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Thornhill

(Hemlock #2)

Kathleen Peacock (Goodreads Author)

3.91 · Rating details · 2,305 ratings · 274 reviews

Mac can’t lose another friend. Even if he doesn’t want to be found.

The ripple effect caused by Mac’s best friend Amy’s murder has driven Mac’s new love, Kyle, to leave Hemlock and disappear from her life forever. But Mac knows that Kyle plans to enroll in a rehabilitation camp, where he can live with other werewolves. She refuses to accept his decision, especially since th ...more

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Published September 10th 2013 by Katherine Tegen Books

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Feb 14, 2012 Giselle rated it really liked it

Shelves: own, arc

The long anticipated sequel to Hemlock arriving at my door was no doubt the highlight of my week. I greedily tore into it a few days later, bringing me back into the turbulent lives of Mac, Kyle, and Jason. As usual with sequels, I think I would have loved it more had there not been such a large gap of time between reading this book and its predecessor. Things did eventually come back - mostly - although the dark, action packed thriller that it is removed any chance of ever becoming bored regard The long anticipated sequel to Hemlock arriving at my door was no doubt the highlight of my week. I greedily tore into it a few days later, bringing me back into the turbulent lives of Mac, Kyle, and Jason. As usual with sequels, I think I would have loved it more had there not been such a large gap of time between reading this book and its predecessor. Things did eventually come back - mostly - although the dark, action packed thriller that it is removed any chance of ever becoming bored regardless.

Hemlock introduced us to a world where being infected by Lupine syndrome means you're now a threat to society, and thus no law applies to you anymore. You'll be hunted until you're found and sent to rehabilitation camp. In Thornhill, we see exactly what these camps consist of, and it's not pretty! This is what I was craving to find out in the first book; it's safe to say I was instantly enthralled by the grim setting of this book. Plus, Mac and Kyle are now trapped into this facility brimming with morbid rumors. It turns up the suspense, multiplies the conspiracies, and opens our eyes to some very interesting, very dark secrets. My point: the setting is A-1! It's even more dystopian-like; all oppressive surroundings and claustrophobic feelings. The advancement in world building and plot is significant for the series and I surprisingly never got a middle-book feel from it.

Even though we grow to side with the werewolves, I found it realistically constructed from a societal standpoint. Thornhill's biggest villain is shown as this cruel, heartless human being when really it's all fear-induced. It doesn't make it right, but it makes us understand. Just think about it - if on the street could be a walking weapon... What makes it worse is prejudice against werewolves is not only cruelly witnessed, but enforced. You can be arrested for being a werewolf sympathizer, for instance. This divide between those infected and regular humans makes it so society becomes okay with shooting a werewolf for the sole reason of that person being a werewolf, no matter how unthreatening they're being. It's realistic, which makes it all the more disturbing.

The romance, at least from what I remember, is a little bit more pronounced in this sequel. The plot surrounds Mac and her need to rescue Kyle with the help of Jason who's obviously infatuated by her. There is some development in regards to the love triangle, but Mac's feelings don't seem to stray from Kyle so it's still not your cliché back and forth love story - I kind of heart Jason, though, so it's bittersweet. I do have one character qualm - albeit a minor one, but it's one that surrounds this sequel's plot as a whole. It's my doubt in regards to Mac's reasoning for getting herself in unnecessary danger by staying in the camp. I think a smarter decision would have been getting out and getting help from the pack. As such, I was not convinced by her motive to stay; it didn't feel like a very logical solution any way I turned it. Unrelated, but more uncertainty showed its head during the Amy chapters. I'm not sure of the significance yet but anything regarding such a portrayal of the afterlife has the tendency to become a bit too spiritual/religious for my liking. So we'll see how it goes.

With unrelenting suspense and the same wonderful characters we grew to love, Thornhill is sure to be a winner among fans of the series. If you're new to Hemlock, you're missing one heck of a ruthless, intelligent, and original werewolf mystery!

Find my review of Hemlock here!

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Feb 02, 2013 Booknut rated it really liked it

Shelves: ethics-and-society, heartwarming, gorgeous-guys, books-i-love-dearly, heartbreak-and-loss, shifters, cliff-hanger-endings, mystery-and-sherlocking, paranormal-peoples

"You do know why I'm really here, don't you?"

I shook my head. I didn't. Not anymore.

