Forbidden: Discover the Legend

Wolf Sirens #1

by Tina Smith

The Mystical Bond, the Fatal Allure ... of Hunter & Prey

Misunderstood seventeen year old Lila Crain unwillingly moves to the foreboding town of Shade, prepared to face her punishment - Shade High. But she can't begin to anticipate the life-altering events that lie in wait for her.

The dark and charismatic Reid has a wolfish grin and amber eyes that would make any girl blush and he has his sights set on the new girl in school.
Reid's stunning friends - including icy top dog Sam - invite Lila into their clique. Suspicious, yet flattered by their attention she answers the intriguing call like a moth to a flame.

Thrillingly introduced to the local nightlife by the enigmatic group, Lila finally feels like she belongs. But her newly found friendships threaten to turn sour when she unwittingly develops feelings for the leader's off-limits boyfriend, Sky.
Tensions rise further when a quirky local named Cresida warns Lila to stay away from the clique at all costs.

Undeterred, she is irresistibly drawn to uncover the truth behind their mysterious lifestyle.
Lila unwittingly starts off a chain of events that will forever alter fate for both hunter and hunted as she learns they have been waiting for her...

Inspired by the legend of the femme fatale goddess, Artemis, Wolf Sirens is a compelling gothic masterpiece of paranormal romance.

Forbidden, Fever, Night Fall, Dusk in Shade and soon to be released Dawn in Shade - all continue the tale of Lila Crain, the heroine with the chip on her shoulder, on an epic paranormal journey in which forbidden love threatens to destroy the underworld.

Genres: Paranormal, Fantasy, Young Adult, Werewolves, Romance, Paranormal Romance, Shapeshifters

380 pages, ebook

First published September 1, 2012

About the author

Tina Smith lives in Adelaide South Australia, having spent most of her life as an un-diagnosed introvert in country N.S.W. She is the Author of five books in the award nominated paranormal series, Wolf Sirens.
Tina inspires, entertains and examines life. She writes paranormal, romantic and suspense fueled tales about cursed wolves. She learnt to shoot for Wolf Sirens.
Night is the time her creative juices flow and she loves exploring the lives of her protagonist's within the paranormal genre, under the light of the moon.
She is driven to write and connect with readers through her mad-capped imagination - you could say it's a calling...
Storm In Shade, the sixth book in the Wolf Sirens series will be released in 2016.Please leave reviews online.

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In the midst of a prophecy about Gods and Goddesses, misunderstood seventeen year old Lila Crain moves to Shade, a foreboding small town with a curfew. Unable to imagine the life altering events that lie in wait.

The dark and charismatic Reid has a wolfish grin and amber eyes that would make any girl blush and he has his sights set on the new girl in school.

Reid's stunning friends - including icy top dog Sam - invite her into their clique. Flattered by their attention, Lila answers the intriguing call like a moth to a flame.

Thrillingly introduced to the local night life by the enigmatic group, Lila finally feels like she belongs. But her newly found friendships threaten to turn sour when she unwittingly develops feelings for the leader's off-limits boyfriend, Sky.

Lila's new found confidence is rocked further when an unstable classmate named Cresida warns her to stay away from the clique at all costs.

The clique like to keep their friends close and their enemies closer. Cresida knows their fatal secret and is honour-bound to protect those who are endangered.

When Lila's life is threatened she is determined to uncover the truth behind their mysterious lifestyle. She unwittingly starts off a chain of events that will forever change fate for both hunter and hunted.

Lila suddenly realises she is part of the legend - only not in the way she longs to be. The allure between hunter and hunted becomes a fatal attraction as she learns they have been waiting for her...


Inspired by the legend of the femme fatale goddess, Artemis, WOLF SIRENS is a compelling gothic masterpiece about forbidden love in the underworld.

Reviews

[summer · Rating 1 out of 5]

Dafuq did I just read?

Putting it concisely: This book was a sloppy, horrible mess.

This book leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I have never read something like this before, and not in a good way. I don't want it to seem like I'm hating on Forbidden: Discover the Legend for the hell of it; it truly is this terrible and it's hard for me to conceal my anger towards this.

First and foremost, I want to put it out there that I was only able to bear about 65% of the book; the rest, I skimmed. I rarely skim books, which just displays how much this was a pain to read.

The Writing
The writing was amateur at best, childish at its worst. Filled with run-on sentences, unorganized paragraphs, and spelling and grammatical errors, I felt like I was reading a story written by a 12-year-old. It made the novel a million times harder to follow, in addition to the confusing plot.

Not only that, but Forbidden was jam-packed with unneeded mental questions the narrator/MC was aiming at herself. It got repetitive and tedious. Sometimes, there were paragraphs consisted entirely of mental questions.

C'mon, all these errors shouldn't be done by an author. It's all Writing 101.

Don't believe me? Here are just a few examples:

"I didn't pry further. I hoped as she had the key, that it wasn't stolen and she didn't seem the type. I wondered who had been pissed off enough to have keyed it. I learnt Giny was short for Giane--even though it was the same length, she told me with a laugh." And that is all in one paragraph, might I add.

"Hers were the deepest brightest blue I had ever seen and we weren't in the sun, but they sparkled."

"I was so pale I was green." Uh-huh. I never thought green would be classified as "pale".

Lila- The Main Character
Moving on to the MC with no personality, Lila. Or, if you consider being a snob as having a personality, I guess you could say she has somewhat of a persona. A shallow one, nonetheless.

Anyway, Lila, who the author wasn't bothered enough to have developed, was a judgmental snob. I like to describe her as a hypocrite, since she goes around judging people before she gets to know them and magically knows all their bad qualities-- qualities that she undeniably possessed.

Now, I want to make it clear that I don't have a problem with flawed heroines. In fact, I prefer reading of those than of Mary-Sues. But her. She is a different story altogether, It was downright irksome to have to be in her head for so many pages. That girl gave me a major headache. *takes ibuprofen*

Here's a quote that displays her judgmental self:

"She had a small gap in her front teeth which gave her more character than she appeared to possess before as she smiled widely at me."

Look who's talking about having no character! Besides this being judgmental and hypocritical, it makes no sense whatsoever.

And another great exhibition of her personality:

"As I gazed at him I unfortunately knew then that I found his friend, Sky, far more attractive, but if he was seconds, then I sure couldn't compromise."

So looks are far more important than personality? How could you be so shallow?

Oh, and my favorite:

"I was decidedly more like Giny, maybe slightly looking I supposed, otherwise he would date her, although he wasn't with Lily or Bianca either, and as far as I could tell they weren't otherwise taken. Perhaps I'd underestimated myself and I liked that thought."

Perhaps you are in dire need of a reality check to fix your shallowness, hon.

