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High Moon
Come howl at the moon with these all-new tales of wolves in the city!
This thrilling collection contains eight exclusive novellas by today's top urban-fantasy:
Fox Hunt by Aimee Easterling
Mai's life revolves around acting human and teaching fencing to middle-schoolers. Then a student goes missing just as werewolves start breathing down her neck. Can she hunt the hunters without revealing her identity as a fox?
Wereabouts Unknown by Jenn Stark
Having strutted her way from cop to carny fortune teller to the newest, most fabulous member of a group of Tarot mystics, Nikki Dawes has the world in the palms of her bedazzle-gloved hands. But now a pack of displaced werewolves is relying on her to find the rest of their kind. Can she reunite those snarly, sexy beasts in time to win the war on magic?
Elemental Witch by B.R. Kingsolver
After a magical disaster puts Joanna's future in jeopardy, the Supernatural Council gives her a second chance at Midleton College. New friends, a hot wolf shifter, and a serene campus grow on her fast. Then some fool summons a demon. Can Joanna clean up the mess before the demon kills her friends?
Dragon Tears by Marina Finlayson
New wolf Nat Turner jumps at the chance to escape her controlling pack when she's offered a job as bodyguard to a powerful dragon. But her dream job becomes a nightmare when she realises she must also protect the magical gems known as dragon tears that contain his power. Because holy hell, does that man have a lot of enemies.
Lunaticking by Dale Ivan Smith
Sorcerer-Agent Elizabeth Marquez tracks illegal wolf-men manifestations. Shifter Chloe must find her kidnapped pack leader. Together, these two wielders of different magics must find the supernatural culprits behind both crimes, and stop a far greater one from happening.
Prowl by N.R. Hairston
Wereskunk Anise is constantly ducking werewolves and vampires intent upon harvesting her high-dollar skunk oil. Will alpha werewolf Brick really help, or is he just another poacher hunting her?
Full Moon's Curse by Jenn Windrow
Sometimes the cure is worse than the curse. Cursed by a witch on a power kick, Julia Monroe has twenty-four hours to kill the leader of the local coven. If she fails, she'll be forced to live as a wolf for the rest of her life. If she succeeds, she'll be excommunicated from her pack and her family.
A Myth in Moonlight by Becca Andre
Leena knows that mythical creatures don't exist – not in the modern magical world. But when the old werewolf myth proves to have some…bite, she must reexamine her beliefs to break an improbable curse before it runs wild in Cincinnati.
This thrilling collection contains eight exclusive novellas by today's top urban-fantasy:
Fox Hunt by Aimee Easterling
Mai's life revolves around acting human and teaching fencing to middle-schoolers. Then a student goes missing just as werewolves start breathing down her neck. Can she hunt the hunters without revealing her identity as a fox?
Wereabouts Unknown by Jenn Stark
Having strutted her way from cop to carny fortune teller to the newest, most fabulous member of a group of Tarot mystics, Nikki Dawes has the world in the palms of her bedazzle-gloved hands. But now a pack of displaced werewolves is relying on her to find the rest of their kind. Can she reunite those snarly, sexy beasts in time to win the war on magic?
Elemental Witch by B.R. Kingsolver
After a magical disaster puts Joanna's future in jeopardy, the Supernatural Council gives her a second chance at Midleton College. New friends, a hot wolf shifter, and a serene campus grow on her fast. Then some fool summons a demon. Can Joanna clean up the mess before the demon kills her friends?
Dragon Tears by Marina Finlayson
New wolf Nat Turner jumps at the chance to escape her controlling pack when she's offered a job as bodyguard to a powerful dragon. But her dream job becomes a nightmare when she realises she must also protect the magical gems known as dragon tears that contain his power. Because holy hell, does that man have a lot of enemies.
Lunaticking by Dale Ivan Smith
Sorcerer-Agent Elizabeth Marquez tracks illegal wolf-men manifestations. Shifter Chloe must find her kidnapped pack leader. Together, these two wielders of different magics must find the supernatural culprits behind both crimes, and stop a far greater one from happening.
Prowl by N.R. Hairston
Wereskunk Anise is constantly ducking werewolves and vampires intent upon harvesting her high-dollar skunk oil. Will alpha werewolf Brick really help, or is he just another poacher hunting her?
Full Moon's Curse by Jenn Windrow
Sometimes the cure is worse than the curse. Cursed by a witch on a power kick, Julia Monroe has twenty-four hours to kill the leader of the local coven. If she fails, she'll be forced to live as a wolf for the rest of her life. If she succeeds, she'll be excommunicated from her pack and her family.
A Myth in Moonlight by Becca Andre
Leena knows that mythical creatures don't exist – not in the modern magical world. But when the old werewolf myth proves to have some…bite, she must reexamine her beliefs to break an improbable curse before it runs wild in Cincinnati.
