Broods of Fenrir

Broods of Fenrir #1

by Coral Alejandra Moore

Shapeshifter Brand Geirson was raised to rule the Broods of Fenrir, but he refused his birthright. Instead, he killed their brutal leader–his own father–and walked away.


For hundreds of years he’s avoided brood society, until a werewolf kills an innocent human woman and Brand finds himself dragged back into the violent politics of the shapeshifters. When the two brood women who mean the most to him come under threat, he must take up the throne and risk becoming the kind of vicious bastard his father was, or let the broods descend further into chaos–taking the friend he swore to protect and his lover with them.

Genres: Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance, Werewolves, Shapeshifters

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First published November 19, 2011

About the author

Coral Alejandra Moore writes character driven stories of connection and triumph. All of her books are kissing books.

Currently she lives in the beautiful state of Washington with the love of her life where she rides motorcycles, raises chickens, and drinks all the coffee.

She can be found online at coralmoore.com

Reviews

[Lori {Romancing the Dark Side} · Rating 5 out of 5]

Coral Moore has created a werewolf pack like no other!

As the son of the king of the Broods of Fenrir, werewolf (shifter) Brand Geirson was born to rule. Sired by a cruel and unforgiving man, Brand has lived most of his life watching his father's abusive relationship with his mother until he can take it no longer. Doing away with his father, Brand puts an end to the violence and refuses to take his rightful place as heir and live a simple life. Complications to his plan ensue when a human is killed and Brand is forced to return to the pack and world he's forsaken. It's here he meets Dagny, a member of the Brood and daughter of a woman who endured many years of torture at the hands of his father. To save Dagny and his long time friend Alice, Brand must fulfill his birthright as king, in order to save the ones he loves and his people.

Broods of Fenrir is a beautifully written story that takes us into a world of werewolf hierarchy, savage nature and violence, but also shows us a side of loyalty, forgiveness, courage and romance. At first glance it appears to be a dark novel, but within the first couple of chapters I became emotionally invested in Brand and the story's initial "feel" changed. Brand is the ultimate Alpha male (no pun intended!). He's courageous, chivalrous and has a kind heart which make him the perfect hero and a great leader. Brand is level-headed and selfless, never letting his tragic past influence his actions.

The two women in his life are just as strong as Brand, each with her own story of pain and suffering. The friendship between Brand and Alice is pure and unconditional, there isn't anything they won't do for the other. When the relationship between Brand and Dagny blooms, I was afraid there would be some sort of love triangle, but I was pleasantly surprised when everyone meshed and got along. Dagny appears to be a damsel in distress when you first meet her but she soon shows she's anything but. It's great to see a couple where the man and woman are equal in strength and courage. I love their love, it's sometimes primal but always true.

An alluring paranormal world, a well developed plot and superb characters make Broods of Fenrir an exceptional read! The author does a splendid job of conveying the culture and traditions of Brand's world, sparing no detail; the addition of Norse Mythology was brilliant! Non-stop thrills and surprising revelations will keep you on the edge of your seat and completely immersed in Ms. Moore's bewitching world of werewolves. Broods of Fenrir will leave you hungry for more!

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[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book Title: Broods of Fenrir

Author: Coral Moore

Published By: Bared Teeth Publishing

Genre: Paranormal

Recommended Age: 18+

Reviewed By: Emily Tuley / AngelsCryHavoc

Blog Reviewed For: Great Minds Think Aloud Literary Community

Rating: 5 Ravens


We all know sometimes I take a little wander out and about and look for things outside of our normal publishers. Something that may or may not have been out there for a while and sink my teeth into it. I love to try new things and read new things. With this book there was no exception. As per my usual it is about the paranormal. Yes, it has werewolves or at least a sense about them but it’s not like your usual shape shifters world. I love how Coral Moore has taken this genre if that’s what it can be called or this topic and made it sort of her own. I like how things are shown the wolf’s pack sense of mind how there is a King of all and that there are laws and boundaries, traditions that are as old as the race it’s self. In a since she has done just that created a race instead of just a pack of shape shifters. She’s breathed life into something I had started to loose a little bit of hope as the mindlessness of a lot of shape shifters are so easily circumnavigated by most authors and easily dispelled away with the simplicity of the one thought that “They are pack they do not disobey. “ Nothing is cut in stone and all things chance. Brand in particular is a pleasure to read especially with his struggle to try to make himself anything but what his father was.

Brand or Brandulf Gierson is set or should be the King of all the Broods of Fenrir but after he saw how his father was the cold hearted hurtful bastard of old was. He vowed not only to protect his mother but to never be like him. Unfortunately just like all heroes something bad happens before something good can come of it and that’s just it. This first book is the story of Brand and how he comes about his faults faces his fears and becomes the King that no one in the brood ever thought he would or could be. He finds love with a female Dagny of the brood with as much strength as he and it’s with their trials and the loss of a close friend that they all start the change of the broods and the future of their people.

[WereVamps · Rating 5 out of 5]

A stunning read! Tortured hero, ShapeShifter, Norse mythology mixed with the Urban Fantasy how could you not want to pick up this book? The author did an incredible job bringing the characters to life and the reality in which they live in. The pace and plot was so perfectly put together it will have you at the edge of your seat, holding on to your breathe. This was a great read and one I can see myself rereading. I do recommend it to any one who loves the harder side of the paranormal romance genre. -WereVampsRomance Reviews

[SI Vann · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

What a ride this was. Coral Alejandra Moore created a fascinating, strange world with a host full of great characters, friendships and romantic relationships.