"The thought of becoming a werewolf appealed to me, not for Reid or the eternal life, or anything- but the possibility that then I would be beautiful enough for Sky."

I sincerely hope that there aren't actually people like this. I really do.

I won't even go into the under-developed supporting characters. I hate all of them. And I hate the plot, too.

Furthermore, why was Artemis even brought up in the Prologue? I'm really curious. It's not like she was mentioned at all in the rest of the book.

In the past, I have only read one other werewolf book prior to this, and that is Shiver by Maggie Steifvater. While Forbidden has nothing on Shiver, I didn't exactly like Steifvater's novel. So, I've learned my lesson. I won't be reading anything by this author, nor anything on werewolves.

[Holly · Rating 1 out of 5]

*I received a copy of this from the author in exchange for an honest review.

I struggled through this, and by the end, I was just glad it was over. I'm sad, because the synopsis intrigued me. But this fell flat in so many ways that this will be the lowest rating I've ever given a book.

*Possible spoilers, because this may or may not have turned into a rant...

The main character is Lila, new girl in a small town, with a mother who never pays attention to her and a father who is nonexistent in her life. She was seriously one of the dumbest girls I've ever had the displeasure to read about. Her personality was awful. I hated her.

Examples:
"As I gazed at him I unfortunately knew then that I found his friend, Sky, far more attractive, but if he was seconds, then I was sure I could compromise."

"I wondered if I was pretty but didn't ask, as I knew he would tease me. If I was, it wasn't the obvious gleaming beauty he and his friends obtained. I was decidedly more like Giny, maybe slightly better looking than her I supposed, otherwise he would date her, although he wasn't with Lily or Bianca either, and as far as I could tell they weren't otherwise taken. Perhaps I’d underestimated myself and I liked that thought."

"Reid wrapped his broad arms around me and we kissed. Feeling his warm lips, I played the part, but I was acting. I was going through the motions, numb. After making out on the bed, I decided I had done enough to deserve more answers."

Winning personality, right?


Right off the bat, this story was hard to understand. The preface was confusing, and I didn't understand how any of the paranormal elements, the werewolves, came to be. And once I started reading Lila's POV, I immediately disliked her. Going through the book with her thoughts was painful, especially since the writing was terrible. Grammatically speaking, mostly. Incomplete sentences, run-on sentences. Conversations seemed forced. It didn't draw me in, and it made me want to stop reading. It was very sophomoric, at best.

Her mother was completely absent from almost everything. She lets Lila do whatever she wants and doesn't ask any questions. All of the characters had little personality; the emphasis was placed on their looks. All the guys were hot, of course, and all of the girls average compared to 'The Clique.' Seriously, all of the girls that were described were given such poor physical characteristics. Except the Clique, and Lila. Although she did tend to cut herself down. All she ever talked about was what people looked like, and their physique, whether good or bad, was all she described about them. Nothing else mattered. She whined about no one wanting her and about being alone, that everyone was judging her just because she was new. But in reality, she was the worst of them all.

Her actions and reactions didn't sit well with me. When she was dating Reid, she couldn't stop thinking about Sky, who just happens to be dating the leader of the group. "I ached for Sky when he left. I could have loved Reid. He was everything but he wasn't Sky. He was handsome and buff and kind, but a feeling of nausea had infected me every time I thought of Sky with anyone else, even though he wasn't mine." Her feelings were back and forth throughout the whole book, with all of the characters. And she had sex with Reid when she was supposedly so "infatuated" with Sky! Obsessive is more like it! One step up and she'd be considered crazy.

Don't even get me started on the insta-love fest going on. *shudders* Jesus, how do two people think they've fallen in love with each when they've never even spoken with one another? The romance was dull and boring, and Lila being who she is, I just wanted her to not get any guy. She sure as hell didn't deserve the kind and gentle Reid. And all aboard the 'Twilight' train. The only reason Lila wants to be turned is because of Sky. *rolls eyes*

Nothing about the paranormal element was believable. How Lila found out about them was a little ridiculous. And if the character, Cresida, was supposed to be some kind of guardian, then it really didn't work. Even when the werewolf component actually showed up in the story, it never got interesting. Older people die bitten. All werewolves are in their 20s. They don't age. Except: when they're young, they age until they are in their 20s, and if they're in their 30s when bitten, they age backwards. Uh, yeah, because that all makes sense. Oh, and when Lila finds out about them through the death of Lily, she's okay with it. Seriously? I find that highly disbelieving. And Sam can persuade people do anything she wants? So, she has a werewolf "superpower"? I don't get this.

There was basically no plot. It was painfully obvious that the book was about werewolves, so there was no mystery. I found myself trying to hurry it along, wondering when something exciting would happen. I thought it might help the boring plot because there was hardly any action. The pace was so slow that I was dragged along, just wanting to finish it.

The ending felt rushed, but that epilogue was better than the whole book combined. Everything came out at once in a very anti-climatic battle. And I felt that there were holes in the plot, holes in the paranormal elements that weren't very present in the story. It's all still very confusing.

After really wanting to 'DNF' the book after the first couple of chapters, I'm not surprised my feelings hadn't changed. I'm definitely not going to continue the series. I've had enough of this story and these characters.

Full review found here at The Fox's Hideaway: http://skizzles22hu.blogspot.com/2013...

[Tina Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Talitha wrote: "I just finished your book ... I can' t believe the ending i got tears in my eyes please tell me there is another one cause it cant end that way , Cres was my fav character always looking out for everyone .i thought lila was abit of a brat in a way ... I love that it just sucked me in the last few chapters i couldn't put down"
"Wolf Sirens lures you into a world of danger, excitement and divided loyalties. A terrific read!"
– Beverley Eikli, author of A Little Deception
'I’m really enjoying your story. It's very intriguing!’
‘I'm really getting into the book and enjoying it very much!’
‘I hope you do very well with it. You deserve to!’
‘It was a pleasure to proof read Wolf Sirens.’
'Am half way through. Loving it - Tina!'
You have a terrific writing style. You have obviously done a significant amount planning and preparation in crafting your work. Your prose is nicely written with details that capture the reader. Right from the start your plot was very engaging.  You do a nice job of slowly making your way through the story with details and a certain voice that allows your reader to really interact with the characters (who are all round and very nicely developed). The greatest value in fiction, it seems to me, lies in what we can learn about our own lives when we take time to analyze someone else’s — even if that someone else is just a character in a story. Characterization is one of the most important elements of any successful story.  I always love it when I leave a story feeling like I know the characters.  This is true for your prose. So many authors rush through their stories without really developing them.  Not you. Your book read like a movie in my mind. You have crafted a quality piece of writing. 
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[J.E. Swift · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book Wolf Sirens starts out like many young adult novels, a girl who moves to a new town and has no friends initially. A group of the popular teenagers eventually take an interest in her, which Lila (the main character), cannot understand why they would. There is nothing truly extraordinary about her, and surprisingly, she finds herself immersed in their world.
I liked Lila as a character. She is strong female lead, which is nice, considering this genre often has female leads that are unsure of themselves and let other take the lead. It is a little reminiscent of Twilight in the sense that she desperately wants to become a werewolf as well.
The love triangle is just that. A love triangle. While most would argue that it is an overused plot angle, I happen to enjoy love triangles and the drama that they bring. Without giving too much away, as I was reading, I had the impression that the relationship between Reid and herself was sweet although only a few pages later she definitely developed an obsession with Sky.
Overall, I enjoyed this book. I enjoyed the writing style and I liked most of the characters. The ending of the book was surprising for sure and intense. While I am not huge into the shape shifting/werewolf genre, I would recommend this book to someone that enjoys that genre certainly.

