Helpful Score: 4
Typically wonderful Patricia Briggs. This is one of my all-time favorite couples, Anna and Charles, and I have been looking forward to the next episode in their romance with anxious enthusiasm. I wasn't disappointed in the least. Everything about this story was smooth, clean, rich, and interesting. I am not one who generally likes serial killer stories, but the other elements balanced it out. The witches, fae, and werewolf politics were great, too. Oh, and the ghosts. And the spirits. And Boston. A+++!
Helpful Score: 2
A great entry in an amazing series! Charles and Anna are one of my all time favorite couples. "He taught me to rescue myself" is such a delightful attitude for a heroine. I enjoyed this so much, I read it, reread the other books in the series, and read it again. Can't wait to find out what will happen next.
Helpful Score: 1
I am a tough critic with Patricia Briggs and I totally loved this one. I really think her Alpha & Omega series is little better than her Mercy series (There were a few books in the Mercy series I absolutely hated).
What I appreciate here is that Briggs didn't force herself to fabricate a bunch of dumb problems to keep Charles and Anna's relationship interesting. With the changes in their world, I really can see Charles's job having a huge impact on them (much like someone who just married a military man or a cop). There isn't much romance in the way of "getting it on" but I loved the development & growth of the relationship.
I am also so thankful that Briggs chose not to force a bunch of scripture down my throat. I don't mind quoting scripture if it is done smoothly or it adds to a character, but in the beginning of some of her books it was horribly done and I felt like Briggs was a teleavangelist or something. Although Briggs does mention that Anna can quote scriptures & Christianity in general, she doesn't overdo it.
I loved the typical serial killer storyline and also the different agencies that come into fruition as a response to paranormals outing themselves. I have to say I really liked how it ended as well (won't give it away, somewhat predictable but it felt good all the same).
Overall great read. Very worth it if you lean more towards the urban fantasy than typical romance.
What I appreciate here is that Briggs didn't force herself to fabricate a bunch of dumb problems to keep Charles and Anna's relationship interesting. With the changes in their world, I really can see Charles's job having a huge impact on them (much like someone who just married a military man or a cop). There isn't much romance in the way of "getting it on" but I loved the development & growth of the relationship.
I am also so thankful that Briggs chose not to force a bunch of scripture down my throat. I don't mind quoting scripture if it is done smoothly or it adds to a character, but in the beginning of some of her books it was horribly done and I felt like Briggs was a teleavangelist or something. Although Briggs does mention that Anna can quote scriptures & Christianity in general, she doesn't overdo it.
I loved the typical serial killer storyline and also the different agencies that come into fruition as a response to paranormals outing themselves. I have to say I really liked how it ended as well (won't give it away, somewhat predictable but it felt good all the same).
Overall great read. Very worth it if you lean more towards the urban fantasy than typical romance.
Helpful Score: 1
I can't say this is one of her "best yet"...it was a decent story, but overall I felt it dragged. Mostly I found is just plain old boring.
Not really any romance in this book, very little character development between Anna & Charles, and her serial killer mystery didn't do much for me. It was a good-enough read, but not a great one. The best part of this book were the last couple chapters when stuff really started to happen!
Her earlier Alpha & Omega works were WAY better, and her Mercedes Thompson series is better yet. Don't buy this one--wait for it in a trade...it's not worth $20 new.
Not really any romance in this book, very little character development between Anna & Charles, and her serial killer mystery didn't do much for me. It was a good-enough read, but not a great one. The best part of this book were the last couple chapters when stuff really started to happen!
Her earlier Alpha & Omega works were WAY better, and her Mercedes Thompson series is better yet. Don't buy this one--wait for it in a trade...it's not worth $20 new.
Helpful Score: 1
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Leslie.
This third installment of the Alpha and Omega series begins with an introduction to wicked fae and an innocent little girl. The prologue quickly returns us to the Marrok, Charles and Anna. Charles has become withdrawn due to his role as the Wolfkiller and Anna is looking for a way to help him. The two reconnect their bond while hunting a serial killer in Boston. The sweet little girl from the prologue is now an FBI agent and the lead liaison between the agency and the werewolves.
I really enjoyed the interaction between the fae and the werewolves in this book. The storyline is strong and makes you want to continue reading until you discover who the real enemy is. I liked that Anna has stepped up to her potential as Omega. The characters, mundane and magical alike, were well portrayed and each was given a believable voice. You don't need to read the Mercy Thompson series to read this one but it certainly gives it more depth.
I waited far too long between books in this series. I look forward to the next installment. A most enjoyable read and highly recommended.
This third installment of the Alpha and Omega series begins with an introduction to wicked fae and an innocent little girl. The prologue quickly returns us to the Marrok, Charles and Anna. Charles has become withdrawn due to his role as the Wolfkiller and Anna is looking for a way to help him. The two reconnect their bond while hunting a serial killer in Boston. The sweet little girl from the prologue is now an FBI agent and the lead liaison between the agency and the werewolves.
I really enjoyed the interaction between the fae and the werewolves in this book. The storyline is strong and makes you want to continue reading until you discover who the real enemy is. I liked that Anna has stepped up to her potential as Omega. The characters, mundane and magical alike, were well portrayed and each was given a believable voice. You don't need to read the Mercy Thompson series to read this one but it certainly gives it more depth.
I waited far too long between books in this series. I look forward to the next installment. A most enjoyable read and highly recommended.
