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Otherworld: Kate and Logan #1
Wolf's Bane
Summer camp is a traditional teenage rite of passage, but when you add supernatural powers to the typically high dosage of adolescent hormones – you get an even more combustible mix. Sixteen-year-old werewolf twins Kate and Logan Danvers are none too thrilled at being shipped off to a supernatural youth leadership conference in West Virginia.
From the moment they arrive at the camp, the twins sense something is off and they react in their usual manner – Logan reserving judgement and surveying the setup, while Kate charges forward determined to get answers. Kate and Logan quickly ascertain that most of the conference attendees have already formed hostile factions, leaving the twins and a few other misfits to band together.
What seems like teen hormones in overdrive becomes something much more dangerous, even deadly. Add in a strange magic-warded cabin in the woods and a local history rife with curses and macabre legends, and it becomes clear this was a really, really bad place to build a camp for teenage supernaturals.
From the moment they arrive at the camp, the twins sense something is off and they react in their usual manner – Logan reserving judgement and surveying the setup, while Kate charges forward determined to get answers. Kate and Logan quickly ascertain that most of the conference attendees have already formed hostile factions, leaving the twins and a few other misfits to band together.
What seems like teen hormones in overdrive becomes something much more dangerous, even deadly. Add in a strange magic-warded cabin in the woods and a local history rife with curses and macabre legends, and it becomes clear this was a really, really bad place to build a camp for teenage supernaturals.
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First published December 10, 2018
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Kelley Armstrong
286 books33.1k followersKelley Armstrong has been telling stories since before she could write. Her earliest written efforts were disastrous. If asked for a story about girls and dolls, hers would invariably feature undead girls and evil dolls, much to her teachers' dismay. All efforts to make her produce "normal" stories failed.
Today, she continues to spin tales of ghosts and demons and werewolves, while safely locked away in her basement writing dungeon. She's the author of the NYT-bestselling "Women of the Otherworld" paranormal suspense series and "Darkest Powers" young adult urban fantasy trilogy, as well as the Nadia Stafford crime series. Armstrong lives in southwestern Ontario with her husband, kids and far too many pets.
Today, she continues to spin tales of ghosts and demons and werewolves, while safely locked away in her basement writing dungeon. She's the author of the NYT-bestselling "Women of the Otherworld" paranormal suspense series and "Darkest Powers" young adult urban fantasy trilogy, as well as the Nadia Stafford crime series. Armstrong lives in southwestern Ontario with her husband, kids and far too many pets.
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November 9, 2019
As per the author: This is a YA duology that ends with a cliffhanger.
If you don't like cliffhangers then wait until March 2020 when the second book is released. Don't give the book 1 or 2 stars simply because you don't like cliffhangers.
My review: I am a huge Kelley Armstrong fan and will read anything that she writes. The Women of the Otherworld series is my favorite adult paranormal series. I have read every book and every novella. I love this series. Wolf's Bane is a spin-off YA series narrated by Kate and Logan (the twins from the Otherworld books, who are now 16 years old).
Wolf's Bane is the first book of a YA paranormal duology that ends with a cliffhanger.
The werewolves especially Clay and Elena have always been my favorites. So I was so beyond excited to get a new series narrated by the kids.
Clay, Elena, Jeremy and Nick were in the very beginning of this book. And even though this is a book about the teens I so wish that they had been in more of the book. I also wish that we would have gotten to see other favorite characters from The Women of the Otherworld series.
Kate and Logan alternate narrating chapters (1st person POVs). Most of the book takes place at a camp/youth leadership conference for supernatural teens.
There is some romance in this book. There is also a mystery about what is going on at the conference. I don't mind that this duology ends with a cliffhanger. But I would have liked to have more happen in this first book. I wish that the leadership conference had been more of a conference. And I wish that more had been figured out in the first book.
Can you read this without having read any of the Women of the Otherworld books? Yes and no. Yes you could follow the story easily without having read any of the previous books. But I honestly feel like this book will appeal much more to fans of the Otherworld series who want to see the twins grown up. This book felt more like a novella to me. An extra story to show what happened to the twins. But not necessarily a series that could stand on its own.
This book was cute. It was nice seeing the twins more grown up. I hope that the second book gives us some answers to all of the questions left unanswered. Also I really want to see Clay, Elena and Paige!
If you don't like cliffhangers then wait until March 2020 when the second book is released. Don't give the book 1 or 2 stars simply because you don't like cliffhangers.
My review: I am a huge Kelley Armstrong fan and will read anything that she writes. The Women of the Otherworld series is my favorite adult paranormal series. I have read every book and every novella. I love this series. Wolf's Bane is a spin-off YA series narrated by Kate and Logan (the twins from the Otherworld books, who are now 16 years old).
Wolf's Bane is the first book of a YA paranormal duology that ends with a cliffhanger.
The werewolves especially Clay and Elena have always been my favorites. So I was so beyond excited to get a new series narrated by the kids.
Clay, Elena, Jeremy and Nick were in the very beginning of this book. And even though this is a book about the teens I so wish that they had been in more of the book. I also wish that we would have gotten to see other favorite characters from The Women of the Otherworld series.
Kate and Logan alternate narrating chapters (1st person POVs). Most of the book takes place at a camp/youth leadership conference for supernatural teens.
There is some romance in this book. There is also a mystery about what is going on at the conference. I don't mind that this duology ends with a cliffhanger. But I would have liked to have more happen in this first book. I wish that the leadership conference had been more of a conference. And I wish that more had been figured out in the first book.
Can you read this without having read any of the Women of the Otherworld books? Yes and no. Yes you could follow the story easily without having read any of the previous books. But I honestly feel like this book will appeal much more to fans of the Otherworld series who want to see the twins grown up. This book felt more like a novella to me. An extra story to show what happened to the twins. But not necessarily a series that could stand on its own.
This book was cute. It was nice seeing the twins more grown up. I hope that the second book gives us some answers to all of the questions left unanswered. Also I really want to see Clay, Elena and Paige!
May 3, 2025
This was a fast paced young adult novel set at a summer camp for supernatural teens in West Virginia. The book alternated between twins Logan and Kate. I have read many of the books about their parents so it was an interesting look to see what the "kids" were up to.
Neither of them are thrilled about this camp but both agree to attend. The minute they get their things start to go wrong but they find others on their side. However their lives are in danger and the book ends with a huge cliffhanger.
I enjoyed this book even though it ended in a cliff hanger. It had all the aspects I enjoy when I read a book by this author.
Neither of them are thrilled about this camp but both agree to attend. The minute they get their things start to go wrong but they find others on their side. However their lives are in danger and the book ends with a huge cliffhanger.
I enjoyed this book even though it ended in a cliff hanger. It had all the aspects I enjoy when I read a book by this author.
October 18, 2019
The Otherworld stories were some of favorites, with the werewolves being the best for me. So when I learned there were new books with Kate and Logan growing up I was all in.