As in real life, there are weak and strong characters, yet some grow strength beyond their own expectations. I fell in love with Alice and Brand- still waffling on Dagny. Well, I’m mostly a fan, asides from that one thing. But those actions did really annoy me.

The mmc has immense strength, morals, loyalty and empathy - everything that would make him a good leader, which he rejects for fear of becoming as violent and awful as his sire. Thus the story basically starts with him being a “lone wolf”. Throughout the story, we find out why he chose that life and what would change this, if anything.

If you like werewolf pack tropes and are fascinated by their rules and hierarchy based on physical and mental strength, I can fully recommend this book. Four thumbs up!👍👍👍👍

I received a review coped and am leaving this review of my own accord.

[Inanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

So so so good

I'm pretty generous with 4 star ratings and stingy with 5s so believe me when I say this book is a 6 star rating.

I've read so many wolf shifter and werewolf books that they blur together - same ole story, same ole species. This one is unique.

These shifters are immortal beings from Norse legends, with unique magics and connections to each other. The brood (pack) dynamics are, while often harsh, beautiful too. There's a ton of lore and details, and the author doesn't hold your hand or repeat explanations ad infinitum to help you keep up. I appreciate that as an intelligent adult.

I absolutely adored everything about this book, which is no surprise because the author is amazing. I'm annoyed I waited so long to read this one.

Coral is one of very few authors I pay for books from, normally only reading things available free with Kindle unlimited. Now I'm off to buy book 2.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really Enjoyed Broods of Fenton

This was a very enjoyable read of paranormal fiction and I like the fact that it had more of a storyline and less of a all steamy story, although I would of liked just a little bit more steamy and romantic scenes but overall I would recommend reading this if you enjoy paranormal/werewolf stories and romance. I look forward to the next installment. 😊📚

[Mary Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

interesting take on shifters

The story had our Shifters being a bit different than I'm used to which is always refreshing. I did have some trouble reading the story as it sort of drags for me. But needing to know what happened. I finished it. There were some inconsistencies and with the dragon that is why I first started. Because it is an interesting book with some interesting things.

[Darrell Nuner · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good book.

A surprising good book.
The plot, storyline, and characters are outstanding!
The pack of wolf shifters are a different kind with other abilities than that of just shifting.

[Toni Kebschull · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF

[Myra Wray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Again I found a good read in this book. I would not mind more stories in this series.

[Liz at Fictional Candy · Rating 5 out of 5]

For some reason, I was concerned I wouldn’t like this book. I have no idea why. The synopsis is great, the cover is hot. It was a great book.

Brand Geirson is a werewolf. And for his “day job” he is a security guard. He has basically severed many ties with the packs, which in this book are broods. He has a few close friends, and that’s about it. He’s a loner. And, by all rights, he should be king. Yep, king.

So this story starts with Brand being called to a homicide scene. The woman has clearly been bitten by a werewolf. This starts the series of events that lead to a completely powerful and beautiful story.

Power. It’s a strange thing. If anyone knows me, they know I like to read about werewolves. They are nearly my favorite, and some days they are absolutely my favorite. I like to read about the ever present alpha male. ahem, Alpha Male. I think the Alpha Male is such an interesting character. He’s the strongest, the smartest, most cunning, most loving, most …everything male. Well, in Coral Moore’s Broods of Fenrir, Brand is that Alpha Male. And then multiply that by a thousand. Heck, he should be king, if he’d just decide he actually wants to be. Everyone else already thinks of him in that capacity. So this story isn’t just about a murder mystery, or a werewolf brood, or Brand becoming king. It is about this character, this man, this wolf, coming to terms with who he is, where he is, and growing about a million percent as a soul within a few hundred pages. Daunting, I know. But it is totally accomplished in this book.

Am I gushing? Yeah, a little bit. Ok, let’s talk about power. No, not power. POWER. Cause that is what got me so excited in this book. The sheer force of power this man has. I can’t even describe it. When I was taking my notes I tried several times to come up with something that would convey his power. The guy is strong physically, yes. Mentally, yes. But beyond that, there is this animalistic …push. There is a scene in a garage that will have you on the edge of the seat, waiting to exhale. And it perfectly illustrates the sheer power within this man. I mean come on; he is supposed to be king. This ain’t no ordinary alpha wolf. His power is awesome, and I don’t mean “cool”, I mean it produces awe. You are struck with the cement wall, the iron sledge hammer that is Brand. If anyone out there has some fan art of this man, please show me!!

Ok, enough of Brand (but not really!). So this is a werewolf shifter book. But one thing I noticed is that the author doesn’t have these people shifting into wolves every other page. Nope. Some people don’t even shift at all in the course of the book. But yet there is no mistake they are werewolves, and it is conveyed beautifully. When the people in the Broods of Fenrir give up their human control to the wolf, the wolf calls the shots. The wolf is in control. So every person in this book learns a great deal of self-control in order to lead a normal life. It’s a very interesting take on the werewolf aspect, and I really enjoyed it.

