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The Crucible #1
Blue Moon
When betrayed by his Alpha, Cade Hodgins takes the role in leading the Arkin City pack and begins his search for those responsible for his father’s death. Information is hard to come by however—until a stray lupine wanders into his territory.
But Ashley Passmore is no ordinary stray. She’s a newborn wolf, turned from being a human with no prior knowledge that lupines existed. Due to her blackouts, she can’t recall who turned her or why, but Cade suspects her attackers may be the same as those who entrapped his father.
In the meantime, Cade takes Ashley in to help her regain control of her new life, and finds more than just a lead—she's his mate. But Ashley is adjusting to the new world she's been thrust into, making it uncertain she'll accept the growing bond between them, while those who turned her want to make sure she's silenced for good.
But Ashley Passmore is no ordinary stray. She’s a newborn wolf, turned from being a human with no prior knowledge that lupines existed. Due to her blackouts, she can’t recall who turned her or why, but Cade suspects her attackers may be the same as those who entrapped his father.
In the meantime, Cade takes Ashley in to help her regain control of her new life, and finds more than just a lead—she's his mate. But Ashley is adjusting to the new world she's been thrust into, making it uncertain she'll accept the growing bond between them, while those who turned her want to make sure she's silenced for good.
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First published February 16, 2013
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February 2, 2016
I really enjoyed this book and I sort of went into it expecting it to be a bit more "fluff" than it was. I liked Cade and Ashley, liked that they had a few issues to work out, Cade had to deal with his dad's death and Ashley just coping with becoming a wolf. I think it also was refreshing that they weren't irresistibly attached by page 2 and though it still had that PNR feel it wasn't overdone. I would recommend this book to others.
I would also like to thank the author for providing me with a copy of this book for my honest review.
I would also like to thank the author for providing me with a copy of this book for my honest review.
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January 3, 2016A solid 3.75 stars.
Blue Moon is the first book in The Crucible Series by Angela Colsin. This is the first time I have read this independent author.
A few chapters into this book, I thought that this would be simply a quick, easy, light read. I enjoy those books every so often as a change of pace from some of what I read. However, I was glad to see this book has more to it than that. It was a quick read, but enjoyable. Cade has some issues to work through dealing with the death of his father. Ashley has many issues dealing with being a new lupine when she didn’t even know they existed. Humans are notoriously unaware of what happens around us!! Both are also going to have to come to terms with the whole mate issue. I did like that the author made this part of the story go slow for them from the standpoint of the actual hookup. They both dealt with the emotions internally first. I think it improved the story that way. They had enough going on as it was especially figuring out the mystery of Ashley’s turning and the death of Cade’s father. I really enjoyed the introduction of two interesting characters that are also supernatural beings towards the end and the twist involving them. I am moving on to Book 2.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Blue Moon is the first book in The Crucible Series by Angela Colsin. This is the first time I have read this independent author.
A few chapters into this book, I thought that this would be simply a quick, easy, light read. I enjoy those books every so often as a change of pace from some of what I read. However, I was glad to see this book has more to it than that. It was a quick read, but enjoyable. Cade has some issues to work through dealing with the death of his father. Ashley has many issues dealing with being a new lupine when she didn’t even know they existed. Humans are notoriously unaware of what happens around us!! Both are also going to have to come to terms with the whole mate issue. I did like that the author made this part of the story go slow for them from the standpoint of the actual hookup. They both dealt with the emotions internally first. I think it improved the story that way. They had enough going on as it was especially figuring out the mystery of Ashley’s turning and the death of Cade’s father. I really enjoyed the introduction of two interesting characters that are also supernatural beings towards the end and the twist involving them. I am moving on to Book 2.
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
May 12, 2016
Angela contacted me on my review Facebook page to ask if I would be interested in reading/reviewing this book. Once she told me what it was about I was worried. I haven't read a book of the supernatural genre since twilight and I wasn't sure it'd be my cup tea. I am so glad she reached out to me.
This book had me interested from page one. The story line was good and it was suspenseful, entertaining, and believable. I loved this book! And can't wait to see what's next for Cade and Ashley!!
