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Kingdom #3
Red and Her Wolf
Librarian Note: Alternate/new cover edition for ASIN# B009HKY0FA
Long ago there lived a beautiful child. Her name was Violet. Fair of skin, with blonde hair and large blue eyes. Born of wild magic, she was a woman with a child’s heart. Innocent and lovely, but not at all what she seemed--you see Violet went by another name: The Heartsong.
She was the child of fairy magic, the physical manifestation of all fae kinds unbridled power. Cosseted and pampered, she grew up in isolation, never knowing who she really was, or why there were those who’d seek to harm her.
Ewan of the Blackfoot Clan is a wolf with a problem. He’s been sent to kill the Heartsong, but the moment he lays eyes on the blonde beauty he knows he’ll defy the evil fae he works for to claim Violet as his own.
This is the tale of Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf, as it really happened...
Long ago there lived a beautiful child. Her name was Violet. Fair of skin, with blonde hair and large blue eyes. Born of wild magic, she was a woman with a child’s heart. Innocent and lovely, but not at all what she seemed--you see Violet went by another name: The Heartsong.
She was the child of fairy magic, the physical manifestation of all fae kinds unbridled power. Cosseted and pampered, she grew up in isolation, never knowing who she really was, or why there were those who’d seek to harm her.
Ewan of the Blackfoot Clan is a wolf with a problem. He’s been sent to kill the Heartsong, but the moment he lays eyes on the blonde beauty he knows he’ll defy the evil fae he works for to claim Violet as his own.
This is the tale of Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf, as it really happened...
213 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 27, 2012
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About the author
Marie Hall
57 books2,093 followersMarie Hall is a USA Today Bestselling author and has always held a dangerous fascination for creatures that go bump in the night. And mermaids. And of course fairies. Trolls. Unicorns. Shapeshifters. Vampires. Scottish brogues. Kilts. Beefy arms. Ummm... Bad boys! Especially the sexy ones.
Then the day came she realized apart from the sexy bad boy she married, there'd be no vampires/shapeshifters/mermaids/fairies/or even stinky trolls in her future unless she wrote about them. More often than not she can be found roaming the wild, lush tropical forest she calls her backyard (a.k.a. Hawaii) and day dreaming constantly about her latest project.
Her Mad Hatter is the first book of her Kingdom Series.
She loves to hear from her readers and can be reached at mariehallwrites@gmail.com!
Then the day came she realized apart from the sexy bad boy she married, there'd be no vampires/shapeshifters/mermaids/fairies/or even stinky trolls in her future unless she wrote about them. More often than not she can be found roaming the wild, lush tropical forest she calls her backyard (a.k.a. Hawaii) and day dreaming constantly about her latest project.
Her Mad Hatter is the first book of her Kingdom Series.
She loves to hear from her readers and can be reached at mariehallwrites@gmail.com!
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November 16, 2022
This was my favorite story of the series so far. Where the other books were light and humorous, this one was dark and mysterious. Violet was pure magic. She was the result of dark magic being purged from the fairies and all dark emotions are what fueled her. Know the story of Little Red Riding Hood? Well, you've never heard it like this. What if the wolf didn't do the awful things that myth made up? What if he was meant to be with Red?
That's what this book was about... and so much more! Red hated Ewan for what she believed he had done. And when she learns the truth, she has to fight against everything she thought she knew and believed. Her story was all about turning that love into hate and destroying the darkness. It was such a beautiful and unique way of telling this fairytale and I was far too infatuated with Ewan. He was everything that was good and kind and sweet and sexy... he was yummy. And if you love retellings, you need to read this one!
That's what this book was about... and so much more! Red hated Ewan for what she believed he had done. And when she learns the truth, she has to fight against everything she thought she knew and believed. Her story was all about turning that love into hate and destroying the darkness. It was such a beautiful and unique way of telling this fairytale and I was far too infatuated with Ewan. He was everything that was good and kind and sweet and sexy... he was yummy. And if you love retellings, you need to read this one!
February 17, 2017
I wasn't sure that I was going to like this one, but I changed my mind once it got past 40%.
I need a Big Bad Wolf in my life.
May 7, 2018
A SICK TWIST; I love it.
May 10, 2020
STRAYED TOO FAR FROM THE REST OF THE SERIES
Yes, this is perhaps only the third book in this series, but it was just so markedly different than the first two that I couldn't get into it because I kept thinking 'what the frack is happening here?'.
👎 WHAT I DISLIKED 👎
Different: I am usually a big fan of things that are different, but everything has a time and a place. A Danish author named Kenneth Bøgh Andersen once told me, that an author has an obligation to stick to the guidelines of his or hers own series (I am parafrasering but the sentiment stands). Hall did not do that with this book. While the previous two very more urban fantasy inspired and very focused on romance above everything else, this one had more of an epic fantasy feeling with the romance almost playing second fiddle. It just felt like such a big departure from the first two books that I was completely unhooked for most of the book...
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Yes, this is perhaps only the third book in this series, but it was just so markedly different than the first two that I couldn't get into it because I kept thinking 'what the frack is happening here?'.
