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nissahh's review
4.0
I received an ARC from the publisher through NetGalley for a review.
I have to say that I really enjoyed Skin of the Wolf. It captured my attention from the very beginning when Edward Bonnard or Tahkweso, an Abenaki Indian of the Mohawk tribe and wolf clan, who recounts how he and his fraternal twin, Michael, were both born with a prophesy and the power to shift. We soon realize the two brothers are polar opposites and not just in the looks department either. When Edward was basically explaining the prophecy I thought since Edward was born late and his father wanted nothing to do with him, he's going to turn out good and Michael was going to be bad. Nope, I was completely wrong, and I couldn't help but say, 'Really Edward!'
Livia, Father Thomas and Spencer thought that the Nonatri were the only supernatural beings out there, but when Spencer is attacked by a wolf in the park, then soon realize they're not.
The love story between Spencer, a Noantri, and Michael (yes the same Michael), is an unconventional one. The fact that they revealed who they truly are because of a crazy power driven brother seeks to kill millions. I loved those two together and can't wait to read more about them.
The last page was, wow, no words, in a good way. I can't wait to see how that plays out.
In the first few chapters it was a bit slow and boring, I wanted to put it down, but I pushed through and continued.I enjoyed it, it has a nice blend of history, science, and mystery all combined. I would recommend it to those who like solving mysteries.
I have to say that I really enjoyed Skin of the Wolf. It captured my attention from the very beginning when Edward Bonnard or Tahkweso, an Abenaki Indian of the Mohawk tribe and wolf clan, who recounts how he and his fraternal twin, Michael, were both born with a prophesy and the power to shift. We soon realize the two brothers are polar opposites and not just in the looks department either. When Edward was basically explaining the prophecy I thought since Edward was born late and his father wanted nothing to do with him, he's going to turn out good and Michael was going to be bad. Nope, I was completely wrong, and I couldn't help but say, 'Really Edward!'
Livia, Father Thomas and Spencer thought that the Nonatri were the only supernatural beings out there, but when Spencer is attacked by a wolf in the park, then soon realize they're not.
The love story between Spencer, a Noantri, and Michael (yes the same Michael), is an unconventional one. The fact that they revealed who they truly are because of a crazy power driven brother seeks to kill millions. I loved those two together and can't wait to read more about them.
The last page was, wow, no words, in a good way. I can't wait to see how that plays out.
In the first few chapters it was a bit slow and boring, I wanted to put it down, but I pushed through and continued.I enjoyed it, it has a nice blend of history, science, and mystery all combined. I would recommend it to those who like solving mysteries.
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billies_not_so_secret_diary's review against another edition
3.0
Skin of the Wolf by Sam Cabot
(ARC from First to Read)
The plot of this story revolved around an Indian ledge of shifters, (deer, wolf, and eagle) and an old Indian mask carved out of wood that would make the power of the Awakening ceremony more powerful.
The main 'good' guys were Livia, Spencer, vampires, Thomas, a Jesuit priest, and Michael a shifter (wolf). The main 'bad' guy was Edward Michael's brother and also a shifter (wolf). It was he who wanted the mask to 'Awaken' other shifters, and would kill to get it, and it was up to the good guys to stop him and his friends so the world wouldn't end.
It was an okay story. There were so many characters to keep track of, and of what they were, but with each chapter being a different character's point of view made it easy. But the ending was to quick and simple.
The thing that bothered me the most was what happened in Rome between Livia, Spencer, and Thomas, it was never explained, and of course that story is a different book. (Will I read it? Only if I can find it cheap, Skin of the Wolf wasn't that good.)
Three out of five stars.
(ARC from First to Read)
The plot of this story revolved around an Indian ledge of shifters, (deer, wolf, and eagle) and an old Indian mask carved out of wood that would make the power of the Awakening ceremony more powerful.
The main 'good' guys were Livia, Spencer, vampires, Thomas, a Jesuit priest, and Michael a shifter (wolf). The main 'bad' guy was Edward Michael's brother and also a shifter (wolf). It was he who wanted the mask to 'Awaken' other shifters, and would kill to get it, and it was up to the good guys to stop him and his friends so the world wouldn't end.
It was an okay story. There were so many characters to keep track of, and of what they were, but with each chapter being a different character's point of view made it easy. But the ending was to quick and simple.
The thing that bothered me the most was what happened in Rome between Livia, Spencer, and Thomas, it was never explained, and of course that story is a different book. (Will I read it? Only if I can find it cheap, Skin of the Wolf wasn't that good.)
Three out of five stars.
biblioholicbeth's review
5.0
What makes us who we are? Is it our heritage, our DNA, or something else? These are questions that mankind has struggled with for centuries - questions that are only more complicated when one is...Other. When an extremely rare Native American artifact goes up for auction, it's big news. Big enough to draw the interest of bidders from around the world - and big enough to draw the interest of one man in particular. He dreams of using this ancient wolf mask to begin a ritual once though dead - a ritual that would allow Natives to become Shifters. In the middle of his private war is his brother Michael, another Shifter, who has been involved with Spencer George. When an employee of the auction house is brutally murdered, and Spencer and Michael have a run-in with a wolf in the middle of Central Park the same night, events begin to spiral out of control.
I had not read the prior book in what appears to be a series, so Sam Cabot's world was new tdn't stop me from getting wrapped up in the story and regretting any need to put it down fo me. While this book would work fine as a stand-alone, I definitely came out of it feeling like there were a few things I had missed and might need to check out. However, that didn't stop me from regretting any time I had to put the story down for other things. The characters are very well-drawn, and the idea of Vampires and Werewolves has been firmly upended - which I greatly enjoyed. I plan to read the first book in the series so that I can catch up on the characters, and then I plan to wait anxiously for the next book in the series. Definitely an author to keep my eye on!
I had not read the prior book in what appears to be a series, so Sam Cabot's world was new tdn't stop me from getting wrapped up in the story and regretting any need to put it down fo me. While this book would work fine as a stand-alone, I definitely came out of it feeling like there were a few things I had missed and might need to check out. However, that didn't stop me from regretting any time I had to put the story down for other things. The characters are very well-drawn, and the idea of Vampires and Werewolves has been firmly upended - which I greatly enjoyed. I plan to read the first book in the series so that I can catch up on the characters, and then I plan to wait anxiously for the next book in the series. Definitely an author to keep my eye on!
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