Let’s talk about the other characters. There are quite a few, and wow, what a cast. The author really fleshed out some very dynamic and interesting supporting characters in this book. You have Alice, whom is weak, kind of like the runt of the litter. And Erik, the alpha male in his brood (um, and yet not king!!), who struggles to keep control of so many things. Dagny, who I loved, then hated and then loved all over again. Ingrid, Dagny’s mother, who is such a sadistic piece of work you wonder how she has managed to stay alive without getting murdered for so long.

This story will bring a smile. It will heat you up. It will break your heart, and you may even drop a tear (or more!). But it is beautiful writing around a beautiful story, and it should not be missed. And then you have the familial bond between these wolves that is beyond regular comprehension. They are linked heart, mind and soul. Emotions are shared. Love is duplicated, fear and anger are magnified. Somewhere in the midst of tragedy, Brand finds love in a female wolf. She is a formidable match for him, stronger than most males in her brood. But finding love isn’t on Brand’s agenda. You find yourself hoping he can overcome his internal obstacles and take the jump, because you quickly grow attached to this man, and you want him to be happy.

So I won this book from Library Thing. And then I signed up to do a review for it with Bewitching Blog Tours. Everything in the booky universe was telling me to read this book, and I am so glad I did. Once I started reading it, I barely put it down. By the time I got to chapter six I was online seeking out more of this book. And good news, there are two more in the Broods of Fenrir series. I’ve already got them on my kindle, waiting to read as soon as I get a chance. The titles are Feral Attraction and Chance Encounter. Both are short stories, one is about Brand and one is about Erik.

[Cyp · Rating 4 out of 5]

Originally posted at A Bookalicious Story.

My Summary
The world of the broods is a terrible, cold, heartless one, with leaders and earls who control their broods through fear. Brand was raised in such an environment, his father being the King of all the broods. His father was a heartless bastard who tortured his mother and friend, and for that, Brand killed him and left the world of the broods.


Now, Brand is working alone to keep his world secret to the humans and to silence all those shapeshifters who's as much a bastard as his own father was. He meets Dagny, daughter of an old friend now turned a little looney from all the torture that Brand's father put her through. She's tougher and braver than most males shifters out there, yet also very compassionate and sensual. And when Dagny is forced to return to the cruel earl of her former brood, Brand has no choice but to face his people again, enter their violent politics and acknowledge his birthright as King.


My Thoughts
BOF is a relatively short novel. It started out depicting the dark and bloody world that Brand lived in, but as the story progressed, the dynamics changed. I loved that subtle change as Dagny and his other friends entered the fray and we see small pockets of kindness, affection, and love. Especially in a such a violent world, any display of soft emotions is few yet all the more cherished and heartwarming.

We got to know more about the softer and more passionate side of Brand, his loyalty and devotion to his friends and loved ones. He was so sweet to Dagny even though they were amidst such gore and brutality. We got to know more about Alice, a weak shifter who was sold as a slave to a cruel shifter and then saved by Brand. She was very weak physically, but as events happened, Alice showed remarkable inner-strength. She's been Brand's closest companion for a hundred years and the way she and Brand talked to each other and teased each other even though one is a towering, mighty beast and the other a fragile female, they were really cute together. And then we got to know Dagny, fierce and courageous enough to butt heads with Brand's inner wolf. Together, Dagny and Brand made a formidable couple, and behind closed doors, both of them can really create some steam. More sexual tension though, since the action under their covers were not explicit and few.

I was expecting Alice to be Brand's mate, and was quite miffed when Dagny came into the picture. Lol, well, Alice is the gentle and kind heroine that's no longer common in Fiction novels nowadays, but thinking back, Alice wouldn't have been compatible with Brand cause he would have to be so cautious not to trample over her if they were indeed together.

The plot was well-planned and everything flowed out smoothly. Not to say that there weren't any curveballs thrown in, there were plenty, and I couldn't foresee anything that was to come. So much action, deception, and WOAH! The curveballs didn't only come in the form of betrayals and such, there was an unexpected side love story that was extremely heartwrenching. It pulled at my heartstrings, and I loved it so much. Then there was this totally unexpected death at the end that almost made me cry while I was reading it in public! I was waiting for my dental appointment and suddenly Moore came full-on with such a vivid, emotional scene! GAH, it was superbly well-written, I felt so keenly for the loss and actually teared. A very bittersweet ending. Amazing. (But I could have so done without it!!!! It isn't fair that _____ has to die!! D:<)


Just a few pointers that I picked out while reading BOF:

1)

His calloused fingers moved over her cheek, rough, but gentle.
--Pg 16

Um, rough but gentle?

2) Wolves drink blood. Ok, this is the very first time I've heard of that, but oh well.


Other than those points, I thought that BROODS OF FENRIR was a really nice Shapeshifter/Lycan tale, choked-full of action, suspense, romance, loyalty, and friendship. The beginning was a little too gory and dry, and I considered give the book a 3 star rating, but then as I continued reading it, it was a clear 4 or maybe 4.5. As I've mentioned previously, the change in dynamics was very subtle, but it made the book all the more engrossing. Every part of this book was intense, and I'd recommend this book to any reader who likes Paranormal Romance and a little Mystery/Thriller to go along with it.

Random Musings:

The book's paper quality is very good. It's thicker and smoother than most books'. Lol. And the BOF bookmarks are BEAUTIFUL, I tell you! I was so surprised by it when I received it in my mail.

[Tori · Rating 3 out of 5]

Originally posted at http://www.smexybooks.com/2012/01/rev...