👎 WHAT I DISLIKED 👎
Different: I am usually a big fan of things that are different, but everything has a time and a place. A Danish author named Kenneth Bøgh Andersen once told me, that an author has an obligation to stick to the guidelines of his or hers own series (I am parafrasering but the sentiment stands). Hall did not do that with this book. While the previous two very more urban fantasy inspired and very focused on romance above everything else, this one had more of an epic fantasy feeling with the romance almost playing second fiddle. It just felt like such a big departure from the first two books that I was completely unhooked for most of the book...
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August 29, 2013
This installment in the Kingdom Series started out a two star for me--the first 30%.
It quickly turned into a five star and something all together amazing!
I was so worried I would hate Violet through the whole story. That she would be another stubborn female that wouldn't just sit down, shut up, and listen to the truth that was right there in front of her face. You know the typical 'misunderstanding' conflict that every author uses? This story line was nearly falling into that trap. But it flipped. Literally, from one para to the other, Violet went from too stupid to live, to cold, killer with a heart of gold that totally redeemed herself.
I got her inner turmoil with being intimate with Ewan. I mean good god--he's a wolf! We all know how yummy and well hung a wolf is. (insert my wink here)
As a whole the story ended up blowing me away! I loved the plot build up, I adored all the characters and I'm wondering how Jinni is gonna live up to Gerard and Ewan in my series of hotties!
If you haven't given this series a shot you really should! It tops Once Upon a Time by a thousand times!
It quickly turned into a five star and something all together amazing!
I was so worried I would hate Violet through the whole story. That she would be another stubborn female that wouldn't just sit down, shut up, and listen to the truth that was right there in front of her face. You know the typical 'misunderstanding' conflict that every author uses? This story line was nearly falling into that trap. But it flipped. Literally, from one para to the other, Violet went from too stupid to live, to cold, killer with a heart of gold that totally redeemed herself.
I got her inner turmoil with being intimate with Ewan. I mean good god--he's a wolf! We all know how yummy and well hung a wolf is. (insert my wink here)
As a whole the story ended up blowing me away! I loved the plot build up, I adored all the characters and I'm wondering how Jinni is gonna live up to Gerard and Ewan in my series of hotties!
If you haven't given this series a shot you really should! It tops Once Upon a Time by a thousand times!
May 9, 2015
Red looked young, then 500 years later she still looked young, and all I wondered, how young? Creepy young? I hope not. Do not tell me that, it's creepy.
Wolf was meant to kill Red. But she was his one true love, and then he lost her. I felt like I got to know him, he was you know totally alpha and all mine. While she, no, she did not really have a personality except for..except for nothing. She was Red and nothing else.
They meet again and goes on their adventure to save this fairy tale land. But this one was the weakest so far, because she had like I said no personality. Still good though.
Wolf was meant to kill Red. But she was his one true love, and then he lost her. I felt like I got to know him, he was you know totally alpha and all mine. While she, no, she did not really have a personality except for..except for nothing. She was Red and nothing else.
They meet again and goes on their adventure to save this fairy tale land. But this one was the weakest so far, because she had like I said no personality. Still good though.
September 12, 2016
Reviewed for: Where the NightKind Roam
Red and Her Wolf b Marie Hall is the third book in the Kingdom Series. This is a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood. Big Bad has gotten a bad rap… Yes, so he killed grandma but it’s not what you think! I promise. The fairy tales got it all wrong. Ewan has been kept from his mate for 500 years and he can no longer be kept from her. Red or should be call her by her real name Violet has been ignorant of her past for 500 years but she has a destiny to fulfill and now is the time. Danika finally gives Ewan his mates location and he’s off in a shot and just in time. She took on a wolf from the dark and was grievously injured. Violet has hated the wolf that is embracing her for as long as she can remember but she is finding that her memories are not all that they are supposed to be and little by little she realizes that this wolf is someone she can trust when she can’t trust anyone else.
Wolf and Red are on the run, they are running towards Violets destiny but in order for her to do so she has to do two things.. 1. Stay alive and 2. Come into her powers. They have several tasks they have to complete to help Violet come into her powers before the final confrontation. I quite enjoyed the journey while these two learn to trust each other and Violet learns what she can do.. But I’ve got to say, the final battle was a bit anti-climatic. I felt like more power and magic would be thrown around but it all ended pretty quickly. The ending was pretty emotionally charged at least for Danika and had me a bit sad but Violet and Ewan’s happily ever after make up for that. This is the third and final book in the free ebook deal on Amazon but there are still two more books in the Big Bad.
Red and Her Wolf b Marie Hall is the third book in the Kingdom Series. This is a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood. Big Bad has gotten a bad rap… Yes, so he killed grandma but it’s not what you think! I promise. The fairy tales got it all wrong. Ewan has been kept from his mate for 500 years and he can no longer be kept from her. Red or should be call her by her real name Violet has been ignorant of her past for 500 years but she has a destiny to fulfill and now is the time. Danika finally gives Ewan his mates location and he’s off in a shot and just in time. She took on a wolf from the dark and was grievously injured. Violet has hated the wolf that is embracing her for as long as she can remember but she is finding that her memories are not all that they are supposed to be and little by little she realizes that this wolf is someone she can trust when she can’t trust anyone else.