Amy looked at me sadly, then glanced over her shoulder at the fountain. Something churned the leaves and gave off a sharp, metallic scent. With horror, I realised the liquid in the basin was blood. I scrambled to my feet, but Amy stayed sitting as though nothing were wrong.

She dipped her finger in the fountain and it came back coated red. "Things are about to get so interesting."

A search.

All Mac wants to do is tr ...more

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Apr 01, 2012 Molli Moran marked it as ongoing-series

I can't do it. I can't wait ANY longer.

I NEED THIS ONE IN MY LIFE NOW. I need Kyle. And Kyle/Mac.

*whimpers*

*cries in the corner clutching HEMLOCK*

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Okay so we have a cover! I LOVE the title design with the swirly and the forest!

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Jan 10, 2015 Mary ♥ rated it really liked it

4.2/5 stars

Love is a game where the odds are permanently fixed

I probably had second book syndrome. I did not enjoy half the book (the other half was awesome), which made me really sad because I had adored Hemlock and I had really high expectations. These things happen, though. I was really glad to be back in this world, see all these characters I loved again. The relationships in this book are amazing. It's like something connects them all, like a red string of fate, and after Amy's death, every ...more

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May 14, 2012 Kaylee Magic marked it as to-read

CANNOT CANNOT CANNOT CANNOT CANNOT CANNOT CANNOT CANNOT CANNOT CANNOT CANNOT WAIT FOR THIS BOOK!! I need more Mac & Kyle & Jason & Kathleen's awesome writing! <3 (;

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Apr 15, 2012 Juhina rated it it was amazing

Shelves: harper, my-arcs, favorites, own, for-review, signed-books

Just.... ugh.. I love this series with such passion <3
This doesn't have a bad cliffhanger like Hemlock so thank you Kathleen Peacock!
Still.. I can't help feeling book hungover and sad that I have to wait a full year (or even more) for the third and last book
Kyle.. why do you insist on breaking my heart? and Jason? and Mac? and all the amazing characters in this book!!!

Full review to come closer to the release date, but bottom line?
READ THIS SERIES!!!!

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Review posted on S Just.... ugh.. I love this series with such passion <3
This doesn't have a bad cliffhanger like Hemlock so thank you Kathleen Peacock!
Still.. I can't help feeling book hungover and sad that I have to wait a full year (or even more) for the third and last book
Kyle.. why do you insist on breaking my heart? and Jason? and Mac? and all the amazing characters in this book!!!

Full review to come closer to the release date, but bottom line?
READ THIS SERIES!!!!

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Review posted on September 9, 2013: HAPPY RELEASE DAY!!!

Everyone who knows me is no stranger to my unconditional love towards Hemlock by Kathleen Peacock. I loved that book so much and it is one of the few paranormal books that I actually enjoyed, let alone loved. When I received Thornhill for review I was over the moon. I tried to hold reading it off, closer to the release date, but I couldn't and picked it up immediately. While I had high expectations for it, I never doubted that I would also love Thornhill, and that was exactly what happened by the end of the book. The complex and thrilling world, as well as the characters and their relationship dynamics, and just how the plot progressed were just as perfect as how it was in Hemlock.

The characters in this series is what makes up this whole book. Not that the plot isn't bloody fantastic, but the characters all feel so real to me. I am invested in all of the characters, including the secondary and even tertiary ones. Mac, Jason, and Kyle are one of my favorite friendships in YA books. I personally wish I could read how their relationship started and how they were before all hell broke loose. Mac is such an intense character and I love how she takes no crap from anyone and always scolds Jason and Kyle for trying to act as her body guards and making her feel like a damsel in distress. I also love how all three look out for each other and care for each other even with all the issues that do come in between them, no matter how big they are. I am hoping we get more scenes between Kyle and Jason in the next book because I love their banter together; add in Mac and it's perfect.

Plot wise, Thronhill was on fire. Everything progressed so fast and you weren't left in the dark for too long. The setting of Thornhill is completely different from Hemlock so everything is new and we are introduced to a completely new mystery. Even with the serious and dangerous setting the characters are thrust into, the funny dialogue is not lost. I especially loved a scene towards the end of the book between Mac and ghost Amy (no spoiler here since Amy is dead before even the first chapter of Hemlock) where Amy complains on how Mac always puts her life at risk.