This book had me interested from page one. The story line was good and it was suspenseful, entertaining, and believable. I loved this book! And can't wait to see what's next for Cade and Ashley!!
August 12, 2013
*Also this book has some super sexy sex scenes, (im all about alliteration baby!) anyways so if you are too young stop it and if you don’t like sex in your books, well there is sex in here sorry. but you can always skip if you want, i think you would be missing out on a pretty good read just cause you don’t like sex, and like i said skip it if you don’t like it but is still interested in reading this. just saying***
Kay so I have to give a 3.75? I suppose. out of 5.
Alright so as per-usual for my reviews, its song time kids! “The Girl” by City and Colour, both describing how awesome Cade is, and also describing Cade’s and Ashley’s relationship. :) Also i love this song!
So my first thoughts, and to explain that annoying 3 and 3/4 stars. Here is the thing, i really liked certain aspects of this book, like a lot. The characters, oh my the characters were fantastic! Well sort of their actions were amazing i loved how they reacted, and how they acted, and for the most part i really liked them. There were points though that i got annoyed because they started out sucking at communication but i will get to that later. Um the pacing of the book was off for me i think, and that is a really big reason i can’t force myself to give this a four. The plot…um see when things were getting good, they were good, but at other times it felt a little to slow? I will go in more detail, always do, don’t i? ;)
Alright my thoughts on plot: Like i mentioned in the first thoughts the pacing was a little off, i don’t know if it is because I am in the mood for a book that is going to keep me running for the whole thing, which it probably was because there was a lot of building of a relationship in this book and i respected the fuck out of that, I loved, loved that! So with werewolf-like books, okay first i am going to go on my little rant about that so give me a moment please….
—-> rant about werewolf creatures (this isn’t just about this book i swear, this is in general) : I understand that the traditional werewolf is literally translated as “Half Man, Half Wolf” therefore it would be much like the Werewolves from horror films, or Harry Potter, but in the paranormal world a lot of people have decided to change that definition into something more innovative, and it became they changed into full wolves, or fully human, i am okay with this. What i am not okay with, is when you put so much emphasis on it not being a werewolf, when they have all werewolf rules, (silver, wolfsbane, and the innovative definition of their altered state, NOW IF you had told me the werewolves in this world actually do the two legged, hairry humanoid look i am okay with that, but no one ever explained the difference And end of rant.
Back to thoughts on plot: I LOVED LOVED, that the “soulmate” rule wasn’t really used here but it was sort of, it was changed and altered to a way that i think that might be the coolest i have ever come across. I thought was super interesting and i was glad that even though these two’s instincts were driving them to do the dirty deed, they resisted because oh i don’t know they met a week ago? I loved it, i truly did, it was one my favorite things about this book.
Action wise: I felt like it was too quiet for too long and when action did start to happen i was a little bit done with the book because it was starting to become very complicated, for the amount of time it was spent on, i loved complicated are you kidding me? its like better than toast, and toast is the shit, with cinnamon even better…or fudge, peanut butter fudge…homemade, hmmm fudge… opps off topic again my bad… Anyways so i think it had been spread out more i would have liked it more.
Oh, the sex scenes. um…whoa. you know what, in my somewhat limited book sex experience, this was pretty damn hot. ;)
Characters!
In a way i think this was almost a good mixture of character driven, and plot driven book but it didn’t quite make it to perfectly portioned. With the plot that is. These characters were flipping fantastic.
Ashley: She is that interesting mixture of shy, but forward at the same time. I really liked her because she was a little bit shy but she could, and would stand up for herself when need be. I am not sure how to describe somethings without doing spoilers so i won’t but she is awesome. Anyways i really liked that for once the girl in the book didn’t totally and utterly lose her head over a boy and just be like lets do this sex thing and all will be well, because at the time you know what it wasn’t right for her. She had been abused for a last two weeks, granted it wasn’t sexual but abused nonetheless and i think that she had a proper, honest to God reaction to it, i loved that. i really did because a lot of times the girl is like well i feel safe with this guy so sure why the hell not? and i am just thinking? are you kidding me? i KNOW calm down i get it, time issues and peoples want to get on with the sex, but mostly i am just thinking what the hell is wrong with you? so yay! Oh i just thought of another thing that bothered me about the plot…so break for a moment
Plot thought: the time, i thought for awhile that like weeks were passing by, but its a like a day? but there wasn’t ever enough like whats the word i am looking for… description of the passage of time…kay so thats that.