Wolf and Red are on the run, they are running towards Violets destiny but in order for her to do so she has to do two things.. 1. Stay alive and 2. Come into her powers. They have several tasks they have to complete to help Violet come into her powers before the final confrontation. I quite enjoyed the journey while these two learn to trust each other and Violet learns what she can do.. But I’ve got to say, the final battle was a bit anti-climatic. I felt like more power and magic would be thrown around but it all ended pretty quickly. The ending was pretty emotionally charged at least for Danika and had me a bit sad but Violet and Ewan’s happily ever after make up for that. This is the third and final book in the free ebook deal on Amazon but there are still two more books in the Big Bad.
February 25, 2018
Good and evil
Each book gives more of an understanding of the Kingdom. Good and evil live in the Kingdom and this time evil is inside of a good person, Violet, also known as Red Riding Hood. The story is actually very different from the original. Grandma was evil and Wolf was the hero. Unfortunately, Violet's memory was messed with and blames Wolf. I really loved Ewan's loyalty and persistence. He looked for Violet for 50 yrs in the Kingdom, never knowing that she was always on Earth. I loved how he was able to tame Violet's darkness and how she fought the darkness inside her with his help.
Each book gives more of an understanding of the Kingdom. Good and evil live in the Kingdom and this time evil is inside of a good person, Violet, also known as Red Riding Hood. The story is actually very different from the original. Grandma was evil and Wolf was the hero. Unfortunately, Violet's memory was messed with and blames Wolf. I really loved Ewan's loyalty and persistence. He looked for Violet for 50 yrs in the Kingdom, never knowing that she was always on Earth. I loved how he was able to tame Violet's darkness and how she fought the darkness inside her with his help.
February 19, 2018
Really a fab take on red and her wolf, another brilliant read.
Red is called violet ironically and is the legendary heart song, Ewan her wolf mate and protector, not just in body but in sanity it would seem.
The wolf from her nightmares turns out is her savior.
we watch as a twisted story unfolds, bringing adventure and one of the bad five his mate, meeting old friends along the way brilliant read.
Red is called violet ironically and is the legendary heart song, Ewan her wolf mate and protector, not just in body but in sanity it would seem.
The wolf from her nightmares turns out is her savior.
we watch as a twisted story unfolds, bringing adventure and one of the bad five his mate, meeting old friends along the way brilliant read.
November 7, 2018
3,5 stars
French & English reviews
Le livre que j'ai le moins aimé de la série ... L'histoire était plus complexe ce que j'ai apprécié mais je n'ai pas du tout accroché ni à Violet ni à Ewan ... Le seul moment que j'ai beaucoup aimé c'est quand on a revu Alice et le Chapelier Fou =D
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The book I liked the least of the series ... The plot was more complex and I liked it but I didn't get attached at all to Violet or Ewan ... The only moment that I I really liked it when we saw Alice and the Mad Hatter =D
French & English reviews
Le livre que j'ai le moins aimé de la série ... L'histoire était plus complexe ce que j'ai apprécié mais je n'ai pas du tout accroché ni à Violet ni à Ewan ... Le seul moment que j'ai beaucoup aimé c'est quand on a revu Alice et le Chapelier Fou =D
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The book I liked the least of the series ... The plot was more complex and I liked it but I didn't get attached at all to Violet or Ewan ... The only moment that I I really liked it when we saw Alice and the Mad Hatter =D
July 21, 2019
Red/Violet/the Heartsong is the main character in the book. She's living in Alaska and can't remember her childhood. She seems to be innocent but eventually she will have to use hate to as she needs it as she is destined to try to kill Malvena, a being of pure evil.
There's also the sort-of-romantic side of things there's a werewolf who wants to make her his mate.
This gives a whole new twist to Little Red Riding Hood's story. Quite good.
There's also the sort-of-romantic side of things there's a werewolf who wants to make her his mate.
This gives a whole new twist to Little Red Riding Hood's story. Quite good.
April 7, 2019
I love Ewan and Violet. They fought hard for what they wanted
February 10, 2022
I have enjoyed this series. I look forward to reading the rest of the series. I like the retelling of these fairytales. I would definitely recommend this book !
March 30, 2016
I'll start, as I always try to do, with the things I enjoyed about the book.
1) Ewan aka The Big Bad Wolf. I really loved his character, he was well thought out, and as our hero he endures a lot through out this book and frankly, I give this guy some major props and hands down I loved and connected with him.
2) the fact that Violet was the embodiment of dark fae magic and when she used her powers she was like a rainbow. too cool.
3) A lot of the scenery in this book is very visual without being overbearing on it. Marie Hall knows how to write a story that really enthralls a reader.
4) getting a look at alice and hatter. I really loved these characters and were excited to see them make an appearance.
Unfortunately though, that was kinda it for me. Honestly, the only thing that saved this book in any way shape or form (2 star rating definitely included) was Ewan. The Big Bad Wolf was such an amazing character, and his personality and progression was definitely worth the torture I endured, just to see him have (to my utter disbelief) his happily ever after.
1st major disappointmet: Violet aka Red Riding Hood aka The Heartsong. The idea for this character was pretty cool. She's the embodiment of 9/10 most powerful dark fae magic and now the most evil of all the fairies is out to destroy her and steal her powers.
Poor stupid Violet. So horribly weak she was.
As far as character progression goes, she actually deprogessed. When we first meet her, she is a shaking mess on the floor.