[Nereid · Rating 4 out of 5]

I kept thinking this would be the typical werewolf book but I was so wrong and unknowingly was drawn in from the first chapter. Lila is struggling with adjusting to a new school, a new life where suddenly the popular clique of girls want her to join them. She was always a bit of a loner and now suddenly she feels wanted which is a powerful emotion and a compelling reason to accept. Then a strange girl called Cresida warns her off mixing with them and shows her a video that will set in motion a chain of events that no one could predict. Werewolves do exist and so do the people who hunt them and Lila is now in the thick of things. It was honesty up front, stating that werewolves were present so no guesswork was needed or waiting for the female character to put all the clues together. Lily morphing into a werewolf in front of her kind of took away the secrecy. Drawn into a world she could never have imagined, she feels like they are becoming her family in spite of who they are. Sam their leader is charismatic though controlling yet she wants Lila to become one of them and enlists the help of Reid who seems interested in her. Sam reminded me of the beautiful cheer leader type who is good at everything and used to getting what she wants. Lila is fascinated with them especially Sky who she is attracted to from the beginning yet he hardly knows she exists. He is the sexy guy who is the strong silent type yet someone who would defend your honour if the occasion warranted it. Sam and Sky are together and if Lila wants to be welcome, she has to keep her distance. The wheels are set in motion and whether it is caused by circumstance or fate, Lila will be separated from the pack and immersed in a future she doesn't want. Overwhelmed by her feelings for Sky and a future she never wanted to embrace, Lila's strength will be tested. Will she survive or will she succumb to the desolation that awaits her, only time will tell. I was not prepared for the ending and was sad to know that he is lost to her but having a friend like Cresida may be her salvation.

[Ramsha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn't know how I would feel about this book at first, since this was my first ever time reading a book with mythology and shifters but it was absolutely brilliant!! I mean who wouldn't like a good book with mythology and shifters all bundled up in one. This first book is about Lila the new girl who moves to Shade, where she at first feel s as if she does not fit in but later is included with the most popular clique in school. They had found something in her that interested them, they did not know what it was at the moment but they do at the end. I honestly can say I do not like Sam, Lily and Bianca. I liked Reid and Sky all through out the story and at the beginning I couldn't tell who Lila liked at first but in the end I was able to tell who it was(not spoiling it by telling all you guys who it is). All in all the book was really intense read I especially felt emotionally tortured by the ending I mean WHY?? It was heartbreaking! I will be reading the next instalment in this series really soon!!

[Kuroi]

Nope, nope, nopeity nope.

DNFed at 15% because I was steadily losing IQ points reading this book. There is purple prose without grammar, a heroine who thinks in Greek melodrama, a town called Shade and as far as I read, a plot based on the MC's induction into a mysterious callisthenics Barbie group.

I will let the text speak for itself as to why I stopped reading. Mistakes/oddities/plain stupidity in bold:

Take the first lines in the book from the thoughts of the MC. It looks like three random sentences that a kindergardener practiced cursive writing with:

"Animals don't know hope, only fear and hunger. New beginnings are hard. My mother and I moved to Shade, because it was where she grew up."

This one is probably my favourite because of the excessively long, twisted structure which ultimately is useless in creating a setting because we forget what was at the beginning of the sentence:

"I had a shower to warm my blood and readied myself in the eerie quiet. In the downstairs kitchen I had to open the screen door, despite the cold winter air , to hear the distant intermittent roar of traffic, from the nearest major road, no louder than a seashell to my ear."

There are no words for the following. Though DAMN, GURL would come close to describing my feelings about this SMS from the MC to her father about the next-door old man's 308 Winchester rifle:

"I texted: 'Neighbour has loaded gun' to Bec back home, while I waited at the bus stop, shivering."

This one is hilarious in its hypocrisy. Weighty thoughts from a teenage protagonist who judges people by their appearances:

"The other kids seemed like me, casual in comparison, rough around the edges: baggy clothes, and acne-scarred, oily-haired with flyaway hairs and the pain and insecurity of puberty written on their faces. "

Here comes the soap opera style soliloquy which could about a prophecy, exam results or a skin disease:

"How could I know that my innocent presence terrified them dar more than they threatened me, or what I had just triggered? I was what they had feared, what they had been hoping wouldn't come. I had no way of knowing that I had surprised them or what they had sparked in me, which would soon ignite. I was simultaneously smashed into a thousand pieces inside and mysteriously, very slowly, began to reform from within, shard by shard."

"Is that so?" was my reaction to the next one:

"They brandished footballs and muscular tanned bodies, which seemed to attest to their athleticism."

The following quote my dear, is called a massive lapse in that thing called good sense, also spelled S-T-U-P-I-D-I-T-Y:

"You don't have to be good," offered Giny enthusiastically. "Just coordinated, strong and flexible?" (NOTE: This is regarding an offer to join the queen bees' dance troupe.)

I gritted my teeth through the next catastrophe - I mean, apostrophe:

"...I had a feeling Samantha Thompson could have seemed genuine whilst selling ice to Eskimo's ."

Another pearl of wisdom from the sagely, ancient heroine that is Lila Crain (Yes, the pun is practically invisible, dear author. Much applause to you.) :

"I knew Giny was testing to see the strength of my parental confines ."

Did anybody else picture a runaway food trolley while reading the next one?

"I tried to glide away from Giny as we entered the school."

If you couldn't guess what Sam's role was from the last 20 pages, this quote should explain it to you (or not, because of the terrible grammar):

"Sam appeared. She was evidently even the ringleader in this poorly it video."

The last straw was this sentence:

"I almost raised my voice, raining in my projection at the last second, to avoid the attention of the librarians."