Ashley (again): was a really great MC – this wasn’t first person, it was told between her and Cade mostly, Leo has a few points in the beginning of the book. I will explain who he is in a minute.
Cade: I really liked him. Though he was stupid and i hated that he was trying to push himself from the idea of being with Ash for awhile. I was like dude? what the heck, but he was a really interesting guy MC for sure. I felt maybe at times their relationship/interactions could have been a bit more romantic? and that is not to say lets light some candles, and get some flowers and chocolates, i meant what is said, or loving touches, i don’t know… anyways moving on from that thought. Cade was super sweet because he did take in consideration everything that she had been through, but all the while still being possessive, protective, and a pain in the ass as all good male leads tend to be right? ;) anyways i really loved him and Ash makes mentions how she was being so selfish, because of all these wonderful things Cade was doing, which was resisting his instincts so that she could get use to it, but i don’t think she was being selfish he was just being a top notch dude.
Leo: is a sort of uncle to Cade, and a cool guy, thats all he is the one that finds Ashley first.
Ulric, and Isaac: happen to be two of my favorite “side” characters of this book and i can’t but help to hope that these two get their own books because now i have some weird obsession with them and i love them both like a crazy strange amount because they aren’t even in the book that much but i think they would be super interesting MCs for other books.
So the ending? Pretty complete for me. If the next book is about new people, hell yes i will read it, i will be a little cautious going into another book about these two characters because of a)their story to me is complete b) i have this really weird thing about marriage and kids in my reading materials, i will do marriage no problem, but kids….i don’t know about that… so yups.
That is all, this is weird usually i do my review first on goodreads then here….so i don’t even know how to end this.
Seriously consider reading this because it was pretty freaking…. i know there is one last, last thing, I love to swear, if you haven’t noticed….i think its super fun, but here is the thing, i thought this book swore a little to much and at points i didn’t feel it was needed, or mixed with the character, or just really not needed again… so there is my review, hope you enjoyed it.
Kay so I have to give a 3.75? I suppose. out of 5.
Alright so as per-usual for my reviews, its song time kids! “The Girl” by City and Colour, both describing how awesome Cade is, and also describing Cade’s and Ashley’s relationship. :) Also i love this song!
So my first thoughts, and to explain that annoying 3 and 3/4 stars. Here is the thing, i really liked certain aspects of this book, like a lot. The characters, oh my the characters were fantastic! Well sort of their actions were amazing i loved how they reacted, and how they acted, and for the most part i really liked them. There were points though that i got annoyed because they started out sucking at communication but i will get to that later. Um the pacing of the book was off for me i think, and that is a really big reason i can’t force myself to give this a four. The plot…um see when things were getting good, they were good, but at other times it felt a little to slow? I will go in more detail, always do, don’t i? ;)
Alright my thoughts on plot: Like i mentioned in the first thoughts the pacing was a little off, i don’t know if it is because I am in the mood for a book that is going to keep me running for the whole thing, which it probably was because there was a lot of building of a relationship in this book and i respected the fuck out of that, I loved, loved that! So with werewolf-like books, okay first i am going to go on my little rant about that so give me a moment please….
—-> rant about werewolf creatures (this isn’t just about this book i swear, this is in general) : I understand that the traditional werewolf is literally translated as “Half Man, Half Wolf” therefore it would be much like the Werewolves from horror films, or Harry Potter, but in the paranormal world a lot of people have decided to change that definition into something more innovative, and it became they changed into full wolves, or fully human, i am okay with this. What i am not okay with, is when you put so much emphasis on it not being a werewolf, when they have all werewolf rules, (silver, wolfsbane, and the innovative definition of their altered state, NOW IF you had told me the werewolves in this world actually do the two legged, hairry humanoid look i am okay with that, but no one ever explained the difference And end of rant.