“No!” Ewan roared again and rushed to the still-frozen side of the huddled mass draped in red.
whoo! yeah, really glad she was the chosen one for all fae magic! *eyeroll* the second time we meet her, 500 earth years later, I'm a little more hopeful. Violet comes across as a total BA, as she shanks a wolf to death and said one of my most favorite lines in the entire book.
“Down with the Big Bad Wolf,” Vi hissed, stabbing her knife down the gut of the beast, smiling as the blood painted the white snow crimson red.
Unfortunately that just doesn't last long and after 2 attempts at hurting Ewan, she goes back to that quivering mess of a girl. 'i can't do it. I don't want to be the chosen one. I have terrible thoughts and dreams. I'm evil' *whine sob whine*.
Talk about wanting to give a heroine a bitch slap just to make her come to her senses! jeeze she was useless! By the end of the book I was praying Ewan would eat her or maybe Malvena would drain her dry.
disappointment #2: the whole damn plot.
Violet Is the Heartsong but doesn't get trained (at all!) for 500 years knowing she's going to have to battle with the most powerful fairy there is. the fairies consistently make horrible decisions that make ZERO sense. The whole journey to discover her powers, and the trials and hating Ewan was all just major BS and served no real purpose.
Disappointment #3: the sex scenes.
ugh.
just...ugh.
I'm thinking of calling all of Marie' bad boys, 5 second boys. There really Isn't any real sex in it, despite the sexual tension. At one point in the book (Ewan walks around naked a lot. a lot, a lot.) Violet calls his "goods" ugly. I don't know if that's cause she hated him, cause she's a virigin, or if said Author dislikes the look of male anatomy. real turn off. also, the intercourse part lasts like 2 seconds because he's ready to climax before even entering her, and as soon as he slides in he's done.
gross.
at this point I'd rather no sex at all compared to that mess.
Should have stayed a virgin violet. should have said no. Also, it's stated that wolves mate violently in this book, but biting and not drawing blood isn't violent, so don't even go there.
Disappointment #4: the big bad. she's your classic cookie cutter bad guy with cookie cutter lines. I skimmed most of what she said since she's only in one chapter and is delt with pretty easily. seriously! I guess Violet really didn't need training after all. *facepalm*
Overall I hated this book. bad enough I'm not sure whether to soilder on through the next 2 in the series, but i really enjoyed the first 2 so maybe I will. I won't be reading this one again. ever. we'll just pretend I didn't waste my time on this.
1) Ewan aka The Big Bad Wolf. I really loved his character, he was well thought out, and as our hero he endures a lot through out this book and frankly, I give this guy some major props and hands down I loved and connected with him.
2) the fact that Violet was the embodiment of dark fae magic and when she used her powers she was like a rainbow. too cool.
3) A lot of the scenery in this book is very visual without being overbearing on it. Marie Hall knows how to write a story that really enthralls a reader.
4) getting a look at alice and hatter. I really loved these characters and were excited to see them make an appearance.
Unfortunately though, that was kinda it for me. Honestly, the only thing that saved this book in any way shape or form (2 star rating definitely included) was Ewan. The Big Bad Wolf was such an amazing character, and his personality and progression was definitely worth the torture I endured, just to see him have (to my utter disbelief) his happily ever after.
1st major disappointmet: Violet aka Red Riding Hood aka The Heartsong. The idea for this character was pretty cool. She's the embodiment of 9/10 most powerful dark fae magic and now the most evil of all the fairies is out to destroy her and steal her powers.
Poor stupid Violet. So horribly weak she was.
As far as character progression goes, she actually deprogessed. When we first meet her, she is a shaking mess on the floor.
“No!” Ewan roared again and rushed to the still-frozen side of the huddled mass draped in red.
whoo! yeah, really glad she was the chosen one for all fae magic! *eyeroll* the second time we meet her, 500 earth years later, I'm a little more hopeful. Violet comes across as a total BA, as she shanks a wolf to death and said one of my most favorite lines in the entire book.
“Down with the Big Bad Wolf,” Vi hissed, stabbing her knife down the gut of the beast, smiling as the blood painted the white snow crimson red.
Unfortunately that just doesn't last long and after 2 attempts at hurting Ewan, she goes back to that quivering mess of a girl. 'i can't do it. I don't want to be the chosen one. I have terrible thoughts and dreams. I'm evil' *whine sob whine*.
Talk about wanting to give a heroine a bitch slap just to make her come to her senses! jeeze she was useless! By the end of the book I was praying Ewan would eat her or maybe Malvena would drain her dry.
disappointment #2: the whole damn plot.
Violet Is the Heartsong but doesn't get trained (at all!) for 500 years knowing she's going to have to battle with the most powerful fairy there is. the fairies consistently make horrible decisions that make ZERO sense. The whole journey to discover her powers, and the trials and hating Ewan was all just major BS and served no real purpose.
Disappointment #3: the sex scenes.
ugh.
just...ugh.
I'm thinking of calling all of Marie' bad boys, 5 second boys. There really Isn't any real sex in it, despite the sexual tension. At one point in the book (Ewan walks around naked a lot. a lot, a lot.) Violet calls his "goods" ugly. I don't know if that's cause she hated him, cause she's a virigin, or if said Author dislikes the look of male anatomy. real turn off. also, the intercourse part lasts like 2 seconds because he's ready to climax before even entering her, and as soon as he slides in he's done.
gross.
at this point I'd rather no sex at all compared to that mess.