"Seriously, I'm beginning to worry you have a death wish. When I wrote 'BFF' in your yearbook, I didn't mean it as a suicide pact" - Amy

This might sound weird but I really wish I met Amy before she died. She was the catalyst to everything that has happened in the past two books and I wished I knew her, and not just her ghost self that Mac keeps dreaming about. Hemlock also has one of my favorite romances in YA books. The love triangle was done brilliantly and I personally do not know who to root for. We've got Amy's ex-boyfriend, Jason, the broken and lonely rich boy as well as Kyle, who you can always lean on and will always be there for you. Their scenes with Mac are all swoon worthy and I feel I am betraying them both because I just can't seem to choose who I like more!

Overall, Thornhill did not disappoint one bit. I loved every single page of it and can't wait to get my own hardcover of it. I feel sad that this series is coming to an end with the third book. I need more of my Hemlock dosage but I can always reread these books because they're definitely reread material! ...more

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Sep 20, 2012 Taherah rated it really liked it

Shelves: reviewed-by-me, paranormal-vamps-witches-etc

CANNOT WAIT TO READ THIS BOOK!!! One of the best werewolf genre books I've read...Oh and Team Jason FTW! Although Kyle is awesome as well ;P

Updated:11/24/13
MY THOUGHTS:
ASDFGHJKL A bloody brilliant book, Thornhill is an absolutely fantastic sequel to Hemlock! Considering the fact that Hemlock is one of my favorite books, I most definitely had high expectations and boy did it reach it. Kathleen Peacock once again did a great job writing a thrilling, action packed, horrific yet magnificent, and a CANNOT WAIT TO READ THIS BOOK!!! One of the best werewolf genre books I've read...Oh and Team Jason FTW! Although Kyle is awesome as well ;P

Updated:11/24/13
MY THOUGHTS:
ASDFGHJKL A bloody brilliant book, Thornhill is an absolutely fantastic sequel to Hemlock! Considering the fact that Hemlock is one of my favorite books, I most definitely had high expectations and boy did it reach it. Kathleen Peacock once again did a great job writing a thrilling, action packed, horrific yet magnificent, and a page turner, Thornhill won't disappoint!

The plot was written awesomely and had the perfect pace that you never got bored! Thornhill represented the concentration camps in the Holocaust except this one is more of a "rehabilitation camp". It was quite fascinating seeing an author bring it up and have this kind of setting since most don't usually incorporate it into their modern world novel. The imagery easily made me feel like I was immersed into the world as both a bystander and as Mac. Thornhill (the camp) however got way more complicated and all the secrets that got unravel was just mind boggling and was not something I expected.

Mac, oh Mac how much I love your character! One of my favorite heroines, Mac continues to be brave, loyal, and lovable as ever. I basically squeal at all your moments with Kyle but more with Jason ;P I love that no matter how dangerous the situation, she was willing to do anything to rescue Serena and anyone else if possible. Mac also a pretty relatable character and it was easy to connect to her. We also see more of her history and background which I really liked since I thought that would be an open ended thing that some authors love to read.

Then there's the romance. *dreamy sigh* I honestly love both Kyle and Jason (Jason a bit more :P) I really wouldn't mind if Kyle and Mac got together but I would like some more Jason and Mac moments. But if Mac and Jason did get together which doesn't really have a huge chance unfortunately I would be happy! I love that we did get to see more of a relationship development in this story as well. And we definitely see the friendship between the 3 or well at least the common goal both Jason and Kyle had which was Mac's safety. Another thing I want to talk about is Amy, Jason's dead ex-girlfriend and Mac's + Kyle's dead best friend, her ghost I feel like foreshadows or signifies something big. It could be me over analyzing things but one can never know. Besides she reminds of Lily Kane from Veronica Mars which actually has a kinda similar love story/friendship arc. If you've watched Veronica Mars, you'll understand. If you haven't do yourself a favor and go watch it :D

Thornhill is a MUST for all readers!! With mystery, a love story anyone would love, and action packed as ever, Hemlock and Thornhill is perfect for any YA reader! Trust me you don't want to miss out on this series. Kathleen Peacock did a crazy awesome job writing this book and JUST READ IT ...more

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Sep 27, 2015 Kira Simion rated it it was amazing

Someone is going to hate me. I just know it but, I feel like this was a tad bit, a wee bit (my friend is British. ;)) slower or just a tad bit not as dramatic as the first one.