Having grown up in the violent, oppressive world of the Brood with his father being one of the worst offenders, Brand Geirson has no desire to accept his destiny and rule the clan. Brand walks away from the Brood and never looks back. When a brutal murder points back to the Brood, Brand finds himself having to embrace a destiny he fought against. He must become what he never wanted to be in order to save the only woman he ever loved.

Brand is a Brood, a wolf shape shifter. He turned his back on his world after he killed his father, their king, to stop the atrocities and bloodshed the his father used to ruled. Brand was so brutally tortured as a child, he keeps his wolf safety buried in fear he will submit to the rage and become just like his father. He now owns and operates a security firm and stays as far away from Brood politics as he can. When a human woman is found murdered at a site he provides security for; he recognizes the claw marks and knows a member of the Brood committed the murder. Brand knows he will have to enter back in to Brood in order to determine just how chaotic the clans have become. As Brand navigates his way through a dangerous minefield of exploding emotions and archaic rules, he finds himself at the mercy of those who have decided that he will claim his destiny-or die.

Broods of Fenrir is a dark and sinister urban fantasy that takes us back to a time when shapeshifters were beautiful, savage predators. They take what they want through blood and violence. The weak are viewed as prey to done whatever to. Fast pacing and a cast of charismatic characters makes for an engaging story. Using an interesting mixture of Norse mythology and legends, Ms. Moore creates a world that is real despite it’s paranormal origins with it’s never ending power struggles, emotional rampages, and general make up. This world is not nice. It’s not pretty. There are no soul searching, waxing poetic wolves in here. These are raw savage beasts who cling to their humanity through sheer willpower. They are wolves first and humans later. I found myself cringing during certain scenes and tearing up at others as we are shown just how violent and evil this society can be.

Brand is the ultimate tortured hero. Sexy, strong, ruthless with an underlying vulnerability that has him forever fearful that he will become his father. I liked that his protective streak was tempered by his rational side. His demands all come from an intense desire to keep those he cares for safe. Yet he is smart enough to know that a true strength comes from the ability to trust those around him and ask for help.

Dagny, daughter to the insane and manipulative Isobel, is nothing but a pawn in her mother’s quest for power. Sold into slavery, Dagny’s life has been hell on earth. Isobel’s turbulent past with Brand has her believing that she can mold him into a king that will obey no one-but her. When Dagny and Brand meet-the sparks fly. Dagny is the alpha female that Brand’s wolf has been looking for. The build up of this romance is dark and intriguing as Ms. Moore spends time shaping their emotions all in accordance to their culture. Brand offers Dagny the one thing she craves. The one thing she has suffered for all her life. Freedom and acceptance.

Our secondary characters (good and bad) are all just as richly designed as our protagonists. The woman in this book as just as strong and deadly as the men yet are shackled by cruel tradition. Alice is my favorite. Alice is Brand’s best friend whom Brand saved after she was brutally beaten by another Brood. He is over protective of her and at first you see Alice accepting this. Ms. Moore slowly brings Alice out of her shell and reveals the hidden strength this young and admittedly weak wolf has. She truly shines at the end and shows everyone that true courage is the ability to face what you fear most.

There are three story lines that run concurrently though out. The main conflict and the romance blend nicely together but an attached sub story is weak and underdeveloped. It’s resolution was predictable and fell flat for me. I also wished we could have explored more of the Brand’s history, Brood history, and the other clans that make up this world. The story is told in the present with background given sparingly and with the assumption you already know it.

The main conflict wraps up nicely with action, suspense, and a huge surprise that knock me for a loop. I enjoyed this foray into Ms. Moore’s world and look forward to visiting again.

Overall Rating: C+

[Melania Elise · Rating 2 out of 5]

Broods of Fenrir is about the would be king of the werewolves who has chosen to live in solitude rather than take his throne. The would be king, Brand, then meets a female werewolf who he immediately falls in love with. Although their meeting is initially based in a manipulation they soon both fall in love for real and will do anything for the other. They navigate the politics of the different broods with the help of other werewolves and eventually Brand claims his throne as the king of the wolves with the hope that he can make changes to their culture of treating female wolves as less equal.

This book got two stars because it entertained me enough to read the entire thing, but not much beyond that.

I've more recently begun to read "spicy" books and wanted to start with things that I enjoy - fantasy, werewolves, and hot men. The spice level was fairly low for this which is not necessarily bad but left me wanting more, as did much of the rest of the book. Moore title dropped on the second page, which for me is a big red flag. Characters felt fairly flat and the attractions didn't really build over time as much as they just were there immediately and without much explanation. I did enjoy the politics of werewolves and the different broods but again could have used more background and exploration of these things. The death of a character in the final few chapters felt insignificant as we hadn't been given enough time to really even care about her. Overall, Moore has an interesting but not well flushed out idea here.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Brandulf Gierson was raised by a bastard of a father, one who beat the females and males around him into submission in order to assert dominance and authority. His ruled with an iron fist until Brand killed him with his sire’s own sword…and then walked away from his destiny: to be King of the Broods of Fenrir, for the wolf who kills the King becomes the King. Except Brand doesn’t want to be King; in fact, he doesn’t want anything but to bow out of the broods and be left alone.
Brand manages to avoid brood society for hundreds of years by closing himself off from them, but he can avoid their brutal politics no longer when two women he cares for are threatened and another innocent woman is attacked. At the risk of becoming like his father, he either must become King or let the broods fall even further into chaos, and that’s a chance even he may not be willing to take.

