Being the first female werecat enforcer isn't easy. Scars accumulate, but I'm stronger in so many ways.
As for my personal life? It's complicate...
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Oct 10, 2010
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re-read Oct 2010: I am really glad I took the time to re-read this before starting Alpha. It was good to revisit all the characters and where the book left off. Still a 5 star book to me :)
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*running around in a panic* Arrrrghhhh! I shouldn't have read this so soon. I thought it would take me several days to finish, but I burned through 300 pages this evening because I couldn't put the book down. Now I have to wait until Alpha comes out later this More...
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*running around in a panic* Arrrrghhhh! I shouldn't have read this so soon. I thought it would take me several days to finish, but I burned through 300 pages this evening because I couldn't put the book down. Now I have to wait until Alpha comes out later this More...
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Mar 21, 2010
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I was going to try to write this review without spoilers from the previous books in this series, but I honestly don’t know how to do it. Too much has happened that built up to this book to leave them out. I will avoid spoilers about the plot content of Shift and tread cautiously with previous books, avoiding spoilers about the main mystery/suspense plot of each book. Several people have asked if they can read this book without reading the previous books…. my answer is yes, you could if you reall
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Mar 21, 2010
Darcy
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This was a great one to read as there was a lot of action going on and you are introduced to a new breed of shifter, the Thunderbirds, and finally Faythe has grown up enough to accept that if she is to be the Alpha she needs to make the hard decisions and live with the choices she has made.
This book is hard to review with out spoiling the storyline, but here are some random thoughts.
I have never been a fan of Faythe's mother, but in the first part of this book she final More...
This book is hard to review with out spoiling the storyline, but here are some random thoughts.
I have never been a fan of Faythe's mother, but in the first part of this book she final More...
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Mar 21, 2010
Mandi
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I've never read anything by Rachel Vincent before but I have heard great things about her writing and her Faythe Saunders series. Its a series I've always wanted to pick up but with the ever growing TBR pile that I have it's another series that I have yet to get to.
It might seem odd then to start the series at book 5, but the books can be read as a stand alones so you don't need to have read anything in the series before this book.
You are dropped straight into t
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Jan 29, 2011
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Faythe ROCKS!!! I just don't know how I am going to be able to wait for the next book, Alpha--It sounds like it is the final book in this series--anyone know?
When I first started reading about the Thunderbirds, I was kinda like--uh-oh, where is she taking this one? What was I thinking? Of-course it was awesome! It looks like the Thunderbirds will prove to be a handy-dandy little ally for the Sanders Pride--thank goodness, because they need some powerful ammo on their side. Oh, a More...
When I first started reading about the Thunderbirds, I was kinda like--uh-oh, where is she taking this one? What was I thinking? Of-course it was awesome! It looks like the Thunderbirds will prove to be a handy-dandy little ally for the Sanders Pride--thank goodness, because they need some powerful ammo on their side. Oh, a More...
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May 11, 2011
Jackie
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I laughed, I cried and ultimately came away with a deep sense of admiration for Rachel Vincent's characterization of Jace, Marc, and Faythe in this installment of the story. Everyone has grown and now on to the end in Alpha where all the conflicts, issues and the future of the Were-Cats gets resolved. I like all the other series fans am going to be sad to see the last book but at the same time want to see what happens to all these characters that we have grown as attached to as if they were fami
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Mar 21, 2010
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You know how sometimes you wait for something you really want and when you finally get it you've built it up so much you're disappointed? Well, that did NOT happen here. I'd previously read the first four books in this series and LOVED them (my review here) and Shift did not disappoint either.
Shift takes up immediately where Pride ended: The South Central werecat pack is divided and a battle is coming. There's also retribution to be made for a death, and although she's trying to put More...
Shift takes up immediately where Pride ended: The South Central werecat pack is divided and a battle is coming. There's also retribution to be made for a death, and although she's trying to put More...
Mar 21, 2010
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Shift is the 5th book in Rachel Vincent’s Shifter series. This is actually the first book in the series I’ve read but I had no trouble at all picking up the story and keeping up. However, after speaking with friends who have read the entire series, I’m told that the impact of the story would have been much greater had I read the first four books first. Honestly, I don’t even know what to say to that since I was completely blown away reading Shift.
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Werecat Prides are taking sides and More...
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Mar 21, 2010
Aimee
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Faythe Sanders is a werecat "Tabbie", who is known to find or attract more trouble than she should be able to handle. But with the help of her loved ones, she manages to dig herself out every time. Or, for the most part. This tradition continues in the 5th installment of the Shifters series. First, I would recommend that this series be read in order, from the beginning. It helps you attain the full effect of the tension built up thoughout the series.
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Apr 29, 2010
Lady Vale
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OMGOMGOMG!
I can't believe I finally got to read this book. It took me forever to read it, I know, but I finally did.
And just loved it!!!
The plot of this series is simply outstanding. If you like UF you will just adore this series. And what I like the most about it is that with every book it gets better and better. As most of my goodread friends have already read it I won't loose time writing a review saying things you have already read hundreds of times.
