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Werelove #1
Dusk Conspiracy
Seventeen-year-old Laylah Le Croix has a rich father, mansion, and servants. Yet she is lonely and neglected. Her father would rather work than speak to her. At the academy she is bullied and mistreated.
When Weres attempt to kidnap Laylah, she is saved by the mysterious Donil Silentshadow. Donil rouses feelings in Laylah that make her question her life and her father's animosity toward her handsome rescuer. Confused by these emotions, she seeks answers from those closest to her and is rebuffed.
She must make a choice. Obey her father's edicts or follow her heart to learn the truth about her past.
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#1: Dusk Conspiracy
#2: Midnight Revelations
#3: Night Betrayals
When Weres attempt to kidnap Laylah, she is saved by the mysterious Donil Silentshadow. Donil rouses feelings in Laylah that make her question her life and her father's animosity toward her handsome rescuer. Confused by these emotions, she seeks answers from those closest to her and is rebuffed.
She must make a choice. Obey her father's edicts or follow her heart to learn the truth about her past.
Reading
#1: Dusk Conspiracy
#2: Midnight Revelations
#3: Night Betrayals
384 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 30, 2010
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Lakisha Spletzer
14 books293 followersWhere to start? Here are the basics.
Lakisha is an internationally selling indie cross-genre writer of science fiction/fantasy/paranormal romance/YA/children’s lit.
She started writing stories and poetry at the age of 8 and hasn’t stopped yet. She has always been a writer, but becoming a published author took a lot of work and dedication.
That didn’t happen until after she left her home state of Virginia, and moved to Florida in 2004.
Finding time to write while being a full-time mother and school teacher, can be difficult but Lakisha always liked a challenge.
She learned to not let life’s many roadblocks and speed bumps throw her to the curb. She can’t wait to dive in and continue to share the stories swirling around in her head.
Lakisha is an internationally selling indie cross-genre writer of science fiction/fantasy/paranormal romance/YA/children’s lit.
She started writing stories and poetry at the age of 8 and hasn’t stopped yet. She has always been a writer, but becoming a published author took a lot of work and dedication.
That didn’t happen until after she left her home state of Virginia, and moved to Florida in 2004.
Finding time to write while being a full-time mother and school teacher, can be difficult but Lakisha always liked a challenge.
She learned to not let life’s many roadblocks and speed bumps throw her to the curb. She can’t wait to dive in and continue to share the stories swirling around in her head.
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August 8, 2010
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July 17, 2015
Even though this book is set way into the future I didn't really get that feel of that which for me was good. I don't really enjoy Sci-Fi books too much but this one was really good. Laylah is not your normal seventeen year old girl, but she doesn't know that. Her father is keeping what she is a secret from her. He wants her to be a human. She is bullied at school though I couldn't understand why. Her father Henry seems to have hatred for Laylah and she can not understand it she tries to be the best daughter she can be. But her house is like a prison to her. She has everything she could ever want but the one thing she truly wants and needs she can't seem to have. That is the love from her father.
We learn why Henry treats his daughter the way he does and it has something to do with the past, because the past has now been brought to the present. Zina someone who is full of jealousy and wants to kill Laylah because she is an abomination. As you read you will learn why. When Laylah of course ends up being kidnapped, other weres that Henry does not like come into help. One being Donil he seems to have bonded to Laylah and all I can say is please don't let Henry find out.
We see how Laylah slowly and I mean slowly starts sticking up for herself towards the middle end of the book. I was hoping she would as she seems to take too much of what is thrown her way. I totally didn't like her father but of course you can not argue with an Alpha.
There seems to be a lot of secrets within this book being kept from all those involved in this story and we all know secrets will soon come out.
I do want to read book two as I want to know more about Laylah and if she will be soon told. Will her father ever love her? What will happen between Donil and her and will they get to continue a relationship? Heck I even want to know what one of the members of the council is up to.
Pick up this book if you love Weres, it is just not about werewolves you have polar bears, regular bears different animals are through out the story. This story has some sadness to it, but it also has a blossoming love, and action.
This book is also free on Amazon and Barnes and Noble at the time of posting.
We learn why Henry treats his daughter the way he does and it has something to do with the past, because the past has now been brought to the present. Zina someone who is full of jealousy and wants to kill Laylah because she is an abomination. As you read you will learn why. When Laylah of course ends up being kidnapped, other weres that Henry does not like come into help. One being Donil he seems to have bonded to Laylah and all I can say is please don't let Henry find out.
We see how Laylah slowly and I mean slowly starts sticking up for herself towards the middle end of the book. I was hoping she would as she seems to take too much of what is thrown her way. I totally didn't like her father but of course you can not argue with an Alpha.
There seems to be a lot of secrets within this book being kept from all those involved in this story and we all know secrets will soon come out.
I do want to read book two as I want to know more about Laylah and if she will be soon told. Will her father ever love her? What will happen between Donil and her and will they get to continue a relationship? Heck I even want to know what one of the members of the council is up to.
Pick up this book if you love Weres, it is just not about werewolves you have polar bears, regular bears different animals are through out the story. This story has some sadness to it, but it also has a blossoming love, and action.
This book is also free on Amazon and Barnes and Noble at the time of posting.
June 27, 2010
First off let me start off by saying I'm not a huge fan of paranormal books, movies, shows, etc... However a few books I've read has lured me in and got me hooked. And this is one of them. From the beginning to the end of this book I was hooked. The main character is a sweet, well-behaved but neglected 17 year old girl named Laylah lives in a world far far deep into the future. Where the population of its existent is people that become into animals with very little actual humans. Her father is a wolf himself and if I'm not mistaken her mom was a panther. Though her father and mom are not human, her father proceeded to raise her as a human her whole life. Her father kept her from knowing the truth about herself and her family.
Now Laylah had the ability to change but she didn't know. Her life was off an neglected child, she was bullied in school and basically bullied by her own dad. He didn't spend any time with her and the only time he spent with her was demanding orders and punishing her.
Then one day in her dreams she saw this guy and he treated her like she was beautiful and showed interest in wanting to be with her and spend time with her. She only saw him in her dreams until one day she was almost kidnapped by her father's enemies and Donil the guy in her dreams protected her and defended her. Upon returning her back to her father, her father didn't show any gratitude towards her rescuer and demanded she stay away from him.
Confused and angered by her father's actions, she starts to stand up more for herself with help from her "Dream Man". As more dangerous events begin to unfold she becomes more suspicious of her father's actions and the things happening around her.