Back to thoughts on plot: I LOVED LOVED, that the “soulmate” rule wasn’t really used here but it was sort of, it was changed and altered to a way that i think that might be the coolest i have ever come across. I thought was super interesting and i was glad that even though these two’s instincts were driving them to do the dirty deed, they resisted because oh i don’t know they met a week ago? I loved it, i truly did, it was one my favorite things about this book.
Action wise: I felt like it was too quiet for too long and when action did start to happen i was a little bit done with the book because it was starting to become very complicated, for the amount of time it was spent on, i loved complicated are you kidding me? its like better than toast, and toast is the shit, with cinnamon even better…or fudge, peanut butter fudge…homemade, hmmm fudge… opps off topic again my bad… Anyways so i think it had been spread out more i would have liked it more.
Oh, the sex scenes. um…whoa. you know what, in my somewhat limited book sex experience, this was pretty damn hot. ;)
Characters!
In a way i think this was almost a good mixture of character driven, and plot driven book but it didn’t quite make it to perfectly portioned. With the plot that is. These characters were flipping fantastic.
Ashley: She is that interesting mixture of shy, but forward at the same time. I really liked her because she was a little bit shy but she could, and would stand up for herself when need be. I am not sure how to describe somethings without doing spoilers so i won’t but she is awesome. Anyways i really liked that for once the girl in the book didn’t totally and utterly lose her head over a boy and just be like lets do this sex thing and all will be well, because at the time you know what it wasn’t right for her. She had been abused for a last two weeks, granted it wasn’t sexual but abused nonetheless and i think that she had a proper, honest to God reaction to it, i loved that. i really did because a lot of times the girl is like well i feel safe with this guy so sure why the hell not? and i am just thinking? are you kidding me? i KNOW calm down i get it, time issues and peoples want to get on with the sex, but mostly i am just thinking what the hell is wrong with you? so yay! Oh i just thought of another thing that bothered me about the plot…so break for a moment
Plot thought: the time, i thought for awhile that like weeks were passing by, but its a like a day? but there wasn’t ever enough like whats the word i am looking for… description of the passage of time…kay so thats that.
Ashley (again): was a really great MC – this wasn’t first person, it was told between her and Cade mostly, Leo has a few points in the beginning of the book. I will explain who he is in a minute.
Cade: I really liked him. Though he was stupid and i hated that he was trying to push himself from the idea of being with Ash for awhile. I was like dude? what the heck, but he was a really interesting guy MC for sure. I felt maybe at times their relationship/interactions could have been a bit more romantic? and that is not to say lets light some candles, and get some flowers and chocolates, i meant what is said, or loving touches, i don’t know… anyways moving on from that thought. Cade was super sweet because he did take in consideration everything that she had been through, but all the while still being possessive, protective, and a pain in the ass as all good male leads tend to be right? ;) anyways i really loved him and Ash makes mentions how she was being so selfish, because of all these wonderful things Cade was doing, which was resisting his instincts so that she could get use to it, but i don’t think she was being selfish he was just being a top notch dude.
Leo: is a sort of uncle to Cade, and a cool guy, thats all he is the one that finds Ashley first.
Ulric, and Isaac: happen to be two of my favorite “side” characters of this book and i can’t but help to hope that these two get their own books because now i have some weird obsession with them and i love them both like a crazy strange amount because they aren’t even in the book that much but i think they would be super interesting MCs for other books.
So the ending? Pretty complete for me. If the next book is about new people, hell yes i will read it, i will be a little cautious going into another book about these two characters because of a)their story to me is complete b) i have this really weird thing about marriage and kids in my reading materials, i will do marriage no problem, but kids….i don’t know about that… so yups.
That is all, this is weird usually i do my review first on goodreads then here….so i don’t even know how to end this.
Seriously consider reading this because it was pretty freaking…. i know there is one last, last thing, I love to swear, if you haven’t noticed….i think its super fun, but here is the thing, i thought this book swore a little to much and at points i didn’t feel it was needed, or mixed with the character, or just really not needed again… so there is my review, hope you enjoyed it.
June 7, 2016
Blue Moon by Angela Colsin (Book Review)
Copy provided for an honest review.
5 of 5 – New Favorite!