When an author and their editor does not know the difference between rain and rein, you know it's time to stop reading. Also, commas are undergoing some sort of rave party in this book - either they're used excessively or not at all. There are so many typos in the book. You name it, we bave it - spelling mistakes, punctuation errors, weird spacing, ambiguous and convolutes sentence structures. I couldn't continue reading it because I was mentally editing the novel all the time, which meant I couldn't focus on the story at all.

To be honest, I get the feeling that the author isn't really a native English speaker or fluent in the language. The whole thing smells like a prettified Google Translate project. That however, doesn't excuse the editor and all the people at the publishing house who happened to lay eyes on this book. You have a moral responsibility to your readers to at least provide them a text with the dots in the right places. As for the plot, which you seem to have forgotten anyway, that comes second to readability.

Hence, not recommended at all.

[Caru · Rating 1 out of 5]

***I received an egalley of this book via NetGalley***

Rating: ★☆☆☆☆

My Opinion of This Book: It could have been awesome, but it completely failed.

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The Characters
Lila: Um, what kind of main character is that?! She's clueless, naive, and annoying. All she ever thinks about are looks, how everyone looks, and blah, blah, blah.
She's not a well developed character, nor is she fascinating or complex. She is seriously the worst protagonist.

Reid: Reid. Kind, caring, gentle, sweet Reid. I found him adorable! He's one of the two things I actually liked about this novel. He's amazing! Such a shame Lila can't see that.

Sky: Oh, how I hate Sky! He's so dull and bland.

The Romance
Guess what, everyone? THERE'S INSTA-LOVE...

Sooo, apparently, according to Lila, you can totally fall in love with someone whom you've never spoken to! That's the case with her and Sky, that kinda thing just happens in real life!!
Yeah, no. It's so unrealistic.

Moving on to another thing that deals with the romance, that really bothered me.
So, when Lila was with Reid, whether she was talking with him, making out with him, or anything, she was always thinking about Sky.
Like, are you kidding me? That's another reason why I hate her character.


So, Lila has sweet Reid, but nooo, she wants Sky! Wanna know why? Because he's more attractive than Reid. And that's really the only reason.
All she cares for is appearance, which is truly stupid.

The Writing: Overall, the writing wasn't that good --it was actually pretty bad. I couldn't picture a lot of things that happened in the book, because there was barely any description!! And we, readers, need and thrive on description!!! Also, most sentences started with "I" --it got old, fast. It just lacked description and sentence/word structure.

The Plot/Storyline: What plot?! What storyline?! There barely was one. Yeah, this book is about wherewolves. So, I was expecting an action-packed novel of something unique that was actually explained well. But, no. I didn't get that. I got pretty much nothing. Yep, nothing really happened in this book, expect boring events and insta-love.

The Epilogue: Well, that was actually good. It was shocking, climatic, and exciting. But does it matter? Not really, since the rest of the book was so dull.

Overall: I don't recommend this book since it wasn't well executed. And I will not continue the series.

[Alberto Ambard · Rating 3 out of 5]

One should understand this is my least favorite genre of literature. I would have not read this novel if it wasn’t for the fact that the author offered me a free copy for an honest review. So take my words with caution. But if you are a fan of the genre keep reading, as this novel may actually be of your interest.

From the innocent and naïve times of Mary Shelley and her wonderful—and extremely original— Frankenstein, The Gothic Horror-Romance genre has devolve to a commercial and repetitious formula, which only variation seems to be the creature in question.

This novel sticks with the formula but does so with good quality prose and excellent rhythm. Thus, a very important element for this genre: it reads fast.

The story is the same old impossible love, and the relationship between the human —yes, a troubled teen—, and the monster. I felt the narrative dragged at times, making the novel too long for what it is ultimately telling. But again, keep in mind the first paragraph of this review. Readers of this genre actually are attracted to such story. Further, the narrative is actually well put, the situations well described, and the gothic elements well elaborated.

The need for the presence of the “cool” is satisfied as well. I feel the author did a great job by adding parallel between the protagonist and a Greek God —although could have done it with greater depth—. I was impressed about the clever way she developed the werewolves’ characters. In the social context, the author chose to have them behave like wolves even when they were being seen as humans and were acting in the human environment.

I carried my stated prejudice as I turned the first pages. When I finished, the novel didn’t change my views, but made me believe it is a good novel for those who enjoy the genre.

[Two Nerds With Words · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wolf Sirens: Forbidden by Tina Smith is an enjoyable YA read. Reminding me a little of The Secret Circle and a little of Twilight, Wolf Sirens: Forbidden focus on a wolf pack, a popular group of high school teenagers who all happen to be able to shapeshift into werewolves. I liked this connection. It immediately made me feel comfortable with the read, and I certainly enjoyed the focus on werewolves.

There are a variety of twists that were completely unexpected and generally the pace was fast and character development was fitting. The array of characters developed by Tina Smith were fun to read and varied. I think she captured her characters' personalities and relationships well. The main character Lila really develops and grows as the book progresses, and most importantly is a likeable character.

There are a couple of love triangles that unravel in Wolf Sirens: Forbidden. Tina Smith captured the tension effectively and pushed her characters which I liked. I never like things to be too easy and simple for characters, they should have to work for it. This is the certainly the case here.

A niggle was the editing. It needs a little tlc throughout. There were many punctuation omissions and anomalies which did catch me out every now and then, plus the formatting was a somewhat mixed up at times. I picked up my copy three months ago, so this may have been corrected since then.

If you are looking for a YA/crossover paranormal romance filled with tension and good old love triangle, then be sure to pick up book one in this series. I will definitely read book two, Wolf Sirens: Fever, especially because of the pretty intense ending. 3.5 stars.

[Wendy Hines · Rating 3 out of 5]

Werewolves. There's something morbid, yet fascinating about them. Wolf Sirens seems to have taken the key elements of a werewolf and romanticized them for young adults, with a twist of mythology. Lila is the main character, a teen who wants to fit in and be wanted, loved. When she begins running with a new crowd, she's quick to make friends, but she finds herself yearning between two boys, Reid and Sky.

Not to mention, that there are secrets and a forbidden call that she yearns to answer. As the first book in a new series, I think Smith did a good job of building the world and setting the pace. Did I love Lila? Absolutely not. I found her shallow, whiny and needy. I prefer my heroines strong and kick-ass.

But, somehow, Smith made it work. There are several characters that shine on their own that pick up the slack for Lila. Also, the paranormal and mythology elements mesh well together, creating a fantastical atmosphere. If you enjoy young adult paranormal, then Forbidden is a solid novel. I just wish I had connected with the main character.

