Start your eye rolling now.
It's completely understandable.
When one of my best friends from college and lifelong reading buddy threw The Timber Wolves Series at me, I most definitely rolled my eyes.
I mean, I loved Twilight as much as the next person, but haven't we had enough of the werewolves for a while now???
At this point, I view anything vampire or werewolf related as copycats.
Which is why I continue to avoid True Blood, Vampire Diaries and Teenage Werewolf.
If I'm going to watch barely believable accounts of vampire/werewolf interactions, you can bet your boot straps it's going to be the original barely believable account of vampire/werewolf interactions.
But, being the amazing sport I am, I promised to at least give it a try.
And, OHMYWORDOHMYWORDOHMYWORD.
To say I loved it would be a slight understatement.
To say that I was OBSESSED with it might come close.
Like saying that Michael Jackson had a thing for plastic surgery.
Now. Lest you make the same assumption I did, this book is nothing like Twilight.
Scout - the main character is strong, decisive, and (mostly) confident.
I won't pretend that this is a series that Little Man will learn about in American Literature, but as for a gripping read about werewolves. Um.YES.
As for a gripping read in general with a decent storyline? Yep.
As for a gripping read with a twisted but amazing romantic storyline? ABSOLUTELY.
Plus.
Tammy Blackwell, the author, has been kind enough to write At First Sight - a companion book that gives you extra insight into the main characters' backgrounds, thoughts, and opinions.
I warn you, though.
You should not, I repeat NOT read At First Sight until after you have finished the original 3 books. (spoilers, spoilers, and more spoilers)
Additional warning, once you've read At First Sight, you will not be satisfied until you have reread all three original books.
But you won't mind.
I promise.
You know, if you are into that sort of thing.
I think we all know that I am...
UPDATE: Miss Tammy read this post and commented!!! People, I think I just peed my pants!!!
Thanks for such an amazing review of the series! And please tell your friend "Thank You!" from me!
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