I have zero complaints about this book. I enjoyed it from the very beginning to the very end. I think if I had to come up with a complaint would be the cliffhanger it left off with, but this book is the first of a series. So I know part 2 is going to be "off the hook". LOL. This book is a definite 5 stars out of 5 and a definite "Good Choice for Reading" =D
February 16, 2011
Someone pass me a knife, I need to add a number to the body count...No? Okay. Maybe later.
My experience with this is one of enjoyment despite my homicidal streak rearing it’s bloodthirsty head whilst reading it. There are some typical YA stereotypes but there are differences that set this apart from the rest. The setting is not Earth, nope, we’re in the future and we’ve left those Earthlings behind to start a better life after fighting for equal rights between humans and shifters. However, the setting feels like Earth which honestly I didn’t mind, there’s too much other stuff to hold the attention though we are reminded by technology and history that this is set a couple of hundred years from now.
Multiple POVs is not something I’m fond of but it totally worked in this. It’s completely character driven and seeing into the minds of the characters was revealing in what was an intricate chess-like game of power-playing. Pieces had to be strategically placed to gain the upper hand and you never quite knew what was going to happen.
Each and everypawn character had an individual personality which is quite a feat with so many in the cast. They all had their motives, pasts and plans for the future. I’m going to give a special mention to Stefan -the opposite of Henry, Britta -Laylah's understanding BFF, Jacques -Henry's Beta and Laylah's guardian and even the villain –the single-mindedly evil Alpha Zina.
As you’ve probably guessed Werelove: Dusk Conspiracy incited very strong emotions in me from the beginning. My protective instincts came out in force for 17-year old Laylah.
From the moment she was conceived Laylah's been in danger. She’s the daughter of a panther mother and werewolf father, and to some is considered an abomination or at least a person of interest (to the wrong people). She's also the target of a hate campaign against her father, Henry for his choice of mate.
Henry. $%&@#! Deep breaths, deep breaths.
Reasons to cause him harm:
He suppresses and hides Laylah's nature from her, surrounds her with rules so restrictive she can barely breathe, ordering the staff to lie and basically imprison her in her own home. Whenever they came face to face (a rare event) he was a cold, heartless bastard. Nothing she said or did was ever good enough and everything was her fault. He constantly slapped her down leaving her with no confidence or self-esteem. She was a possession he didn't care for. Where's that knife? I'm getting worked up again.
Bullied at school and with only one friend (Britta, I love you!) –the only one she was allowed, Laylah's life is barely worth living. As a result of being sheltered and beaten down, she's fragile and vulnerable. In both human and were society she'd be considered an Omega and yet her father is Alpha. In some ways she's lucky to have Jacques and Naiya as surrogate parents but they can only do so much for her without disobeying her Alpha father. Their struggle to do what’s right, to protect their charge but also having to hurt her in order to keep their positions and prevent less caring people replacing them was well done.
I'm desperate to give this 4 stars but the language lacks some finesse and I was somewhat uncomfortable with the 22-year-old Donil's over-familiarity with an incredibly naive and repressed 17-year-old Layla, however his gentleness and caring attitude towards her is exactly what she needed in order to learn and grow into the adult she’ll legally be in just a few short months. His advances though felt too predatory and I’m not going to lie –“paedaophile” did pop into my head whenever he was around.
Villian, Zina is obsessed with werewolf Henry, believing he should've picked her -a pure werewolf rather than Helena, a panther. In her mind it's not too late she just has to destroy the obstacles in her way -the wife and the mongrel child. No one knows what she sees in Henry, he's an asshole but then crazy people have their crazy reasons. She goes after what she wants with maniacal glee -manipulating, torturing and murdering her way into getting what she wants.
The time after the major battle confused me. Rushed as it was, I was unsure of what had changed other than Henry’s slightly less spiteful approach to his daughter. Despite this I'm impressed with the political manoeuvring, social interactions and the general choreography of characters. I’m eager to read part two in Werelove saga, Werelove: Midnight Revelations upon it’s release in April 2011.
3.5 stars.
My experience with this is one of enjoyment despite my homicidal streak rearing it’s bloodthirsty head whilst reading it. There are some typical YA stereotypes but there are differences that set this apart from the rest. The setting is not Earth, nope, we’re in the future and we’ve left those Earthlings behind to start a better life after fighting for equal rights between humans and shifters. However, the setting feels like Earth which honestly I didn’t mind, there’s too much other stuff to hold the attention though we are reminded by technology and history that this is set a couple of hundred years from now.
Multiple POVs is not something I’m fond of but it totally worked in this. It’s completely character driven and seeing into the minds of the characters was revealing in what was an intricate chess-like game of power-playing. Pieces had to be strategically placed to gain the upper hand and you never quite knew what was going to happen.
Each and every
As you’ve probably guessed Werelove: Dusk Conspiracy incited very strong emotions in me from the beginning. My protective instincts came out in force for 17-year old Laylah.
From the moment she was conceived Laylah's been in danger. She’s the daughter of a panther mother and werewolf father, and to some is considered an abomination or at least a person of interest (to the wrong people). She's also the target of a hate campaign against her father, Henry for his choice of mate.
Henry. $%&@#! Deep breaths, deep breaths.
Reasons to cause him harm:
He suppresses and hides Laylah's nature from her, surrounds her with rules so restrictive she can barely breathe, ordering the staff to lie and basically imprison her in her own home. Whenever they came face to face (a rare event) he was a cold, heartless bastard. Nothing she said or did was ever good enough and everything was her fault. He constantly slapped her down leaving her with no confidence or self-esteem. She was a possession he didn't care for. Where's that knife? I'm getting worked up again.
Bullied at school and with only one friend (Britta, I love you!) –the only one she was allowed, Laylah's life is barely worth living. As a result of being sheltered and beaten down, she's fragile and vulnerable. In both human and were society she'd be considered an Omega and yet her father is Alpha. In some ways she's lucky to have Jacques and Naiya as surrogate parents but they can only do so much for her without disobeying her Alpha father. Their struggle to do what’s right, to protect their charge but also having to hurt her in order to keep their positions and prevent less caring people replacing them was well done.
I'm desperate to give this 4 stars but the language lacks some finesse and I was somewhat uncomfortable with the 22-year-old Donil's over-familiarity with an incredibly naive and repressed 17-year-old Layla, however his gentleness and caring attitude towards her is exactly what she needed in order to learn and grow into the adult she’ll legally be in just a few short months. His advances though felt too predatory and I’m not going to lie –“paedaophile” did pop into my head whenever he was around.
Villian, Zina is obsessed with werewolf Henry, believing he should've picked her -a pure werewolf rather than Helena, a panther. In her mind it's not too late she just has to destroy the obstacles in her way -the wife and the mongrel child. No one knows what she sees in Henry, he's an asshole but then crazy people have their crazy reasons. She goes after what she wants with maniacal glee -manipulating, torturing and murdering her way into getting what she wants.
