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secretmagic's review against another edition
5.0
Another amazing book in the Shifters series. Like the previous books, 'Pride' is full of action, excitement and the ever growing trouble of Faythe Sanders. However, it's the emotional and heartbreaking scenes that have kept my eyes glued to the pages this time. I thought 'Rogue' was an emotional book, but 'Pride' almost killed me. (Let me mention here that I have an extremely high respect for books that affect me emotionally. Most books can make you smile, laugh or get angry; but a book that makes you cry is hard to forget, because the characters have touched you too deeply to distance yourself from them. That is what happened with 'Pride'.)
With the way 'Rogue' ended, I'm so glad I had 'Pride' nearby. Faythe's trial is underway, conveniently located at a mountain lodge in Montana; equiped with log cabins, hiking trails and a forest full of stray toms causing serious trouble (but I don't think they advertise that one in the holiday guides). I'm not impressed with Malone and Blackwell, but every story needs a constant evil person (or people) to stir the pot. At least Faythe gave as good as she got. She's good at creating trouble and I love her for it...most of the time.
I love Greg as a father figure. He keeps impressing me with the lengths he will go to protect his daughter and Pride; and I love him calling Faythe 'kitten', teasing her because she will always be his little girl. I'm surprised with how many tabbies keep popping up. They're supposed to be pretty rare - and they are - but first Manx (in 'Rogue') and now another in 'Pride', at the rate Faythe keeps finding them, she'll start her own Pride of tabbies. There were a few gruesome scenes throughout the book, not overly described but the power of words and imagination turns minor mentions into horrific scenes; so well done to Ms. Vincent and her skill with words.
I have to say I'm really impressed that Jace managed to not get injured this time. He's learning to avoid the bad guys...and Marc's possessive temper.
And like before, I'm drawn to the romance side of the story. More than anything I want Fathye and Marc to be together, but nothing in that simple in the middle of the series. I just hope they get their happily ever after in the end. They better not have been put through hell for nothing.
While the plot may have torn me apart with emotion, it was a fabulous read and I loved every exciting moment.
5/5 Stars.
With the way 'Rogue' ended, I'm so glad I had 'Pride' nearby. Faythe's trial is underway, conveniently located at a mountain lodge in Montana; equiped with log cabins, hiking trails and a forest full of stray toms causing serious trouble (but I don't think they advertise that one in the holiday guides). I'm not impressed with Malone and Blackwell, but every story needs a constant evil person (or people) to stir the pot. At least Faythe gave as good as she got. She's good at creating trouble and I love her for it...most of the time.
I love Greg as a father figure. He keeps impressing me with the lengths he will go to protect his daughter and Pride; and I love him calling Faythe 'kitten', teasing her because she will always be his little girl. I'm surprised with how many tabbies keep popping up. They're supposed to be pretty rare - and they are - but first Manx (in 'Rogue') and now another in 'Pride', at the rate Faythe keeps finding them, she'll start her own Pride of tabbies. There were a few gruesome scenes throughout the book, not overly described but the power of words and imagination turns minor mentions into horrific scenes; so well done to Ms. Vincent and her skill with words.
I have to say I'm really impressed that Jace managed to not get injured this time. He's learning to avoid the bad guys...and Marc's possessive temper.
And like before, I'm drawn to the romance side of the story. More than anything I want Fathye and Marc to be together, but nothing in that simple in the middle of the series. I just hope they get their happily ever after in the end. They better not have been put through hell for nothing.
While the plot may have torn me apart with emotion, it was a fabulous read and I loved every exciting moment.
5/5 Stars.
jobird's review against another edition
5.0
This series just gets better and better. So much happened in this story. There is never a dull moment. I look forward to the next one.
whattamess's review against another edition
4.0
As I carry on with this series I believe it's getting better. That or I've become used to Faythe's annoying mouth and attitude and it doesn't bother me as much. Also, Marc and Faythe's up and down relationship. I'm expecting those things because lets be real, we have to have those things or else there wouldn't be a story. The moments when Faythe becomes selfless is when the story becomes strong.
sharonsm_28's review against another edition
4.0
This was an enjoyable read. I thought the story was great. There was a bit less action, but there was more drama. I thought the addition of Kaci to the book was great. I was really liking her character. Faythe is still my favourite. She is a badass, and she also has moments of vulnerability. I thought Marc was a great character as well. I thought it was really sweet that he wanted to do so much for Faythe. I thought the ending was great. I cannot wait to see what the rest of the series has to offer. Overall, a great read.
brendalovesbooks's review against another edition
3.0
I didn't like this as well as the first two in the series. It seemed to be slow moving, and I keep waiting to see growth in the main character. It isn't happening.
emleemay's review against another edition
2.0
This is not so much a review as it is a sorrowful, heartfelt complaint that this series is headed straight down a path where I never wanted it to go. I thought Faythe would grow as a person, a woman and a werecat and learn some valuable lessons that would lead to making more educated decisions for the Pride and for herself. But I can now most definitely predict the outcome and I hate it. Note: I also confirmed my suspicions by glancing at spoilers - not to worry as I won't put myself through finishing this series.