I find the twins to be about what I expected them to be at 16 with their parents who they are. Very smart, very sarcastic not able to put up with bullshit at all. The two of them going to came just screams that if it can go wrong it will and sure enough that happens. What is a bit surprising are the allies that they find and how cut off they are. Things didn't end well for them all, they are safe, but that feels like a stop gag, not a true feeling of safety. We'll have to wait for the next book to find out what happens next, something I'm looking forward to, especially when their parents find out what is going on.
I find the twins to be about what I expected them to be at 16 with their parents who they are. Very smart, very sarcastic not able to put up with bullshit at all. The two of them going to came just screams that if it can go wrong it will and sure enough that happens. What is a bit surprising are the allies that they find and how cut off they are. Things didn't end well for them all, they are safe, but that feels like a stop gag, not a true feeling of safety. We'll have to wait for the next book to find out what happens next, something I'm looking forward to, especially when their parents find out what is going on.
March 28, 2021
Absolutely excellent. As an adult, you wouldn't know this is for teens as you read it. It is Armstrong's usual page turner, with engaging characters, complex themes and a fast pace.
I must say, however, that had I known the book ended with a to-be-continued, I might have waited to read it until the second one comes out.
I must say, however, that had I known the book ended with a to-be-continued, I might have waited to read it until the second one comes out.
February 22, 2020
Ah! What a relief to be back in Armstrong’s capable hands! I loved the Otherworld series and was gutted that it had ended, however I knew when I finished the series that this spin off was on the horizon so it made finishing the series that much easier.
Wolfs Bane is about Kate and Logan, Elena Michaels the wolf pack Alpha’s, children. Teenage werewolf’s, what’s the worst that can happen? Well a lot, from the get go it’s dramatic and lively reminding me I am back in the fantasy world with a growl. The novel is split between the two twins, written so as you get both perceptions from both the characters. Personally I liked this idea, I felt it gave the storyline some depth, and it’s always good to get two sides of the story. Especially when it is the hardship of teenhood. These two sure have their difficulties at this hormone induced time of their life. Although I will say with the continuation of the story switching back and forth, a lot is repeated at the beginning of each chapter, sometimes it did irk me a bit but it’s the only downfall of this.
As always the book is packed with action, mystery and drama. However Armstrong enlightens some other areas about being a teen that aren’t just for the fantasy folk. Armstrong presses lightly on the issues of the pressure of sex on teenage girls, exploring the fact that you may be gay/bi, feeling like the odd one out, she explores these and highlights them in her novel and I applaud how seamlessly it is done. A lot of YA will read this and I honestly think it is well written and favourable to include these topics.
The book itself is left on a cliffhanger and thank god the next book is out soon! It is a fun and hectic read that will have you laughing in places and rapidly turning pages in others. Friendship is at the heart of this book and I really enjoyed it!
Wolfs Bane is about Kate and Logan, Elena Michaels the wolf pack Alpha’s, children. Teenage werewolf’s, what’s the worst that can happen? Well a lot, from the get go it’s dramatic and lively reminding me I am back in the fantasy world with a growl. The novel is split between the two twins, written so as you get both perceptions from both the characters. Personally I liked this idea, I felt it gave the storyline some depth, and it’s always good to get two sides of the story. Especially when it is the hardship of teenhood. These two sure have their difficulties at this hormone induced time of their life. Although I will say with the continuation of the story switching back and forth, a lot is repeated at the beginning of each chapter, sometimes it did irk me a bit but it’s the only downfall of this.
As always the book is packed with action, mystery and drama. However Armstrong enlightens some other areas about being a teen that aren’t just for the fantasy folk. Armstrong presses lightly on the issues of the pressure of sex on teenage girls, exploring the fact that you may be gay/bi, feeling like the odd one out, she explores these and highlights them in her novel and I applaud how seamlessly it is done. A lot of YA will read this and I honestly think it is well written and favourable to include these topics.
The book itself is left on a cliffhanger and thank god the next book is out soon! It is a fun and hectic read that will have you laughing in places and rapidly turning pages in others. Friendship is at the heart of this book and I really enjoyed it!
April 2, 2020
Entertaining YA PR. A group of supernaturals go on a camp, but something in the woods is hunting them.
It's fairly typical of the genre. Younger readers will love the things I found annoying. I still would have rated it 3 Stars but for the ending. It loses a star for that.
And I bought the audiobook. The female narrator is great. The male narrator is kind of awful.
It's fairly typical of the genre. Younger readers will love the things I found annoying. I still would have rated it 3 Stars but for the ending. It loses a star for that.
And I bought the audiobook. The female narrator is great. The male narrator is kind of awful.
December 10, 2018
Cliffhanger endings are seriously annoying.
Lots of teen angst, very little explanation, no resolution, and a cliffhanger.
Lots of teen angst, very little explanation, no resolution, and a cliffhanger.
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July 31, 2019Update June 16th:
According to a post on the authors FB page, this book will be releasing in ebook/paperback/audio sometime in October of this year because it has an exclusivity deal with Radish until then. This book is part of a duology, so book #2 titled 'Wolf's Curse' will follow in early 2020. You can find the authors original post here.
According to a post on the authors FB page, this book will be releasing in ebook/paperback/audio sometime in October of this year because it has an exclusivity deal with Radish until then. This book is part of a duology, so book #2 titled 'Wolf's Curse' will follow in early 2020. You can find the authors original post here.
October 15, 2019
Be warned, the end is a terrible cliffhanger.
Told from Kate and Logan's POVs, the story focuses on a summer camp/meeting of the supernatural races. I'm not completely sold on these new characters. Logan in particular makes some choices that don't quite make sense for his character. But it's an intriguing set up, and the end made me want to know more.
Told from Kate and Logan's POVs, the story focuses on a summer camp/meeting of the supernatural races. I'm not completely sold on these new characters. Logan in particular makes some choices that don't quite make sense for his character. But it's an intriguing set up, and the end made me want to know more.
November 4, 2019
While I haven't kept up with all the Otherworld novella's I knew I had to read Wolf's Bane as it follows the stories of the twins Kate and Logan, they are the kids form Elena and Clay from the Otherworld series. However this mostly reads as a new story and I think that worked just fine. It's set in the same world ofcourse and Elena, Clay and Jeremy from the main series make an appearance, but only a short one. This is really Kate's and Logan's story.
Wolf's Bane is told from both Kate and Logan's point of view. And I liked how we got to see both their perspectives and both their perspectives were great to read. Sometimes they were together, but they also split up for a little while at times. The author did have a habit of ending the chapter son these small semi cliffhanger sand then switching point of view, so you had to wait another chapter to find out how that ended. I didn't mind too much as like I said both point of views are interesting.