Broods of Fenrir is a very in-your-face, somewhat violent shifter novel. It reminds me a little of the Black Dagger Brotherhood series, but instead of vhampires, we have werewolves. And these werewolves aren’t Jacob, folks, oh no. These werewolves are dominate, big, beastly men who will rip your head right off at just a slight provocation. They have a pecking order and you best follow it. Broods of Fenrir is a heated novel, both emotionally and sexually. Speaking of sex, there is some, but it isn't over the top or really dirty. It was just enough to fit in with the flow of the story.

There are three separate plot lines in Broods of Fenrir: 1) a rogue werewolf is murdering innocent victims, 2) Ingrid’s intention to force Brand to into his destiny as King, and 3) werewolves are being killed off or mysteriously disappearing. These three plot lines don’t seem to be integrated with each other (if they are, it wasn’t obvious to me) and I think the book would have been better served with a heavy focus on one, rather than all three. As it stands, the book starts off with a female brutally murdered by a werewolf, then shifts to Brand before finally focusing on the murdered wolves. It felt a bit disjointed, but I won’t say I didn’t enjoy it, because it was definitely intriguing.

The world building is done rather well. Moore takes our world and adds her twist of werewolves and makes it completely believable. She even manages to humanize them while still making them seem like beastly, savage creatures. They seemed to hold on to these threads of humanity though sheer willpower, as if any slight or provocation would cause the beast to take over. The desperation Brand displays in wanting to retain his humanity and humility makes him appear to be especially thoughtful and powerful, even though his fellow males in the Brood seem to find that a weakness.

The other characters are also engaging to the story: Ingrid is a particular wolf I still can’t quite get my head around. She was absolutely nuts but nothing she did seemed to be without some grand plan in mind. Dagny is a strong-willed character and I liked her a lot. She is a fighter that doesn’t take crap from anyone and she is willing to stand up to the men in the brood. I admired her. Alice struck me as somewhat weak, even though I know the author intended her to be that way. I had a hard time believing her nature just didn’t take over and allow her to be a bit more vicious.

Overall, this was an enjoyable urban fantasy. I haven’t read many shape-shifter novels, but I am pretty fascinated with them and Broods of Fenrir did not disappoint me. Coral Moore did a great job keeping the story flowing and the characters interesting and I would recommend this to anyone who is a fan of this genre.

[Proserpine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't know how to bring or even start my review about this story, I've been drew by the cover (again) and look at these eyes, they are kind of scary, no? Anyway, while I was reading this book, I really past over all kind of feelings... At first I was thrilled to read it, (the blurb seems to be good) but when I first start to read the prologue I was thinking to myself what kind of book is this??? The story is really interesting even if it's no something we never read about: Brand's (the main character) supposed to be king of his Broods but he never accepted the kind of life and rules his Broods was living on,(like, forever). So he decided to leave and live by his own. As you can guess, Brand will have no choice to come back and fight to claim what should be his. Typical, but not the least!

This book is one of the most violent story I read so far! My Gosh even in the prologue, the reader will rapidly understand what kind of society Brand was living in and why he left. The battle between the males are atroce. I sometime had to put the book down to be able to continue my reading. The one thing I hate in this story was the fact the story is writen in our time, but still, the female are treated savagely. In Broods of Fenrir, female are treat like things that can only procreate, blood/sexual slaves and at best, part of treat between Broods and be exchange (hoping to be in a better Broods). They are weak and lower beings!!! Brand didn't accept that kind of life and want to make it better (in a way).

I really liked to read about Brand, as the main character. There is no enough male main characters in PNR books and Brand was a great, handsome, and caring character. He's one of the few people who want to do the right thing and make the change for the best. But also, he won't back down and he will fight until the end to protect the one he cares about. Just like a big brother who came to the rescue.

Dagny and Alice are two different female characters, but they are both charming in they way. Brand will encounter and save Alice's life. Since she's a weak shifter, Brand will take care of her and bring her into good Broods. She's lovely and always think about others. I thought they will be great together as a couple. Dagny's the savage beauty that can kick-ass, even if she's a female. She's fiercer and stronger then many males of the Broods. She's an intelligent women and could probably get everything she wanted if she wasn't just a low female in the males brains! She's also a surprising character but I won't tell you more!

Even if the story is deja vu, the plot and action are great, the great pace keep the reader hooked. Well writen with much details I appreciated the style of the author: Coral Moore. I really like to read this one, although the plot is not only on the political and violent society of the Broods, the characters will have to take down new enemies. I didn't know the author before I apply to get my hand on this book. The author did a great job with this story, I always wanted to know more and what would happens to Brand. Coral Moore had also written Feral Attraction (Eric story). I recommend this book to every Shapeshifters and Paranormal Romance readers!

[Proserpine · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't know how to bring or even start my review about this story, I've been drew by the cover (again) and look at these eyes, they are kind of scary, no? Anyway, while I was reading this book, I really past over all kind of feelings... At first I was thrilled to read it, (the blurb seems to be good) but when I first start to read the prologue I was thinking to myself what kind of book is this??? The story is really interesting even if it's no something we never read about: Brand's (the main character) supposed to be king of his Broods but he never accepted the kind of life and rules his Broods was living on,(like, forever). So he decided to leave and live by his own. As you can guess, Brand will have no choice to come back and fight to claim what should be his. Typical, but not the least!