[Toni Michelle-Editor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Forbidden was a great book. So worth the tiny price! I was so into this book that I found it hard to break away from reading it even when my eyes were closing without my permission. I ended up with a big knot on my forehead where I dropped my reading device after falling asleep because I refused to stop reading it when I was so tired. I love books like that….the ones that you know you need to sleep but don’t want to leave the world you are in. I wanted to live in that little town of Shade. I would certainly recommend this book to everyone into paranormal reads as well as wolves!

[Aizel sulinap · Rating 5 out of 5]

every story deserves a happy ending, that was i thought before i read this story. the story was dark and will make you believe to the unknowns and that was the authors job. making us believe.it was difficult to know that you only love someone because there was seemed to be silly force or fate that draws both of you together but it was more difficult to know that you are the one will kill him. in true life, it never does but maybe that is why the story is believable.

[Louisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book and I couldn't put it down. Lila's journey in a new town from outsider to one of in the in crowed is full of twist and turns.
The end is surprise and I can't wait to read more from this author

[Jackie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I give this one 3.5 stars.

I have mixed feelings about this book. I really enjoyed it, especially the last half and the ending was just wracked with emotion, but for a while I thought it was a bit messy. There were so many questions, and not enough answers.

We get a nice prologue that sets up the mythology of the book nicely, but it never makes a reappearance till near the end of the book.

Lila's the new girl at school, and everyone seems to ignore her except for the popular kids. They draw her into their group, want her to be like them. But Lila is skeptical, she can't understand why the populars would want her in their group. Then Cres comes into the picture and warns Lila to stay away from them. And Lila can't understand why. She thinks that Cres is crazy, especially after seeing a video of the popular kids turning into wolves. For about a quarter of the book Lila doesn't believe what Cres is trying to show her and thinks that Cres is crazy and that a few of the kids are getting hazed and bullied at school.

Eventually Lila learns that Sam and her popular friends are infect werewolves, and that Reid has taken an interest in her. She's accepted into the pack, wants to become one of them, and be just like them, for who wouldn't want to live forever.

I felt that this was a mash up on genre's, romance, urban fantasy/supernatural and mystery. I felt like it was trying to be a bunch of different things, sometimes it worked, sometimes it didn't. At one time when Lila and Reid got together it felt like something out of a New Adult book, I thought there was going some hot sexy times, but that was completely skipped over. All the mention of it was 'we made love', which took me by surprise becauseI thought there'd be something more. At the same time I'm assuming the author didn't want to focus so munch on the romance, but more so on the struggles of Lila and joining the pack and all the angst that went along with it.

Sky and Lilia's romance came out of no where! All of a sudden Lila seemed so obsessed with Sky, and getting him to be hers. I could see it coming a mile away that he had feelings for her. Their romance was quick and heated, and didn't last long because of the ending!! That just took me by surprise! How could the author do that!! Made me so sad, because by the end I wanted Sky and Lila to reunite.

I felt that the mystery part of the novel felt a bit messy. I was tired of Lila thinking that everyone was apart of some sort of hazing or bullying just because the popular kids took an interest in her and seemed to ignore everyone else, but I guess that's what the reaction would be now a days, which felt real. Lila's reaction to the video was spot on too, she thought it was fake, and wanted to expose how crazy Cres was to everyone. It took her until about half the book, when she started hanging out with the pack, and see them transform to finally believe that it was all real.

The romance was a bit wonky too. I liked Lilia/Reid, it was cute and seemed guanine, but then she seemed to become so obsessed with Sky and it was out of the blue. Suddenly she didn't care about Reid anymore, even though a few pages before that she was really happy with him, and was actually surprised that someone as handsome as he could take an interest in her. Another instance where it tried to be like a New Adult novel was the constant going back and forth between Reid and the obsessive feelings she had for Sky. Suddenly, she would do anything to be near Sky and she wanted him so badly, and would think about him almost constantly. Why she didn't break up with Reid eludes me, but I think she was too cowardly to do it, liked having a boyfriend, someone to love her. But then we learn that Reid never really liked her, that it was Sam's ploy to use Reid to ensure that Lila would stick around.

There were a few twists and turns, what Lila was destined to become, even though she wants nothing more then to be a werewolf. Which sounds just like Twilight! Lila is like Bella, although much more developed and has a backbone, doesn't like anyone push her around. Lila is a strong character, and I really liked her. She goes from being a loner, to having friends, and becoming a strong person.

I wouldn't classify Ms. Smith's werewolves as 'werewolves'. To me a werewolf is something like out of Harry Potter, while these were just people that transformed into wolves. I see them more as shape shifters rather then werewolves. But I do like that when one was bitten, you stopped aging, and even looked younger! So Sam, who was about thirty when she was bitten, now probably looks like she' in her late teens.

Everything did tie up nicely, all the confusion and frustration I had throughout the book was tied up by the end. Although sometimes the wording and sentences in the book seemed a bit off, some things were worded oddly, some sentences I had to re-read because it sounded a bit off.

There is a second book, which I plan to read, because this one seemed to end a bit suddenly.

[Mikky · Rating 1 out of 5]

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* I received a free eCopy of this book from the author in exchange of an honest review.

I can not tell you how much I wanted to like this book. The synopsis had me from the second paragraph, but unfortunately it wasn't the same with the story itself. I gave up on this book 45% into the story and that was after debating long ad hard with myself to give it up or not.

From the beginning it dragged on. I just didn't like Lila and that was what ruined the story for me. For me to like a book I usually want a heroine with flare, one that thinks and plans and does what needs to be done for the end result to happen. I didn't find that in this novel. What I was presented with was an annoying girl who judged EVERYONE by there looks and that also put herself down because of them.

I also want to point out how truly naive and stupid Lila was. At one point in the story she got it in her head that The Clique (as I like to call them) was responsible for a hazing that NEVER happened. May I also point out that throughout the story her answer to anything/everything wrong involving 'The Clique' is hazing. Instead of investigating first, she simply went up to one of the girls in this group and straight out asked if they hazed people. I facepalmed, hard on that one. Let's apply logic to that, shall we? If my group was responsible for hazing and someone asked me if I was, would I really be dumb enough to admit it to them or would I lie and play dumb to a supposed incident that happened ONE YEAR AGO? My point exactly.

One other thing that annoyed me was the way she would describe the other characters. She considered perfect 'The Clique'. Since they were SO popular she couldn't find anything wrong with them. Everybody else got described as a drug user, got pointed in detail how bad their skin was or that they dressed badly. When she pointed out that one particular girl had black heads I just wanted to throw a temper tantrum.

