Cry Wolf (Alpha & Omega, #1) in SOS: Serious Overload of Series

Aug 24, 2010 AH rated it it was amazing

Shelves: book-challenge, favorites, were, witches, first-in-series, urban-fantasy, zzread-oct-2010

Before you read this book, it is highly recommended that you read the short story Alpha & Omega: A Companion Novella to Cry Wolf or On the Prowl. Otherwise, it will feel like three chapters are missing at the beginning of the book.

I think I am in love with Patricia Briggs’ world of werewolves. Ms. Briggs not only gives us original werewolf lore but she also puts the reader inside their minds. We get a glimpse of the constant battle for control over the animal instincts of the wolf. The author al Before you read this book, it is highly recommended that you read the short story Alpha & Omega: A Companion Novella to Cry Wolf or On the Prowl. Otherwise, it will feel like three chapters are missing at the beginning of the book.

I think I am in love with Patricia Briggs’ world of werewolves. Ms. Briggs not only gives us original werewolf lore but she also puts the reader inside their minds. We get a glimpse of the constant battle for control over the animal instincts of the wolf. The author also weaves in some Native American magic into her wolf lore. The novel is set in Montana and the majestic wilderness of the Cabinet Mountains, a great playground for the werewolves.

I fell in love with Charles Cornick when I read On the Prowl. Charles is part Native American, part werewolf. He is magical, sexy, and deadly. Charles is Bran’s son, and the pack enforcer. Charles’ wolf or Brother Wolf as he refers to him, falls immediately for Anna and his protective instincts are dominant. Anna is a special type of wolf-- an Omega, a type of wolf that can calm other wolves. The Omega does not have to obey the Alpha wolf. Omegas are extremely rare and special.

Anna is damaged goods. Forced to become a werewolf against her wishes, she was subjected to horrifying abuse. Anna is a survivor and she proves to be brave, strong, and resourceful despite her hardships. Anna is also a very likable character. Charles and Anna are perfect for each other. It’s actually a very sweet love story. The inner wolves chose each other as mates before their human selves were aware.

The secondary characters make this story come to life. Asil is an old wolf, and he is very mysterious. I love how his past is slowly revealed.

I first “met” Bran when I read the first two Mercy books. Bran is a multi-dimensional character. He is the head of all the wolves and is very powerful, though at first glance, he does not seem to be so authoritarian. Bran chose to be in a loveless relationship because he did not want to lose another love again. I really wish Bran would get his own book.

I hope to get to the next book Hunting Groundsoon.
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Jun 28, 2011 Vivian rated it really liked it

Shelves: read-2011, first-in-series, audio

Really, it's a 4+, and I'm just being stingy with my stars.

I love this world that Patricia Briggs has created. I like Anna and Charles a lot, but the beginning of their relationship was just a tad annoying with the we're mated but still unsure of the other person's feelings about it thing. Not too big a deal.

And yes, this is Anna and Charles' story, but Bran stole the spotlight for me. I absolutely love him. We don't get too much of him in the Mercy series, so I was blown away by how interestin ...more

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Aug 11, 2010 ~♥*Marianna*♥~ rated it it was amazing

Shelves: five-stars, paranormal-romance, urban-fantasy

I wanted to reread this book today but I realised I’ve reread it so many times that I remember too many details now. Does anyone else sometimes wish for a small amount of memory loss so they could enjoy their favorite books as if for the first time?😂

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Jul 10, 2010 Lili rated it liked it

Very Mercy Thompson with a less Alpha female lead character.

I kinda like it but not so much, I'm not sure why... the bad girl didn't help at all (not scary, like Marissa, at all) and, as usual, Briggs goes around and around and around the problem so much that it gets annoying, and then it's all solved in the last 10 pages.

I did like that I got to know more about Bran and the Montana pack, they're Mercy's family and she usually talks about them but we have no idea what she's talking about... I al ...more

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