly turned teen werewolf locked in a cage, in her guardian's basement. And witnesses him turning into a wolf before her eyes. Which is impossible for a werewolf to be turn, only born, and terrifying memories of the attack on her parents start to return. Bryn needs answers and she will need Chase to provide the information she needs.... But in her search 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, whatever the consequences are?

Only time well tell....

My Thoughts:

-This book was very interesting to read... I really enjoyed the new werewolf myth in this book.. It was very cool.. I also enjoyed how was done in the woods, where it took place most of the time.. It had a real feel to it, like I was right there in the wood with the Bryn and the wolf pack.. And the twist and turns that this book had was unbelievable..

-The characters were also very interesting too.. I enjoyed how they were all so different and unique in there own way. Bryn, a girl who was raised by werewolves since she was five, and treated like a member of the pack.. But also sometimes let her curiosity get the better of her, which always get her in trouble... And Callum, who is like a father to Bryn... But he is also, a Alpha and leader of the pack... Which makes him a strong well toward Bryn... I also enjoy the other members of the pack too.. And of course.. Chase... Who was very mysterious, dark, and had a few secrets of his own to uncover... I also enjoyed the relationship that Bryn and Chase had with each other. While on there journey to find some answers, they begin to slowly fall love with one another....

-So that's all I can say about this book without give away too much.. And how much I really enjoy it.. I'm also very looking forward to reading the second and third book, Trial by Fire and Taken by the Storm next year....

-And I give this book 5/5 stars... (less)

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Sep 26, 2011 Jaime Lester rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Everyone, young adults and bot so young adults like me

Shelves: favorite, werewolves

I saw this book several times at the library and brought it home twice and ended up taking it back without reading it. When I went back a few days ago and couldn't find anything else, I brought it home yet again. This time, I actually starting reading it.... and couldn't put it down. I fell in love with it about 10 pages in.

Raised by Wolves is such a well written story. If there were any editing flaws, I didn't even notice I was so immersed Bryns world. It is fast-paced and exciting, but it is...more

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Jun 23, 2011 Jude rated it 5 of 5 stars

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I’m team wolf. Period. Always have, always will. So when I saw this book in my friend’s shelf I did not hesitate to practically steal it. I. Loved. It.

Devoured it, actually. In just one day I was done. Raise by Wolves is different, it’s not your average wolf story, yes there’s some forbidden romance going on but still, different. First, they actually act like a pack of wolves, it all seemed logical, not completely invented and false; they really acted like...more

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Sep 06, 2011 Kristy rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011, vampires-werewolves-and-magic-oh-my, widget-shelf

I've been wanting to read this book for a while now, and I finally saw it in the store and grabbed it. I really enjoyed it. I loved the whole question of whether Callum was good or bad. I hated the thought of him being her father figure all her life and being so possessive of her and then letting her go so easily. But I liked seeing it all come together as she learned more about Callum. I just really don't ever want him to be her enemy. :(

I loved her connection with Chase. I love how they craved...more

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Sep 13, 2010 Sarah rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: read-in-2010, signed, books-i-own-print, for-review-read, favorites

When Bryn was just four years old her family was attacked by a rabid werewolf, she only survived because of the arrival of Callum and his pack but they weren't in time to save her parents. Despite the fact that Bryn is human Callum adopted her and marked her as a member of the pack for her protection. She has been brought up as one of just a few humans living amongst the werewolves and has never quite felt she belonged. When Bryn finds Chase - a newly turned werewolf - locked in Callum's basemen...more When Bryn was just four years old her family was attacked by a rabid werewolf, she only survived because of the arrival of Callum and his pack but they weren't in time to save her parents. Despite the fact that Bryn is human Callum adopted her and marked her as a member of the pack for her protection. She has been brought up as one of just a few humans living amongst the werewolves and has never quite felt she belonged. When Bryn finds Chase - a newly turned werewolf - locked in Callum's basement she begins to realise that the pack has been keeping secrets. She is determined to uncover the truth and needs to work with Chase to do that.

I'm a huge fan of paranormal stories so have read a lot of books in this genre both adult and YA. I was really looking forward to reading Raised by Wolves but was expecting the story to be similar to others I've read before. I thought I'd seen pretty much everything that could be seen when it came to werewolves but Jennifer Lynn Barnes pulled out all the stops and created a story that had me hooked from the very first page. She has created a captivating story with a first class heroine and plenty of twists that took me completely by surprise. If you're a fan of paranormal stories then this is a must read book, one that I would highly recommend - I'd rate it right up there with Shiver, in fact I think I liked Raised by Wolves even more!

