Red and the Wolf

Enchanted Fairytales #2

by Cindy C. Bennett

A sudden increase in the violence and frequency of wolf attacks in the forest surrounding Piera has all of the residents on edge.

Ruby:

Three years ago, Rafe left their tiny mountain burg of Piera, leaving Ruby Hood behind to mend her shattered heart. Dealing with the fear created by the powerful and intelligent wolf would be enough for anyone, but now Ruby has to contend with more heartwrenching news . . . Rafe has come home.

Lowell:

Rafe's brother, Lowell, has befriended Ruby in his absence. He's almost as gorgeous as Rafe, and nearly as charming, but the problem is . . . he's not Rafe.

Rafe:

Rafe had no choice but to leave three years earlier, in spite of sharing an earth shattering kiss with his lifelong best friend Ruby. Now, he's back . . . and he's willing to fight for what he wants.

Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult, Fairy Tales, Paranormal, Romance, Retellings, Fairy Tale Retellings

84 pages, Nook

First published July 26, 2012

About the author

Cindy C Bennett was born and raised in beautiful Salt Lake City, growing up in the shadows of the majestic Rocky Mountains. She lives with two daughters, and three dogs. She also has two sons and two daughters-in-law. She volunteers her time working with teen girls between the ages of 12-18, all of whom she finds to be beautiful, fascinating creatures. When she’s not writing, reading or answering emails she can often times be found riding her Harley through the beautiful canyons near her home (yes, she rides a Harley and no, you'd never know it to look at her!).

Please visit the author’s website at
www.cindycbennett.com

Reviews

[María José · Rating 4 out of 5]

Una bonita historia, un retelling interesante de la historia de Caperucita Roja y el lobo, con la variante de que son personas con problemas familiares pero que los une una amistad y lastimosamente un secreto doloroso por parte de uno de ellos.
Aunque me gustó siento que al final le faltó.

[Sherry Gammon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this short story! Love all the red riding hood references, love the two main guys, love the setting. What I love the most about it is that it keeps you guessing until the end. Who is the wolf?!!! LOVE IT! Great Job, Cindy!

[Ali · Rating 2 out of 5]

Al principio todos y digo ABSOLUTAMENTE TODOS los personajes me cayeron mal. Ruby que no se daba cuenta que Lowel estaba enamorado de ella. Lowel siendo prácticamente un acosador y Rafe teniendo menos responsabilidad emocional que un planta. Ah! Y la amiga/jefa de Ruby festejando a los dos idiotas cuando sabe como son con su supuesta amiga. Los detesté a todos la mayor parte del libro.
Sin embargo, la segunda mitad me pareció bastante mejor y me sorprendió el plot twist de magia/fantasía qué dieron al final. Pensé que como la historia anterior era toda realista, esta seguiría la misma línea, sumado que todo en esta historia también iba muy normal.
Otra cosa que no me gustó es que ya en el retelling de la Bella y la Bestia tuvimos un padre alcohólico y una madre muerta. Me hubiera gustado que variara un poco la excusa para tener un padre ausente, no sé, creo que hay más enfermedades para excusar una paternidad negligente o por lo menos que maten al padre en vez de la madre, no sé, en Caperucita Roja es la madre la que aparece en el cuento jaja, bien podría haber muerto el padre y lamadre tener, no sé, depresion por eso, para variar un poquito, digo.
El final fue bastante meh! Me gustó hasta la pelea con el lobo, la parte romántica la verdad que me generó prácticamente nada, así que mi puntaje es apenas un poquito más arriba que un 2,5★, digamos un 2,7★★☆ más o menos y lo redondearía a 3★★★ pero la verdad es que no me parece ponerle la misma cantidad de estrellas que la historia anterior porque esta me gustó meno y encima los retelling de caperucita roja suelen ser de mis favoritos, así que la tenían considerablemente fácil conmigo en este caso y la decepción fue bastante grande.
Para cerrar con algo más positivo voy a decir que la historia igual fue muy ligera y fácil de leer y la parte del bosque hasta la casa de la abuela fue emocionante, mi parte favorita sin dudas. Cumple con ser una historia nada pretenciosa y entretenida para pasar el rato y no pensar mucho está muy bien.
Como dije 2,7 ★★☆

[Ilsse M · Rating 4 out of 5]

Una buena historia con un final no tan bueno.

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this retelling to a point, but the characters weren't very likable.