Should have stayed a virgin violet. should have said no. Also, it's stated that wolves mate violently in this book, but biting and not drawing blood isn't violent, so don't even go there.
Disappointment #4: the big bad. she's your classic cookie cutter bad guy with cookie cutter lines. I skimmed most of what she said since she's only in one chapter and is delt with pretty easily. seriously! I guess Violet really didn't need training after all. *facepalm*
Overall I hated this book. bad enough I'm not sure whether to soilder on through the next 2 in the series, but i really enjoyed the first 2 so maybe I will. I won't be reading this one again. ever. we'll just pretend I didn't waste my time on this.
November 5, 2012
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This was a somewhat short read that I enjoyed. In the beginning with all the fairies I was a little turned off, there just seemed to be too much going on too quickly and it was hard to grasp on to. However, as soon as we get to Alaska and see Violet again the story quickly settles into its own. I loved how complex her character was. She was good...yet, not good. She came about from evil...yet didn't need to be evil. It was a great combination that had me wondering throughout the story what she was going to decide to do about who she was, and how she was going to end up doing it. I also really liked Ewan. He was strong, and a little controlling, but also very tender and understanding. When he finds out the truth about Red he treads carefully, which was good because it showed that she really should be taken seriously. Again, all of the different fairies confused me a little, but at the same time their storyline was also important and once it came down to really only needing to follow two of them things got smoother. Jana not actually caring about Red was a little confusing, too, because we didn't see enough of her to know anything. Then we were kind of just told that she was guarding the Heartsong but thought the whole time she was evil. Unless I somehow managed to get that wrong, in which case I apologize. Either way, I loved the magical aspects of this story, and the fresh way this and other fairy tales were spun. The world Hall's created was vivid and colorful. When they entered the witch's woods from Hansel and Gretal I could literally picture the gum drop leaves and everything. I'm glad I have another one of her books to read, because I'm definitely hooked now. I recommend this to anyone who has a couple hours and really wants to get immersed into a good story. Also just as a side note, loooove the cover! :)
This was a somewhat short read that I enjoyed. In the beginning with all the fairies I was a little turned off, there just seemed to be too much going on too quickly and it was hard to grasp on to. However, as soon as we get to Alaska and see Violet again the story quickly settles into its own. I loved how complex her character was. She was good...yet, not good. She came about from evil...yet didn't need to be evil. It was a great combination that had me wondering throughout the story what she was going to decide to do about who she was, and how she was going to end up doing it. I also really liked Ewan. He was strong, and a little controlling, but also very tender and understanding. When he finds out the truth about Red he treads carefully, which was good because it showed that she really should be taken seriously. Again, all of the different fairies confused me a little, but at the same time their storyline was also important and once it came down to really only needing to follow two of them things got smoother. Jana not actually caring about Red was a little confusing, too, because we didn't see enough of her to know anything. Then we were kind of just told that she was guarding the Heartsong but thought the whole time she was evil. Unless I somehow managed to get that wrong, in which case I apologize. Either way, I loved the magical aspects of this story, and the fresh way this and other fairy tales were spun. The world Hall's created was vivid and colorful. When they entered the witch's woods from Hansel and Gretal I could literally picture the gum drop leaves and everything. I'm glad I have another one of her books to read, because I'm definitely hooked now. I recommend this to anyone who has a couple hours and really wants to get immersed into a good story. Also just as a side note, loooove the cover! :)
December 8, 2012
I love Marie Hall! I have become a huge fan of her's since starting the Kingdom series and can't wait to read more from her!! She has never disappointed me yet!
The Big Bad Wolf (Ewan) Is by far my favorite character so far in this entire series! His love, passion, loyalty and patience towards Violet (Red Riding hood) will make you wish he was real and was your mate. He is protective and his need to let everyone know Violet is his, just makes you like him that much more. It does not make him come across as womanizer. Hall does it in a way that enlightens you to his culture as a wolf and how they love and protect.
Violet's character starts off very hard and full of hate, but through out the book she softens and that hate disappears. It is all done according to the story line and makes complete sense. There is no disconnect between her character and her emotions and what is going on in the story at that time. You feel her emotions and understand why they're there.
Not only do you get the story of Red Riding hood in this book, but you get a look at sleeping beauty, and Hansel and Gretel( which was done fantastically, she described it in as much vivid and lucid detail as she did with wonderland in the first book).
ALSO!! Alice and Hatter make a sizable Appearance!!!
The Big Bad Wolf (Ewan) Is by far my favorite character so far in this entire series! His love, passion, loyalty and patience towards Violet (Red Riding hood) will make you wish he was real and was your mate. He is protective and his need to let everyone know Violet is his, just makes you like him that much more. It does not make him come across as womanizer. Hall does it in a way that enlightens you to his culture as a wolf and how they love and protect.
Violet's character starts off very hard and full of hate, but through out the book she softens and that hate disappears. It is all done according to the story line and makes complete sense. There is no disconnect between her character and her emotions and what is going on in the story at that time. You feel her emotions and understand why they're there.
Not only do you get the story of Red Riding hood in this book, but you get a look at sleeping beauty, and Hansel and Gretel( which was done fantastically, she described it in as much vivid and lucid detail as she did with wonderland in the first book).