Bryn is a fantastic character, as one of the only humans in the pack she is used to being physically weaker than everyone around her. That doesn't mean Bryn is a pushover though - she is a rebel through & through and is constantly pushing the boundaries of the pack rules. She needs to know about her past and about how Chase became a werewolf and will do whatever it takes - including breaking Callum's rules, which will have severe consequences if she is caught - to find out more.

Alongside Bryn there is a host of likable and fun characters. I loved Bryn's adopted mother Ali, another human amongst the wolves she is someone else who is prepared to stand up for what she believes in no matter what the cost to herself. She wants to keep Bryn safe and only joined the pack to be able to protect her. I also loved Bryn's friends Devon and Lake, Devon has been Bryn's best friend since she first joined the pack, he is the strongest of the younger werewolves and an alpha in the making. Lake is one of a very few female werewolves and has been brought up by her father away from the rest of the pack, she is very independent and knows how to protect herself. Alongside Devon, Lake looks out for Bryn and wants to help her dig into her past and solve the mystery of where both Bryn and Chase came from.

The story is fast paced and has plenty of action and Jennifer Lynn Barnes has created an interesting world with an unusual twist to the werewolf mythology. The story sucks you in and takes you along a roller coaster journey until the very last page. Although the story ended well things have definitely been left open for the next book Trial by Fire and I can't wait to get my hands on it. I'm very much looking forward to reading more of this series and will definitely be looking up some of the author's other books in the meantime. This is definitely a book I would recommend to urban fantasy / paranormal fans.(less)

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Mar 27, 2011 Haley ~ YA-Aholic rated it 3 of 5 stars

This book was overall a very nice read, I absoulty love books on wolves(wolverines) and what not to this was great. It has everything in it, some comedy, action and a little bit of love. The main thing i liked in this book were the characters, not just the main girl bryn, but callum the alpha and the wolf that found bryn and took her in, chase the boy locked in the cage in callums basement, dev her best guy friend who is very protective of her and lake her best girl friend thats hilarous, all to...more

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Oct 18, 2011 Kristen rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy

I enjoyed it but there were spots in the beginning I was thinking, what is going on? It all made sense as the book went on but I had to think a little more than I like. :o)

Moral Note: Fantasy violence, a few graphic violence scenes. Just a couple of language issues. Clean romance.

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Nov 29, 2011 Michelle rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: fantasy, teen

Bryn’s parents were killed by werewolves when she was a little girl. The alpha, Callum, who rescued her chose to adopt her into his pack. Bryn has grown up a human among werewolves. Then she meets Chase, a human who just survived a werewolf attack. She is strongly drawn to him. Her connection with Chase and the rogue who turned him will change her loyalty and pit her against werewolf society. [return][return]This book was slow to start off, but about 150 pages in, it starts to hurtle along and I...more

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May 18, 2013 Livvi rated it 3 of 5 stars

At the age of four, Bryn watched a rabid werewolf murder her parents. She was rescued and taken in by the mysterious Callum, the alpha of his pack. Now, fifteen, Bryn's been as a human among werewolves, adhering to pack rule.... blah blah blah.

Now I'm not going to say this was an amazingly bad book, but it wasn't amazingly good either. The first thing that struck me as wrong was the back cover. Not the blurb, but that part before the blurb.

It actually says "I got bit" 3 times. In a row. And you...more

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Apr 12, 2013 PickyReader rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: animals, did-not-finish, fantasy, mystery, paranormal, shapehifters, romance, starts-a-series, werewolves, supernatural, urban

Actual rating 2.5

My mom and I were discussing books one day. I had been complaining to her about a book I did not like much at all, but was hoping it would get better, if such-and-such was re-written. She replied, "OH! So what you're saying is that it would be a great book, if it had a different title, author, cover art, different characters, different names for the characters, new writing style...Etc."

I'm sorry to say, but this might be one of those books. It'd be great! If it were almost entir...more Actual rating 2.5

My mom and I were discussing books one day. I had been complaining to her about a book I did not like much at all, but was hoping it would get better, if such-and-such was re-written. She replied, "OH! So what you're saying is that it would be a great book, if it had a different title, author, cover art, different characters, different names for the characters, new writing style...Etc."