This book is one of the most violent story I read so far! My Gosh even in the prologue, the reader will rapidly understand what kind of society Brand was living in and why he left. The battle between the males are atroce. I sometime had to put the book down to be able to continue my reading. The one thing I hate in this story was the fact the story is writen in our time, but still, the female are treated savagely. In Broods of Fenrir, female are treat like things that can only procreate, blood/sexual slaves and at best, part of treat between Broods and be exchange (hoping to be in a better Broods). They are weak and lower beings!!! Brand didn't accept that kind of life and want to make it better (in a way).

I really liked to read about Brand, as the main character. There is no enough male main characters in PNR books and Brand was a great, handsome, and caring character. He's one of the few people who want to do the right thing and make the change for the best. But also, he won't back down and he will fight until the end to protect the one he cares about. Just like a big brother who came to the rescue.

Dagny and Alice are two different female characters, but they are both charming in they way. Brand will encounter and save Alice's life. Since she's a weak shifter, Brand will take care of her and bring her into good Broods. She's lovely and always think about others. I thought they will be great together as a couple. Dagny's the savage beauty that can kick-ass, even if she's a female. She's fiercer and stronger then many males of the Broods. She's an intelligent women and could probably get everything she wanted if she wasn't just a low female in the males brains! She's also a surprising character but I won't tell you more!

Even if the story is deja vu, the plot and action are great, the great pace keep the reader hooked. Well writen with much details I appreciated the style of the author: Coral Moore. I really like to read this one, although the plot is not only on the political and violent society of the Broods, the characters will have to take down new enemies. I didn't know the author before I apply to get my hand on this book. The author did a great job with this story, I always wanted to know more and what would happens to Brand. Coral Moore had also written Feral Attraction (Eric story). I recommend this book to every Shapeshifters and Paranormal Romance readers!

[Diayll · Rating 4 out of 5]

Originally Reviewed at: Mother/Gamer/Writer
Rating: 4 out of 5 Controllers
Review Source: From the Author For Honest Review
Reviewer: Heather



Brand, a lone wolf who turned his back on his chance to be king, is at the very heart of this story. He fights to save the female members of the brood from torture and enslavement. The old Norse wolves live in ancient times with their barbaric methods, but ever since Brand was a young pup he knew in his heart that this wasn’t right.

Brand chooses to turn his back on his kind due to fear of letting the wolf take control. Could he do better than his abusive and murderous sire? Would the other Earls heed to his ideals of equal rights? He fears the answer to be no. However, he quickly finds that he is not entirely alone with his radical ideals that would alter brood life forever. But will it be enough to end the slavery, torture and murderous old ways of the Brood of Fenrir? Will Brand be able to trust his inner wolf to carry out his plans if he succeeds?

The story itself is captivating and told primarily from Brand’s point of view. You’ll witness the trials and tribulations that both the human and wolf faces. While they are not human they don’t appear any different when not transformed. They also live for long periods, but are not immortal. The way of life within the brood is barbaric, where women and those whose inner wolf shows weakness, are often forced into slavery or sold off to different areas. Brand seeks to end this, but he also struggles internally to keep his own wolf at bay. He doesn’t want to hurt (or kill) anyone who doesn’t deserve it.

I thoroughly enjoyed the overall story, but I would of like a little more background on the wolves themselves. How did they come to be? How are they able to live amongst mankind when they live for centuries? Apart from that I thought this book was filled with action, mystery and just the right amount of passion. The outer and inner conflicts were balanced perfectly. This is a feat in itself as there were more than usual. However, the reader never gets lost.


The author, Coral Moore, wrote a great story. I hope to someday read more, and maybe the questions I had will be answered in another book. The way the story ended left it wide open for this possibility.

*hint-hint*

[Rick Gualtieri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Broods of Fenrir is the tale of Brand, the would-be king of the werewolves, who has forsaken his crown to live a simpler life. Why would he do so? Because the people he would rule are little more than animals. Imagine the worst traits of mankind mixed with the pack mentality of canines. Not a pretty picture is it? Nor does Moore paint it as such. It's a brutal society where life is cheap and weakness is answered with suffering. Not even Brand himself is immune to these instinctual callings and, sadly for him, his family isn't quite ready to let him go.

Broods of Fenrir is a fast paced horror-thriller with strong characters and lots of werewolf on werewolf violence to keep the story moving along. I greatly enjoyed it from start to finish.

I do have a few critiques of this story, minor though they are. There are a few points in the tale where characters are introduced rapid fire, leading to a feeling of "Huh? Who's that and where did they come from?" My second critique is that this story is fairly short. The werewolves in this tale are immortal (or practically immortal) and there's a lot of history hinted at in the book. As a fan of the original Highlander, let me just say I love flashbacks. I would have liked to have seen a few more glimpses into their back story. On the other hand, the author definitely leaves herself with plenty of material for future books if such is her plan.

As a minor side note, I will just say that Broods of Fenrir is beautifully edited. Over the past couple of years, I've come to expect books (even professionally published) to have a few typos or formatting errors here and there. I don't think I spotted a single thing in this book. This doesn't' have anything to do with the story, but kudos to the author and her team for putting that little bit of extra polish into this.

All the werewolf angst you could possibly crave, wrapped in a grim, gritty adult setting.