The time after the major battle confused me. Rushed as it was, I was unsure of what had changed other than Henry’s slightly less spiteful approach to his daughter. Despite this I'm impressed with the political manoeuvring, social interactions and the general choreography of characters. I’m eager to read part two in Werelove saga, Werelove: Midnight Revelations upon it’s release in April 2011.
3.5 stars.
July 7, 2012
Absolutely LOVED IT! This was my first time reading any work by Lakisha Spletzer and WILL NOT be my last! For a YA read it was very exciting and did not give off too strong of a YA vibe. Put it this way.. I enjoyed it so much I read it in a day :)
Laylah is a smart, sweet, loving, caring and a underestimated and unappreciated young woman. She's in the dark about many things and unaware of even more. Her father (Henry) is only worried about his science projects and his next million. Laylah is only a possession to him. Nothing more (I hate that man! I do not use the word hate lightly, ever! But find it necessary in this case.) With only one real friend, the house servants and her only time in the outside world being school hours she is oblivious to what really goes on. That is until one day she is saved from being kidnapped by Donil. A male that brings about feelings to Laylah that she never knew existed.
Donil is an alpha. Loved and cherish by many. He's well aware why all of his protective instincts come to surface when he's near Laylah. But he cannot tell her all truths for it's not his place. How much longer can she be left in the dark and remained unharmed?
I'm looking very forward to the next in the series and have very high hopes that our dear Henry (and one other) will get his just desserts! Waaahahahahaha :)
Laylah is a smart, sweet, loving, caring and a underestimated and unappreciated young woman. She's in the dark about many things and unaware of even more. Her father (Henry) is only worried about his science projects and his next million. Laylah is only a possession to him. Nothing more (I hate that man! I do not use the word hate lightly, ever! But find it necessary in this case.) With only one real friend, the house servants and her only time in the outside world being school hours she is oblivious to what really goes on. That is until one day she is saved from being kidnapped by Donil. A male that brings about feelings to Laylah that she never knew existed.
Donil is an alpha. Loved and cherish by many. He's well aware why all of his protective instincts come to surface when he's near Laylah. But he cannot tell her all truths for it's not his place. How much longer can she be left in the dark and remained unharmed?
I'm looking very forward to the next in the series and have very high hopes that our dear Henry (and one other) will get his just desserts! Waaahahahahaha :)
August 3, 2010
In the spirit of trying something new I am going to list the top ten reasons I think you should read this book:
1. Lots of action – Lots of drama. I didn’t want to put the book down
2. Britta- everyone should have a BFF like her.
3. Lions and tigers and bears- oh my! Lots of different Were Animals
4. Star crossed lovers.
5. It takes place in the future.
6. Donil Silentshadow. He can walk into my dreams anytime!
7. Zina- A evil, crazy *$#@! You are going to love to hate.
8. Laylah finding her inner strength.
9. She quoted Yoda (yes, I am a nerd)
10. There is going to be a sequel!!!!!
I really liked this book. Lakisha Spletzer has created a fascinating world. I can’t wait to read more by her. I think I might have to cyber stalk her to find out when the next book is coming out. Just Kidding (no, I’m not).
1. Lots of action – Lots of drama. I didn’t want to put the book down
2. Britta- everyone should have a BFF like her.
3. Lions and tigers and bears- oh my! Lots of different Were Animals
4. Star crossed lovers.
5. It takes place in the future.
6. Donil Silentshadow. He can walk into my dreams anytime!
7. Zina- A evil, crazy *$#@! You are going to love to hate.
8. Laylah finding her inner strength.
9. She quoted Yoda (yes, I am a nerd)
10. There is going to be a sequel!!!!!
I really liked this book. Lakisha Spletzer has created a fascinating world. I can’t wait to read more by her. I think I might have to cyber stalk her to find out when the next book is coming out. Just Kidding (no, I’m not).
August 13, 2010
I really like this story Lakisha did a great job and will definetly an author I will be following.
The only thing that bugged me was the age difference but they are Were so... I think a 17 year old girl with the confidence of a 12 year old (do to the whipped dog mentality her father berated into her) is a little off for a 22 year old Alpha. Not only that she was extremely sheltered and naive.
I can't wait for volume 2 to see how the story ends.
The only thing that bugged me was the age difference but they are Were so... I think a 17 year old girl with the confidence of a 12 year old (do to the whipped dog mentality her father berated into her) is a little off for a 22 year old Alpha. Not only that she was extremely sheltered and naive.
I can't wait for volume 2 to see how the story ends.
November 7, 2010
I try to be selective when it comes to the books that I read. I don’t relish giving negative reviews and if I feel that a book isn’t to my taste, I stop reading it. I gave Werelove: Dusk Conspiracy my best try. I read about halfway through the book before admitting defeat and acknowledging that I had no desire to reach the conclusion. There are several reasons why I chose not to finish it, which I will divulge, but I hope that my criticism will not discourage the author, who was kind enough to send me a copy of her novel. I should point out that I am not this book’s intended audience. As I have said before in one of my previous reviews, to write a YA fantasy that is appealing to both preteens and adults is quite a feat and I don’t expect all authors to succeed. I do however expect a certain level of maturity in the writing. Werelove succeeds in its creative blending of Werelore and science fiction, but lacks the sophistication in writing style that I am accustomed to in adult fantasy novels.
One of the main issues I had with this novel was the main character. I found Layla to be extremely unlikable. She is part werewolf, part werepanther and lives in a home that feels much like a prison. Her caretakers act as her wardens and they enforce her father’s rules which are to keep Layla isolated from her peers and focused on her school work. Making friends, attending social events, and dating are a rite of passage that every teenage girl should experience. Rather than fight for her freedom or demand her independence, Layla is content to play the role of the victim. She meekly accepts all of her father’s wishes and relies on others to fight her battles for her. One could argue that Layla is docile because she is forced to take a serum twice a week to subdue her dual natures, but the serum doesn’t excuse her tendency to whine about her circumstances, give up when life proves to be too difficult, or hide from those who wish to bully or push her around. I didn’t finish the book, so there is a possibility that Layla finds her strength later in the novel, but I disliked her so much that I wasn’t willing to stick around and find out.
