23 October 2020,
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i'm 32 and its still my fav book ever! The first Kelley Armstrong book published in 2001 after it was sold in 1999 under the title Bitten, a title that many people know as the famous urban fantasy TV show with Laura Vandervoort in the role of Elena Michaels. Tired of a life spent hiding and protecting, a life where her most important job is hunting down rogue werewolves. Elena is a werewolf, and the only female werewolf in the world at that. Tired of a world that not only accepts the worst in her–her temper, her violence–but requires it. I get the feeling I’m going to be way too harsh. A warning to the reader, don't pick this book up if you cannot devote hours to reading it. This one's been hanging around for a while, since it was recommended to me sometime last year. Just says "darlin'" in both. In describing this book, I would first and foremost like to use the words. To be honest, the fact that it's about werewolves put me off. Elena is a fascinating protagonist, not all bad, but not all good either. ), she's also just plain -stupid-. I saw that kiwiria loved it and remembered that I had it, so thought I should get onto it sooner rather than later. Worst of all, she realizes she’s growing content with that life, with being that person. She has an animal side to her that she has suppressed, but when dead bodies start turning up, killed by what is clearly a werewolf, she can no longer hide from her werewolf origins. [especially in regards to sensitive topics, such as sexual abuse, [Sad stuff. To celebrate... Elena Michaels is the world’s only female werewolf. Or maybe I just missed something. That man is dangerous. Elena Michaels is the most idiotic and annoying main character ever. As if it's not bad enough that she's the stereotypical urban fantasy heroine (hates being "different", continually tries to be "normal", etc. Kelley Armstrong has been telling stories since before she could write. He hates humans and kills them without remorse. Bitten the book vs Bitten the tv show: Do you like the way the show is telling the story? And she’s tired of it. What I was wondering.. why does he even have a southern accent if he's been living with the pack in New York since he was a child? If you can't find the author while searching on the site, please type above the author name (or series). I love a lot of series, but I read this one when I was in high school (which, I shouldn’t have honestly) and INSTANTLY fell in love with it. You know when you don't really expect to like a book based on the fact that you're prejudiced to its contents? Mad and unable to forgive, she tries to escape her pack to find her place in the human world. He's so sweet! Only b/c I can't complain about this anywhere else... I was starting to think that shifters may not be for me, but wow can Kelly Armstrong write. The spends the entire book swearing on her life that she doesn't love Clay (ex-fiance, turned her into a werewolf, blah blah blah), and yet is cuddling up with him and spending time with him the whole time, DESPITE the fact that she keeps saying how much. I greatly enjoyed Kerri Arthur's Riley Jensen Guardian series (the main character is a werewolf), and Kresley Cole has some wonderful lycanthrope characters whom I love, but generally they don't hold the attraction that vampire. [For example, how was I so shattered about Logan when I hadn't even met the guy??! I first read this book when it came out and loved it. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. The series was based on the author’s Otherworld series that took the world back in the early 2000s by storm. I’m going to start off by saying this is my all-time favorite series of books for the adult mind. This was so entertaining and, even though I didn't expect it to be so NSFW, I really enjoyed it. When she finally thinks she is settled in her human ("normal") life, the pack calls for her help and she can't say "no." I greatly enjoyed Kerri Arthur's Riley Jensen Guardian series (the main character is a werewolf), and Kresley Cole has some wonderful lycanthrope characters whom I love, but generally they don't hold the attraction that vampires do. [one murderer dude, but he’s not comfortable with his werewolf abilities, so it’s made clear he’s at a disadvantage. vampire lovers who think the werewolf can't hack it, A lot of authors tend to rely on supernatural abilities to make their fantasy and paranormal characters more appealing to us foolish mortals who seek our escapes amongst their pages. To see what your friends thought of this book. I’m still angry with this book because it wasn’t even close to being as good as Armstrong’s. