Reviews

The Steele Wolf by Chanda Hahn

b4d3m's review

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-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

5.0

hnbb's review against another edition

3.0

I really like this author and enjoy her other series (An Unfortunate Fairy Tale). This series is not my favorite, but it is interesting. This book was difficult because a character would be introduced in passing and then later show up like you should remember who they are. Then, all these people are connected to them somehow and I just got lost quite a bit. I want to know what happens, so I will read the 3rd one, but I hope it isn't as confusing to me.

mikaiten's review against another edition

2.0

The story is intriguing but the writing is absolutely horrible. If the characters were consistent I might have been less harsh, but all the characters seem to be suffering from bipolar disorder. Within a few sentences they go from happy to mad to sad to confused, and none of them can focus on anything for more than five seconds. After learning major plot points Thalia gets distracted by the most mundane things. She refuses to tell anyone about the important things she discovers, and is constantly confused by why no one is around to help her when she fails to let them know she's planning to do something stupid and dangerous. I really want to like these books, because I think the story has merit. I just wish an editor would go through these and point out the inconsistencies before the third book comes out.

transcendent's review

3.0

I can't say I didn't care for this book but it's certainly not very careable.
The first half of this book is chefs kiss immaculate but the second half bored me to all hell, the pacing was odd and I really didn't like any of the characters other than Hemi

kathaphira's review

4.0

Another great book! The only reason why I didn’t 5 star it is because Thalia kinda started getting on my nerves. One minute she’s all brave and ferocious but then in the next breathe, when things are bottoming out, she’s all, “where were you when I needed you?” “I could’ve died!” Woman up! Either you want to be independent without needing anyone’s help or you want the guys to protect you! Besides that, it was good. Book one, I was team Joss even though it was obvious, to me, that Cael was a contender even if Thalia didn’t realize it yet…. Early on in this book, I started changing my mind. Joss is sweet and all but Cael is the protector that every girl needs! How’s that saying go? A good guy will sacrifice you to save the world but a bad guy will sacrifice the world to save you? Something like that… you get my drift. Yea, I’m definitely shifting towards team Cael.

zoetic's review

5.0

The Steele Wolf began where The Iron Butterfly ended. Thalia continued to struggle to regain her memories. The love triangle that began in The Iron Butterfly continued, and there was still no conclusion, though I am sure that answers will be provided in the next installment. I could do without the love triangle, but I can understand why it is there. Thalia is still coming to terms with the trauma she endured while being experimented on and tortured, and we see this both physically and emotionally. Answers are provided as to the 'how' Thalia was kidnapped from such a strong and protected village. We see the animosity and prejudice between the clans. After Thalia returns home and revelations are made to her closest family and family friends, we see some of them question their beliefs. The Septori continue to kidnap children from the clans. Overall, it was very well written, a quick read, and held my attention well.

It had been a while since I had read The Iron Butterfly, but it was a memorable read, so I didn't feel too worried about whether or not I would remember the story going into The Steele Wolf. That being said, there was a quick recap given in chapter one that I appreciated nonetheless.

brittys_books's review

adventurous emotional mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

valeriew's review against another edition

5.0

Still a good one. There were editing issues that were annoying. Oh and joss bugs me. He's too possessive and assuming.

Jan 18,2013 This book was so good! I loved the characters and the ongoing story development. I really like this author. I am a little annoyed because this is the second series I have read by her that isn't finished. I am starting to wonder if there will be an ending to this series and the other one. I really wish there would be! Oh and still totally confused on the era. It's like mid evil times? But then Thalia puts on a short dress or pants?!?! Hum. Super confused about that. And a little bit of editing problems. But these things didn't bother me enough apparently since I gave it 5 stars.

connie_a's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

kristaallysa's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5