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you’re a wolf, you know that the wolf who kills the King becomes the next King. Which is exactly Brand’s problem since he killed his sire. He doesn’t want to be King – he doesn’t want anything, if fact; other than to be left alone. His life before Gier’s death had been hell. In the Broods of Fenrir, females were slaves, bought and sold to anyone or won in battle. Male offspring were beaten, tortured and often killed by sire’s too mean to share the females with them. This was Brand’s young life.
Now running a successful security business in Denver, Brand stays to himself other than Alice, whom he rescued from a butcher of a wolf and Erik, earl of another group, who is his best friend. Alice is his friend, nothing more and sometimes he feels he rescued her on that backroad just to lose her. She is so timid and shrinking although an excellent empathy and healer.
When his “caretaker” from youth calls him he feels he has to see what she’s up to. Ingrid was never sane on her best days and she hasn’t had many of those lately; but even Brand didn’t expect this one: Ingrid wants him to mate with her daughter, Dagny, who technically belongs to Brand’s younger brother. To say that she is beautiful is an understatement and Brand is immediately aware that she will end up his mate. Ingrid’s plan goes wrong (as they nearly always do) and Brand escapes her with Dagny in tow.
There are murder, violence, lab experiments, love, death in battle and an excellent description of wolf culture in this novel. There is obedience, groveling and tears. The struggle with Ingrid is but a small part of the whole in Broods of Fenrir. The King who won’t be King has his hands full with Dagny, his brother, Ingrid and a few humans thrown in to make things interesting. If you like paranormal tales this is a good one and you don’t want to miss it.

[Nookmom (Courtney) · Rating 4 out of 5]

These are not the normal werewolves you read in most novels today. These are cold, violent and ruthless werewolves and women are nothing more than slaves and property. Brand was sired by a horrible male who cared nothing about women and craved violence. Brand spent his childhood watching his mother be mistreated and couldn't bare to see it. Finally the day came when he was able to kill his father, but he walked away from taking his place as king, wanting nothing to do with the callous and brutal lifestyle of being leader.

Unfortunately, there is another who plans to force him to take his place no matter how she has to manipulate things/people to make that happen. Ingrid stoops to a low level by using her daughter Dagny against Brand. What Ingrid didn't count on was Dagny truly falling in love with him. In the middle of all this drama, a few humans have discovered werewolves exist and they are kidnapping them for medical examination.

I loved Brand. Unlike most of the werewolves, he has a conscious and uses it. He doesn't want to get bogged down in political and pyschological head games involved with being part of a brood and just wants to be left alone. His interactions with Alice, who he rescued from a horrible life, show what a wonderful person he really is. After being alone for so long I was happy to see him and Dagny together. When it all turns out to be part of a plot, I was as heart broken as Brand.

As if things weren't bad enough for Brand, he now has to face a conclave over Dagny and the killing of the werewolf from Alice's past. The outcome of the conclave could mean death for him. I won't say anymore since I do not want to spoil the ending, but I will say I wanted to cheer and cry.

[Beverly · Rating 5 out of 5]

My thoughts:
Wonderfully written. This is a story of loss and fear, anger, violence, and injustice; but it is also a story of hope, friendship, loyalty, courage and love. Emotionally gripping and almost impossible to put down.
The characters are carefully created and drive the story, compelling the reader to turn the pages. I found myself so invested into the emotions and situations of Coral Moore's amazing characters that I was drawn completely into the story, laughing and crying with the characters as their lives were unfolding.
I am torn as to who is my favorite character.
Brand is tormented by guilt from his past combined with both fear of and desire for what the future holds for him and his kind. His sheer will to protect and improve the lives of the wolves is astonishing; and his willpower puts most to shame.
Dagny is...wow, what can a person say about her? She is incredible. Her spirit is unbreakable. She is the perfect match for Brand.
Alice is one of the most powerful characters in the book. Gunni too, talk about courage!
Coral Moore has written a well paced, superbly woven tale that brings the reader to the very edge of that emotional cliff. She has filled it with a thought provoking story, led by powerful characters. Although the ending brings completion to issues and satisfaction to the conflicts, I was left wanting more...more pages! It ended before I was ready to walk away from the characters. So I plan to read everything else I can by Coral Moore, especially if it's about the Broods of Fenrir.

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

Note: I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.

Brand Geirson, a shapeshifter, made the bold decision to reject his destined role as ruler of the Broods of Fenrir. In a defining moment, he defied his own father, the merciless leader, and chose to walk away.

For centuries, Brand distanced himself from brood society, avoiding its violent politics. However, when a werewolf unjustly takes the life of an innocent human woman, Brand is forcefully pulled back into the midst of the shapeshifters' turbulent world. As the two brood women who hold the deepest significance for him face imminent danger, he is compelled to reclaim the throne, risking his own transformation into the same vicious tyrant his father was. Alternatively, he could allow the broods to spiral further into chaos, jeopardizing the safety of his sworn protector and the person he loves.

In this perilous struggle for power, Brand faces a critical choice that could have profound consequences for both his personal relationships and the fate of the broods.

The change of pace from everyday wolf legend mixed with Norse mythology is fresh and exciting. Fate seemed to be against Brand Geirson when he was made king; there were so many things about his world he just did not want to deal with. Brand brings an unusual intenseness to this story making it a fast-paced and exhilarating read. Alice’s timid nature bugged me and even though she was so ‘nice’ I did not find her character to be appealing at all.