Still really good and I thought it was a great read. I have high hopes for the last book in the trilogy.

5/5 *crosses fingers*

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Sep 08, 2012 Kierra marked it as to-read

Shelves: kick-ass-series, werewolves, sounds-ah-maz-ing

The wait is already miserable and it has only been about an hour since I finished it! SO far away! 2013 come faster....

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Apr 07, 2013 Juliette rated it it was amazing

Shelves: dystopian

First of all, I just want to say that I am so grateful for the advanced readers copy I was given that allowed me to read this wonderful book. I’m so happy I don’t have to wait until September☺
I had high hopes for this book after reading Hemlock. Hemlock was unlike any werewolf stories I’ve read and I loved the creativity of it. Thornhill was just as creative. I was happy to see the lovely Mac Dobson, Kyle and Jason.
Anyway this book starts off where it ended in Hemlock. Mac and Jason set off to ...more

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Aug 07, 2012 Shelley rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2013-releases, young-adult, borrowed-library

*Genre* YA Paranormal
*Rating* 3.5-4

*My Thoughts*

"Something is coming, Mac. It's not over." Amy

The Hemlock series is told in a world where the government sends anyone who has been infected with the Lupine Syndrome to various rehabilitation camps around the country where they kept without any hope of being released to protect others from being exposed to the epidemic.

Unlike other werewolf novels, you have to have been scratched or bitten by a nearly or fully transitioned wolf before being infecte ...more

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Apr 13, 2013 Christina (Ensconced in Lit) rated it really liked it

Shelves: won

I received this book in exchange for an honest review.

Hemlock by Kathleen Peacock was one of my favorite reads in the past year. It had everything I wanted in a book-- a fiesty heroine, hot boys, fast paced action, and a surprising depth. When I found out it was the first book in a trilogy, I was both excited and nervous because so often the second book turns into mere filler. Happily, that was definitely not the case here.

Thornhill takes place right after Hemlock ends. We meet up again with Mac I received this book in exchange for an honest review.

Hemlock by Kathleen Peacock was one of my favorite reads in the past year. It had everything I wanted in a book-- a fiesty heroine, hot boys, fast paced action, and a surprising depth. When I found out it was the first book in a trilogy, I was both excited and nervous because so often the second book turns into mere filler. Happily, that was definitely not the case here.

Thornhill takes place right after Hemlock ends. We meet up again with Mac and Jason (who still reminds me of a hotter version of Jason from True Blood) as they journey to find Kyle. Selena, Mac's other wolfie friend comes to help out, and we learn more about Mac's past as well as meet some new characters. Eve is a fun new character, and one I'm glad we'll continue to see. Also, we get a ton more backstory about the lupine outbreak and what measures are being carried out to control the situation. This book is pivotal in several important ways-- we get the necessary expansion of the world building, we see more into the main character's past, and we forward the overall plot.

Thornhill is a blast. I read it in a couple of sittings only because I had to sleep. Mac is still a fun character, and while I know Kyle is her heart throb (and generally, I'm totally into the nice guy), I have to say the tortured Jason has really grown on me. He has an interesting role to play in this sequel. I also love the creepy chapters with Amy, Mac's dead friend. She has a eerie eloquence that makes her a scene stealer.

So why does this get four stars not five? Sinclair is a fascinating new character and possible antagonist although it's not really clear in the first half of the book-- I'll leave it to you guys to decide for yourselves. I think she's the key player in this book, and I'm not sure I completely got her. We get a brief explanation at the end, but I found that I wanted more. It didn't quite make sense to me.

However, overall, Peacock once again shows her writing chops in this beautifully written and high velocity sequel. I'm already dying to get the last book in this trilogy, as I think it'll be the best and most explosive one yet. ...more

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Mar 08, 2015 Say rated it liked it

Shelves: march-2015-reads

3.5 stars. I liked Hemlock than this one. It started out slow and I was bored during the first half of the story. But I liked how the story progressed. It is more of a "government espionage" rather than a paranormal story on werewolves. I liked that it's different. I liked it because of the mystery and suspense. BUT I hate the love triangle. I just don't care about Mac and all her drama regarding her conflicting feelings for Jayson and Kyle. I JUST DON'T. If it weren't for the annoying love tria ...more

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Aug 28, 2012 Marie rated it really liked it

Shelves: paranormal, read-in-2015, canadian, friendship, young-adult

SO good. Parts of this left me breathless. So much great action, and lots of twists. Review to come!

