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Mar 24, 2012 Andrea at Reading Lark rated it it was amazing

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Review Posted on Reading Lark 8/9/13: http://readinglark.blogspot.com/2013/...

I loved the first book in the series, Hemlock, and I had high hopes for this one. Kathleen Peacock did not let me down. Thornhill was just as good as Hemlock and in some ways it was even better. I do need to warn readers that there is no way for me to discuss this novel without spoilers of the first book. If you haven't read Hemlock - do not read beyond this point.

Thornhill begins with Mac and Jason hunting for Kyle in Review Posted on Reading Lark 8/9/13: http://readinglark.blogspot.com/2013/...

I loved the first book in the series, Hemlock, and I had high hopes for this one. Kathleen Peacock did not let me down. Thornhill was just as good as Hemlock and in some ways it was even better. I do need to warn readers that there is no way for me to discuss this novel without spoilers of the first book. If you haven't read Hemlock - do not read beyond this point.

Thornhill begins with Mac and Jason hunting for Kyle in Denver, Colorado. Kyle leaves Hemlock at the end of book one due to his LS infection. Like many YA males, he's somewhat of a tortured soul. His decision to leave town felt very Edward Cullen - he thinks that leaving will keep Mac safe. He doesn't want to end up hurting her or accidentally infecting her with LS. I felt a certain amount of frustration with Kyle's decision - just like I did with Edward in New Moon. Even when one has the noblest of intentions, a relationship is a partnership that requires both parties to have a say so in what happens. Jason, however, really steps it up in this novel. I'm beginning to think he's a pretty decent guy in spite of some pretty awful mistakes he's made in the past.

In spite of my slight frustration with Kyle, he does end up redeeming himself by the end of the book. The strain on the relationship between Kyle and Mac seems to be widening. I really want these characters to end up together, but it seems like I might not get my wish. Their existence as a reg and a werewolf doesn't spell out love eternal.

I love the characters in this one and enjoyed getting to see them again, but the true strength of this novel is the action. It starts in the early chapters and keeps gaining momentum. I honestly didn't know if all the characters were going to make it out of this one unscathed. Thornhill kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time.

My favorite part of Thornhill was getting to see inside one of the werewolf camps. The treatment of the wolves broke my heart. It also made me think of all the groups in modern society that suffer against the weight of discrimination. The parallels between this world and our own provide a lot of food for thought.

I'm anxious for the next installment. I'd love to say a lot more about this novel, but I don't want to spoil anything. Trust me, just read it. I love love love this series.

One Last Gripe: The ending of this one did provide closure, but it also made me anxious.

My Favorite Thing About This Book: The fast pace

First Sentence: Some rooms looked better in the dark.

Favorite Character: Mac

Least Favorite Character: Sinclair ...more

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