Other people's reviews seem to suggest that Faythe is a rather disliked heroine because she's bossy, stubborn and often makes rash decisions. However, these were the main reasons why I got into this series and why, for me, it stood out so much from the massive amount of urban fantasy novels available that have a heroine that fits so perfectly into a pre-defined mold. I loved the fact that Faythe had enough about her to stand up to all the men who were fighting for control of her and I hate that the author seems to be going down the route of "the moral of this story is... don't think for yourself if you're a female werecat".
I wanted the series to be a lesson in how Faythe could stand up and make her own decisions, even if they go against the wishes of her father and/or boyfriend. Though it seems that every time she finally took matters into her own hands, everything went wrong and she was left looking like a stupid girl who didn't do what the big men said.
Oh, and honestly, I can't fathom how anyone could see Marc as a decent love interest and the right choice for Faythe. He is nothing but an uptight, violent control-freak. I was taking part in a conversation on one of my group forums about this series and heard Marc described as 'intense'... so apparently his erratic behaviour is what turns people on. I don't know but I do know I could never be with someone who has to make a show of 'dominating' me to prove himself, and I mean in a Pride "you must obey me" kinda way and not in a kinky way. His open disregard for what Faythe wants and the way he turns his nose up at her desire for indepedence just makes my blood boil in fury.
And I wouldn't even mind if she didn't have a yummy, kind, sexy and funny alternative that would do just about anything for her. You see, I've read reviews where people say they love Marc and hate Jace. Now, how can you hate Jace? He's all kinds of fun. If you haven't read this series and are now forming some opinion that Marc must be the sexy bad boy and Jace must be the nice guy and I'm the kind of girl who has a feminist rant at the dangers of the bad boy stereotpye... you couldn't be more wrong. Here's how I see these two candidates for Faythe's heart:
Marc - uptight, violent, controlling, "intense", plays by the Pride rules.
Jace - funny, sexy, actually cares what Faythe wants not what she should do according to werecat rules, a rulebreaker.
Anyone here ever watch Buffy (if not, go here now and do nothing else until you've finished it!)? Well, Marc reminds me of a more violent version of Angel and Jace reminds me of Spike *swoons like a fangirl*. I like 'bad boys', those who are wild and disregard the rules... and I like them to be fun too. Marc's a square and the realisation that the author has super, never-ending love planned for him and Faythe is what made me reluctant to read on.
Too bad, Faythe and Jace would have been worth over-looking the silly love triangle thing for.
bookishwonderlandco's review against another edition
5.0
This book was crazy! I can't believe Malone! This book was really so much better than the first and second, and it had a better, and sadder ending, of course it doesn't end there. The trail was completely unfair, but the whole bruin thing was a nice change. I love Faythe's sassy-ness, it comes out 100% in this book, and its so funny to see, and it reminds me a lot of myself. I really liked this book way more than the others and am excited to read the next one, and see what Malone is about to pull next.
graff_fuller's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
My favourite story of the series, so far.
I cannot say that Faythe doesn't frustrate me (a LOT of the time), but I can say...that in this story...she was her best self (as revealed to us). I guess I'm seeing it more from her father's POV, for we have two daughters and one son, and our daughters are strong willed and a force to be reckowned with, that's for sure.
I believe that her father is now seeing her in a different light (not just someone to be protected), but someone who has value (other than a breeder). He has given her a LOT of rope, but too often in these books...she's hung herself in a number of the issues set before her. She just doesn't like/honour authority...as it sits within the WereCat nation. She feels that she should have the ability to "opt in" or "opt out", but because she's a Tabby, she really doesn't have the agency of the Toms...which would frustrate my daughters, too.
When we first meet Faythe in the first book, I couldn't stand her (as a character), but the more that we learn of the "inner workings" of the WereCat nation, I actually see her frustration and "sort of" like the way that she "fights the power", though when doing this...you also have to be able to take the punishments handed down, too.
The introduction of this NEW Tabby and what she represents...was really well executed. She has a LOT of trauma wrapped into who she is and how she is, but it will be neat to see this explored in the next book.
I cannot say that Faythe doesn't frustrate me (a LOT of the time), but I can say...that in this story...she was her best self (as revealed to us). I guess I'm seeing it more from her father's POV, for we have two daughters and one son, and our daughters are strong willed and a force to be reckowned with, that's for sure.
I believe that her father is now seeing her in a different light (not just someone to be protected), but someone who has value (other than a breeder). He has given her a LOT of rope, but too often in these books...she's hung herself in a number of the issues set before her. She just doesn't like/honour authority...as it sits within the WereCat nation. She feels that she should have the ability to "opt in" or "opt out", but because she's a Tabby, she really doesn't have the agency of the Toms...which would frustrate my daughters, too.
When we first meet Faythe in the first book, I couldn't stand her (as a character), but the more that we learn of the "inner workings" of the WereCat nation, I actually see her frustration and "sort of" like the way that she "fights the power", though when doing this...you also have to be able to take the punishments handed down, too.
The introduction of this NEW Tabby and what she represents...was really well executed. She has a LOT of trauma wrapped into who she is and how she is, but it will be neat to see this explored in the next book.