ALSO!! Alice and Hatter make a sizable Appearance!!!
October 18, 2012
I loved this book (and this series). The author has a gift for creating her fairy tale world. Although this is a paranormal series, the entire story is plausible. What I love best about Ms. Hall's books is that I am never left thinkng that something is off. Her world is totally believable. The main characters react in a true manner. Their is no conflict just for the sake of it. Every plot and conflict moves the story along in a believable way. I have read plenty of books where the characters do not read as "real". As in no person would react that way. What I love about this book is that every thing makes sense. I love that in this book, the author provides a more detailed vision of Kingdom. I also like that it is a darker novel than the first two in the series. My only issue is with the length. There is so much that happens in this novel, a longer book would help a reader absorb it better. Especially with the chemistry between Violet and Ewan. With so much going on in this story, the romance between the two feels a bit rushed. This series is a must read and I look forward to the next installment in the series.
September 3, 2013
My fascination with werewolves is still going strong if I use this book to measure it against. Because... WOLF! Seriously, a Big Bad Wolf who is tortured by his mate's absence and *longs* for her every moment of every day. *swoon*
And poor Violet. She's been lied to her entire life. Yes, most of it was with the best intentions -- because she couldn't know the truth until she came into her power -- but everyone she trusted lied to her at some point or another. Except Ewan, the wolf she's been taught to loathe. The two of them are in a pickle and they're both pushing and pulling on one another for different things.
I'd have to say that this is the darkest of the first three in the series. Hatter's a little mad, Gerard's a little lusty, and Wolf and Violet like to make things bleed and hurt. Yes, I'm a little in love with the two of them. They're just so... wild and bloody. And they like to bite a lot.
*slow thumbs up*
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
And poor Violet. She's been lied to her entire life. Yes, most of it was with the best intentions -- because she couldn't know the truth until she came into her power -- but everyone she trusted lied to her at some point or another. Except Ewan, the wolf she's been taught to loathe. The two of them are in a pickle and they're both pushing and pulling on one another for different things.
I'd have to say that this is the darkest of the first three in the series. Hatter's a little mad, Gerard's a little lusty, and Wolf and Violet like to make things bleed and hurt. Yes, I'm a little in love with the two of them. They're just so... wild and bloody. And they like to bite a lot.
*slow thumbs up*
-Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal
January 8, 2015
Red and her Wolf ( Kingdom Series #3 ) by Marie Hall
I absolutely LOVE Marie Hall’s work. I became a huge fan of her writing after starting the Kingdom Series. Her books are fun, light hearted, witty and very sexy. They will keep you turning the pages until the end. ‘Red and her Wolf’ is the poignant story of The Big Bad Wolf and his Red (from Little Red Riding Hood). It is a modern retelling of the classic fairy tale but with a dark and compelling twist. It is an imaginative read that is engaging, humorous and utterly addictive. The story is full of magic, characters that you will fall in love with and set in a frighteningly beautiful Wonderland, which is nothing like the Wonderland of your childhood bedtime stories. This book is a great read which I highly recommend.
I absolutely LOVE Marie Hall’s work. I became a huge fan of her writing after starting the Kingdom Series. Her books are fun, light hearted, witty and very sexy. They will keep you turning the pages until the end. ‘Red and her Wolf’ is the poignant story of The Big Bad Wolf and his Red (from Little Red Riding Hood). It is a modern retelling of the classic fairy tale but with a dark and compelling twist. It is an imaginative read that is engaging, humorous and utterly addictive. The story is full of magic, characters that you will fall in love with and set in a frighteningly beautiful Wonderland, which is nothing like the Wonderland of your childhood bedtime stories. This book is a great read which I highly recommend.
May 7, 2015
This is more than just Violet and Ewan's love story, but also an adventure to save the Kingdom from evil. There is a lot of back story about the fairies too. Hatter and Alice made an appearance, and Alice kinda explained about her foolishness in Book 1 and be the voice of reason for Violet to deal with her feelings for Ewan, now I just have to like her.
Both Violet and Ewan are very likeable characters. Violet is strong but vunerable. Ewan is very patience in dealing with Violet and even though sometimes act like a caveman he is a very nice man.
I have one question : Ewan said that marking their mate made them could not hurt each other, but from his flashback about his parents, it seems like his father abused his mother after marking her, so what's the deal here?
Both Violet and Ewan are very likeable characters. Violet is strong but vunerable. Ewan is very patience in dealing with Violet and even though sometimes act like a caveman he is a very nice man.
I have one question : Ewan said that marking their mate made them could not hurt each other, but from his flashback about his parents, it seems like his father abused his mother after marking her, so what's the deal here?
May 6, 2013
Stars: 5
Overall: That was an amazing magical adventure that I wasn't expecting. Out of all the books in the series, i feel like this one would be so much fun to see in movie form. I was unsure about how Ewan and Vi were going to come together , but after the fight in the candy woods i really started seeing her connection to him. I really felt like their romance has been the most raw and at the same time the most in love couple. I also thought it was very cool to read more about the fairy godmothers, i just wish that things could have been different for Mir.
Characters: Violet & Ewan
Page Turner: Yes!
Series Cont: Yes!