This one had an interesting story and it was fun to be back in this world, but now years later. Kate and Logan go to a camp for supernatural teens, but instead of a fun camp experience and learning about leadership, they land in the middle of strange things that are going on. They team up with some other campers and try to get to the root of what's going on. the strange things keep heaping up and by the end of this book we still don't know exactly what's going on, but there are some pieces of information that have come to light so far. It was fun to follow the characters along as they try to figure out what's going on. The pace is quite speedy and the whole book takes place over the course of two days.
The ending is a cliffhanger, which I knew going in. Despite that I was still a tad annoyed when I reached the ending as I was invested in the story and wanted more. So that's more because I was enjoying the book so much and seeing the page count I thought I would have a few more chapter,s but there was a preview of another book. It feels like the book is simply cut in half and I just want the other half. I am looking forward to seeing how the story continues. If you don't like cliffhangers I would recommend waiting till book 2 is out.
I like how Kate and Logan have such different personalities. It really shines through in their point of views and also how they see the other. At the start of the book they are a bit at odds due to something that happened recently. As the story progressed we slowly find out more about the events that happened before camp and we see the twins get a bit closer again. Even though they might have their troubles with each other at times, it's clear they care a lot about their sibling.
I liked both Kate and Logan. Logan is a bit quieter and likes to share all the trivia and knowledge he knows about the supernatural. I liked him and his down to earth attitude. I did think he could've handled the situation with Kate better and reach out to her, but later in the book he finds out what really happened and that it isn't what he thought and I think that's one of the steps to breaching the gap between them.
I like how Kate was more talkative and open than Logan, she had her own struggles though with something that happened at school. It was fun to see her run headfirst into adventure. She also makes a good friend in this book, which was fun to see. Where Logan could've reached out, I also think Kate could've opened up to Logan. But they are teenagers and I did think their behavior was realistic for teens. And the drama is only a small part of the book, most of the time they act quite mature and handle things in a smart way.
Besides the two main characters there are some great side characters, like Holly, Mason, Allan and Elijah. I liked how all of these had their own personality and a bit of backstory too. Together with the two main characters they make this makeshift group together where they work together to figure things out. There also is a potential romance for both Kate and Logan. Not sure yet if the characters I think are the love interest will actually be the love interests and if it will go somewhere in these books, guess we'll find out in book 2. I am curious to see how that continues and I like reading about these characters.
It's fun to be back in the familiar world of the Otherworld. It makes it easy to get into this story already knowing a bit about the supernatural races and world, but even if you pick this series up before the main series I think you'll do fine as most important bits are explained here. There are also some new things and some comments about the other two YA series the author wrote, which was nice.
To summarize: It was fun to be back in the world of the Otherworld and follow the story of twins Kate and Logan. This book is told from both their point of views and I like how different they are and how they have their own personalities. I liked both of them and there are some great side characters too, they form a group and try to figure out what's going on at the camp. There are potential love interest for both Kate and Logan and I am curious to see how and if things will progress. The story was interesting and I enjoyed this book. There is a cliffhanger ending that ends in the middle of a scene and it feels like the book is cut in two, but mostly I was just sad as I enjoyed the story and wanted more and now I have to wait for part 2. The world is great to read about and I like how we see a different piece of it and some new things too. While part of the Otherworld world, I think this series could be read as a standalone.
Wolf's Bane is told from both Kate and Logan's point of view. And I liked how we got to see both their perspectives and both their perspectives were great to read. Sometimes they were together, but they also split up for a little while at times. The author did have a habit of ending the chapter son these small semi cliffhanger sand then switching point of view, so you had to wait another chapter to find out how that ended. I didn't mind too much as like I said both point of views are interesting.
This one had an interesting story and it was fun to be back in this world, but now years later. Kate and Logan go to a camp for supernatural teens, but instead of a fun camp experience and learning about leadership, they land in the middle of strange things that are going on. They team up with some other campers and try to get to the root of what's going on. the strange things keep heaping up and by the end of this book we still don't know exactly what's going on, but there are some pieces of information that have come to light so far. It was fun to follow the characters along as they try to figure out what's going on. The pace is quite speedy and the whole book takes place over the course of two days.
The ending is a cliffhanger, which I knew going in. Despite that I was still a tad annoyed when I reached the ending as I was invested in the story and wanted more. So that's more because I was enjoying the book so much and seeing the page count I thought I would have a few more chapter,s but there was a preview of another book. It feels like the book is simply cut in half and I just want the other half. I am looking forward to seeing how the story continues. If you don't like cliffhangers I would recommend waiting till book 2 is out.
I like how Kate and Logan have such different personalities. It really shines through in their point of views and also how they see the other. At the start of the book they are a bit at odds due to something that happened recently. As the story progressed we slowly find out more about the events that happened before camp and we see the twins get a bit closer again. Even though they might have their troubles with each other at times, it's clear they care a lot about their sibling.
I liked both Kate and Logan. Logan is a bit quieter and likes to share all the trivia and knowledge he knows about the supernatural. I liked him and his down to earth attitude. I did think he could've handled the situation with Kate better and reach out to her, but later in the book he finds out what really happened and that it isn't what he thought and I think that's one of the steps to breaching the gap between them.
I like how Kate was more talkative and open than Logan, she had her own struggles though with something that happened at school. It was fun to see her run headfirst into adventure. She also makes a good friend in this book, which was fun to see. Where Logan could've reached out, I also think Kate could've opened up to Logan. But they are teenagers and I did think their behavior was realistic for teens. And the drama is only a small part of the book, most of the time they act quite mature and handle things in a smart way.
Besides the two main characters there are some great side characters, like Holly, Mason, Allan and Elijah. I liked how all of these had their own personality and a bit of backstory too. Together with the two main characters they make this makeshift group together where they work together to figure things out. There also is a potential romance for both Kate and Logan. Not sure yet if the characters I think are the love interest will actually be the love interests and if it will go somewhere in these books, guess we'll find out in book 2. I am curious to see how that continues and I like reading about these characters.
It's fun to be back in the familiar world of the Otherworld. It makes it easy to get into this story already knowing a bit about the supernatural races and world, but even if you pick this series up before the main series I think you'll do fine as most important bits are explained here. There are also some new things and some comments about the other two YA series the author wrote, which was nice.
To summarize: It was fun to be back in the world of the Otherworld and follow the story of twins Kate and Logan. This book is told from both their point of views and I like how different they are and how they have their own personalities. I liked both of them and there are some great side characters too, they form a group and try to figure out what's going on at the camp. There are potential love interest for both Kate and Logan and I am curious to see how and if things will progress. The story was interesting and I enjoyed this book. There is a cliffhanger ending that ends in the middle of a scene and it feels like the book is cut in two, but mostly I was just sad as I enjoyed the story and wanted more and now I have to wait for part 2. The world is great to read about and I like how we see a different piece of it and some new things too. While part of the Otherworld world, I think this series could be read as a standalone.