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Anyone else who's seen it miffed that Clayton doesn't have his southern accent? But I can definitely say I will be continuing with the Women of the Otherworld series. I have favorite series, and this is definitely one of them, but most of the time my favorite book in the series is not the first one. We are introduced into a new werewolf world with this series, one that has not been described in any other series I have read so far. This one's been hanging around for a while, since it was recommended to me sometime last year. Elena Michaels is the world’s only female werewolf. As if it's not bad enough that she's the stereotypical urban fantasy heroine (hates being "different", continually tries to be "normal", etc. Bitten by Kelley Armstrong--2.5 stars (round up to 3), The 100 Most Popular Fantasy Books on Goodreads. Elena Michaels is the most idiotic and annoying main character ever. [cheating is never ok in my book, even if the MC loved Clay, she still cheated on her current partner multiple times with him and that didn't exactly endear her to me, Sheesh, I don’t know what kind of review to give this book. When she is back, she faces her past and at last realizes what she really wants and needs. For example, thanks to Twilight, I am completely Team Vampire (and I'm terribly ashamed at having brought Twilight up, trust me) so anything Werewolf-ish automatically sets off some inner resentment. How old do you have to be to read this book ? ), she's also just plain -stupid-. Did not cry (perhaps because of the detached narration that I personally perceived). I'm sick with a cold/flu thing so I'm not sure how good my judgement is right now, but I definitely found my new book boyfriend here. But to Clay she is and will always be his mate, even if she runs away again. Out of all of the shifter books I have read this has got be the be the best one I have ever read. To be honest, the fact that it's about werewolves put me off. Dragons, demons, kings, queens, and the occasional farm boy (with a special destiny, of course): Fantasy literature has it all! But, he is also willing to kill anyone for the woman he loves. A warning to the reader, don't pick this book up if you cannot devote hours to reading it. What I was wondering.. why does he even have a so. It was one of the few books I'd read that focused predominantly on werewolves. We’d love your help. You will be completely absorbed into this tale of a woman who happens to be a werewolf, and isn't completely happy about it. The only two characters I liked here were Clay and Jeremy, so if I will continue with the series it will be purely for them. Books Reading Order does not accept free books from authors or publishers in exchange for reviews. I am highly addicted to some Elena and Clay. All efforts to make her produce "normal" stories failed. Instead, I did this: *notices all the 5star reviews of Bitten* *clicks ‘confirm order’ button on BookDespository.com* *waits by mail box for about 40,000 years* *receives Bitten* *does happy dance like a happy thing in a happy place with a happy hat* *begins reading page one of Bitten* 18 minutes later: “ZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz The first season lasted 13 episodes and covered Elena’s time in Toronto all the way through to the Pack’s showdown with the Mutts. Refresh and try again. September 7th 2004 The spends the entire book swearing on her life that she doesn't love Clay (ex-fiance, turned her into a werewolf, blah blah blah), and yet is cuddling up with him and spending time with him the whole time, DESPITE the fact that she keeps saying how much she cares about her human boyfriend back home. You will be completely absorbed into this tale of a woman who happens to be a werewolf, and isn't completely happy about it. Just says "darlin'" in both. It did. Oh boy. Welcome back. He doesn't sound much more southern in the book than in the show to me. How can I write this review without sounding like I'm about to start stalking Kelley Armstrong? I was a little worried about this series because I wasn’t too fond of her young adult series. Apart from the fact that only Jericho Barrons could have rescued. Just found out they made a TV show based on this series. Another thing that makes thi. Her earliest written efforts were disastrous. Tired of a life spent hiding and protecting, a life where her most important job is hunting down rogue werewolves. She is turned werewolf against her will and knowledge by a person very close to her. Elena is a fascinating protagonist, not all bad, but not all good either. The series won a Leo Award and was nominated for a DGC Craft Award. Knowing this book was about werewolves just made me go 'blegh!' Worst of all, she realizes she’s growing content with that life, with being that person. Sex scenes. “Urban survival rule 22: Never annoy an armed man.”. If you are looking for an urban fantasy book written like mainstream fiction, or a good fiction book that is very much urban fantasy, or a really incredible werewolf novel, you would probably just love this book. We will add it as soon as possible. Danielle The Book Huntress (Back to the Books). I knew it even before beginning this book that either I would completely loathe it, or I would not finish. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. His name is Clay and he's a sociopathic werewolf. But Kelley Armstrong’s werewolves in. You wonder how Elena can stay mad at him, although he really did her dirty (you have to read it to find out).

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