Recommend: I HIGHLY recommend this book/series
Overall: That was an amazing magical adventure that I wasn't expecting. Out of all the books in the series, i feel like this one would be so much fun to see in movie form. I was unsure about how Ewan and Vi were going to come together , but after the fight in the candy woods i really started seeing her connection to him. I really felt like their romance has been the most raw and at the same time the most in love couple. I also thought it was very cool to read more about the fairy godmothers, i just wish that things could have been different for Mir.
Characters: Violet & Ewan
Page Turner: Yes!
Series Cont: Yes!
Recommend: I HIGHLY recommend this book/series
October 26, 2012
Wow!! I have always loved the fairy tales! The was Hall rights these stories is amazing!!
Violet (red) is an amazing lady, she has been through so much and had so much darkness in her but still when Evan comes at first wants to kill him but, then he shows her so much more! Those fairies man then only one who isn't to crazy or snobby is of course Danika!! I am almost positively going to be buy the whole series it's that good! BRAVO!!!
Thanks to author for letting me read to review!!
Violet (red) is an amazing lady, she has been through so much and had so much darkness in her but still when Evan comes at first wants to kill him but, then he shows her so much more! Those fairies man then only one who isn't to crazy or snobby is of course Danika!! I am almost positively going to be buy the whole series it's that good! BRAVO!!!
Thanks to author for letting me read to review!!
August 7, 2018
This is the third Marie Hall book I’ve read and by far my favorite of the three. It is a dark retelling of the Little Red Riding Hood fairytale where the wolf isn’t what you’d expect. The “good” Red is actually a dark hearted fairy and the “bad” Wolf is a shapeshifter who desperately tries to make Red see the good in herself. The evil witch who tricked Hansel and Gretel makes an appearance in one of my favorite scenes in the book. It’s quite entertaining and worth the read!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 23, 2015
3 1/2 to 4 stars
April 3, 2017
This put me in a bad way. I am caught between what I wanted to read, and what I needed to read. And I REALLY need to follow this one with all the rest. Way too good for my own good!
March 23, 2025
I had a lot of the same problems that others had who rated this book poorly. There is a prologue that tries to explain things but it's just a muddled mess that contradicts itself. Violet contains all the bad magic of the fairies (except Malvena) so you can't kill Violet, or all that dark magic will be unleashed upon the world. But then later, Ewan the Wolf is told that if they run into Malvena without the other two fairies (Miriam and Danika to help), he must kill her because there's no way she can defeat Malvena without them. What?? Absolutely makes no sense.
And why is Violet so much less powerful if she's got the power of countless fairies compared to one?? Also, the fairy hierarchy is explained a little more in this book (it was vaguely referred to in book 2) but it's also riddled with inconsistencies. There are the Ten - THE ten most powerful fairies. But Galeta rules over all the fairies, but she's NOT one of the Ten. Why the hell would she be in charge? Or be able to enforce anything?
And as someone else said, why was there NO preparation for Violet AT ALL? No training, no clues, just let her hate the wolf so she can be angry - which apparently makes her powerful but in the final confrontation she's basically weak and not very effective.
This book is overwhelmed with bad grammar and typos to the point of distraction. There are so many repetitive phrases in this book, and they're even more annoying as they're the same ones repeated from the first two books. How many times must we read about someone digging their nails into their palms? Or a shiver down their backs?
And yes, this story had a totally different feel from the first two. This one was darker and had more of a quest feel. In some ways I preferred that because the second book with Gerard they really don't DO much. But even with the quest and "action" it just kind of dragged. It's a shame because it had potential, but it wasn't realized. I gave it 3 stars vs 2 because the "quest" part of it tried to be interesting.
So of the three books, this was my least favorite and I'm really not sure I'd recommend it. The first book was my favorite, even though it also had some issues. Haven't decided whether I'm going to skip the Jinn story as I really haven't found that premise to be compelling but I do want to read the last book with Hook as it involves Alice's friend from Book 1.
And why is Violet so much less powerful if she's got the power of countless fairies compared to one?? Also, the fairy hierarchy is explained a little more in this book (it was vaguely referred to in book 2) but it's also riddled with inconsistencies. There are the Ten - THE ten most powerful fairies. But Galeta rules over all the fairies, but she's NOT one of the Ten. Why the hell would she be in charge? Or be able to enforce anything?
And as someone else said, why was there NO preparation for Violet AT ALL? No training, no clues, just let her hate the wolf so she can be angry - which apparently makes her powerful but in the final confrontation she's basically weak and not very effective.
This book is overwhelmed with bad grammar and typos to the point of distraction. There are so many repetitive phrases in this book, and they're even more annoying as they're the same ones repeated from the first two books. How many times must we read about someone digging their nails into their palms? Or a shiver down their backs?
And yes, this story had a totally different feel from the first two. This one was darker and had more of a quest feel. In some ways I preferred that because the second book with Gerard they really don't DO much. But even with the quest and "action" it just kind of dragged. It's a shame because it had potential, but it wasn't realized. I gave it 3 stars vs 2 because the "quest" part of it tried to be interesting.
So of the three books, this was my least favorite and I'm really not sure I'd recommend it. The first book was my favorite, even though it also had some issues. Haven't decided whether I'm going to skip the Jinn story as I really haven't found that premise to be compelling but I do want to read the last book with Hook as it involves Alice's friend from Book 1.