Another issue I had with this book was the dialogue. The conversations between the characters felt unnatural and forced. I found myself often wondering “is this something a 17 year old girl would say?” or “is this how a grown man would speak to a teenage girl?” I also started questioning certain character’s actions and reactions to many of the events that took place. I was shocked when Layla’s age was revealed because I assumed, based on how she interacted with others, that she was younger. One scene in particular that I found very difficult to swallow was when Donil, Layla’s love interest, was trying to help her escape to safety. The dialogue between the two was meant to be flirty, but it came out creepy instead. Layla is on the ground with a broken ankle, terrified and unsure where to turn, and Donil is insisting through telepathy that Layla should “move that cute body out of harms way.” He kept saying ‘Beautiful do this, and Beautiful climb that.’ Why is he hitting on her when he should be focused on keeping her alive?
I should also mention that I am not a fan of multiple first person narratives. The story is told in the third person, but each chapter starts with a different point of view. My limit for first person narratives is three. Any more than three and I start to skim. This is a personal preference and not a criticism. While this book is not to my taste, others will appreciate the creativity that went into it. I’m always looking for books that take a popular theme, in this case werelore/werelove, and mold it something shiny and new. There aren’t too many books out there that explore the possibility of Werehybrids, nor are there many books that mix elements of science fiction and urban fantasy. The ideas in this book are strong but the execution needs improvement.
One of the main issues I had with this novel was the main character. I found Layla to be extremely unlikable. She is part werewolf, part werepanther and lives in a home that feels much like a prison. Her caretakers act as her wardens and they enforce her father’s rules which are to keep Layla isolated from her peers and focused on her school work. Making friends, attending social events, and dating are a rite of passage that every teenage girl should experience. Rather than fight for her freedom or demand her independence, Layla is content to play the role of the victim. She meekly accepts all of her father’s wishes and relies on others to fight her battles for her. One could argue that Layla is docile because she is forced to take a serum twice a week to subdue her dual natures, but the serum doesn’t excuse her tendency to whine about her circumstances, give up when life proves to be too difficult, or hide from those who wish to bully or push her around. I didn’t finish the book, so there is a possibility that Layla finds her strength later in the novel, but I disliked her so much that I wasn’t willing to stick around and find out.
Another issue I had with this book was the dialogue. The conversations between the characters felt unnatural and forced. I found myself often wondering “is this something a 17 year old girl would say?” or “is this how a grown man would speak to a teenage girl?” I also started questioning certain character’s actions and reactions to many of the events that took place. I was shocked when Layla’s age was revealed because I assumed, based on how she interacted with others, that she was younger. One scene in particular that I found very difficult to swallow was when Donil, Layla’s love interest, was trying to help her escape to safety. The dialogue between the two was meant to be flirty, but it came out creepy instead. Layla is on the ground with a broken ankle, terrified and unsure where to turn, and Donil is insisting through telepathy that Layla should “move that cute body out of harms way.” He kept saying ‘Beautiful do this, and Beautiful climb that.’ Why is he hitting on her when he should be focused on keeping her alive?
I should also mention that I am not a fan of multiple first person narratives. The story is told in the third person, but each chapter starts with a different point of view. My limit for first person narratives is three. Any more than three and I start to skim. This is a personal preference and not a criticism. While this book is not to my taste, others will appreciate the creativity that went into it. I’m always looking for books that take a popular theme, in this case werelore/werelove, and mold it something shiny and new. There aren’t too many books out there that explore the possibility of Werehybrids, nor are there many books that mix elements of science fiction and urban fantasy. The ideas in this book are strong but the execution needs improvement.
June 13, 2011
Book 1 really is about laying the foundation to the series. Lakisha Spletzer has written a solid book that has set the series perfectly. Making sure that the reader understands the book completely, the author provides background information at the end of the book.
The story is set in the future where the characters are either human or were. There are many weres on this canvas from wolves, bears, and rhinos to felines. Laylah Le Croix lives her life surrounded by secrets. Events are happening around her that she does not understand. Laylah doesn’t know that she is a were or that her father is an alpha were. She was raised human per her father’s demands. Her father has kept her clueless by making sure she gets a dose of a drug twice a week that keeps her inner were from manifesting. When a group of weres try to kidnap her she doesn’t understand why she is being targeted. She is a target for attack because of who she is, the daughter of Henry Le Croix and Helena Le Croix. Henry made enemies when he married Helena. He is a wolf and she is a panther. Because of their union and the fact that Henry is a geneticist has one alpha female set on revenge. Zina tried before to bring Henry down. She killed his wife Helena but was unable to get Laylah. Now she is back and has her sites set on taking Laylah. Zina is one who doesn’t give up. She will stop at nothing to gain her prey, Laylah.
I like books that have great characters. This book did not disappoint me. To me a great character is one that makes you feel something whether it be good or bad. The characters in this story had me feeling all kinds of emotions. I liked Laylah for the most part but I hated that she was so beaten down emotionally. I understand that she didn’t know her true identity and her father was overbearing but she never stuck up for herself and when she did she backed down too easily. She has a great support in her friend Britta. Britta was sassy and fun. She was the voice that kept reminding Laylah to find her inner strength and stand her ground. Laylah formed a bond with Donil, an alpha panther. Of course, she doesn’t know that he is a were. Donil’s goal is to ease Laylah into trusting him and then tell her about being a were. He believes that Laylah is his true mate. I had a problem with Henry Le Croix, Laylah’s father. He is just too much. He doesn’t love his daughter and places all these demands on her to be obedient. He neglects her and leaves her in the care of his staff. Since Laylah doesn’t know that she is a were and is surrounded by weres she doesn’t understand that alphas are obeyed no matter what. She just wants her father’s love. He is so busy working on the next great scientific discovery that will bring him more money and power. Jacques is the one assigned to Laylah as a guardian. In his inner thoughts we see his struggle to obey his alpha. He doesn’t like the way Laylah is treated but does nothing to help her. He sometimes treats her just like her father does.
The story had a lot of action. I liked that the story had an element of romance between Laylah and Donil but it didn’t over power the story. The story was more focused on the were aspect. Each character had a stake in the outcome of the story which leads nicely into the second book. Different characters with their own agendas made for a very interesting plot.
The story is set in the future where the characters are either human or were. There are many weres on this canvas from wolves, bears, and rhinos to felines. Laylah Le Croix lives her life surrounded by secrets. Events are happening around her that she does not understand. Laylah doesn’t know that she is a were or that her father is an alpha were. She was raised human per her father’s demands. Her father has kept her clueless by making sure she gets a dose of a drug twice a week that keeps her inner were from manifesting. When a group of weres try to kidnap her she doesn’t understand why she is being targeted. She is a target for attack because of who she is, the daughter of Henry Le Croix and Helena Le Croix. Henry made enemies when he married Helena. He is a wolf and she is a panther. Because of their union and the fact that Henry is a geneticist has one alpha female set on revenge. Zina tried before to bring Henry down. She killed his wife Helena but was unable to get Laylah. Now she is back and has her sites set on taking Laylah. Zina is one who doesn’t give up. She will stop at nothing to gain her prey, Laylah.