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Jan 25, 2013 Darkphoenix rated it liked it

Thornhill is the second book in the Hemlock series and it was an enjoyable sequel to the first book, Hemlock. It picks up pretty much immediately after the events of Hemlock and maintains a decent pace throughout the book. There are some rough patches but they are few and far in between so thankfully it doesn’t drag too much.

At the end of the previous book, Kyle leaves his hometown of Hemlock to protect his friend, Jason and girlfriend, Mac. In Thornhill, Mac and Jason go to Denver to look for h Thornhill is the second book in the Hemlock series and it was an enjoyable sequel to the first book, Hemlock. It picks up pretty much immediately after the events of Hemlock and maintains a decent pace throughout the book. There are some rough patches but they are few and far in between so thankfully it doesn’t drag too much.

At the end of the previous book, Kyle leaves his hometown of Hemlock to protect his friend, Jason and girlfriend, Mac. In Thornhill, Mac and Jason go to Denver to look for him and to try and convince him to come back with them. Another friend of theirs, Serena, also joins them. In their search for Kyle they run into one of the local packs, and find Kyle with them. There isn’t much time for a happy reunion. Trackers raid the pack’s home and almost everyone is apprehended and taken to a detention facility called Thornhill. They lose track of Jason immediately but considering that he had joined Trackers earlier and has a tattoo to prove it, they aren’t too worried. The facility is meant only for werewolves but Mac manages to get in. Once inside, they are separated from Serena under the pretext that the Warden wants to question her further. Kyle and Mac soon realise that something is not quite right at this facility. Werewolves disappear overnight without any explanation.

Thornhill wasn’t as gripping as the previous book and I also found it a little hard get back into this world. That’s one huge drawback of having to wait too long for the forthcoming installments. There is a possibility of the reader losing interest. Thankfully it didn’t happen with this book (although it did happen with another series). The good thing about Thornhill is that Mac, Jason and Serena found Kyle fairly early in the book. The narrative also took it’s own sweet time to pick up but once they enter Thornhill, the pace picks up quite a bit, plus there’s always the looming threat of something truly horrible happening in that place, so that keeps the reader hooked.

Most of the characters from the previous book are here and there are a few additions. Of the old lot, Mac, Jason, Serena and Kyle are present (obviously) as well as Amy. I don’t remember the previous book very clearly but this time around, I preferred Jason to Kyle. At least Jason has personality; Kyle was boring and uninteresting. There was also no spirit in Mac. I vaguely remember her having more spunk. She’s still brave and willing to put her life on the line for the people she cares about but there was little or no spark in personality. Amy is still a little creepy, though I guess that’s warranted considering she’s dead. In the new bunch, we have Eve, Curtis, Dex and Warden Sinclair. That’s the other problem with this book; it wasn’t too big on character development. I vaguely cared about Eve but even though she features fairly heavily in the book, she didn’t really create an impression. It was the same with the others. With the exception of Sinclair. She was truly hateful and a seriously revolting character. As far as villains go, I like the ones that are out and out bad, there is no soppy sad story that tries and explains why they do the horrible things they do. And if there is, they don’t use it as an excuse. Sinclair was awful because she was convinced that she was doing the right thing, that she was helping these werewolves by ill-treating them and hurting them. I wanted to acquaint her head with a crowbar on multiple occasions.

Thornhill was a bit of a let-down considering that I had been looking forward to it quite a bit. But it was also not as bad as it could’ve been. There are no dull relationship woes or annoying and completely avoidable misunderstandings, a decent heroine, a truly evil and delusional villain and decent secondary characters, it is worth reading at least once. ...more

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May 08, 2012 TarynXO rated it really liked it

Shelves: werewolf-shapeshifter, favorite-authors

Pure awesomeness!

I really enjoyed the second book to the Hemlock series. Mac and Jason set off to find Kyle, who ran out of town to "protect" his friends. Did he really think that they would just sit back and let him go? Silly, silly boy. In the midst of the chase we get a real inside look at these "rehabilitation camps" and exactly what is going on behind the madness. Along with Mac being dragged into the mess, she pretends she is a werewolf so that she can figure out whats happening to everyo ...more

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Sep 04, 2013 Sarah rated it liked it

Shelves: fantasy, love-triangle, paranormal, read-2014, young-adult, romance, series-read-along-challenge

This was an interesting sequel, but it wasn’t quite what I expected.