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I can't believe I finally got to read this book. It took me forever to read it, I know, but I finally did.
And just loved it!!!
The plot of this series is simply outstanding. If you like UF you will just adore this series. And what I like the most about it is that with every book it gets better and better. As most of my goodread friends have already read it I won't loose time writing a review saying things you have already read hundreds of times.
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Mar 21, 2010
Meredith Barrons
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Loved this book. I can't see how there is only going to be one more book in the series. I feel like there are too many loose ends to tie up. It was good to see Faith taking charge it this book and getting ready to become Alpha. Emotionally this book was a rollercoster.... the whole love triangle between Faith, Marc and Jace is almost too much to take! I love them both and I will be disappointed no matter who she chooses because I love them both!
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Apr 01, 2011
Jessica `~Blahyze~`
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I can't believe the next book will be the last, I am going to miss this series so much, this series is impossible to put down, saying up till 2 in the morning was not what I planned to do, but I just couldn't stop reading.
Faythe is still stuck deciding between Marc and Jace, which is going to be one tough decision, I cannot wait to see how it all turns out in Alpha. Faythe is a strong, determined chartacter who isn't afraid of a little dirty work, I really enjoyed this book, cannot w More...
Faythe is still stuck deciding between Marc and Jace, which is going to be one tough decision, I cannot wait to see how it all turns out in Alpha. Faythe is a strong, determined chartacter who isn't afraid of a little dirty work, I really enjoyed this book, cannot w More...
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Jan 05, 2012
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Jan 02, 2012
Felicia
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Read for Fun!
BBA Group Series Read (November 2011)
Audiobook Rating 4.50
Overall Rating 4.25
Story Rating 4.50
Character Rating 4.00
NOTE: This review will contain spoilers if you haven't read up to book 4 in the series. Also Shift for me (and Alpha to) can be broken down into what I Loved and what I Didn't Like---there really was no in-between for me.
What I Loved: Things are getting hot in here! Seriously the action, pacing, and kick *ssness have bee More...
BBA Group Series Read (November 2011)
Audiobook Rating 4.50
Overall Rating 4.25
Story Rating 4.50
Character Rating 4.00
NOTE: This review will contain spoilers if you haven't read up to book 4 in the series. Also Shift for me (and Alpha to) can be broken down into what I Loved and what I Didn't Like---there really was no in-between for me.
What I Loved: Things are getting hot in here! Seriously the action, pacing, and kick *ssness have bee More...
Sep 27, 2011
Amanda
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Jul 27, 2011
WynterAngel
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This book feel short of the last book. It seemed we started this love hate relationship. I would like 1 book and then find myself horrifically bored with the next.
She would drone on about some weird love she suddenly felt for Jace although never once actually telling him that or ever once exploring it. She would beat me over the head with talk about some hidden feelings from their 1 time together which left me screaming for her to get over it. It wasn't like earth shattering or anyt More...
She would drone on about some weird love she suddenly felt for Jace although never once actually telling him that or ever once exploring it. She would beat me over the head with talk about some hidden feelings from their 1 time together which left me screaming for her to get over it. It wasn't like earth shattering or anyt More...
May 11, 2011
Kat
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Apr 23, 2011
Megan
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Shift
Rachel Vincent
441 Pages
Rachel Vincent
441 Pages
In the 5th installment of Shifters, Faythe, the protagonist is at it again. Just when you thought there couldn't be anything worst then what has already happened, new plans are set in motion. Suffering the death of one of her brothers, Faythe vows that she would take full guard over the young girl that her brother died over to protect. So when thunderbirds, huge supernatural birds, try to kidnap the young girl and herself, she is struck with c
Nov 19, 2010
Carmel (Rabid Reads)
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I had originally started to read Shift before Prey as the later wasn't available at the bookstore. I quickly found myself lost and put the book aside until I was able to acquire the 4th novel. The story picks-up right where it left off from the last book. Only a few days have elapsed. I would recommend starting at the beginning of this series and working your way through. There's so much going on in each book that by skipping one you'll miss key parts of the story. Also, Vincent does her best to
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Jul 21, 2010
Nina
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OH, the hurt. THE PAIN. The I-don't-know-who-to-love deliciousness of a bonafide love triangle. This is the one where it all finally comes to a head after four books of set up. Four books of fighting and sexing Marc, flirting with Jace, and then losing Marc and the Tequila Incident have led us to this place: Where Marc is back and Jace ain't playing second fiddle anymore. The tension is exquisite, and for me, I like Faythe's honesty about the whole thing. She loves Marc. But she realizes that sh
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May 14, 2010
Sarah
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This is the 5th book in the Shifters series so it is very difficult to review without giving spoilers for previous books. If you're new to the series I strongly recommend you don't read this review as this series really should be read in order - why not check out the reviews for Stray instead. This is my favorite Urban Fantasy series though so I'd definitely recommend you check it out!
This book continues the story just a couple of weeks after the ending of Prey - Faythe and the rest More...