I like books that have great characters. This book did not disappoint me. To me a great character is one that makes you feel something whether it be good or bad. The characters in this story had me feeling all kinds of emotions. I liked Laylah for the most part but I hated that she was so beaten down emotionally. I understand that she didn’t know her true identity and her father was overbearing but she never stuck up for herself and when she did she backed down too easily. She has a great support in her friend Britta. Britta was sassy and fun. She was the voice that kept reminding Laylah to find her inner strength and stand her ground. Laylah formed a bond with Donil, an alpha panther. Of course, she doesn’t know that he is a were. Donil’s goal is to ease Laylah into trusting him and then tell her about being a were. He believes that Laylah is his true mate. I had a problem with Henry Le Croix, Laylah’s father. He is just too much. He doesn’t love his daughter and places all these demands on her to be obedient. He neglects her and leaves her in the care of his staff. Since Laylah doesn’t know that she is a were and is surrounded by weres she doesn’t understand that alphas are obeyed no matter what. She just wants her father’s love. He is so busy working on the next great scientific discovery that will bring him more money and power. Jacques is the one assigned to Laylah as a guardian. In his inner thoughts we see his struggle to obey his alpha. He doesn’t like the way Laylah is treated but does nothing to help her. He sometimes treats her just like her father does.
The story had a lot of action. I liked that the story had an element of romance between Laylah and Donil but it didn’t over power the story. The story was more focused on the were aspect. Each character had a stake in the outcome of the story which leads nicely into the second book. Different characters with their own agendas made for a very interesting plot.
June 7, 2010
TITLE: Werelove: Dusk Conspiracy
AUTHOR: Lakisha Spletzer
PUBLISHER: Create Space http://www.createspace.com
COPYRIGHT: 2010 Lakisha Spletzer (April 30, 2010)
FORMAT: Paperback, Kindle
PRICE: Paperback $15.99, Kindle $5.99
ILLUSTRATOR: J.D. Hollyfield http://www.jdhollyfield.com
ISBN-10: 1449900879
ISBN-13: 9781449900878
Beautiful Laylah LeCroix has everything a teenager could want. She has a nice house, nice clothes and servants, someone to drive her to school every day and a loving family. Or does she?
The seventeen-year-old is bullied constantly at academy not to mention at home too. Her father is constantly working and never has time for her. He finds all kinds of things to ground her over. So much so, that Laylah has never been to her best friends’ parties! All she can do at home is be obedient and hope that her father won’t find anything to ground her for…again.
One day something goes wrong at school and her father goes ballistic to the point of giving her a smack. Laylah has never been smacked in her life and runs out the back door only to be kidnapped. Or is she? Laylah runs for her life into the forest as she is chased by Zina’s weres. Does she have the smarts to escape the weres?
In WERELOVE: DUSK CONSPIRACY we meet Donil Silentshadow who falls in love with Laylah. He even says that she is his mate in life. There is a problem with Laylah and Donil getting together since Henry hates the whole Silentshadow family! Will Laylah ever be able to return Donil’s love or will Mr. Le Croix find a way to keep them apart?
Meanwhile, while Laylah is falling in love with Donil, Zina McFin is trying to take over the were’s world. In order to do that she has to kill Laylah LeCroix! When she takes the were’s world over, she’ll be ‘the’ alpha but why kill an innocent young woman?
I highly recommend this 384 page science fiction/fantasy. This book is full of the supernatural, romance and action. There is a new twist on every page! Also, at the end of the book is a glossary that explains each term. WERELOVE: DUSK CONSPIRACY will keep you telling yourself, “just one more chapter, just one more.”
AUTHOR: Lakisha Spletzer
PUBLISHER: Create Space http://www.createspace.com
COPYRIGHT: 2010 Lakisha Spletzer (April 30, 2010)
FORMAT: Paperback, Kindle
PRICE: Paperback $15.99, Kindle $5.99
ILLUSTRATOR: J.D. Hollyfield http://www.jdhollyfield.com
ISBN-10: 1449900879
ISBN-13: 9781449900878
Beautiful Laylah LeCroix has everything a teenager could want. She has a nice house, nice clothes and servants, someone to drive her to school every day and a loving family. Or does she?
The seventeen-year-old is bullied constantly at academy not to mention at home too. Her father is constantly working and never has time for her. He finds all kinds of things to ground her over. So much so, that Laylah has never been to her best friends’ parties! All she can do at home is be obedient and hope that her father won’t find anything to ground her for…again.
One day something goes wrong at school and her father goes ballistic to the point of giving her a smack. Laylah has never been smacked in her life and runs out the back door only to be kidnapped. Or is she? Laylah runs for her life into the forest as she is chased by Zina’s weres. Does she have the smarts to escape the weres?
In WERELOVE: DUSK CONSPIRACY we meet Donil Silentshadow who falls in love with Laylah. He even says that she is his mate in life. There is a problem with Laylah and Donil getting together since Henry hates the whole Silentshadow family! Will Laylah ever be able to return Donil’s love or will Mr. Le Croix find a way to keep them apart?
Meanwhile, while Laylah is falling in love with Donil, Zina McFin is trying to take over the were’s world. In order to do that she has to kill Laylah LeCroix! When she takes the were’s world over, she’ll be ‘the’ alpha but why kill an innocent young woman?
I highly recommend this 384 page science fiction/fantasy. This book is full of the supernatural, romance and action. There is a new twist on every page! Also, at the end of the book is a glossary that explains each term. WERELOVE: DUSK CONSPIRACY will keep you telling yourself, “just one more chapter, just one more.”
October 3, 2011
Could you imagine not knowing if your father really loves you? Who you can and cannot trust? Well this is an everyday thing for 17 year old Laylah Le Croix. She puts up with this everyday of her life since her mother had died. Her mother died when she was 4 years old protecting her from Zina who wanted to kill her. After 13 years has passed Zina is still looking forward to getting her hands on Laylah. Zina tried to kidnap Laylah and failed, because Laylah was rescued by Donil Silientshadow. Donil makes Laylah feel things that she has never felt before for an man. Donil instantly knew when he saw Laylah that she was his future mate. Laylah is trying to figure out who she is and why her father hates Donil along with his family. Laylah is very a very bright young woman who does not know what she is, nor does she know that Donil is a were. Donil is the Alpha of his clan. He fights Zina just to save Laylah's life because he loves her.
Laylah learns how to stand up for herself and tries to fight for the one she loves. Laylah figures out that she can actually mind speak to other were creatures. This did not really surprise her at first, because she was too worried about Donil to think of anything else. She did not know that the wolf who was trying to help her get free was her own Uncle Stefan.