[Jennifer Rainey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, I haven’t read such an emotionally-gripping book in a long time!

Broods of Fenrir is definitely not your average werewolf story. It’s violent and gritty, but at the same time very passionate. The bonds and rivalries between the characters in the book are so intense, you can’t help but be pulled in. Moore has created an incredibly complex society for her characters. She’s covered everything from brood etiquette to the treatment of females, and it makes for a very rich reading experience.

The story follows Brand Geirson, a werewolf who refuses to take his place as the ruler of the Broods of Fenrir, but then a gruesome murder throws him into conflict. Gripping and fast-paced, the book is a quick read. I couldn’t put it down!

Not only that, this book did something that very few books do: it made me cry. That is a difficult thing to do, let me tell you. I won’t spoil it for anyone, but there is a scene that brought me to tears I was so attached to the characters involved.

Definitely pick this one up if you’re looking for something dark and intense in the paranormal genre.

[tooter · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book and premise started out interesting enough, but I couldn't really get 'into' it for a couple of reasons. Or maybe the book is mislabeled a bit. It's not a typical romance novel, it's more just paranormal fiction. The book is told almost completely through the main character Brand's viewpoint and also a lot of 3rd person. I would have preferred a good percentage told from Dagny's viewpoint but it's rarely done.
The development of Brand and Dagny's relationship just happens. It's not well done, IMO. I didn't feel anything why it was other than the author said it was so. There are lots of authors out there that rely on the 'mate' relationship as a plot device, but the good ones still make you understand why it happens for two people and build it up. Broods of Fenrir just seems to fall flat in that department.
All in all, an average read for me. I don't think I will be picking up the 2nd one, but I would consider this something to look at if you want a light romance novel with more action. Or if you really really like wolves. ;)

[Kenya Wright · Rating 4 out of 5]

Review done for http://blog.aliciawrightbrewster.com/

This was a fun read. It took me barely two days to finish it and I enjoyed the story the whole time.

The Four Things that I loved:

1- Brand had alot of power, but was extremly humble.

2- There is a feminist theme within the story. In this society, females are powerless and have low ranks in their groups. The author found great ways for the female characters to survive and deal with their status.

3- I loved the female characters. Just a great array of completly insane to courageous!

4- The love affairs that sprouted up within the story were heartwarming.


One things that I didn't enjoy:

1- There was a rocky start for me in the first two chapters. I understood everything that was happening, but I felt rushed through several scenes and plotlines. However, once I got to chapter three everything slowed down and I was able to maintain my focus.

[Sarah · Rating 2 out of 5]

I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.

The cover picture of this book really caught my eye. I love the way his eyes have a surreal glow, that makes him look more wolf like. However the man on the front cover does not look like the character described in the book, in my opinion.

This book got a middling 3 stars from me for a mixture of reasons. The story was catching. I think the way the politics of the different broods (packs) was described was authentic and believable. However, the writing mostly lacked grace or finesse. If you are someone who only reads for the story, you will enjoy this book, but if the writing style is important to you, it is lacking.

I was also disappointed in the ending. I found it facile and didn't buy the way everything wrapped up smoothly, despite what happens to an important character (who bears a striking resemblance to a character of the same name in Twilight).

[Heather Robbins · Rating 4 out of 5]

This starts out with a bang! Straight out you get a look at how the Brood deals with their own. It's not a pretty sight. She builds the world around them right away and very well. It's harsh and at the basic level of survival of the fittest.

Brand...This is one tough guy. Put through absolute hell while in the brood, he was to be the King. Killing his own father and leaving has left him on the outside, where he likes it. I really like Brand. Although he is vicious he controls what he is because he doesn't want to end up like his father. Strong, loyal, and that alpha male protectiveness ... he's got it goin on!

The people around him are loyal, would do anything for him. He has taken care of them in his own way and when trouble comes they step up. Great read! I will continue to look for more from Coral!!

[Michele Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Broods of Fenrir can't decide if it's urban fantasy or horror, so of course, I loved it. Brand is the rightful king of the Broods (lines of werewolves) but after growing up under the cruel rule of his father he rejects the Broods to live a solitary life. Until they force him back in with his one weakness—protecting women. Of course one has to wonder how a man raised in such a horrible, violent environment manages to survive with any respect for women (or men). But let that question drift away with others like ″Werewolves?″

Broods is engaging, vivid and energetic. And moody. Moody, moody, sexy alpha males, barely holding onto their rage, plus a one rightful king to save them all plot line and brightly realized characters (and a spice of Norse mythology) make for an enjoyable read. Definitely recommended.
Contains: Rape Situations, violence, language, sex

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a super action, thrill, romance, danger, tension and drama packed norse fantasy from a very talented writer. It has a large dose of norse mythology but subtle enough to not baffle any non-nordic readers, has all the drama and action of a Sookie Stackhouse adventure plus the mystery and danger to go with it. I loved reading it every page and was gutted when it finally ended which was too soon! Coral really captures the spirit, essence and character of wolves and beautifully transports it into these mythical werewolves. I can only pray to Odin (and perhaps Loki) that Coral does indeed write a sequel to this fantastic book. Thankfully there are still some delights as she's written two novella's giving some history and insight into the characters in this main book.
It is a highly recommended read for those who love wolves, werewolves, magic and norse mythology.