November 10, 2018
I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
First of all.... I'm a huge fan of the Women of the Otherworld series. I love and adore this world and all the characters we met in it over the years. I was also kind of happy to see the author end the series on a high note, as much as I was saddened to not have more books to read about them. At the same time, when I heard that we would get at least 2 new books about the kids of one of the best couples in the series I was beyond excited. It feels like an extra treat we were not expecting!
This is about Kate and Logan Danvers, the twins of Elena and Clay. They're now teenagers and struggling with a lot of the same identity things that normal teenagers go through. Except they're also shifters and have the added pressure of being the kids of the Alpha female and legendary Enforcer of The Pack. While they've always been the closest of siblings, things have pushed them apart recently, which makes the situation they have to face in this book more of a problem.
There's an Australian pack that threatens them and they are sent to a young supernaturals camp. Once they get there though, they realize quickly things are not what they seem and they have their own set of problems to deal with there.
There were many things about WOLF'S BANE that I enjoyed reading about. The biggest one was the treat of seeing the twins more grown up. I can't help it, as a fan of the series this was my number one enjoyment. But once I took that out, I thought the story was a bit slow and bugged down with a heavy dose of teenage behavior. Keep in mind this is a young adult novel, so yes that's to be expected. This is also why I don't read a ton of YA. So that was probably what made me enjoy this book less.
However, the plot was interesting and there were a lot of things a fan of the series will find intriguing. I am really excited about one particular character and the connection with someone from the original series. I can't wait to see how that develops more in the next installment of this. This first book does end in a cliffhanger basically, so I'll be on the lookout for the next part of the story now that I think most of the "not talking about our problems" is overcome.
*** For now, you can only read this story on the Radish Fiction App. You can download through the Google Store or App Store. And it's serialized (starting October 29, 2018). This will be published through regular ebook retailers later on (I believe in a year or so).
*ARC provided by Radish Fiction
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June 17, 2023
REREAD 2023
REREAD 2020
Yeah, yeah, I know, I'm rereading it less than 12 months after reading it the first time. But honestly! Having now reread the whole Otherworld series, and these two were the only ones left! I even reread The Darkest Powers and The Darkness Rising trilogies before going here! Granted, I haven't read Darkest Powers Tales yet, but it's not available as an audiobook.
It was actually a lot of fun going back to this book now, having the Otherworld fresh in my mind, as well as knowing what's going to happen in this duology.
I'm keeping the original review, but some of the points are moot now, having reread it. I should have known Armstrong wouldn't throw in fluff just for the sake of it!
And also knowing what I now know, I see the different characters in a new light, and pick up on the many little things that I missed out on earlier.
This all bumps my rating up to 4/5 stars.
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I really wanted to give this book a 4/5 star rating, for there were so many things that I liked!
First, it's an Armstrong book - yay! - and it's about Kate and Logan, which I've been wanting to read about for YEARS! I went into this book knowing it was a YA, and so I was a little worried, but as usual, Armstrong doesn't disappoint. While there is the expected teen angst and romance, it makes sense here. Her characters are actual teens, with all their emotions, and just not love/lust and angst!
And I'm not just saying that because I'm a fan of the author. I've DNFed books by her because I couldn't deal with stuff there, but this was not one of those cases. And I'm so ready to read the next instalment and learn what's going on!
Unfortunatly, it was a little slow at points, and there was some drama that seemed like a bit of filler in the beginning. That's what dragged it down to a 3/5 star rating for me, but it was still a good book, and I'm - as mentioned - really looking forward to seeing how this all ends! Just a few more weeks!
Original rating: 3/5 stars
REREAD 2020
Yeah, yeah, I know, I'm rereading it less than 12 months after reading it the first time. But honestly! Having now reread the whole Otherworld series, and these two were the only ones left! I even reread The Darkest Powers and The Darkness Rising trilogies before going here! Granted, I haven't read Darkest Powers Tales yet, but it's not available as an audiobook.
It was actually a lot of fun going back to this book now, having the Otherworld fresh in my mind, as well as knowing what's going to happen in this duology.
I'm keeping the original review, but some of the points are moot now, having reread it. I should have known Armstrong wouldn't throw in fluff just for the sake of it!
And also knowing what I now know, I see the different characters in a new light, and pick up on the many little things that I missed out on earlier.
This all bumps my rating up to 4/5 stars.
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I really wanted to give this book a 4/5 star rating, for there were so many things that I liked!
First, it's an Armstrong book - yay! - and it's about Kate and Logan, which I've been wanting to read about for YEARS! I went into this book knowing it was a YA, and so I was a little worried, but as usual, Armstrong doesn't disappoint. While there is the expected teen angst and romance, it makes sense here. Her characters are actual teens, with all their emotions, and just not love/lust and angst!
And I'm not just saying that because I'm a fan of the author. I've DNFed books by her because I couldn't deal with stuff there, but this was not one of those cases. And I'm so ready to read the next instalment and learn what's going on!
Unfortunatly, it was a little slow at points, and there was some drama that seemed like a bit of filler in the beginning. That's what dragged it down to a 3/5 star rating for me, but it was still a good book, and I'm - as mentioned - really looking forward to seeing how this all ends! Just a few more weeks!
Original rating: 3/5 stars
October 25, 2019
I'm annoyed by this one. It really should have been a full-length story, but it appears that Armstrong is jumping onto the bandwagon of authors who release bits and pieces of the whole story. The rest of it (I hope) is said to be available for release next year.
If I were you, I'd wait until she publishes the rest of this and buy the whole damned book.
It is a good story, but I see these partials as a cheat.
If I were you, I'd wait until she publishes the rest of this and buy the whole damned book.
It is a good story, but I see these partials as a cheat.
October 30, 2019
Logan and Kate Danvers get sent to Supernatural Summer Camp but what with strangely aggressive campers, weird sexual undertones, unknown supernaturals and camp leaders who seem to be fuelling the aggression.
As Kelley Armstrong has noted, this is part 1 of a two part story so it ends on a cliff-hanger but for a novella length book this certainly packs a punch, camp fires were never like this in my day!
As Kelley Armstrong has noted, this is part 1 of a two part story so it ends on a cliff-hanger but for a novella length book this certainly packs a punch, camp fires were never like this in my day!
March 23, 2020
Ends with cliffhanger, to be continued in Wolf’s Curse.
May 19, 2020
I'm never a huge fan of books about the kids of main characters. They always feel like they're trying a bit too hard to make the characters amazing/interesting/worthy of our attention, and they don't have much of an exciting backstory, because...we already know it.
This definitely suffered from that. Overall, it was good. I enjoyed the story and the secondary characters were great. But there was a WHOLE LOT of being told how the characters acted and how the characters felt and endless introspection, rather than letting us learn the characters as the plot went along. It was especially odd because they seemed to see themselves as caricatures and then...they weren't at all. So that was a bit strange.
Also, it should have been one book. It just sort of stops halfway through, and it's very short. But I'm going to read the second one for sure.