Lakisha Spletzer is an amazing author. This book is fast paced and a very much enjoyable read. I was so glad that I got to read this book and I am looking forward to read book 2. I recommend that everybody get this book and read it. I think that they will enjoy it very much. I know that I sure did enjoy it.
Laylah learns how to stand up for herself and tries to fight for the one she loves. Laylah figures out that she can actually mind speak to other were creatures. This did not really surprise her at first, because she was too worried about Donil to think of anything else. She did not know that the wolf who was trying to help her get free was her own Uncle Stefan.
Lakisha Spletzer is an amazing author. This book is fast paced and a very much enjoyable read. I was so glad that I got to read this book and I am looking forward to read book 2. I recommend that everybody get this book and read it. I think that they will enjoy it very much. I know that I sure did enjoy it.
November 15, 2012
I really enjoyed the story of this book, but found the writing a little confusing in places.
I found myself irritated by the events happening to the main character and was frustrated by her demure responses to the authority figures surrounding her, which I believe is the author Lakisha Spletzer’s intentions.
You actually feel sorry for the main character and can’t help but wish she would run away from the many threats and boundaries her life designates. She is treated harshly and like a child by every adult surrounding her.
The romance between Laylah and Donil, is a simple teenage love affair but is quite confusing as Donil seems to also interact with Laylah as though she is a child and unable to make her own choices.
Living in the world of the future Laylah is unloved by her father and showcased like a prize asset, controlled and manipulated. She is also unaware of the real world surrounding her, which is filled with Were-creatures of all different species fighting for power and she seems to be the main puppet in their many business dealings.
The end of the book leaves the reader hanging and wanting more as it finishes with an intense cliff hanger. I immediately picked up the second book Dusk Conspiracy to find out what was going to happen next.
December 11, 2013
Oh my Jelly Beans I don't like her father, someone needs a good ass kicking and would love to have a go! What kind of man does he think he is and it makes my blood boil thinking about it, she does her best and to demean her for losing in a fight! Poor Child! Loved the story, hope she gets more confidence in the next book. Her best friend Britta is purely amazing and I want a friend like her! Oh and the men and drama of it all, I love it and am jumping straight into reading book two!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 15, 2012
Wow...this has got to be one of the best werebeast stories I have read yet. The author really writes to allow the characters feeling to flow off the page. At times I had to stop reading because the palpitations in my chest took my breath away.
September 11, 2012
Wow, lot's to say about this book and it's sequel. Review soon!
January 30, 2025
Unrelenting Abuse
(1) This review contains spoilers and is for the whole series.
(2) Trigger warning: this series contains extensive, severe, moderately detailed mental, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse.
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I suppose, at the end of book four, there may be a happy ending. I won't be there for it.
One star because I honestly do not understand why Writer Spletzer had her main character, Laylah, suffer from abuse so intensely throughout all four books. Her father even put alpha commands onto his staff to mistreat Laylah. Meanwhile, there were forces for good trying to free Laylah and bring down several evil-doing shifter leaders. But Laylah was stuck in her abusive situation throughout the series. She wondered if it will ever end. It doesn't. At the end of chapter ten in book four, Laylah was in a basement in silver chains, being severely abused, alongside two shifters who risked their lives trying to free her.
This is a horror story cleverly masked inside a more typical urban paranormal shifter story. We are gradually exposed to more and more of the verbal, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. Laylah and other people are subjected to. Although the writing, multilayered plot, and editing are excellent, I will not be buying books three or four.
Not recommended.
**I read the free edition of book one, then bought the omnibus to read book two. I read the free samples of books three (13 chapters) and four (10 chapters).
(1) This review contains spoilers and is for the whole series.
(2) Trigger warning: this series contains extensive, severe, moderately detailed mental, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse.
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I suppose, at the end of book four, there may be a happy ending. I won't be there for it.
One star because I honestly do not understand why Writer Spletzer had her main character, Laylah, suffer from abuse so intensely throughout all four books. Her father even put alpha commands onto his staff to mistreat Laylah. Meanwhile, there were forces for good trying to free Laylah and bring down several evil-doing shifter leaders. But Laylah was stuck in her abusive situation throughout the series. She wondered if it will ever end. It doesn't. At the end of chapter ten in book four, Laylah was in a basement in silver chains, being severely abused, alongside two shifters who risked their lives trying to free her.
This is a horror story cleverly masked inside a more typical urban paranormal shifter story. We are gradually exposed to more and more of the verbal, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse. Laylah and other people are subjected to. Although the writing, multilayered plot, and editing are excellent, I will not be buying books three or four.
Not recommended.
**I read the free edition of book one, then bought the omnibus to read book two. I read the free samples of books three (13 chapters) and four (10 chapters).
November 28, 2010
Laylah has everything a girl could want, well almost. She is, at first glance, a normal teenage girl that wants to fit in at school. Her father, Henry, is an Alpha that keeps her sheltered from the world and what she really is. Henry works constantly and never makes time for his Laylah. What little time he makes for her comes with a price. She is left in the constant care of Jacques. A Were pack attempts to kidnap Laylah, only to be stopped dead in their tracks by a lone Were named Donil. Laylah and Donil become quite close and a bond is formed between them. A war is waged between a woman in Henry's past and his daughter; she will stop at nothing to end Laylah's life.
I was not sure how the futuristic approach to a Were story would work for me but it was great. The futuristic parts were low key and didn't smother the actual plot. Spletzer let the plot unfold in a timely manner, leaving plenty of time for the reader to connect with the characters.
As far as the characters go, I was really impressed. Henry Le Croix was a first class jerk. I completely understand that he never really healed from the death of his wife but he just really chapped my a**. His character just disturbed me on a number of levels. I hoped he would lighten up a little and give his daughter a break...wishful thinking. However, if Henry had been any different than he was the plot wouldn't have worked.
I have to admit that I expected more from the main character. Laylah was very likable and a joy to read about but I felt she could have shown a little more backbone. She seemed to get lost amongst the other Were characters. For me, her saving grace was that she didn't know her heritage. Being left in the dark about everything around her added mystery and intrigue to her and her story. I hope that she grows more as an individual and shows more strength in the next installment.
Overall, the action was more than I could have hoped for. Spletzer sucked you in on page one and kept a tight grip until the last page. I would like to read more about the different Were packs and the futuristic world they live in. Werelove Dusk Conspiracy was an entertaining read filled with action, a little romance, and shocking events that will keep you reading until the last page.