Cade is the new Alpha of a local area pack after his father’s tragic passing. He must take on the family business, support his family, keep his pack members in line and now deal with a newly turned female whom was turned against her will to be a part of an underground “wolf fighting” ring. Cade has many responsibilities and now with Ashley in the picture; he must keep his pack safe while teaching her how to deal with her new abilities. He doesn’t have time or the drive to find a mate but fate may have found her for him…Ashley.
Ashley had to get away and leave home. After securing a new job, she packs up her car to start a new life elsewhere but she doesn’t expect everything to fall apart. After nearly missing some stray “dogs” in the road, she crashes her car only to get bitten, turned into a lupine (werewolf) and kidnapped. After enduring torture by her captures she escapes and luckily runs into one of Cade’s pack members who brings her to safety – to Cade.
I LOVED this paranormal/werewolf romance novel! Some paranormal romance stories spend a lot of the time going over all the paranormal aspects and rules for the paranormal world which makes it difficult to be immersed into the story line. These paranormal aspects can also seem completely unbelievable…ruining the whole story. NOT THIS BOOK! It starts off building up Cade and Ashley’s personal stories and slowly adds in more and more paranormal aspects.
I was hooked! Seriously, I read this in ONE day (I would have totally read it in a few hours if I didn’t force myself away to get some household chores done). While reading this book I checked my progress once to find that I had flown through half of it without even knowing it. I kept checking and wishing I would slow down! I wanted to savor it but it was too good!
There are so many good things about this book! The well-developed characters and paranormal aspect, fast paced plot and HOT HOT HOT romance/chemistry are some. The main characters, Cade and Ashley, are believably “normal” people with unusual circumstances. Ashley is sweet and innocent and Cade is a smart and strong. Both of them are dealing with major life changing events. Not only are Cade and Ashley well-developed but the secondary characters, which there are many, are too. Many of the pack members and some of the Blue Moon employees are essential to the story (Some of their stories are featured in other books by Angela) and they are so interesting! The paranormal aspect of the “werewolves” was perfect – not too much at all. I really enjoyed Ashley’s learning about her new abilities and learning to control them. I also enjoyed seeing Cade help her – oh the feels!
Overall I really enjoyed this book. It has the perfect amount of paranormal mixed with hot romance! I can’t wait to read more of Angela’s book. (Keep on the lookout; more reviews of her other books are coming soon!)
Copy provided for an honest review.
5 of 5 – New Favorite!
Cade is the new Alpha of a local area pack after his father’s tragic passing. He must take on the family business, support his family, keep his pack members in line and now deal with a newly turned female whom was turned against her will to be a part of an underground “wolf fighting” ring. Cade has many responsibilities and now with Ashley in the picture; he must keep his pack safe while teaching her how to deal with her new abilities. He doesn’t have time or the drive to find a mate but fate may have found her for him…Ashley.
Ashley had to get away and leave home. After securing a new job, she packs up her car to start a new life elsewhere but she doesn’t expect everything to fall apart. After nearly missing some stray “dogs” in the road, she crashes her car only to get bitten, turned into a lupine (werewolf) and kidnapped. After enduring torture by her captures she escapes and luckily runs into one of Cade’s pack members who brings her to safety – to Cade.
I LOVED this paranormal/werewolf romance novel! Some paranormal romance stories spend a lot of the time going over all the paranormal aspects and rules for the paranormal world which makes it difficult to be immersed into the story line. These paranormal aspects can also seem completely unbelievable…ruining the whole story. NOT THIS BOOK! It starts off building up Cade and Ashley’s personal stories and slowly adds in more and more paranormal aspects.
I was hooked! Seriously, I read this in ONE day (I would have totally read it in a few hours if I didn’t force myself away to get some household chores done). While reading this book I checked my progress once to find that I had flown through half of it without even knowing it. I kept checking and wishing I would slow down! I wanted to savor it but it was too good!