This definitely suffered from that. Overall, it was good. I enjoyed the story and the secondary characters were great. But there was a WHOLE LOT of being told how the characters acted and how the characters felt and endless introspection, rather than letting us learn the characters as the plot went along. It was especially odd because they seemed to see themselves as caricatures and then...they weren't at all. So that was a bit strange.
Also, it should have been one book. It just sort of stops halfway through, and it's very short. But I'm going to read the second one for sure.
May 5, 2020
Good read if a bit too young adult for me. I think I'm too old for the teen angst and hormones, lol
March 26, 2025
Loved reading about the twins all grown in their teen years! A must if you are a fan of this series--so wish there were more books about them.
September 30, 2020
First and foremost, I am grateful and relieved to have a return to the Otherworld. I came into the series a little late, bingeing most of the books in 2011. So then I was in time to read "Thirteen" shortly after it came out in 2012. While that ostensibly closed out the series, Kelley Armstrong has released several novellas or short stories set in the Otherworld post-Thirteen. I have harbored some resentment ever since she attempted to conclude the series, especially because she gave an interview afterward saying basically that she just wanted a change from writing in the Otherworld.
... I have no interest in any of her books outside of the Otherworld.
This novella is targeting a YA audience. That isn't too big a deal, and isn't Armstrong's first attempt at doing this. She already wrote the Darkest Powers and Darkness Rising YA series set in the Otherworld. The biggest problem is that for those of us who are die-hard fans and want the latest updates on all our characters' lives, we have no choice but to read this YA work to find out that Lucas and Paige had a boy baby. This is more than just a personal detail about our friends' lives-- this establishes for the first time that if a witch and a sorcerer have a child together, there is the possibility of the child being a boy. Our previous two examples of such a crossbreed were both girl hybrids.
The setting for this story is a supernatural teen leadership camp. Things quickly go to Hell. The story ends on a cliffhanger, so we're going to need to wait until "Wolf's Curse" to find out how it all ends.
I don't entirely know what to make of Kelley Armstrong's attempts at writing teen characters. Our previous protagonists were Chloe and Maya, whom were ostensibly very different from each other, but ended up becoming close friends. Now we have Kate and Logan, the spawn of the Otherworld's original heroine, Elena, and... I don't know.
Sometimes Armstrong leans into the idea that teenagers all inevitably drink and have sex. I never did those things as a teen, so it's always fun for my existence and experience to be whitewashed-- yay. She has her teenage characters act all strident about the fact they do this. I remember in the Darkness Rising series when our teen protagonists were openly informing an adult chaperone that couples were going to share tents rather than splitting up the couples by gender. I remember they were acting all proud of their open defiance, for some reason; like they were in on some secret that adults haven't figured out. Or Maya rolling her eyes that her brother thought he needed to hide his beer stash from her parents, because of course her super-cool folks would naturally be okay with underage drinking.
(Pro parenting tip from a criminal prosecutor-- it's not cool.)
Sometimes Armstrong has protagonists focus upon being practical, eschewing stereotypical teenage drama. That bit is always a welcome breath of fresh air. Here, we have a little bit of both perspectives at play. Logan and Kate both alternate between being practical and indulging in teen melodrama.
I will give Armstrong credit that she always allows her teenage girl protagonists to have career aspirations. Chloe wanted to be a film director, Maya wanted to be a veterinarian, and Kate wants to be a doctor.
I don't think the cliffhanger was the right way to go here. I feel like if you're the sort of person who's reading the latest update on the Otherworld, you're going to pick up the next installment no matter what. Failing to provide a meaningful conclusion is just a way to dissatisfy your readers, not a way to get them to buy the next book.
... I have no interest in any of her books outside of the Otherworld.
This novella is targeting a YA audience. That isn't too big a deal, and isn't Armstrong's first attempt at doing this. She already wrote the Darkest Powers and Darkness Rising YA series set in the Otherworld. The biggest problem is that for those of us who are die-hard fans and want the latest updates on all our characters' lives, we have no choice but to read this YA work to find out that Lucas and Paige had a boy baby. This is more than just a personal detail about our friends' lives-- this establishes for the first time that if a witch and a sorcerer have a child together, there is the possibility of the child being a boy. Our previous two examples of such a crossbreed were both girl hybrids.
The setting for this story is a supernatural teen leadership camp. Things quickly go to Hell. The story ends on a cliffhanger, so we're going to need to wait until "Wolf's Curse" to find out how it all ends.
I don't entirely know what to make of Kelley Armstrong's attempts at writing teen characters. Our previous protagonists were Chloe and Maya, whom were ostensibly very different from each other, but ended up becoming close friends. Now we have Kate and Logan, the spawn of the Otherworld's original heroine, Elena, and... I don't know.
Sometimes Armstrong leans into the idea that teenagers all inevitably drink and have sex. I never did those things as a teen, so it's always fun for my existence and experience to be whitewashed-- yay. She has her teenage characters act all strident about the fact they do this. I remember in the Darkness Rising series when our teen protagonists were openly informing an adult chaperone that couples were going to share tents rather than splitting up the couples by gender. I remember they were acting all proud of their open defiance, for some reason; like they were in on some secret that adults haven't figured out. Or Maya rolling her eyes that her brother thought he needed to hide his beer stash from her parents, because of course her super-cool folks would naturally be okay with underage drinking.
(Pro parenting tip from a criminal prosecutor-- it's not cool.)
Sometimes Armstrong has protagonists focus upon being practical, eschewing stereotypical teenage drama. That bit is always a welcome breath of fresh air. Here, we have a little bit of both perspectives at play. Logan and Kate both alternate between being practical and indulging in teen melodrama.
I will give Armstrong credit that she always allows her teenage girl protagonists to have career aspirations. Chloe wanted to be a film director, Maya wanted to be a veterinarian, and Kate wants to be a doctor.
I don't think the cliffhanger was the right way to go here. I feel like if you're the sort of person who's reading the latest update on the Otherworld, you're going to pick up the next installment no matter what. Failing to provide a meaningful conclusion is just a way to dissatisfy your readers, not a way to get them to buy the next book.
November 1, 2019
Kelley Armstrong’s latest installment of the beloved series Women of the Otherworld is actually pretty controversial, which makes for a pretty great review!
Since the release of the physical version of Wolf’s Bane this October, the author’s been nothing less than ripped to shreds by the critics. So let’s get the obvious out of the way. Yes, the first installment of the Logan & Kate duology is short at 260 pages and yes, it ends in a cliff hanger. Armstrong stated on social media that it’s average length for her YA books, but for someone who’s read just about all of them, I can say it isn’t accurate (thinking of Dark Powers at 300 plus pages). It really is more on the Cainsville novellas side. However, it did not bother me and here is why:
As soon as she put the last dot to the series, Armstrong was clear about the fact that she would not be writing anymore for the women of the otherworld, concentrating on her other adult series (i.e. Cainsville and Rockton). But she did make a promise to the fans that she would revisit the idea once the twins become teenagers and give them their own YA duology. The simple fact that she kept her promise, even after all this time, is absolutely remarkable.