I was not sure how the futuristic approach to a Were story would work for me but it was great. The futuristic parts were low key and didn't smother the actual plot. Spletzer let the plot unfold in a timely manner, leaving plenty of time for the reader to connect with the characters.
As far as the characters go, I was really impressed. Henry Le Croix was a first class jerk. I completely understand that he never really healed from the death of his wife but he just really chapped my a**. His character just disturbed me on a number of levels. I hoped he would lighten up a little and give his daughter a break...wishful thinking. However, if Henry had been any different than he was the plot wouldn't have worked.
I have to admit that I expected more from the main character. Laylah was very likable and a joy to read about but I felt she could have shown a little more backbone. She seemed to get lost amongst the other Were characters. For me, her saving grace was that she didn't know her heritage. Being left in the dark about everything around her added mystery and intrigue to her and her story. I hope that she grows more as an individual and shows more strength in the next installment.
Overall, the action was more than I could have hoped for. Spletzer sucked you in on page one and kept a tight grip until the last page. I would like to read more about the different Were packs and the futuristic world they live in. Werelove Dusk Conspiracy was an entertaining read filled with action, a little romance, and shocking events that will keep you reading until the last page.
November 7, 2014
I really liked the book to begin with. And then I realized it's one of those series books where the whole story is resolved in three to four books. I can honestly say I really dislike the genre because it follows the same pattern.
1.Boy/Girl meet each other and sort of fall in love. Everything falls apart and we're left with a cliff hanger. But they'll get together in the end... right?
2.Boy/Girl come into their awesome, amazing, gosh-darn peachy powers. Everyone either loves or hates them because... they have to? Boy/Girl go through more difficulties but it only strengthens their love. Still not together at the end of the book.
3. Boy/Girl gets married/sold/traded to the most awful, horrible being the author can come up with. They are systematically tortured, abused both emotionally and physically, and forced to endure. Boy/Girl ends up being saved/rescued themselves with their awe-inspiring powers. They get together in the end and everyone is either dead or happy. The end.
So that's been ... the last four books I've read. I love free books, but this is one, after reading the summaries of the next two in the series, I will not be reading.
It seems that some of the new authors have to create about 10 different problems/situations that the protagonist has to go through. (Who really should be the antagonist because they simply exist to antagonize everyone else.)
What happened to just sticking with our families don't really approve of each other? Or there's some crazy stalker/killer person we have to defeat before we can get to our True Love?
All in all, I'm rather disappointed with where the series ended after this book and were it seemed to be going.
I have to say the author does an excellent job of switching to different POVs in the chapters that really bring the different pieces of the plot into one cohesive story. So there's that.
1.Boy/Girl meet each other and sort of fall in love. Everything falls apart and we're left with a cliff hanger. But they'll get together in the end... right?
2.Boy/Girl come into their awesome, amazing, gosh-darn peachy powers. Everyone either loves or hates them because... they have to? Boy/Girl go through more difficulties but it only strengthens their love. Still not together at the end of the book.
3. Boy/Girl gets married/sold/traded to the most awful, horrible being the author can come up with. They are systematically tortured, abused both emotionally and physically, and forced to endure. Boy/Girl ends up being saved/rescued themselves with their awe-inspiring powers. They get together in the end and everyone is either dead or happy. The end.
So that's been ... the last four books I've read. I love free books, but this is one, after reading the summaries of the next two in the series, I will not be reading.
It seems that some of the new authors have to create about 10 different problems/situations that the protagonist has to go through. (Who really should be the antagonist because they simply exist to antagonize everyone else.)
What happened to just sticking with our families don't really approve of each other? Or there's some crazy stalker/killer person we have to defeat before we can get to our True Love?
All in all, I'm rather disappointed with where the series ended after this book and were it seemed to be going.
I have to say the author does an excellent job of switching to different POVs in the chapters that really bring the different pieces of the plot into one cohesive story. So there's that.
August 29, 2011
Dusk Conspiracy (Werelove #1)
by Lakisha Spletzer (Goodreads Author)
Synopsis from Goodreads:
"Seventeen-year-old Laylah Le Croix has a rich father, mansion, and servants. Yet she is lonely and neglected. Her father would rather work than speak to her. At the academy she is bullied and mistreated.
When Weres attempt to kidnap Laylah, she is saved by the mysterious Donil Silentshadow. Donil rouses feelings in Laylah that make her question her life and her father's animosity toward her handsome rescuer. Confused by these emotions, she seeks answers from those closest to her and is rebuffed.
She must make a choice. Obey her father's edicts or follow her heart to learn the truth about her past."
I really enjoyed reading Dusk Conspiracy. I feel it was well written as was the world building and character building a treat to read. Laylah while living what appears to be a princess's life is in reality being systematically emotionally abused and neglected. She is very timid and self-conscious and completely unaware of her true nature. Donil is wonderful and strong, and let's not forget to mention incredibly hunky, and determined to save Laylah. There are hostilities all around, different factions at war, betrayals, and joy, as well as the first bloom of love. I look forward to Laylah growing and maturing into a strong woman and hope the next book in the series continues Laylah and Donil's story. I would recommend this to anyone interested in a good shifter read and the beginning of a promising series.
Denise Z
by Lakisha Spletzer (Goodreads Author)
Synopsis from Goodreads:
"Seventeen-year-old Laylah Le Croix has a rich father, mansion, and servants. Yet she is lonely and neglected. Her father would rather work than speak to her. At the academy she is bullied and mistreated.
When Weres attempt to kidnap Laylah, she is saved by the mysterious Donil Silentshadow. Donil rouses feelings in Laylah that make her question her life and her father's animosity toward her handsome rescuer. Confused by these emotions, she seeks answers from those closest to her and is rebuffed.
She must make a choice. Obey her father's edicts or follow her heart to learn the truth about her past."
I really enjoyed reading Dusk Conspiracy. I feel it was well written as was the world building and character building a treat to read. Laylah while living what appears to be a princess's life is in reality being systematically emotionally abused and neglected. She is very timid and self-conscious and completely unaware of her true nature. Donil is wonderful and strong, and let's not forget to mention incredibly hunky, and determined to save Laylah. There are hostilities all around, different factions at war, betrayals, and joy, as well as the first bloom of love. I look forward to Laylah growing and maturing into a strong woman and hope the next book in the series continues Laylah and Donil's story. I would recommend this to anyone interested in a good shifter read and the beginning of a promising series.
Denise Z
February 8, 2014
(3.5 Stars)
"Dusk Conspiracy" is a YA novel about a seventeen year old girl named Layla who is being raised by her sperm donor father who has the nurturing instinct of a viper. Layla's mother was killed by a rival pack of weres led by Zina, an evil alpha.