I've decided to question Lila's sanity. She is one confused girl. One moment she wants to listen to Cresida and the next just because Cresida told her NOT to, she decided to go along with Sam's group to 'hang'. This is getting ridiculous. Also, her reaction for when she found out that wolves actually existed was comical. She had already had proof that they did. So my question becomes why did she react so shocked? There wasn't ANYTHING to be shocked about.

Lila is also a bitch of epic proportions. She's interested in Sky (who has a girlfriend BTW), but Reid is the one interested in her. She says she's happy with 'seconds'. Seriously? Both men are good looking and she has never talked to Sky. How could she want him if he's in a relationship and hasn't even given her the time of day? Could I hate this girl anymore?

Like almost every other storyline out there Lila also had an absentee mom. Normal, right? No. Her mother was just weird. One moment she's all "Great, you have friends" and the next she ignores her daughter for a week. I mean, really? I understand she had just gone through a divorce and that it's painful and such, but to ignore her daughter and allow her to come home at 3 AM? It just didn't make sense to me.

Since I couldn't stomach anymore of this book, these are my thoughts from the 45% line and below. I understand that I may be making a mistake and that it could have gotten better by the end, but I just couldn't deal. This book just wasn't for me.

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[Michelle Cornwell-Jordan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love a good wolf story. So I became intrigued from the start with Wolf Sirens. As I began reading, I was taken in by the beautiful writing style; which was dreamlike and evoked images of fog shrouded woods and a quiet, mystical township.

The story followed Lila who moves with her newly divorced mother to Shade (I love that name) and she is instantly cast in the role of an outsider by the majority of the school’s population. There at Shade High is the required clan of ”beautiful people” -the popular group which is the staple in high school society.

But what is a tad different in Wolf Sirens, the popular group WANTS her to join them; but Lila is hesitant, and she finds herself alternating between a dislike for the group and a desire that almost hints on obsession. Soon as Lila’s and the clan’s existence continue to orbit one another, Lila meets Cresida, a mysterious young woman who knows the groups secret and urges Lila to remain away.

But Lila cannot stop herself, especially as she meets the hot Sky and Reid, both for which she has feelings.

Although, soon Lila finds she has no choice in the matter and that her destiny is intertwined with the young people, due to ancient forces- myths and legends that proceeded her. She realizes that they all play a part in this present day tragedy and that whether she likes it or not, her destiny will not be denied.

As I said previously, I loved the writing style, it being as much a character within the story as the group of kids. The writing and description was very well done, drawing the reader into a world of shadow and fantasy and folding the reader into the evolving adventure. I enjoyed the author’s description and the interplay of the ancient Greek Myths and the modern day urban young adult story.

In my opinion the story moved steadily, with enough mystique to keep the reader thrown off, not giving away facts until partway through the reading. Some who read it might be off put, feeling as if the story lagged, but I viewed it as suspenseful, and entertaining.

Also, there is a very Twilight or The Wolves of Mercy Falls by Maggie Stiefvater (whose story line is completely different, but has a focus also on Wolves and a great romance). So there is a similar feel to the telling and the overall theme; forbidden love, creatures that can be viewed as monsters and inescapable destinies. This might not appeal to some who might feel the love triangle as overdone. But for me, (and of course reviews are subjective and completely opinionated) I enjoy an intense and passionate love triangle. I enjoy the push and pull if done moderately and there is a clear definition of the main character’s true feelings; meaning that yes, she is attracted to one but the other is her soul’s desire.

Again, it is completely a preference of mine.

And I feel that this author handled the love triangle which is a major theme well. I enjoyed the well developed characters, and the plot moved steadily, with sprinkles of action that was gravy to a very entertaining read.

I enjoyed Wolf Sirens, and I suggest it for those who enjoy paranormal romance and Greek mythology.

I am exciting that I have found a new series and I look forward to reading more in this series!!

[Chené Tuck · Rating 3 out of 5]

My Review:
I am a bit conflicted about this book. Tina is a great writer, the blurb sounded so intriguing, yet I found some parts were quite predictable.

The Characters: 3/5
Lila - seems overly suspicious and insecure. This is the first book I've read where the protagonist isn't pining for her best friend when she is moved to a new town, but had a fall out because she started dating her crush. Lila's insecurities make her appear weak and annoying. She is not your typical 'poor me' loner, but also not a character you attach to easily either. I found Lila's mom to be an uncaring selfish parent who clearly could not see when her daughter needed her. I can see she grows through out the book, yet I found I was rooting more for Cresida than for Lila.

Sam - she is one of those characters that you love to hate and your feelings about her change throughout the book. In the beginning you stereotype her, and feel disillusioned, then journey through liking, pitying and finally disliking her character!

Giny, Lily, Bianca - Of these three, I thought Giny was a sweetheart and very likable. Lily I couldn't stand, as she was your typical non-accepting character in the group towards Lila. Bianca played a very low-key part in this story but I think her character will be developed in the next book.

Reid & Sky - this was the one part of the story I felt was 100% predictable and I cannot say too much without spoiling it. I liked Reid even though he was being manipulated. Sky is a nice character - it was just a little bit too much/OTT on the pining side, but I was very sad too about the way it ended for Sky.

Cresida - This was my favourite character in the book. I would have liked to see her story more as the main character's POV than Lila's. Cresida is stuck between a rock and a hard place with what happened to her. I am looking forward to hopefully reading more about her in the next book.

Plot 2/5
The romances are a bit predictable, as is the paranormal storyline. I hope in the next book it has a few major twists like this ending (which is the reason I need to read the next book). My heart actually broke as I read the last few pages.

Writing style: 3/5
I enjoyed Tina's writing style. It was easy to follow and flowed smoothly.

Cover: 4/5
I liked the cover and think it fit perfectly with the story. I loved the font and the scene together, which made it catchy. That probably persuaded me more to read this book than the description.

Pace: 5/5
The pace was perfect. Maybe one of 2 scenes where Lila whined a page or two too long, but overall very good.

All is all this was a reasonable read and the ending has me wanting to see what happens in the next book.

[Shelby · Rating 2 out of 5]

I received this book in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Ms. Tina Smith for allowing me to read your book.

First of all I have to say I love werewolf books. I wanted this to be good so bad. And for the first little bit of the intro I was into it. But very quickly I started to get frustrated. It was hard for me to like Lila at all when every five seconds her opinions about people changed for no apparent reason. And I don't mean just shifted slightly. I felt like one minute she hated certain people and the next she was dying to spend every waking moment with them. Or one minute she's repulsed entirely and the next super intrigued. She was either hot or cold and I couldn't find any logical reasons why her opinions changed. If I'm reading something in first person I expect to be taken along on my characters thoughts more clearly than in any other point of view. I should know everything she's thinking not be struggling to follow how she feels about those around her.

