Title: Full-Blooded
Author: Amanda
Carlson
Series: Jessica
McLain #1
Genre: Urban
Fantasy
Publisher:
Orbit
Release
Date: September 11th 2012
Format:
eBook/Paperback
Source:
ARC from Author
Contact Amanda
Rating: 5 Bad Boys – Absolutely Loved It!!!!
Reviewer: Kat
Author Summary
Born
the only female in an all male race, Jessica McClain isn’t just different—she’s
feared.
After
living under the radar for the last twenty-six years, Jessica is thrust
unexpectedly into her first change, a full ten years late. She wakes up and
finds she’s in the middle of a storm. Now that she’s become the only female
full-blooded werewolf in town, the supernatural world is already clamoring to
take a bite out of her and her new Pack must rise up and protect her.
My Thoughts
FULL-BLOODED is pure Urban Fantasy gold!!
It’s
been a great year for Urban Fantasy and the winning streak continues with
Carlson’s new series Jessica McClain.
The author has given life to a fierce
and uncompromising society of werewolves where Jessica is not supposed to
exist. In this world, there are no
female-born werewolves and hasn’t been for a very long time. Until
Jessica.
Superstition
is rampant among the werewolves and most in the Pack fear her. Some even believe she is the prophesied one
spoken of in the ‘Cain Myth’ (the true Daughter of Evil who would eventually
destroy the entire werewolf race).
In the
last novel, fear of what Jessica meant to the Pack was smoldering to a point
where her life is at risk so she moved away and created a new life off
Compound. This novel picks up a few
years later when Jessica’s turning into a werewolf triggers all sorts of
trouble and the adventures begin.
The
worldbuilding in this series gives a unique spin on werewolves that makes for a
very compelling read. It has great characterization
all around with completely believable main characters and great supporting
characters. The story captivates from Page 1 and the excitement continues
throughout. It’s full of hot testosterone-laden werewolves that seriously kept
my pulse above normal for most of the book.
FULL-BLOODED is a thrilling read and one that’s
left me anxiously awaiting the next in the series.
About the Characters
Even is
Jessica wasn’t the only female werewolf, she would still be cool. She’s bold, fearless and totally kickass but
not afraid to show vulnerabilities. She takes her punches and always gets back
up and moves forward. She’s fiercely loyal to her Pack even when they are
distrusting of her and apprehensive of accepting her as a member of the Pack. She
has quite a sense of humor as well that had me laughing out loud a few times.
The
hero, Rourke is a were?. The question mark is not a typo. It’s intended to be
there because Rourke is a mystery. We know he is some sort of cat shifter but not
what kind. The author has created a great character by showing Rourke’s
mysterious side as a mercenary and his sinister reputation for gruesome
killings. He’s secretive about his past,
which adds to his charm. Then we see him as this awesomely protective guy when
it comes to Jessica. He’s very intriguing and I’m just dying to find out more
of his story.
As I
mentioned above, this Pack has some fabulously hot weres. Starting at the top
with Callum, (the Alpha and Jessica’s father), James (the second in command),
Danny (an enforcer for the Pack), Nick (Jessica’s best friend) and Tyler
(Jessica’s twin brother). The author gives each of these supporting characters
a storyline and develops them enough so they really add to the story. I was left wondering if maybe we’ll see a
spinoff series down the road for some of them. Trust me, this would be a very
good thing.
Bottom Line
Again,
this novel is golden!! The characters are believable; the story is compelling
and expertly delivered. It’s fast-paced with non-stop action from Page 1. A
true Urban Fantasy gem! If you’re a UF fan or a fan of werewolves and shifters,
you will want to add this one to the top of your To-Be-Read list.
Happy Reading!!
5 Bad Boys – Absolutely
Loved It!!!!
Now this is my kind of book. This sounds amazing. Jessica sounds like a great heroine and there seems to be a lot of sexy weres, this will be perfect. Awesome review hon. Already on the wishlist. Thank you :)
ReplyDeletethanks Diana! If you like sexy weres, this is the book for you luv. I'd love to hear what you thought so come back after you read and let me know. Take care!
DeleteI really need to stop slacking off and catch up
ReplyDeleteLOL! You gals don't stop much on your blog. Lots of awesome reviews on Talk Supe!
DeleteI've been seeing this around and it does look good. I was a bit leery of it for some reason at first, but I like stories with unique spins.
ReplyDeleteThis is a real good one MR. Its non-stop action so if you like UF, you'll like this one. The werewolves are HAWT!!
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