[Alba(alba&thebooks) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Calificación:3.5 estrellas

[Michi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Me gusto mucho la historia, hasta ahora mi favorita de la saga

[Maca_DVD · Rating 3 out of 5]

Este libro como que no lo entendi, me enrede mucho en la historia

[Nellie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really liked this story. It was fun, romantic, and clean. It was very short. But I would read more from this author. From the book: Three years ago, Rafe left their tiny mountain burg of Piera, leaving Ruby Hood behind to mend her shattered heart. Dealing with the fear created by the powerful and intelligent wolf would be enough for anyone, but now Ruby has to contend with more heartwrenching news . . . Rafe has come home.

[Kai · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this short story about Ruby and Rafe. Two best friends who fell in love before Rafe left. Rafe comes back and starts to fight against his brother for her attention. With a wolf attacking at the same time starting to get everyone worried. I enjoyed this story but did find it a bit slow to start. I think it could have also been a bit longer as the bit after Grandmas house seems a bit rushed. It was a good story though that I think I will read again. Xxx

[M.M. Roethig · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this novella!!! What a fun twist on a classic fairy tale. I love the fact that this book was set in modern times, but still held onto the fairy tale roots. I love the Wolfe brothers, I love Ruby Hood, I loved all the characters. This was a fun, quick read and I will definitely read this again when I need a fun little break from reality!

[My Book Friend · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really liked Beautiful Beast, so I was really waiting for this one with anticipation. It didn't meet my expectations, sadly, and while I enjoyed how in the first book the story didn't linger on the drama of all relationships, with this one, they went so fast!

I am still looking forward to reading more, I have never been a big fan of the Red Riding Hood story anyway!

[Roanne · Rating 1 out of 5]

Screams wildly. I want to hit someone, bang walls, smash stuff, flip tables!!!

If there's one thing in the world I hate other than dumb females like Bella Swan it had to be dumb YAs with dumb females. AAARRRGGGHHH

I just want to wring everyone's neck. I am so mad. Dumb YAs (although this is actually a retelling, but still) make me hate humanity.

[Gayle · Rating 3 out of 5]

(I read this as part of the "Enchanted Fairytales" collection, but for some reason it was not listed on Goodreads so I have to add each novella separately.)

3.5 stars. An interesting retelling of Little Red Riding Hood!

[Esther · Rating 2 out of 5]

'Red and The Wolf' es una historia que nos gustará si nos encanta el cuento de Caperucita Roja, centrándose en una versión donde el amor adolescente es el protagonista. Un libro entretenido para leer una tarde de verano cualquiera, pero que no nos aportará nada nuevo.

[Natalia Paez · Rating 1 out of 5]

My rating for this book is 1.0 stars.

No, no me gusto. No llamo mi atención tampoco el giro de la historia, ni el desarrollo. La verdad no me interesó en el corto tramo de paginas que tiene.

No tengo palabras que decir, la verdad no puedo pensar en que decir, es ridículo.

[Alisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 Stars.

[Elinor · Rating 4 out of 5]

Like all the others in this series these are very cleverly done by mixing up modern life with fairytales. All of these are filled with adventure and romance. I loved it.

[Alex · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved it, but I do really wish it were longer, it could have had a longer story line to improve the book overall. I know that everyone who read this book would agree that it should be longer.

[LizC · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lobito ven a mi! :D

[Vero · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute <3
Justo lo que quería!!
Celos everywhere!!

[Estefany · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like it

[Jenelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Entirely predictable, but certainly not horrible.

[Richelle · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think this is almost the same as twilight and Sarah Blakley cartwright's Red Riding Hood.

[Rosalía Fdez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Está muy bien, es un libro corto pero emocionante y romántico, en el que de algún modo es una caperucita moderna.

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

An enjoyable, short novel that is a retelling of Red Riding Hood, but this time "Red" (Ruby Hood) is in her 20's and has two men fighting over her. It was a clean book with no swearing.

[Karen · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book wasn't as good as the first one in the series- I really hated the main characters and the plot was boring.

2 stars

[sandra · Rating 2 out of 5]

No tan bueno como el primero, pero está entretenido.

[MLL · Rating 3 out of 5]

This story is clean, not too violent and well written. That being said it is also entirely predictable and the heroineis a bit dim. But the story is not too bad on the whole.

[Meli · Rating 2 out of 5]

Uuugh, I hate these covers so much