I'm sorry to say, but this might be one of those books. It'd be great! If it were almost entirely different... That's slightly harsh, so let me explain.

If you did not notice, I did not like this book much at all. It was just very dull and fluffy. I felt like the action and pace of the book should have been faster; instead, it dragged on slower than a humid Georgia summer day in July. and beware of what you read, my next paragraph is full of SPOILERS. course I only made it to page 178, before calling it quits so maybe they're not really bad spoilers. Decide for yourself.

I felt like parts of the book could be summarized so we could cut to the chase. Like Bryn's training sessions. Seriously. We don't care about how she's been training since she's been 6, but this was even rougher. I don't need paragraphs about how the training made her late for school. I need 2 sentences about training, then cut to Chase and what his issue is. Their romance was kind of strange too.... like, she's talked to him 3 times, and the 3rd time, she's head over heels in love. I can understand that they feel like a pack, because they're Were or whatever. But he's part Rabid... wouldn't that make her be afraid of him, because of what happened to her parents??

The writing style doesn't stand out to me. It was very dull. Bryn's character somewhat annoyed me as well. She was trying to be a rebel, but she came off very whiny to me. Forced sense of sarcasm. Weak characteristics. I couldn't get to understand her at all, really.

There was also so much fluff in this book (as I mentioned in the paragraphs above). If the story line had been summarized in the places where there wasn't much action or anything that moved the plot along, I think I would have liked it a bit better.

I did enjoy the author's description of the Callum, he was a part of this work of fiction that I truly liked. Callum is THE alpha male, Large and in Charge. His character was written well. The Pack obeyed him and submitted accordingly. He wasn't a person with pretend authority; his word was law, which actually made it feel like an actual pack to me. I liked how he was fatherly to Bryn, yet still firm and stern with the Pack. That and Ali's birth of *SPOLIER: Twin wolf cubs* and the description of her pregnancy were the only parts about the book I enjoyed.

This book was not for me. ON to the next one!(less)

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Feb 11, 2013 Maythavee rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: favorites

I was very skeptical when I heard good reviews about this book. To me, it was just typical werewolf book but I was very wrong. It isn't a typical werewolf story and I loved it. This has got to be my other favourite book on werewolves (the other book is Nightshade, if you're curious)

There are so many great things about this book that I absolutely love. First, would be the characters. I love Bryn. She's sassy, tough, stubborn and acts rashly most of the time. What makes her special is that she's a...more

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Jan 20, 2013 Taryn rated it 3 of 5 stars

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Jan 19, 2013 Blaire rated it 4 of 5 stars

Surprisingly, it was a good read. I enjoyed it.

Bryn is a fierce, down to earth character; and if anything, trouble follows her every corner.

I absolutely adore Chase. Adoring as literally fangirling right now. xD To me, he's adorable and mysterious. Fuuuuu-- if it's anything, I'll kiss his ass if he told me to. ;D

I don't know if I gave 4 star is because of fucking Ali and Keely, because I just want to literally kill their guts.

What's Keely's business? I don't understand why Lake's parents actuall...more

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Dec 29, 2012 Lady Entropy rated it 4 of 5 stars

This book tilts between 3.5 and 4 stars, but doesn't quite make it to 4. Oh, it's far far better than most YA you see out there, and it breaks a LOT of the many annoying clichés YA Supernatural has. But it has one very serious problem: the setting.

Don't get me wrong. The world build and setting is very good when compared to others (it has the problem of not holding a candle to Werewolf: the Apocalypse, alas), but the main conflict of the book, while awesome and perfectly well done, it's based of...more

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Dec 19, 2012 Debf rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Fans of Kelley Armstrong, and YA with supernaturals

Jennifer Lynn Barnes (Golden, Platinum) proves that she's good in media other than metal... If you're a Kelley Armstrong fan, and mourning the fact that '13' is the last in the series, here's an option for you:

Bronwyn Alessia St Vincent Clare is not exactly your typical teen. Sure, she has the whole 'rebellion' thing going on, complete with riding a motorcycle, disobeying curfew, and having 'Mind Bunnies' when she's supposed to be listening to what her guardian is saying. But Bryn's Guardian is...more

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Nov 30, 2012 AV8R rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: ya-fiction