There are so many good things about this book! The well-developed characters and paranormal aspect, fast paced plot and HOT HOT HOT romance/chemistry are some. The main characters, Cade and Ashley, are believably “normal” people with unusual circumstances. Ashley is sweet and innocent and Cade is a smart and strong. Both of them are dealing with major life changing events. Not only are Cade and Ashley well-developed but the secondary characters, which there are many, are too. Many of the pack members and some of the Blue Moon employees are essential to the story (Some of their stories are featured in other books by Angela) and they are so interesting! The paranormal aspect of the “werewolves” was perfect – not too much at all. I really enjoyed Ashley’s learning about her new abilities and learning to control them. I also enjoyed seeing Cade help her – oh the feels!
Overall I really enjoyed this book. It has the perfect amount of paranormal mixed with hot romance! I can’t wait to read more of Angela’s book. (Keep on the lookout; more reviews of her other books are coming soon!)
October 13, 2016
**Disclaimer: I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for honest review.**
Howl!
This book was a hoot! Or should I say, a howl? *snicker*
Ashley is looking for a change. Of scenery, that is. But during a long drive south, she crashes her car and is attacked by a large strange wolf. Then, she gets a change that she wasn't looking for. The kind where her entire body shifts into a different species. You guessed it... a wolf.
Cade is still trying to find justice for his father's murder. He hasn't had much luck as he stays busy enough leading his wolf pack and running Blue Moon restaurant and bar with his sister. So when a member of his pack brings in a stray wolf, Cade is suspicious that Ashley may unknowingly hold the clue to finding those responsible for what happened to his father.
Cade has to keep her nearby in order to protect the town, and everyone in it, from Ashley while she learns to control her new abilities. But a close proximity leads Cade to realize that his wolf side is just as attracted to Ashley as his human side. Both want to get to know her better and keep her around. And once a wolf begins to bond with another, the path can only lead to one thing: marking of your mate.
Ashley cannot deny her attraction to the Alpha any more than she can avoiding shifting into a wolf. But becoming someone's mate is permanent. She has enough to worry about already, being stalked by the cruel wolves who turned her against her will. Becoming forever bonded to another wolf was not in her plan.
This book was a fun ride. I bonded (pun intended) with Ashley and Cade from the beginning. Watching their love blossom and grow was enjoyable and kept me turning the digital pages. It had steady pacing and dual plots as Ashley's transition was one plot and Cade's solving of his mystery was another, though the two plots intertwined. The romance was believable and the love scenes sizzled. I was thoroughly entertained.
In closing...
I will, no doubt, continue reading this series to see what else Angela Colsin has to offer! Four suns!
Full review on blog: http://uptildawnbookblog.blogspot.com/2016/10/review-blue-moon-by-angela-colsin.html
-And-
July 31, 2013
A highly enjoyable read. One of the most enjoyable aspects of this story was it's characters, not even just the leads, Cade and Ashley. Side/supporting characters were all very colorful, fleshed out, and likable while the couple leading the story definitely made for a lovely romance. Ashley was a sweet, but also very strong heroine and the development of her relationship with Cade, as well as her adapting to the supernatural changes in her life, played out in a wonderful way. (Though if there was anything I would have to say I didn't wholly care for it was that the romance did seem a bit too quick for my personal tastes.) The plot, from Ashley's adjustment to her new life, to Cade's hope for revenge for the death of his father, and to the little details regarding the ways that Lupines in Colsin's universe work, all fit together quite well. I hope to see more of Colsin's forays in to the supernatural world in the future.
December 28, 2016
I just finished your book, 5 stars. EXCELLENT page turner. A story filled with love, pain, betrayal and loyalty. The sex scenes were excellent and not smutty, THANK YOU. Is there another story... they still have to go after the rest of the rogue packs (I seriously doubt that Paul and Johnny were the only ones). I just got light of dawn (Ulric's story), can't wait to read it. thank you thank you thank you
January 15, 2017
This book started off with a bang and just had me turning the page to see what happens. Ashley is turned against her will and is tortured, but due to a turn of luck she finds Leo who is kindhearted and introduces her to Cade the alpha. I loved how the author portrayed the naive side as Ashley asked some questions that I found hilarious. Loved this book
August 10, 2014
Really enjoyed. Cute read. Looking forward to the next book.
April 5, 2016
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November 22, 2016
Good paranormal story. Good storyline and plot with well written characters. I can't wait to read more.