This book continues the story just a couple of weeks after the ending of Prey - Faythe and the rest More...
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May 09, 2010
Cheryl
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Faythe, Marc and the rest of the pack are still at war with Calvin Malone and his pack of cats. Though, they will have to band together as they have a new adversary that is more dangerous. They are shifters but of a different kind. They are known as Thunderbirds. They can fly and have very sharp talons.
One of their own has been killed by a werecat. The thunderbirds are out for blood and they don’t care whose it is as long as they get justice. The thunderbirds are taking out the were More...
One of their own has been killed by a werecat. The thunderbirds are out for blood and they don’t care whose it is as long as they get justice. The thunderbirds are taking out the were More...
Apr 19, 2010
Tynga
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** this review contains spoilers from the previous books, but not from Shift **
Shift is the fifth installment in the Shifters series. I had high expectations for this book, and let me tell you, I was not disappointed! Rachel wrote an amazing book once more and got me hooked from the first page!
Prey was a really hard book, with the disappearance of Marc, and the epic battle to get him back, the death of my lovely Ethan and some X-rated action with Jace, the table was set f More...
Shift is the fifth installment in the Shifters series. I had high expectations for this book, and let me tell you, I was not disappointed! Rachel wrote an amazing book once more and got me hooked from the first page!
Prey was a really hard book, with the disappearance of Marc, and the epic battle to get him back, the death of my lovely Ethan and some X-rated action with Jace, the table was set f More...
Jul 11, 2011
Buqet
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'' Kendimi Looney Tunes karakterleri gibi hissediyorum. Yalnız bu bölümde Tweety , Tom'u yiyiyor.''
Tam bu seri daha iyi olamazdı derken yine Rachel beni şaşırttı. Bu kitap diğer bütün kitaplardan farklıydı. Bu sefer ;kedicikler vs. gökkuşlar .
Kısaca kitabın konusu şöyle ; Faythe'in Gururu savaşa hazırlanıyordur. Üç gün içinde Malorn'un Gururuna saldıracaklardır ve ortalık kan gölüne dönecektir. Ethan yoktur ve herkes onu çok özlüyordur. Manx ve diğer tabby'ler korunmak More...
Tam bu seri daha iyi olamazdı derken yine Rachel beni şaşırttı. Bu kitap diğer bütün kitaplardan farklıydı. Bu sefer ;kedicikler vs. gökkuşlar .
Kısaca kitabın konusu şöyle ; Faythe'in Gururu savaşa hazırlanıyordur. Üç gün içinde Malorn'un Gururuna saldıracaklardır ve ortalık kan gölüne dönecektir. Ethan yoktur ve herkes onu çok özlüyordur. Manx ve diğer tabby'ler korunmak More...
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May 09, 2011
Wendy Darling
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Overall, I liked this book better than any of the others so far. The action was more exciting and I liked that it took place outside of the Sanders home. I think part of the reason I didn't enjoy the first few books as much (part of the reason, because there were a lot of problems with them) was because they were so limited in focus and nearly all the secondary males blended together. By moving the story out of that zone, it also freed up more time to focus on the primary characters. The show-do
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Feb 28, 2011
Carina
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Feb 07, 2011
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Sep 13, 2010
Kathleen
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I literally could not put Shift (Shifters, Book 5) down until the last word of the last sentence in the last scene. As always, you are kept guessing all the way throughout the book--until that last word--and then you are astounded because of the final revelation. Rachel Vincent is an enormously talented author who has established herself in the top ranks of urban fantasy writers with this series.
The book begins with our heroes planning a counteroffensive against Malone for the loss More...
The book begins with our heroes planning a counteroffensive against Malone for the loss More...
Jul 08, 2010
Kristin - *Nocturnal Bites*
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This review is being written on behalf of the whole series. First and foremost I just want to declare how much I love this series. My only regret is that I did not read the books sooner.
The main protaginist in the series, Faythe Sanders, grad student & werecat is my favorite type of heroine. She's tough, stong-willed, independent, and kicks a$$, just as well if not better than her male counterparts.
In the fifth book, Shift, Fathye is knee deep in were-cat politics. Unlik More...
The main protaginist in the series, Faythe Sanders, grad student & werecat is my favorite type of heroine. She's tough, stong-willed, independent, and kicks a$$, just as well if not better than her male counterparts.
In the fifth book, Shift, Fathye is knee deep in were-cat politics. Unlik More...
Feb 03, 2012
Sarah
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When this book arrived I couldn't wait to read it, and started it even though I was half-way through 'dead to the world' (Charlaine Harris). For a while it was difficult to decide which to read, but in the end Shift won hands down.
The book started pretty much where the previous book (Prey) left off, with Ethan (Faythe's brother) recently deceased at the hands of a fellow Alpha - Malone, and Faythe's father - Alpha of their pride, about to start a war against Malone.
However, a More...
The book started pretty much where the previous book (Prey) left off, with Ethan (Faythe's brother) recently deceased at the hands of a fellow Alpha - Malone, and Faythe's father - Alpha of their pride, about to start a war against Malone.
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