Jennifer Lynn Barnes' "Raised by Wolves" is a fast-paced look at Were pack life from the view of an outsider. Bronwyn Alessia St. Vincent Clare (Bryn for short) is a tough-as-nails teenager raised by a pack of werewolves. Unlike them, she's fully human, but alpha male Callum has Marked her as his and taken her under his wing. Like any teenager, she chafes against many of Callum's restrictions (tough physical training, curfews, keeping up good grades) and just wants to be left alone to work on he...more Jennifer Lynn Barnes' "Raised by Wolves" is a fast-paced look at Were pack life from the view of an outsider. Bronwyn Alessia St. Vincent Clare (Bryn for short) is a tough-as-nails teenager raised by a pack of werewolves. Unlike them, she's fully human, but alpha male Callum has Marked her as his and taken her under his wing. Like any teenager, she chafes against many of Callum's restrictions (tough physical training, curfews, keeping up good grades) and just wants to be left alone to work on her artwork. Bryn carefully shields herself from the Pack's shared thoughts and feral urges, especially during the full moon, and generally doesn't intervene in Pack matters, but when an outside threat tears open old wounds, Bryn must examine her allegiances to the Pack and the definition of "family." She's obsessed with Chase, a fellow Were attack survivor, and will do anything to spend time with him, even if it risks her standing in the Pack.

Much of the first half of the book focuses on Pack hierarchy and Pack mentality (the Weres are able to tune into each other's thoughts collectively both as Wolf and human). Bryn's best friend Devon comes off a bit like a token character from Glee...he's a meticulously-groomed Were who lives for movie musicals and belting out showtunes. Bryn's other friend Lake Mitchell lives out-of-state on the periphery of Callum's territory and is a frontier gunslinger. She has the unpleasant distinction of being one of only a handful of female Weres...and the author alludes to some past sexual trauma related to this. The second half focuses on Bryn's hunt for a rogue Were, and the pace picks up considerably.

Barnes' writing style vaults between human thoughts and werewolf ones (generally disjointed, in brief bursts of ideas). There are also numerous episodes of graphic violence related to the central plot; it's definitely gorier than a lot of other YA werewolf fiction I've read. Curiously enough, despite the intensely physical nature of Weres, most of the story is asexual. The author definitely treads into some New Age territory with psychic mind melding and being able to see the future, and I would have liked more physical descriptions of the Change (an area that Blood and Chocolate fleshed out nicely) that Weres undergo. Also, the final 30 pages felt a bit anticlimactic and like a setup for an obligatory sequel.

Overall, this is an engrossing read that fans of werewolf lore will enjoy. (less)

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Aug 17, 2012 Mιss •kαthєяίиє• Τhε Emεrαℓd Pяίиcεss® rated it 5 of 5 stars

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Oh, WOW!

That were my feelings throughout reading this book. It was deep, adventurous, mysterious, magical, threatening and wolf-filled.

Bryn is a fifteen year old girl that is literally raised by wolves. After an attack to her family by a Rabid wolf, the Alpha of a nearby pack sweeps in and manages to save her from the Big Bad Wolf's clutches. The Alpha, aka Callum, practically adopts her by Marking her. Callum is a powerful alpha and has plans. Plans that involve Bryn. As Bryn grows up she mana...more

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Jul 13, 2012 Rebecca rated it 4 of 5 stars

Kindle can be hit or miss, but this was a surprisingly good read! I know there is a werewolf over-saturation in YA books right now, and I'm okay with everyone having their own take on how it all works. Well, as long as they explain it. This one was well done. I know someone complained that it showed abuse. I disagree. She knew werewolf laws and she broke them. She knew the consequences. It was not abuse, it was punishment that was retribution for the offense. It was choice and consequence. And h...more

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Jun 19, 2012 Lynn rated it 4 of 5 stars

I have been reading a lot of vampire stories lately so I felt obligated to find some furrier books to read to even out the paranormal (though I do refuse to read about zombies -- sorry to any zombie affeciandos out there!) Somehow I was led to Jennifer Lynn Barnes and I can't remember if I read a review of a later work or just came across her web site -- the problem of being a librarian, you just hear about too many books.

Bryn was orphaned at the age of 4. A rogue were wolf killed her parents in...more

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Jennifer Lynn Barnes (who mostly goes by Jen) was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She has been, in turn, a competitive cheerleader, a volleyball player, a dancer, a debutante, a primate cognition researcher, a teen model, a comic book geek, and a lemur aficionado. She's been writing for as long as she can remember, finished her first full book (which she now refers to as a "practice book" and which none...more

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