Review : Taken by Storm
Taken by Storm by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Pages : 314
Genre : YA, Urban Fantasy
Series : Raised by Wolves, Book 3
My Rating : 4/5
What it’s about :
For Bryn, the non-werewolf alpha of the Cedar Ridge territory, the stakes have never been more high; a rival alpha is coveting her territory and her female wolves, and a Rabid wolf has been leaving a trail of bodies on his path. But when all clues point to one of Bryn’s friends as the main suspect, she knows she must do everything she can to find that were and protect it, no matter what.
My Thoughts :
I was excited last week when I sat down to read the final book of the Raised by Wolves series; I really liked the first two books, and even though the second one wasn’t has good as the first, I had high hopes that Taken by Storm would be better. Thankfully, I was right!
This book was brutal. And I’m not talking about violence here – though there is some; the author doesn’t shy away from it, often using it to create intense moral dilemmas for the characters. But emotionally, Taken by Storm was a roller coaster. I wasn’t sure where the author was leading me, and I was many times surprised, both by the twists and the characters’ decisions. There was also some heartbreaking, and moments filled with so much tension that I couldn’t let the book go.
As a human alpha, Bryn really is in a unique spot. I have loved the progression of her character along the story, and I could see that she matured a lot. There were many difficult decisions to be taken and while she didn’t always liked it, she didn’t shy away from it. She really showed the strength and wits required by an alpha.
As for the author’s writing, I felt it was much better than in the previous two books! I had noted in my previous reviews that I had trouble with the pacing, finding it sometimes uneven and slow. I really can’t say the same thing about Taken by Storm : from the start, we are pulled into the action, and the story quickly takes us all around Bryn’s territory – and even a little further. The book reads like a supernatural YA novel, yes, but also like a mystery. And you know I love a good mystery!
Taken by Storm was a strong conclusion to a very entertaining YA series. If you are looking for romance, this one might disappoint you a little; but if you are looking for a werewolves series with lots of action, suspense and twists, I happily recommend this one.
Series Reading Order :
- Raised by Wolves
- Trial by Fire
- Taken by Storm
I love it when the last book in a trilogy comes back with all the ferocity and wit of the first, and perhaps even a little more! Very impressive review today, Kay! I seriously need to look for these books!