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Book Review of Wolfsbane (Nightshade, Bk 2)

Wolfsbane (Nightshade, Bk 2)
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If Andrea Cremer goes missing, the first place you should check is my basement because Im probably holding her hostage, forcing her to write more stories for me to read. OK, in all seriousness? This book is epic-fantastic, and thats coming from a Ren-girl (and we all know he got kinda shafted on the page-time in this book).

Cremers world of witches, wolves, and magic is just plain addictive. Its sexy and smart and sophisticatedall a reader can want in a book. I love getting lost in these pages. Her characters are strong and well-developed, and the plotline kept me guessing over and over. Just when I thought I might have sort of figured it out, I was totally wrong. I love being surprised like that.

The back story between the Keepers, Guardians, and Searchers is really explored here, and I thoroughly enjoyed finding out more of their history. Theres something deeply satisfying about reading a well-thought out story.

While, yes, I was vaguely disappointed about the lack of Ren (until I read the first chapter of Bloodrose), I could read about Calla all day. She is one of my top five favorite fictional female heroines. I love her strength and vulnerability, and the way they are seamlessly balanced in this book. I love the ensemble scenes with the pack. Nightshade made me love each and every pack mate, flaws and all, and Wolfsbane on reaffirmed that devotion.

Fans of Nightshade will adore this book. Instead of an even-keel sequel, Cremer ups the ante and raises the stakes every chance she gets. Its heart-pounding, stay up all night kind of reading. These are the kinds books that book lovers crave.