Although Wolf’s bane is not the book to fall in love with the author’s outstanding storytelling skills and clever imagination, it’s a lovely story for the fans curious about how the twins grew up and gives a fun insight on their respective personalities. Through Kate and Logan, the readers more familiar with the series will find similarities between the teenagers and the members of the Pack. You can see a lot of Elena’s, Clay’s, and even Jeremy’s influence in their behavior, which was a very hard and clever thing to do. For the length, even though I would’ve liked it a little longer, I also understand that the furiously fast pace in Armstrong’s writing doesn’t help. Furthermore, I appreciated the author’s awareness to her own product, as she did significantly cut the price down from her usual books.
In all, I did not feel robbed as so many critics have said and I enjoyed this story quite a lot. It is YA, so the more ‘’grown up’’ fans probably will have trouble adapting to the difference between this genre and the previous ‘’adult’’ writing for this series. Before you buy it, you have to think about the fact that this story is told from the teenagers’ perspectives, so you don’t get the same descriptive and deliciously gruesome scenes from the other books, and decide whether or not this genre is for you. While reading a passage about Kate’s Change into werewolf form, I couldn’t help but comparing it to Elena’s first Change in Bitten and I kind of got disappointed about not hearing the bones snapping and crunching. Then again, it’s YA, so you can’t blame Armstrong for that, no more than you can blame her for the incredibly cruel cliff hanger at the end. I have read A LOT of YA and they all end like this. She wouldn’t be doing her job otherwise.
I do recommend this story. It is fun, fast paced, always well written and you never know what will happen next. The book keeps you on your toes and you just want to keep turning the pages and discover what’s next. Kate and Logan’s personalities are very distinct and the characters will surprise you both in their actions and spicy dialogues (especially Kate!). When all is said and done, I think this story was a gift from the author, revisiting the acclaimed series and bringing a new generation to the Pack.
Since the release of the physical version of Wolf’s Bane this October, the author’s been nothing less than ripped to shreds by the critics. So let’s get the obvious out of the way. Yes, the first installment of the Logan & Kate duology is short at 260 pages and yes, it ends in a cliff hanger. Armstrong stated on social media that it’s average length for her YA books, but for someone who’s read just about all of them, I can say it isn’t accurate (thinking of Dark Powers at 300 plus pages). It really is more on the Cainsville novellas side. However, it did not bother me and here is why:
As soon as she put the last dot to the series, Armstrong was clear about the fact that she would not be writing anymore for the women of the otherworld, concentrating on her other adult series (i.e. Cainsville and Rockton). But she did make a promise to the fans that she would revisit the idea once the twins become teenagers and give them their own YA duology. The simple fact that she kept her promise, even after all this time, is absolutely remarkable.
Although Wolf’s bane is not the book to fall in love with the author’s outstanding storytelling skills and clever imagination, it’s a lovely story for the fans curious about how the twins grew up and gives a fun insight on their respective personalities. Through Kate and Logan, the readers more familiar with the series will find similarities between the teenagers and the members of the Pack. You can see a lot of Elena’s, Clay’s, and even Jeremy’s influence in their behavior, which was a very hard and clever thing to do. For the length, even though I would’ve liked it a little longer, I also understand that the furiously fast pace in Armstrong’s writing doesn’t help. Furthermore, I appreciated the author’s awareness to her own product, as she did significantly cut the price down from her usual books.
In all, I did not feel robbed as so many critics have said and I enjoyed this story quite a lot. It is YA, so the more ‘’grown up’’ fans probably will have trouble adapting to the difference between this genre and the previous ‘’adult’’ writing for this series. Before you buy it, you have to think about the fact that this story is told from the teenagers’ perspectives, so you don’t get the same descriptive and deliciously gruesome scenes from the other books, and decide whether or not this genre is for you. While reading a passage about Kate’s Change into werewolf form, I couldn’t help but comparing it to Elena’s first Change in Bitten and I kind of got disappointed about not hearing the bones snapping and crunching. Then again, it’s YA, so you can’t blame Armstrong for that, no more than you can blame her for the incredibly cruel cliff hanger at the end. I have read A LOT of YA and they all end like this. She wouldn’t be doing her job otherwise.
I do recommend this story. It is fun, fast paced, always well written and you never know what will happen next. The book keeps you on your toes and you just want to keep turning the pages and discover what’s next. Kate and Logan’s personalities are very distinct and the characters will surprise you both in their actions and spicy dialogues (especially Kate!). When all is said and done, I think this story was a gift from the author, revisiting the acclaimed series and bringing a new generation to the Pack.
November 19, 2019
First I have to say that this isn't a whole story. It is the first of a duology and most of the major plot points are left unresolved and waiting for the second book. However, it is a good introduction to Otherworld stories for those new to the world. It introduces Kate and Logan who are twins and the children of the Alpha of the Pack wolves and the enforcer for the pack.
Logan and Kate are sixteen and going through some growing pains. They have always been each other's main companion and support. The personalities are complements of the other. Logan is the thoughtful, introspective twin and Kate is more bold and brash. But events that happened to Kate have changed her and she isn't sharing what happened with Logan who is feeling hurt and a little resentful.
When their parents decided that they should attend a camp which will be filled with other paranormals and which has the purpose of furthering understanding between the two groups, neither Logan or Kate are at all enthusiastic. Their expectations seem to be met when they arrive at the camp and find all sorts of weird things happening.
The camp director first wants them to keep the fact that they are werewolves secret but then outs them herself and is very prejudiced against them. The other campers seem weirdly aggressive and seem more interested in hooking up than getting to really know any of the others.
Kate's new roommate is a witch named Holly who is also finding the camp dynamics weird. Logan is assigned to Mason's room. Mason is keeping his affiliation secret but Logan soon comes to identify him as a vampire. Together, they make up the two most feared types of paranormals in the Otherworld. Meanwhile, Kate meets Elijah who is supposedly half demon but who she figures out is actually a werewolf in disguise. He is not Pack and really seems to resent Logan and Kate.
As tensions rise and their isolation grows even more pronounced, Logan, Kate, Holly, Elijah, and one of Kate's childhood flames Allen need to band together to figure out what is going on at the camp and how they can survive until help arrives.
The story was exciting. I liked Logan and Kate. I liked the snarky dialog and the way the kids interacted to make their discoveries. The action at the end of the book make this one a real page turner. And the cliffhanger ending makes me very eager to read the next book which should answer my many questions.
Logan and Kate are sixteen and going through some growing pains. They have always been each other's main companion and support. The personalities are complements of the other. Logan is the thoughtful, introspective twin and Kate is more bold and brash. But events that happened to Kate have changed her and she isn't sharing what happened with Logan who is feeling hurt and a little resentful.
When their parents decided that they should attend a camp which will be filled with other paranormals and which has the purpose of furthering understanding between the two groups, neither Logan or Kate are at all enthusiastic. Their expectations seem to be met when they arrive at the camp and find all sorts of weird things happening.