Mac went on a journey in this book, but I expected it to be solo, I didn’t factor in Jason tagging along, and I didn’t expect her to find Kyle quite so easily! Mac did make some poor decisions in my opinion though. (view spoiler)

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Jun 07, 2012 Amber rated it it was ok

Shelves: 2013, young-adult, arc, hc, must-have, pnr, fantasy, own, couldn-t-finish, werewolf

I have been banging my head trying to get through this book. I just cannot finish this. I really liked Hemlock. So why did Thornhill seem so different and lack the pull that Hemlock had??? I know that writing a book takes a lot of time and commitment, but Thornhill felt contrived and lacked excitement, and a strong plot. I don't like to give negative reviews, so I will keep this short...

Thornhill did nothing for me. Pretty cover. I couldn't connect with the characters or their behavior at times. ...more

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Oct 17, 2012 Annie Brewer rated it it was amazing

Shelves: bad-boy, books-i-want-now, unbelievable-male-leads, cover-love, favorite-hotties, unforgettable, irresistable-hot-guys, weres, 2013, paranormal

4.5 stars

Phew!!!! What a continuation!!! That was pretty damn awesome! So intense and heart-pounding!! I loved it!

Review to come!

I'm SO fucking excited for this book! I just ordered it and now have to wait for it to arrive in the mail. But it's okay, I can be patient. I can't wait to find out what happens with Mac, Kyle and Jason. And after that blurb, I'm nervous as shit!

Seriously, I'm fiending for more of the craziness that is Hemlock/Thornhill.

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Nov 09, 2013 Rachel Reads Ravenously rated it it was amazing

Shelves: urban-fantasy, paranormal-romance, library-checkout

4.5 stars!

One of the most original werewolf books I've read in a long time. I love reading about Mac and her friends, unraveling the mysteries of everything around her along with her. I cannot believe this series is not more popular. It deserves more recognition, like now!

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Jan 28, 2012 Hayley rated it it was amazing

I wonder why the change of publishers for book two?? O_o

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Sep 14, 2012 Dr.Mandi Fessler marked it as to-read

Shelves: have-book-must-read-soon

Omg..... Just got my hands on the arc! could not be happier!Why such the long wait? I've been waiting forever!! Read the arc way before it came out...grrr

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Feb 13, 2013 Julianne added it

Just finished HEMLOCK and OMG! It's amazing! I wasn't expecting it to be so good! Seriously can't wait for THORNHILL!

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Sep 23, 2013 Mimi Valentine rated it really liked it

Shelves: possible-review, boys-i-wish-were-real, pure-awesomeness, best-of-2013

Not quite as good as the first... BUT STILL GREAT!

Review to come! :')

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Oct 13, 2012 Mary the Book Lover rated it it was amazing

I want this book now!

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Feb 23, 2018 Jamie Coudeville rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: type-trilogy-3, genre-ya, status-finished, pov-female-lead, number-02nd-book-in-series, other-own-a-digital-copy, trigger-abuse, status-series-finished, genre-paranormal, rating-4-stars

While book 1 felt more paranormal, this one had more of a dystopian feel. I finished this book very quickly, which is a good thing cause that means it was high paced and difficult to put down. Very curious where the final book will lead, especially considering that title.

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Oct 05, 2017 Kat T. rated it really liked it

More like 4.25-ish stars.

This series is surprisingly good.

P.S. Mac—girl, I honestly can’t even choose who’d be better for you. Both, probably.

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Jun 16, 2018 Kayla rated it really liked it

This sequel was so good and I said to myself don't side with the couple that's not going to be endgame but guess what I picked the one most likely to not happen.

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Dec 14, 2012 Alyssa rated it really liked it

***Review posted on The Eater of Books! blog***

Thornhill by Kathleen Peacock
Book Two of the Hemlock series
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Publication Date: September 10, 2013
Rating: 4 stars
Source: ARC sent by the author

Summary (from Goodreads):

Mac can’t lose another friend. Even if he doesn't want to be found.

The ripple effect caused by Mac’s best friend Amy’s murder has driven Mac’s new love, Kyle, to leave Hemlock and disappear from her life forever. But Mac knows that Kyle plans to enroll in ...more

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Jan 29, 2013 Kate (The Bookaholic Blurbs) rated it it was amazing

Review originally posted over at The Bookaholic Blurbs!