I voluntarily reviewed this book and was not compensated in any way.
I voluntarily reviewed this book and was not compensated in any way.
June 24, 2017
[Review originally posted on The Romance Reviews - http://www.theromancereviews.com/Lilly ]
The Crucible series starts off quite well, I must say. A book full of action that keep you hanging, BLUE MOON is also a story about acceptance and healing. Our main characters, Cade and Ashley, meet at a perfect timing.
Ashley has been unwillingly created as a lupine, while Cade still deals with his father's murder and his new position as Alpha. Cade's father's killer is one of the guys that held Ashley prisoner and forced her to fight as a young lupine, for the other's amusement. Because of her blackouts, she cannot remember much, so they both have to get at the bottom of things and that will bring them closer.
Both characters are very well built, their feelings in different situations and their reactions seem normal. Ashley has to accept and learn how to control the wolf inside her. For a newborn, she shows a great deal of strength when it comes to her temper. But she has been welcomed in the pack with open arms by most of the other members. If only she could figure Cade out…
Our Alpha's struggle is more profoundly described. Maybe because he has to keep his emotions in check, be the leader and keep his pack safe at the same time. Ashley is nothing but a trouble bringer. She wakes up feelings, she shakes his apparent equilibrium. However, he cannot let a newborn run freely on his territory, right?
The relationship between the two evolves at a natural step. They both have to earn each other's trust, have to understand they can depend in one another. So, from a romance perspective, all is okay as well.
The author has created a world of supernatural beings, most of whom can be seen at the Blue Moon Bar. We have lupines, demons, dragons, witches and maybe even others. I liked how we were offered sneak peeks into the next stories and from what I could grasp, they will be at least as intense as this one.
I loved this book, I loved the characters, I would have wished for an ending much less rushed but except that, I cannot wait for the next books in the series!
The Crucible series starts off quite well, I must say. A book full of action that keep you hanging, BLUE MOON is also a story about acceptance and healing. Our main characters, Cade and Ashley, meet at a perfect timing.
Ashley has been unwillingly created as a lupine, while Cade still deals with his father's murder and his new position as Alpha. Cade's father's killer is one of the guys that held Ashley prisoner and forced her to fight as a young lupine, for the other's amusement. Because of her blackouts, she cannot remember much, so they both have to get at the bottom of things and that will bring them closer.
Both characters are very well built, their feelings in different situations and their reactions seem normal. Ashley has to accept and learn how to control the wolf inside her. For a newborn, she shows a great deal of strength when it comes to her temper. But she has been welcomed in the pack with open arms by most of the other members. If only she could figure Cade out…
Our Alpha's struggle is more profoundly described. Maybe because he has to keep his emotions in check, be the leader and keep his pack safe at the same time. Ashley is nothing but a trouble bringer. She wakes up feelings, she shakes his apparent equilibrium. However, he cannot let a newborn run freely on his territory, right?
The relationship between the two evolves at a natural step. They both have to earn each other's trust, have to understand they can depend in one another. So, from a romance perspective, all is okay as well.
The author has created a world of supernatural beings, most of whom can be seen at the Blue Moon Bar. We have lupines, demons, dragons, witches and maybe even others. I liked how we were offered sneak peeks into the next stories and from what I could grasp, they will be at least as intense as this one.
I loved this book, I loved the characters, I would have wished for an ending much less rushed but except that, I cannot wait for the next books in the series!
May 22, 2020
2.5
Pros: This book had good world building, a great starting scene for the heroine, and plenty of heat. The action scenes were great.
Cons: A lot of the dialogue, especially between the heroine and hero, didn't feel natural to me. The lines didn't seem like something real people would say, and they didn't build the romantic relationship. The book also needed another round of editing and proofreading.
Pros: This book had good world building, a great starting scene for the heroine, and plenty of heat. The action scenes were great.
Cons: A lot of the dialogue, especially between the heroine and hero, didn't feel natural to me. The lines didn't seem like something real people would say, and they didn't build the romantic relationship. The book also needed another round of editing and proofreading.