Layla's father is a scientist who likes to pretend to be human all while dosing his daughter with a concoction that suppresses her were nature. To make matters worse, he has never told her she is were and imprisoned her in his home using servants to raise her.
Then, Layla begins having dreams of a handsome man who gives her both hope and strength. When Zina sends her minions to kidnap Laylah, it is the voice of the man in her dreams who guides her to safety. She finally gets to meet Donil, her admirer. Little does she know but her father hates Donil's family and will stop at nothing to keep them apart.
As Layla struggles to have a life and gain some inner strength, she will have many dangerous lessons to learn. Normally I am only attracted to strong heroines in my books but the author's explanation about Layla's father's suppression of her nature and emotions makes her character a bit more palatable. While I enjoyed the plot, I did become annoyed at the way the author continually put Layla to sleep. Day or night, that girl was always asleep
I'm somewhat on the fence with this series and feel I need to read book two before I can decide whether or not this could really be a series I could truly embrace.
"Dusk Conspiracy" is a YA novel about a seventeen year old girl named Layla who is being raised by her sperm donor father who has the nurturing instinct of a viper. Layla's mother was killed by a rival pack of weres led by Zina, an evil alpha.
Layla's father is a scientist who likes to pretend to be human all while dosing his daughter with a concoction that suppresses her were nature. To make matters worse, he has never told her she is were and imprisoned her in his home using servants to raise her.
Then, Layla begins having dreams of a handsome man who gives her both hope and strength. When Zina sends her minions to kidnap Laylah, it is the voice of the man in her dreams who guides her to safety. She finally gets to meet Donil, her admirer. Little does she know but her father hates Donil's family and will stop at nothing to keep them apart.
As Layla struggles to have a life and gain some inner strength, she will have many dangerous lessons to learn. Normally I am only attracted to strong heroines in my books but the author's explanation about Layla's father's suppression of her nature and emotions makes her character a bit more palatable. While I enjoyed the plot, I did become annoyed at the way the author continually put Layla to sleep. Day or night, that girl was always asleep
I'm somewhat on the fence with this series and feel I need to read book two before I can decide whether or not this could really be a series I could truly embrace.
October 18, 2013
A few things that anoyed me: the reason for the two stars.
I was expecting laylah to get some balls and stand up for her self as the book progressed. It seemed like she never really care about the things she wanted(i know that was the point but really spelzer ocer did that. It really upset me that that theme of weakness stayed throughout the whole other to books also. Also the weakness from her caretakers Jacques was pretty aggravating, like for real stand up for people you stand for. Also the same Spanish words used by her best friend was over worked by like the quarter of the way through the book "chica" and "amigo" its like ok we get it your Spanish.
The reason I keeper reading after the first book:
I was really determined to see laylah shine and triumph her shy, innocent, and weak will. I wanted to see the happy ending of her secret love and stuff. I just wanted to see the conclusion of the whole series.
I was expecting laylah to get some balls and stand up for her self as the book progressed. It seemed like she never really care about the things she wanted(i know that was the point but really spelzer ocer did that. It really upset me that that theme of weakness stayed throughout the whole other to books also. Also the weakness from her caretakers Jacques was pretty aggravating, like for real stand up for people you stand for. Also the same Spanish words used by her best friend was over worked by like the quarter of the way through the book "chica" and "amigo" its like ok we get it your Spanish.
The reason I keeper reading after the first book:
I was really determined to see laylah shine and triumph her shy, innocent, and weak will. I wanted to see the happy ending of her secret love and stuff. I just wanted to see the conclusion of the whole series.
February 12, 2012
When I first started reading the book I knew that there was going to be were creatures in it, but I was pleasantly surprised that it takes place in the future, thus combining paranormal and Sci-Fi in one shot in my eyes. The author balances the the elements well so that neither (SCI-FI or Paranormal)ever overpowers the other, and maintains it throughout the book. The characters were well developed although she throws a lot of them at you at first. It took me a while to get them all straight but once I became familiar with them, I settled in to the story.
Her story world is well thought out and cohesive, giving it a truly believable feel and tempo.
I found myself hating some characters, loving others and outright yelling at Donil. A reaction I am sure the author wanted to incite.
Overall 4 stars, Great work looking forward to starting on book 2.
Her story world is well thought out and cohesive, giving it a truly believable feel and tempo.
I found myself hating some characters, loving others and outright yelling at Donil. A reaction I am sure the author wanted to incite.
Overall 4 stars, Great work looking forward to starting on book 2.
February 1, 2012
So I was a little excited to read this book because it looked pretty good. I am happy to say that I loved it and even got the second one! I was really surprised and completely awed at the creativity of this novel. The whole new world was really interesting and kept my attention. Though I did find certain parts irritating, especially everything that included her father, I wound up really liking this book and I loved Spletzer's point of view on Weres. I really, extremely enjoyed reading this book and really didn't like the cliff-hanger at the end! This was an amazing read and didn't let me down and I so look forward to reading the next one!!
March 29, 2011
Laylah has everything a girl could want...a rich family, a staff that cares for her every need, and she's an only child. From the outside you would think she is just another privileged child who has it all. But looks can be deceiving. Not only is her life not perfect but she is miserable. She craves her father's attention and just wants to feel loved. Her life is nothing if not predictable..or so she thinks! She meets Donil and her whole world changes! With a paranormal twist and some shifter romance...this book is delectably good! I am anxious to see what comes next!
April 15, 2011
There was never a dull moment, Werelove is full with action, revenge, betrayal, passion, friendship, loyalty, and much more. The writing was clean and straight forward, and the world that the author created is very unique and original. Amazing plot and I just love Donil. However the main character was just to whinny and timid, I felt like there was no growth to her. Besides that the book was okay…
October 30, 2011
This is a book that kept me up well into the wee hours of the morning reading "just one more chapter" and then another and another. It's a hard book to put down. And when I did reach the end, I had to go right to my computer and download the second volume onto my Kindle. Now I'm eagerly awaiting book #3! I can recommend this book to anyone who loves fantasy and science fiction.
July 23, 2012
This book made me think of "Lion King", "Romeo and Juliet", "The Hunger Games" - this book was pretty good. It's a different type of were book and it had funny moments, which I liked. The battles could have been more epic, but it was still pretty good. I will read the series.
April 29, 2014
Only ok, but there's a good chance I may pick up the sequel. It's an interesting plot but in my opinion, the mc is not written very well, plus a few other niggly annoyances.
February 2, 2013
Pretty entertaining book. Though not for people who dislike "weak" heroines. Even though it's not really her fault, it still stinks.
May 6, 2014
A very good read! Some grammar issues and the amount of perspective changes where a lot annoying but overall really enjoyably.
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