Stray (Shifters, #1) in Book Bloggers Anonymous

Apr 09, 2010 Francesca the Fierce (Under the Covers Book Blog) rated it liked it · review of another edition

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Not the greatest book for me. It took me forever to finish it, the female character seemed so dumb at times, I would get frustrated and stop reading for a while.

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Feb 10, 2010 GinBee rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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Faythe is one of only eight Tabbies in the country and now they have started to go missing. After she is attacked on campus she returns to the Pride but in characteristic fashion refuses to just do as she is told. Once returned she is also confronted with dealing with her ex-boyfriend Marc, more unfinished business.

Faythe can be a challenging character to like at times, she is strong, determined and can seem a little immature at times but comes to take on her responsibilities and matures nicely ...more

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Dec 11, 2009 Caitlin Wyatt rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Faythe is an incredibly human character despite the fact she is a werecat. I laughed out loud on several occasions. Faythe is struggling desperately for independence. She however understands the people who will be in jeopardy if she runs. She makes plenty of mistakes, and has her share of flaws you except her anyway. This book spends a lot of time introducing you the residents of the Lazy S Ranch. The character development is spaced out nicely, and you in my opinion can see the ranch when you cl ...more

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Jul 27, 2010 katrina rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Initially at first wasnt sure this book seemed very differnt then most I read. But I must say I really enjoyed this book. The storyline runs smoothly and i liked the concept and idea. I am now hunting down the rest of the series to read and have started anohter Rachel Vincent book . For anyone who likes Fantasy fiction suspense and something difernt this is the book for you.
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I look like an all-American grad student. But I am a werecat, a shape-shifter, and I live in two worlds.

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Nov 15, 2009 Larissa rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Series Review! {Series Rating - 4 & 1/2 Stars}

I have to admit that I feel in love with this series from page one and it has been a solid relationship between me and Faythe’s world ever since.

Fayther is a werecat and when we meet her in Stray, she has left her fiancé and her life in her Pride behind in pursuit of living a normal life as a college student and not have to deal with the pressure of being one of the few Tabbys {female werecat} in the United States and having to get married and have b Series Review! {Series Rating - 4 & 1/2 Stars}

I have to admit that I feel in love with this series from page one and it has been a solid relationship between me and Faythe’s world ever since.

Fayther is a werecat and when we meet her in Stray, she has left her fiancé and her life in her Pride behind in pursuit of living a normal life as a college student and not have to deal with the pressure of being one of the few Tabbys {female werecat} in the United States and having to get married and have babies.

See, the thing is, in Faythe’s world a Pride is passed on from mother to daughter, but the Alpha is the man with whom the daughter marries. Because of the power that the job entails, there is a lot of political maneuvering and it is very rare for a Tabby to get married for love.

Faythe’s parents are one of the few exceptions and Faythe herself will not accept anything else. She does love Marc, the man she has chosen as her own at an early age, but she wants to escape the political and familial pressures of the Pride, so she runs off to try and get that “normal” life she has being vying for.

A lot happens throughout the series and Faythe’s world get turned upside down too many times to count.That emotional roller coaster is what makes this series so amazing though, and it’s impossible to deny Rachel Vincent’s talent when it comes to story telling and constructing a story and world such as the Shifters’ one.

I LOVE Faythe! Yes, she can be annoying, stubborn, hard to deal with, rude and infuriating at times, but her flaws are what makes her so lovable and believable in my eyes. She is also extremely strong, kick-ass, protective of those she loves, loyal and ready to fight for what she believes in no matter the consequences. All that more than balance out her annoying flaws, by far. She grows up and matures so much through these books that is a joy to follow her journey.

There is a romance in the series and it’s unavoidable to fall in love with Marc. He is the sweetest and most badass shifter, his love for Faythe is unparallel and if there is something that I really don’t like in the series is Faythe’s constant ambivalence towards their relationship. You just want to slap some sense into her sometimes and Marc’s willingness to wait for her is borderline pushover. However, their love is utterly believable and you can’t help but spend the whole series rooting for Faythe to get her act together, which becomes even more exasperating when Jace gets in the picture.