There just wasn't anything exceptional about this book to me. The pacing was extremely slow. There wasn't a single other character I felt I got to know well enough to care what they thought or felt. And because of something the author set up as an ability for one of the characters I felt I couldn't trust anything they were saying or feeling 90% of the time anyway. Every time I'd start to connect a little bit with a character their actions would be spun in a complete 180 degrees. Cresida was the only one who even intrigued me at all and even she started to piss me off as she seemed way to resigned to her fate for a 17 year old.

I never felt like I got a clear handle on the mythology here either. When someone mentions the Greek gods in their blurb I get interested. I have a degree in Classical Languages. I LOVE when that history is used and made new again. Other than a brief mention I'm not really sure how any of it fits in with what's going on. Very disappointing.

All of the action in this book, the things that could have been interesting seem to be very glossed over. I still don't know what being a Hunter really means. Or even what these werewolves normal lives are like either. Other than maybe the first 20 pages and the last 20 pages I wanted to pull my hair out. I have the other two books and am curious about whether things get any better, but if I didn't already have them this isn't an author I would probably read again.

[Kevis Hendrickson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wolf Sirens Forbidden Discover The Legend is a paranormal romance novel by Tina Smith. Packed with drama from cover to cover, I found this story to be quite a compelling read. The first thing that grabbed me was the author’s beautiful prose. I couldn’t help but stop at times to reread a sentence just to savor the fluid, evocative language. Some of the passages were quite mesmerizing and had me highlighting them. But what mattered most in this story were the characters. The biggest problem I have with some books in this genre is an inability to connect with the protagonist. The stereotypical love struck heroine who is obsessed with an inhuman has long since past the point of being cliché. But when used as less of a trope, but an indispensable part of the plot, things can get interesting.

In this story, our heroine, Lila, struck me as a girl who was a bit rough around the edges. She’s a loner, an outsider, and troubled figure who carries a chip on her shoulder. In some novels, these are off-putting qualities that keep the reader from sympathizing with the main character. But these personality quirks were central to the storyline and allowed for great character development. I found myself rooting for Lila throughout her evolution in the story.

My only complaint with this novel is that there were times it felt the story lagged, at times repeating itself when exploring the inner thoughts of Lila. I also felt that some of the moments in the book were glossed over and could have used further exploration. But overall, the story was quite fluid, had excellent depth, and offered a colorful cast of characters who took the story to another level. As the story reached the climax, I was at the edge of my seat, anxious to find out how matters would play out. In fact, I would recommend this story just for the last 50 pages alone. Brilliant stuff!

I am impressed with this book and am curious to see how the story unfolds in the impending sequel. 4.4 stars for a well-thought out and convincingly told story. Recommended to all fans of paranormal romances with a bit of teen angst thrown in for good measure.

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would like to thank the author for giving me this book in exchange for an honest review. This is a story about werewolves and hunters. It always amazes me how werewolf books can always end up with such different stories about packs and how the wolves originated.

This is a story about Lila. Her parents are divorcing, so her mom decides to move them to the town of Shade. When Lila starts school she feels like she is ignored, and no one talks to her and just stares. Then one day the "clique" of gorgeousness starts talking to her and wanting her to join their dance group. She starts out wary of them, but decides to give them a chance, and soon feels like she finally belongs and has some friends. But then some big secrets come out that change the game. Or at least they should change the game. At first Lila becomes obsessed with being like them. She is also uber obsessed with the hot guy, Sky. Soon things change, and she is unfriended, and finds things out about herself that she doesn't want to believe. With the help of Cresida she starts to become who she is destined to be.

I enjoyed this book, but at times it seemed a little too vague or confusing in the dialogue. It all comes together as the book nears the end, but I did find myself having to reread a few times to clear up confusion. The epilogue was the clincher for the 4 star rating. I was going for 3 stars, but the epilogue had me screaming "NO!" and books that can have me feeling heartbroken and wishing for the next book deserve a higher rating. Love a good book that can invoke strong feelings. Lila did drive me crazy with all her obsessive behaviour, but that is what makes her a teenager I guess. But she wasn't too teenagery and making me want to throw my ipad across the room:-) This was a great starter for the series.

[D.S. Schmeckpeper · Rating 5 out of 5]

To be honest, I almost didn't manage to finish this book. Almost. I felt the intro was fairly dry and unrelatable and the initial setup into the book itself was typical of an angsty teenager in a new school after moving as a result if a nasty divorce between her parents. Everything I loath in YA books. But, I tend to try to finish what I start, so I pressed on. Then, almost imperceptibly, things shifted. They got interesting. By about a quarter of the way through the book, I realized I was absolutely hooked. I became interested in what Lila was going through, and how things would end up. I began to root for her and hope everything would work out for her. I got sucked into this world of romanticized werewolves and wanted to run right into their world with them. The descriptions of the characters, places, and situations were vivid and believable. The author definitely has a talent for word imagery. The only things I ended up disliking were: the intro itself and Lila's mother. I still feel the intro was dry, and placing it well before the lore of the world is laid out means that I, as the reader, was confused as to how the mythology played in, and without a point if reference it was just distracting. I believe it would have been better suited to the end. Also, Lila's mother drove me insane. She was indifferent (usually) and just basically a bad mother. I would have preferred to see either less of her or I would have wanted to see some sort of resolution between her and Lila, as this story at least appears to be a launching point to the next story, where I am unsure what role she could possibly play. Those are my only two negative notes, and they were definitely not enough to ruin my love for this story. I look forward to reading the next two and seeing where the author is taking this.

[Megan’s Endless Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the plot of this story and liked the concept of the book in general. This book was full of mysteries and I enjoyed anticipating every moment. I liked that the author kept me mostly in the dark for most of the book. I wasn’t sure of every aspect until the end of the story. This book had a very good flow to it and kept me entertained throughout. I liked how the author wrote this book and felt that she did a good job in making the plot believable even in the supernatural parts of the book.

Lila was a pretty good character. Some parts I wanted to shake her and tell her she is definitely missing the obvious, but she was interesting otherwise. Some parts in the book the author almost made her too blind to what was happening behind the scenes and that got annoying fast. Some parts she was strong and curious and others I felt that she was addicted to Cresida and her crew. She was definitely a contradicting character but I enjoyed the book from her perspective.

The group of “intriguing teenagers” twisted me up pretty good. I was never totally sure if they were “bad” or “good” until more than half way though the book. Then when I noticed all of the little tweaks about them I finally figured it out. Then Cresida got me even more confused as I tried to figure out if she was really crazy or just seriously messed up. I felt that her character played a major role in how Lila acted toward the teens she hung out with, and that she was the one that really piqued her curiosity about them.