*Might be spoilery for you.*

Thornhill is LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!

I tried requesting for Thornhill ARC back in April because you know, I LOVED Hemlock to bits and am too excited that is. Thornhill is basically one of my Most Anticipated Sequels of the year so imagine my eagerness in getting it. I've actually encounted several issues getting it but I am SO grateful that it finally arrived. I actually devoured it in less than 7 hours (which is pret Review originally posted over at The Bookaholic Blurbs!

*Might be spoilery for you.*

Thornhill is LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!

I tried requesting for Thornhill ARC back in April because you know, I LOVED Hemlock to bits and am too excited that is. Thornhill is basically one of my Most Anticipated Sequels of the year so imagine my eagerness in getting it. I've actually encounted several issues getting it but I am SO grateful that it finally arrived. I actually devoured it in less than 7 hours (which is pretty fast in my case, I usually finish a novel around 10-16 hours). And WOW!! All the trouble is just worth it!

Thornhill took off a several days after Kyle left Hemlock. Mackenzie, together with Jason, tries to find Kyle then convince him to come back home. He's infected with the Lupine Syndrome but Mac believes that Kyle's still human - inside out. When they stop and ask a cashier Eve if they've seen Kyle, they feel like they were lied to. They then decide to follow the girl that lead them to an abandon warehouse full of partying werewolves. They've seen Kyle but they've also seen Jason's tracker tattoo so they locked them up. Surprisingly, Mac sees her long lost father as the pack leader. The warehouse then is attacked by trackers and eventually put them in a rehabilitation camp in Thornhill where wolves are missing and not coming back at all.

The first page of Thornhill cracked me up! It had me at DEFLOWER! I cannot help but laugh and tweet it at Kathleen Peacock and I wasn't really prepared about THAT sexy moment 3 pages after! Kidding aside, I loved Thornhill. It was all in all about busting some wolves from a camp where they are being experimented at, all about fixing burned bridges, reunited hearts and unrequited love. I loved how Peacock made the consistency of the story smooth yet you would see that the novel can stand alone. Am not sure how to explain it but I feel like Hemlock is about friendship and then Thornhill is about against all odds kind of love. I was expecting a little more "wolf" action from this sequel though. I wish there was more explanation as to what is happening to the wolves being "treated". I guess there would be more of that in H3 (Hemlock 3).

I missed Mackenzie. Next to Anna from The Sweet Evil trilogy by Wendy Higgins, Mac is the second main character that showed me how to really define and live BENEVOLENCE. Despite the pain, the cruelty, the loss and self-doubt, Mac remained kind-hearted and faithful. Its as if there's no bad person for her. She doesn't hold grudges/resentment at all. I just feel bad for her because after all the trouble she's been through, she still couldn't get the only thing she wants. And I am hoping that this second heart break both Mac and I experienced at the end of both books would be rewarded in H3. I ship Mac and Kyle so much that seeing them being apart tears me. Though am super okay with Jason! CAN I HAVE HIM INSTEAD THOUGH, KATHLEEN? *bats eyelashes* because OMG THE CAR CRASH SCENE OMG MY HEARTTTT!

Hank also showed some progress when it comes to his relationship with Mac. I totally get his facade but no matter how we look at it, he owes her daughter a lot. That's the part I can totally relate with Mac. Love/hate relationship with THE father. Ugh. But yeah, am also glad to get to see new characters such as Eve and Dex who rocked! These characters added spice to the premise and who would forget my favorite character of all? AMYYYYYY! True enough as to what Peacock told me, there would be more of Amy here! OMG! Her presence not only gives me goosebumps but its actually my favorite aspect of the entire novel -- how your best friend still tries to help you even after death -- THIS IS STRONG WOMANCE, PEOPLE! Y'all should really ready this series then let's fan girl together!

Thornhill is a delicious and mysterious novel which is the perfect sequel for Hemlock! Peacock really does know how to surprise her readers with all the unexpected thrilling action and heart breaking romance! I honestly couldn't ask for more! Thornhill is exciting, riveting and unputdownable!

Thank you Sarah of HarperCollins for the finshed copy!

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I spent my teen years crushing on authors and writing short stories about vampires. This is also how I have spent a good slice of my adult years—although the vampires have been replaced by werewolves, angry girls, and ghosts.

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-- I am Canadian
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