All in all, Shifters is a great Urban Fantasy series that has it all. An unique world full of wonders and believability, an awesome kick-ass heroine, a couple smexy heroes and a LOT of action. What can you want more in a book series? If you haven’t read this series yet, you seriously need to make up for lost time and get cracking! ...more

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Apr 02, 2010 Book Gremlin Reads rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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May have slight spoilers.

In author Rachel Vincent’s first Shifters novel, Stray, we meet Faythe, the only daughter of a Pride Alpha. Not only that but she is one of only eight tabbies—female werecat’s—left which makes her special to all of the werecat’s as they can not breed with humans—or rather do not, I suppose.

Faythe is having none of it of course, she does not want to get married much less have kids! So for the last five years she has been off at collage getting her degree and having a lif May have slight spoilers.

In author Rachel Vincent’s first Shifters novel, Stray, we meet Faythe, the only daughter of a Pride Alpha. Not only that but she is one of only eight tabbies—female werecat’s—left which makes her special to all of the werecat’s as they can not breed with humans—or rather do not, I suppose.

Faythe is having none of it of course, she does not want to get married much less have kids! So for the last five years she has been off at collage getting her degree and having a life with human boyfriend Andrew.

In comes the Pride or more importantly Marc—the one she ran off on to collage in the first place. Now after a run-in with a Stray—a human who was turned by a Pride cat—and one of the other female werecat’s going missing, he has come to bring her home on orders from her father.

Soon another tabby goes missing, then Faythe herself gets captured and if she does not get ways soon, she may not get the chance to, ever.

There is of course a LOT more to the plot than this; we meet Faythe’s whole family and some extended family/‘Pride’ as well.

First off—I have to say that I really liked this novel—the whole huge family living together with the mother and father—I though it was great.

Also another thing I loved—Marc. Hands down my favorite character in this series so far! I love how possessive and jealous he gets of Faythe! Though Faythe, of course, does not as she does not ‘belong to him’. Now throw in sexy long time friend Faythe has not seen in a long while, Jace, who has a thing for her and well the mix is pretty. . .explosive.

That is one thing I admit to not liking at points in this book was Faythe. She seemed so—selfish at times. Not only that but childish and stubborn as hell. I like strong female character as much as the next person and loved that Faythe could kick-ass but I do like for the strong sexy possessive male to save/help the lady sometimes too!

There was a big twist involving someone from Faythe’s family being involved in the tabby kidnappings—that shocked me, especially after we ‘met’ this person.

How is he even remotely related to anyone else in Faythe’s family? I do not see any of the connection of character that they have; he and they were complete opposites in my opinion. Faythe is stand-up-kick-your-ass-spine-of-steal and he was well, kind of a cowered with a twig for a spine.

Altogether the book was very good with a pretty fast paced plot and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a great urban fantasy/paranormal series to read. Looking forward to the next novel! ...more

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Apr 30, 2010 Julie rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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Yes! I have finally done it. Actually, I have finally done two things! One, I have finally read a Rachel Vincent book. And two, I have finally read the first book in her ‘crazy popular among my friends’ Shifters series. At last I have met Faythe and company and I must say I really enjoyed them.

Faythe is currently attending school and to her, that is the most important thing in the world. She is a feline shifter and one of the last remaining females. If th ...more

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Nov 13, 2009 Jax O rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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Faythe is the daughter of the alpha. She has spent years trying to run from everything the distinguishes her as a member of the pride. She resents that her father and mother want her to be with Mark the pride enforcer. She hates that her mother's only pride is cooking, cleaning, and sewing. She can stand that her father does not approve of everything she does. Faythe is surprised with Mark shows up and drags her back home, due to the fact that tabbies are going missing. They have to find out who ...more

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Apr 22, 2010 Amber rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: series, shifters, urban-fantasy, first-in-series, romance

I thought it had a slow beginning but, liked it so far and think the series looks to be very promising. I can't wait to read the rest of them..... ...more

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