Overall this book was interesting and I really enjoyed trying to figure out the book as I went. I will definitely be looking for more books by this author and publisher.

*** I received this book as an eARC for my honest review and opinion.***

[Tanya Johnson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lila is new in Shade Valley and definitely feels like an outsider, that is until the cool kids invite her into their clique and finds herself dating Reid and then there is the ever strange Cressida…is she jealous that she isn’t part of them? Lila soon finds out who Cressida really is and exactly what her new friends really are. Can she still hang out with them, dating Reid even though she has feelings for Sky ones she will and can never admit to anyone about.

Cressida also finds out that she is also the next Hunter, a person who will protect Shade Valley from the harmful actions of the wolves, can Lila kill her friends or even worse the one she loves Sky?



A lot goes on in this story and you are thrown into the supernatural werewolf world and of course high school life. Lila is not only faced with moving to a new town, making new friends, falling in love with her boyfriend’s best friend but also learning that she is a hunter. The story is well written but sometimes I felt that there was too much of I love him but I can’t admit it but I also can’t be too far from him..the typical teenage love thing. I loved the supernatural hunter vs. werewolf aspect of the story and the struggles within Lila with facing the consequences of taking over the Hunter role from Cressida. Than there is all of the characters each bringing their own dynamic and twist to the story (you will need to read the book to find out what they are LOL)

I would recommend this book to be added to your to your To Be Read list

[Erika · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would like to thank the author (Tina Smith) for giving me this book in exchange for an honest review!

In reading the synopsis, Wolf Sirens Forbidden, it caught my attention. I love to give new authors a try whenever I can. I was NOT disappointed at all! I'm not certain what I was expecting from this book, but I was pleasantly surprised! I could not stop reading it once I started.

The main character, Lila, seems so lost in the beginning of the book. When she gets "invited" into the popular clique and loses most of the skepticism behind the invitation, you start to believe that Lila has found her place in the town that she is pretty much forced to move to.

Of course, the other shoe has to drop! The other characters in the book are mysterious and round out the story quite nicely. There are twists and turns in the story, and Lila ends up finding out who she is really destined to be. Lila's existence (as she unfortunately finds out) is not to be without pain and longing.

I would most certainly recommend this book to other lovers of paranormal fiction! If this is a start to the beginning of a series, I'm in!

Thanks again, Tina Smith, for a wonderful read! Tina Smith

[Books Mom · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wasn't entirely certain what to expect from this story, but I do love a good shifter story, and thankfully this was just that.

Our heroine, Lila, is a typical teen who gets mixed up with an interesting crowd of teens at her new school. They're a little strange, oddly obsessed with tumbling and dance and clearly hiding something. Of course, the quirky Cresida isn't much better. I didn't know who was the right person for her to end up being friends with!

Lila is sometimes fun, sometimes unlikable, but mostly interesting and believable. I didn't like the group of girls she initially hung out with, and couldn't understand why she did (honestly, they kind of gave me the creeps), but on the other hand she was a new girl in town and I could understand how she craved acceptance.

The author has done a decent job of creating a unique backstory as to how werewolves are created, and the pack dynamic that's a bit different from the norm, which is good. Her writing is clear and descriptive and, while she's occasionally verbose and the book narrative heavy in places, the plot kept me turning pages. Add in an unexpected ending, and you have a winning start to a new series that's both interesting enough and unoffensive enough I'd recommend it to my young teenager without hesitation.

[VicciReviews · Rating 3 out of 5]

A Good Read!

This book was a interesting twist on the Werewolf legend. I really enjoyed the Greek mythology added in here. It was new and fresh. It all creates a whole new spin to the werewolf myth.

I am taking this next couple of sentences right form the blurb for the book.
it is what entice me to read the book. You might feel the same after you read it.

Inspired by the legend of the mythical femme fatale, Wolf Sirens is an intimate tale of unrequited and forbidden love in the underworld, a masterpiece of romance fantasy. Can not say any better than that.!
Really you are going to like Lila and Cresida, they bring a whole new level of kick ass yet vulnerable heroine to the genre. Really enjoyed the discovery of inner strength both girls go through.

There is a lot of mystery and romance in this book. So many love triangles that at times you get a little dizzy. The author does a great job of making them work and fit really well into the whole story. there are lots of surprises and twist to the plot that you don't see coming!

It is a really refreshing new read for Young Adults. It was the perfect summer read and a good start to a interesting series!

[Heather andrews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Even at the end of the book, where the damn ending was which I hated I still don't know if I'm team Reid or Team Sky. Reid he's a flirty fellow, "we can entertain you," he said confidently and started off towards the others at the rope. He looked back at me over his shoulder; his tan forehead wrinkled above two black brows. "You want to watch?" I'm not sure if he's protective of Lila or if he has different motives, "hey, it's okay, you're with us now, and I'll make sure you're okay. Look, please don't tell anyone what she did?" he asked. "They'll drag her off to a mental hospital." Then there was Sky who I loved, "more like us," he replied. "Maybe we should keep it tame for today, play it down a bit." I must have looked devastated. He quickly added. "It's just while we're here. Unless you don't want to." When Lila and Sky are together I love it they're drawn to each other, "I have to shave it almost twice a day." He grabbed my hand gently and pulled me close again and the electricity coursed through us, our bodies pulsed against each other."

[Paula Harp · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book and once I started reading it I couldn't put it down. If you love shifters and werewolves this series is for you. The author gives you background on the mythology of werewolves and makes in interesting in the story line. Lila is a seventeen year old teenager who is forced to move to a small town called Shade with her mother after her parents divorce and her acting out getting into trouble. As soon as she hits start at the local high school she knows something isn't right. People stare and don't speak. And then the popular kids want her to join their clique. She finally does even after a girl called Cresida warns her not too. Sam is head of the clique and her boyfriend is Sky. Lila starts dating another boy in the clique named Reid but she really only has eyes for Sky. Then she starts to learn secrets and something in her is changing. Don't want to give out too many spoilers. http://harpsromancebookreview.com

[Tracy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really liked that this isn't your typical werewolf story. There are werewolves and werewolf hunters in this story. What i really didn't like was the way too long section the author put in where our heroine pines for a boy she barely knows. This was very boring and all that happens during this section is i love him sooo much is he thinking of me etc. etc. etc. That part reminded me of the twilight book that bella only pines for her lost love edward. That said this is an original take on werewolves and the ones that hunt them, and is very teen an young adult friendly. This story doesn't wrap up the plot in this book so you'll want to grab the next in the series however it doesn't leave us with a cliffhanger ending so that's a plus. Over all this book is very enjoyable story an i plan on picking up the sequel, and recommend this book for all those who love a good paranormal read.