April 19, 2019
I read this as part of the Kingdom collection, and, yes, I have the next two books already. So, I felt obligated to finish this as a link in the chain so I don’t miss important information. I loved the first two books in this series! But this one fell short. I can’t stand the alpha type. Ewan, though wildly, darkly sexy, made me hate him early on when he “marked” (bit her, making her his) without her consent. He forced loving him on her just because he had to have his mate and wasn’t willing to even chance getting no for an answer. Ugh. Then I noticed the Scottish accent. Eh gads, could we be more stereotypical? I can come up with at least a dozen books I’ve read with Scottish Alpha werewolves (at least his name isn’t Connal). It’s like they’re Scottish more often than not in indie paranormals. Then there’s Violet. Even though she’s drenched in blood, and has been decimating wolves for several years, she’s oddly naïve and acts like a damsel in distress the large majority of the time. And her powers of drinking other people’s souls in are disgusting and nauseating. The storyline really didn’t have much to do with the Red Riding Hood story at all. And I was bored and irritated by all the fairy politics. Even Dannika was rather scary at times. The storyline itself is the typical fantasy journey (at least this time it’s partially though the world of fairy tales, with familiar stories making appearances).The journey though feels overly long, and honestly I’m glad to finally put Ewan and Violet behind me so I can move on to Jinni!
June 11, 2023
While Hall delivered yet another wonderful story in the Kingdom series, I can't help but feel like this one missed the mark just a little bit. Don't get me wrong, I did adore Violet and Ewan's story, but the pacing seemed slightly off to me.
At times this story was hard to follow, with how it bounced around, but it was still fairly well told in the long run. It's quite possible that Violet and Ewan's story is not for me, just as Hatter and Alice or Gerard and Betty may not be for some others.
In terms of personal preference, I can't say that I truly loved it. However, in terms of how the book itself was written, it was fairly well done. As I stated previously, I did have some issues with pacing and following the story in some spots but Hall did bring it all together in the end.
I love how she brings her series together by letting the characters roam each other's stories. In this story we saw Jinni, Alice, and Hatter. We saw Galeta again, and while I am not Galeta's biggest fan, I really do like how she ties all of these stories together.
Kingdom #4 will be going on my July Hopefuls list, because I am determined to see this series to the end.
At times this story was hard to follow, with how it bounced around, but it was still fairly well told in the long run. It's quite possible that Violet and Ewan's story is not for me, just as Hatter and Alice or Gerard and Betty may not be for some others.
In terms of personal preference, I can't say that I truly loved it. However, in terms of how the book itself was written, it was fairly well done. As I stated previously, I did have some issues with pacing and following the story in some spots but Hall did bring it all together in the end.
I love how she brings her series together by letting the characters roam each other's stories. In this story we saw Jinni, Alice, and Hatter. We saw Galeta again, and while I am not Galeta's biggest fan, I really do like how she ties all of these stories together.
Kingdom #4 will be going on my July Hopefuls list, because I am determined to see this series to the end.
January 8, 2024
Red is darker than you might have remembered. And her wolf is sweeter in his love for her than you might've ever thought. The well-known fairytale comes together in a fun little novel that doesn't ask too much of its readers, to just enjoy its natural flow.
The world Marie creates is vibrant and begs to be explored, even through her other Kingdom novels. The use of multiple planes make her universe seem extremely large, as you catch glimpses of them as you travel from portal to portal, but also quite small as in two chapters you're already in the next dimension. Other well-known fairytale characters also join her vast expanses which give nice sneak-peaks into her other novels.
So much grandeur, yet I have the feeling I didn't see much. I don't know whether it's just this novel (I went straight for my favourite fairytale), but the storyline is relatively linear: one problem to solve, one clear solution to it from the beginning. Clear expectations and no deviations. Like fate is the only thing to drive these pawns forward, which sadly undermines the character development somewhat. Be that as it may, I definitely enjoyed Marie's take on the old tale! Fun read!
The world Marie creates is vibrant and begs to be explored, even through her other Kingdom novels. The use of multiple planes make her universe seem extremely large, as you catch glimpses of them as you travel from portal to portal, but also quite small as in two chapters you're already in the next dimension. Other well-known fairytale characters also join her vast expanses which give nice sneak-peaks into her other novels.
So much grandeur, yet I have the feeling I didn't see much. I don't know whether it's just this novel (I went straight for my favourite fairytale), but the storyline is relatively linear: one problem to solve, one clear solution to it from the beginning. Clear expectations and no deviations. Like fate is the only thing to drive these pawns forward, which sadly undermines the character development somewhat. Be that as it may, I definitely enjoyed Marie's take on the old tale! Fun read!
January 4, 2017
Interesting adaptation of fairy tales in the spirit of the movie, Hookwinked. There's always a different tale when you get more than one side of the story. Liked the characters, the imagery is TRIPPY, though at times a bit disconnected from the scene. Though I'm disappointed again in that there was too much sex thought/talk/action for such as short novel. I read this as part of a bundle and thought that, after book 2, this novella wouldn't be so gratuitous in its cliches. Nope. Wrong. While I am really intrigued by the different take on the classic fairy tales, I won't be reading more in this series.
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