The camp director first wants them to keep the fact that they are werewolves secret but then outs them herself and is very prejudiced against them. The other campers seem weirdly aggressive and seem more interested in hooking up than getting to really know any of the others.
Kate's new roommate is a witch named Holly who is also finding the camp dynamics weird. Logan is assigned to Mason's room. Mason is keeping his affiliation secret but Logan soon comes to identify him as a vampire. Together, they make up the two most feared types of paranormals in the Otherworld. Meanwhile, Kate meets Elijah who is supposedly half demon but who she figures out is actually a werewolf in disguise. He is not Pack and really seems to resent Logan and Kate.
As tensions rise and their isolation grows even more pronounced, Logan, Kate, Holly, Elijah, and one of Kate's childhood flames Allen need to band together to figure out what is going on at the camp and how they can survive until help arrives.
The story was exciting. I liked Logan and Kate. I liked the snarky dialog and the way the kids interacted to make their discoveries. The action at the end of the book make this one a real page turner. And the cliffhanger ending makes me very eager to read the next book which should answer my many questions.
August 10, 2022
4.5 STARS - I grabbed this free digital audiobook from Audible.ca because I have enjoyed Kelley Armstrong's Women of the Otherworld series. This is the first book in a duology spin-off from that series and even though I haven't read all the books in the original 13 book series yet, I've read enough to know who Logan and Kate are and I enjoyed getting back into Armstrong's supernatural world.
Justis Bolding and Austin Rising do a great job narrating this story that features 16-year-old twins Logan and Kate Danvers, children of my favourite Otherworld couple Elena and Clay. Logan and Kate are sent to a supernatural teen leadership conference (away from their famous parents) and are thrust into a setting they didn't expect with teens from other supernatural races.
The story is told using the dual POVs with each twin sharing their thoughts with the reader. This leads to a bit of redundancy in the story, but you also get each twin's POV on the same issue, so it balanced out for me. I appreciated the inclusion of teen issues (sex, inclusion, gender) that was included in an organic, not in-your-face kind of way that made these supernatural teens not so unlike their human counterparts.
The story has some mystery, romance and intrigue and ends with a cliff hanger that will entice readers into the next book in this series. I enjoyed getting back into Armstrong's well-crafted world of supernaturals. Reading this book has encouraged me to reread the Women of the Underworld series to get reacquainted with Elena, Hope, Paige, Eve, and Jamie ... and the other kick ass heroines of Armstrong's popular supernatural world.
October 16, 2019
4.5 stars
Oh so much better second time around!! I first read this when it was released on Radish. And I admit, I was disappointed with it. Don't get me wrong, I liked it and I was so happy to be getting a look at Kate and Logan as teenagers and their world. But there were a lot of subplots going on, and the story often felt "broken" to me, possibly because of the format of chapter releases and switching POV. And it ended very abruptly and with no satisfaction.
This version is much smoother. It's been cleaned up, and Kelley herself said she removed a subplot that wasn't going anywhere (one I admittedly kinda wish was still there, but I get why it was removed). This story grabbed hold and didn't let go, even though I knew what was coming. The ending has been fleshed out and whilst it's still a cliffhanger, it's MUCH more satisfying that first time around. And yeah, I desperately want the second book now, but more now because I'm so excited to see what happens next and how things develop with Kate, Logan and their friends. Not just wanting to see how it ends.
What can I say? Kelley's storytelling magic that made me adore Elena and Clay 15 years ago, is in full force here. I am really hoping that Wolf's Curse won't be the end of our visit to Kate and Logan's world. And I really want more of Mason!! I have a super soft spot for him.
Oh so much better second time around!! I first read this when it was released on Radish. And I admit, I was disappointed with it. Don't get me wrong, I liked it and I was so happy to be getting a look at Kate and Logan as teenagers and their world. But there were a lot of subplots going on, and the story often felt "broken" to me, possibly because of the format of chapter releases and switching POV. And it ended very abruptly and with no satisfaction.
This version is much smoother. It's been cleaned up, and Kelley herself said she removed a subplot that wasn't going anywhere (one I admittedly kinda wish was still there, but I get why it was removed). This story grabbed hold and didn't let go, even though I knew what was coming. The ending has been fleshed out and whilst it's still a cliffhanger, it's MUCH more satisfying that first time around. And yeah, I desperately want the second book now, but more now because I'm so excited to see what happens next and how things develop with Kate, Logan and their friends. Not just wanting to see how it ends.
What can I say? Kelley's storytelling magic that made me adore Elena and Clay 15 years ago, is in full force here. I am really hoping that Wolf's Curse won't be the end of our visit to Kate and Logan's world. And I really want more of Mason!! I have a super soft spot for him.
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December 18, 2019Not her best
I like the plot, but I think the story fell short. It seemed as though the author was trying to address some hot button issues many teens struggle with, but there were so many shoved in the book it seemed more like an after school special where they make the story for the issue instead of just making it a natural part of the story. Without giving too much away, every main and semi-main character seemed to have something going on that could make them a target or feel excluded. It ended up taking away from the main story line.
My only other issue was the cliff hanger. This isn't the first time she's broken one big story into several parts. Her other two otherworld youth series were each broken up into 3 separate books that continued the same story and she did the same with her last 2 or 3 main books in the adult otherworld series. The difference though is even though the main story line wasn't finished, that particular stage seemed complete. Again without trying to give too much away, this book seemed to stop in the middle of the story without anything really being accomplished.
I'll probably read the next one in the series just because I usually love her books, but as of right now, I don't think this story is ever one I'll re read.
I like the plot, but I think the story fell short. It seemed as though the author was trying to address some hot button issues many teens struggle with, but there were so many shoved in the book it seemed more like an after school special where they make the story for the issue instead of just making it a natural part of the story. Without giving too much away, every main and semi-main character seemed to have something going on that could make them a target or feel excluded. It ended up taking away from the main story line.
My only other issue was the cliff hanger. This isn't the first time she's broken one big story into several parts. Her other two otherworld youth series were each broken up into 3 separate books that continued the same story and she did the same with her last 2 or 3 main books in the adult otherworld series. The difference though is even though the main story line wasn't finished, that particular stage seemed complete. Again without trying to give too much away, this book seemed to stop in the middle of the story without anything really being accomplished.
I'll probably read the next one in the series just because I usually love her books, but as of right now, I don't think this story is ever one I'll re read.
July 29, 2021
Not up to her usual stuff or maybe up to her current story-telling style (of which I'm not a fan) - the thin story doesn't make a lot of sense and plays out like someone pressed 'speed up' too hard. All the teens are way too mature, digustingly intelligent, super informed and oh so beautiful - just like your usual 16-year-olds.
After 40% I just skipped through and the ending with the major cliffhanger is just plain rude.