November 14, 2016
A good paranormal read. This was the first book I have read from author Angela Colsin and enjoyed the refreshing take on shifters. The characters are well written and the story line flows nicely. There is plenty of action and some suspense to keep you page turning wanting to know what happens next. Over all well worth the read and would recommend this book to any paranormal/shifter fan.
November 23, 2016
I really enjoyed the story line and characters as well as the few twists in it especially at the end. Looking forward to reading more in the series.
July 11, 2017
So. Many. Italics.
April 15, 2017
Ashley Passmore is on her way to a better life away from a father who doesn't care. Finding herself lost in the sticks she is attacked and held hostage by those she doesn't know. Ashley finds herself free and runs for her life when she comes across a kind stranger.
Cade Hodgins has taken on the role of Alpha of the Arkin City pack after his father's death by the hands of the previous Alpha. He swears he will track down and find those responsible and make them pay. Cade finds himself looking out for the stray new born wolf that was viciously attacked and turned against her will and has no knowledge of what she has become. However she is the key to finding those responsible for Cade's fathers death and his future.
Loved this book, it is a great start to the series.
Cade Hodgins has taken on the role of Alpha of the Arkin City pack after his father's death by the hands of the previous Alpha. He swears he will track down and find those responsible and make them pay. Cade finds himself looking out for the stray new born wolf that was viciously attacked and turned against her will and has no knowledge of what she has become. However she is the key to finding those responsible for Cade's fathers death and his future.
Loved this book, it is a great start to the series.
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August 9, 2017It starts with pages of infodump, with people we don’t know, and the death of a character to provide emotional pain for the hero. [Fridged his father, the alpha.] Readers don’t know the world or the canon or any of these characters, so it has no meaning and no resonance.
*losing - editors; worth the money.
Then pov shifts to a girl who is bitten by a wolf after a car crash. Then she’s on a bus and we get more info dump as she tells her story to Leo, a friend of Cade’s father. This is an odd decision to have her ‘tell’ everything that happened to her. It’d be better to ‘show’ it and be with her as she escapes. She’s just sitting on a bus. I don’t feel fear or anguish or anything for her.
And btw how did she get on a bus? Has she still got money for a ticket?
Pointless dialogue. Passive voice. Four paragraphs in a row that start with ‘but’.
This girl was allegedly beaten, and kept a prisoner and she’s just blindly walked into the back room of a bar with a bunch of strange guys. She’s also supposed to be a feral newborn werewolf. She’s not relying on, or even paying lip service, to her new enhanced senses. Hungry wolf plus bar? She should be overwhelmed by scents.
*frowns* what?
She can’t get into his truck and she’s 5’4. [ I’m that height… it really isn’t that little.]
I can’t keep reading.
Did not finish at ch6 17%
And that cover? I know she’s supposed to be little, but those hands look like a child’s hands on the body of a man and that squicks me, big time.
Many lupines became ill and died when they lost their mate. Would Cade have to endure loosing his mother too? (p. 14).
*losing - editors; worth the money.
Then pov shifts to a girl who is bitten by a wolf after a car crash. Then she’s on a bus and we get more info dump as she tells her story to Leo, a friend of Cade’s father. This is an odd decision to have her ‘tell’ everything that happened to her. It’d be better to ‘show’ it and be with her as she escapes. She’s just sitting on a bus. I don’t feel fear or anguish or anything for her.
And btw how did she get on a bus? Has she still got money for a ticket?
Pointless dialogue. Passive voice. Four paragraphs in a row that start with ‘but’.
This girl was allegedly beaten, and kept a prisoner and she’s just blindly walked into the back room of a bar with a bunch of strange guys. She’s also supposed to be a feral newborn werewolf. She’s not relying on, or even paying lip service, to her new enhanced senses. Hungry wolf plus bar? She should be overwhelmed by scents.
Ashley turned her gaze back at the Alpha from taking another bite of her meal, her expression saying she wanted to believe him as badly as she wanted to breathe.(p. 62).
*frowns* what?
She can’t get into his truck and she’s 5’4. [ I’m that height… it really isn’t that little.]
I can’t keep reading.
Did not finish at ch6 17%
And that cover? I know she’s supposed to be little, but those hands look like a child’s hands on the body of a man and that squicks me, big time.
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