And Kate hooking up after her supposedly painful breakup and Armstrong forcing Logan's bisexuality down your throat just doesn't coincide with how their characters were portraied in previous books. On the latter: Armstrong also uses every opportunity to enforce her views on sexuality and tolerance. And of course its alright to be gay, trans and everything in between, but please don't throw this new trend at me at every step. Especially, since most (nearly all? Only Sean Nast and Sam come to mind) of her Otherworld characters are pretty much straight, so in her newer books it feels like overcompensation. Just not fun to read - at all. I had to literally put my kindle down several times because I was so fed up with the story and the stupid, one-dimensional characters.
Huge disappointment since I really liked her other YA series.
After 40% I just skipped through and the ending with the major cliffhanger is just plain rude.
And Kate hooking up after her supposedly painful breakup and Armstrong forcing Logan's bisexuality down your throat just doesn't coincide with how their characters were portraied in previous books. On the latter: Armstrong also uses every opportunity to enforce her views on sexuality and tolerance. And of course its alright to be gay, trans and everything in between, but please don't throw this new trend at me at every step. Especially, since most (nearly all? Only Sean Nast and Sam come to mind) of her Otherworld characters are pretty much straight, so in her newer books it feels like overcompensation. Just not fun to read - at all. I had to literally put my kindle down several times because I was so fed up with the story and the stupid, one-dimensional characters.
Huge disappointment since I really liked her other YA series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 31, 2019
We have upset kelley armstrong....
By now we have all seen the reviews, and KA isn't happy.
I love Kelley Armstrong. I have almost every book she has ever written. She is an author -god that I shall always buy.......
But I failed to get the memo, along with many readers, that this book is a "cliffhanger".
To put it mildly, there is no closure, no ending, no nada; just a big yawning void. I never knew that was the definition of cliffhanger. The story is great, as her stories are. I was ecstatic that she brought the werewolf twins back for us.
I'm old school though, I need some form of closure even if many threads are left dangling for the next book.
As the author has told me (is it weird when an author lashes out at you to consider it a type of autograph?), she has been saying it is part 1 of 2 and we don't need to buy her books if this is a problem. Sadly, I wasn't in the loop on the lack of ending, or I definitely would have waited for book 2 before reading book 1.
My recommendation to any KA lovers that have not read this, wait...
And to anyone just reading KA for the first time, wait, pick one of her other great books first.
By now we have all seen the reviews, and KA isn't happy.
I love Kelley Armstrong. I have almost every book she has ever written. She is an author -god that I shall always buy.......
But I failed to get the memo, along with many readers, that this book is a "cliffhanger".
To put it mildly, there is no closure, no ending, no nada; just a big yawning void. I never knew that was the definition of cliffhanger. The story is great, as her stories are. I was ecstatic that she brought the werewolf twins back for us.
I'm old school though, I need some form of closure even if many threads are left dangling for the next book.
As the author has told me (is it weird when an author lashes out at you to consider it a type of autograph?), she has been saying it is part 1 of 2 and we don't need to buy her books if this is a problem. Sadly, I wasn't in the loop on the lack of ending, or I definitely would have waited for book 2 before reading book 1.
My recommendation to any KA lovers that have not read this, wait...
And to anyone just reading KA for the first time, wait, pick one of her other great books first.
April 9, 2020
For fans of the Otherworld series, this is a new young adult series featuring twins Kate and Logan, twins of Elena and Clay. They're now 16 and off to a summer camp for supernatural kids. Does it even need saying that things do not go well when you put a bunch of half demon kids, witches, warlocks, and werewolves with raging hormones and mafia level parent issues together in the middle of the woods? I was going to wait until the second book came out to review, but none of my libraries are currently carrying it and I'm tired of waiting. The reason? This book doesn't have an ending. It ends mid scene in the middle of some pretty intense action. I wasn't a big fan of much of the plot, seemingly far fetched even for a book featuring werewolf teenagers, but having it end just when it's starting to get good in the middle of some intense action was just cruel. Yes, cruel. Since I don't want to be manipulated into buying potentially mediocre books, learning what happened has now extended way too long. In spite of those issues, it's OK. I might revise my rating once I've read the whole story, but until then I can't consider it better than OK.
October 1, 2022
This is a book that takes all the tropes of its genre and uses them to their fullest capacity. It’s not exactly new, but that doesn’t make it any less fun.
Kate and Logan are estranged werewolf twins who attend a camp thinking it will be run-of-the-mill shenanigans. But it’s not long before things go horribly sideways and they find their lives at risk.
The twins compliment each other with their similarities and differences. They have a lot to work out and are at their best when they work together, Side characters Elijah and Mason add some complications to their lives, which made for more emotional depth.
Much of the story revolves around the hormones and relationships between the twins. There is a mystery and some action, but not as much as I thought.
The story ends on a cliffhanger, so I recommend it to anyone looking for a short series to binge over a weekend. I had a lot of fun reading it, and sometimes that’s all you need.
Kate and Logan are estranged werewolf twins who attend a camp thinking it will be run-of-the-mill shenanigans. But it’s not long before things go horribly sideways and they find their lives at risk.
The twins compliment each other with their similarities and differences. They have a lot to work out and are at their best when they work together, Side characters Elijah and Mason add some complications to their lives, which made for more emotional depth.
Much of the story revolves around the hormones and relationships between the twins. There is a mystery and some action, but not as much as I thought.
The story ends on a cliffhanger, so I recommend it to anyone looking for a short series to binge over a weekend. I had a lot of fun reading it, and sometimes that’s all you need.
October 16, 2019
Logan and Kate are teenage werewolves. Sent to a Summer Camp with other supernaturals, they quickly realize that something is not right... that the creepy, vague legends of the woods might hold more truth than anyone wants to believe.
Why I started this book: Armstrong's Otherworld series has been on my automatic read list since Bitten.
Why I finished it: Great start, but I didn't realize that it was part of a sub series and the abrupt ending left me reaching for my calendar, and cursing that March 2020 is so far away.
Why I started this book: Armstrong's Otherworld series has been on my automatic read list since Bitten.
Why I finished it: Great start, but I didn't realize that it was part of a sub series and the abrupt ending left me reaching for my calendar, and cursing that March 2020 is so far away.
October 25, 2019
Finally, Logan and Kate are sixteen years old and have their own book. This is a young adult book, so it is different from most books in the Otherworld series. And this book is the first of two books, so the ending is a cliffhanger to be completed in the second book.
The story centers on the twins having to go to a supernatural youth leadership conference. They are not happy. No one seems happy to have a pair of werewolves at the conference, and then things get bad.
I liked catching up with Logan and Kate, was surprised to see them drifting apart, but still happy to reading about them once again.
The story centers on the twins having to go to a supernatural youth leadership conference. They are not happy. No one seems happy to have a pair of werewolves at the conference, and then things get bad.
I liked catching up with Logan and Kate, was surprised to see them drifting apart, but still happy to reading about them once again.
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