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First published September 14, 2021
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About the author
Aimee Easterling
100 books627 followersAimee Easterling is a USA Today Bestselling author writing on the boundary between urban fantasy and paranormal romance. She specializes in spunky shifters and invites you to dive into her werewolf world in the Wolf Rampant trilogy, the spinoff Bloodling serial, and her new Alpha Underground series.
Studying biology and working as a naturalist have both informed Aimee's writing, but she's quite willing to let reality slide in favor of a good story. When not writing, she loves to read and always keeps books by Robin McKinley, Patricia Briggs, and Elizabeth Peters on her shelf. You can learn more at www.aimeeeasterling.com.
Studying biology and working as a naturalist have both informed Aimee's writing, but she's quite willing to let reality slide in favor of a good story. When not writing, she loves to read and always keeps books by Robin McKinley, Patricia Briggs, and Elizabeth Peters on her shelf. You can learn more at www.aimeeeasterling.com.
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September 16, 2021
*Source* Publisher
*Genre* Urban Fantasy / Anthology
*Rating* 3.5
*Thoughts*
Come howl at the moon with these all-new tales of wolves in the city!
This thrilling collection contains eight exclusive novellas by today's top urban-fantasy authors:
https://gizmosreviews.blogspot.com/20...
*Genre* Urban Fantasy / Anthology
*Rating* 3.5
*Thoughts*
Come howl at the moon with these all-new tales of wolves in the city!
This thrilling collection contains eight exclusive novellas by today's top urban-fantasy authors:
https://gizmosreviews.blogspot.com/20...
September 13, 2021
I am not a huge fan of short stories/anthologies, but I am always ready to dive in when there are several authors I am a fan of just like this latest. First, I have read half of the book including:
Fox Hunt by Aimee Easterling – it’s so great to see Mai again! This is a great way to start the series, and this author is great.
Elemental Witch) by B.R Kingsolver – I’m a big fan of this author, but I haven’t read everything he’s written. I don’t know if this is part of a series, but if it is I’m ready for more.
Full Moon’s Curse by Jenn Windrow – I’ve missed reading this author, so I was so glad to read this one. I hope there will be more from this author soon.
Wereabouts Unknown by Jenn Stark – I have a couple books by this author I haven’t read yet. After reading this one, I need to move them to the top of my list.
These were all great stories, with interesting plots and characters, and I am ready to read the rest in this anthology. Highly recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.
Fox Hunt by Aimee Easterling – it’s so great to see Mai again! This is a great way to start the series, and this author is great.
Elemental Witch) by B.R Kingsolver – I’m a big fan of this author, but I haven’t read everything he’s written. I don’t know if this is part of a series, but if it is I’m ready for more.
Full Moon’s Curse by Jenn Windrow – I’ve missed reading this author, so I was so glad to read this one. I hope there will be more from this author soon.
Wereabouts Unknown by Jenn Stark – I have a couple books by this author I haven’t read yet. After reading this one, I need to move them to the top of my list.
These were all great stories, with interesting plots and characters, and I am ready to read the rest in this anthology. Highly recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.
September 13, 2021
Each of these stories is very different from one another, but it’s easy to see the linking elements between them. Whether witty, wacky, witchy, or just plain wolf-y, every one of these stories pulled me in and made me believe. And by the time you get to the end of the anthology, you’ll understand why that’s so dangerous. I came into this anthology being familiar with the works of only one of the authors, but now I’ve just found a bunch more books that need to be added to my ‘must read’ shelf.
I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book from one of the participating authors.
I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book from one of the participating authors.
March 7, 2023
It's hard to review this book fairly because some of the stories were good and some were really not great. I've reviewed them individually:
High Moon Review
“Fox Hunt” by Aimee Easterling - I enjoyed this one, but the whole magic sword thing seemed a bit odd. Everything was set in modern times except for that and it pulled me out of the story a bit. Maybe reading more about these characters would give more information about this and make it not so odd to me. Part of the plot of this and the subsequent series is the wolves not knowing the main characters are foxes. Somehow their noses are sensitive enough to smell minute bits of fur left on things, but can’t differentiate species?
"Wereabouts Unknown" by Jenn Stark - I didn’t really care for this one. There was so much going on that it was hard to figure out what it was all about. I have a feeling that if you were a regular reader of this series, this novella would fit right in, but as someone who hasn’t read anything else by this author, it didn’t work for me. I also found Nikki to be quite a bit condescending and annoying.
"Elemental Witch" by B R Kingsolver - The story itself was just okay, the writing was not great. I feel like this is an older male writer trying to write for and about young women and not doing a great job of it. So much of the prose is stiff, awkward or just overly wordy. The dialog did not feel natural.
"Dragon Tears" by Marina Finlayson - I really liked this one. It’s the shortest so far, but it had interesting characters and some different takes on supernaturals, which was cool. I will definitely read more by this author.
"Lunaticking" by Dale Ivan Smith - ugh. This one was problematic. It started off kind of interesting, but was repetitive and very slow. Then, there’s the fact of the author using other cultures as a prop, and badly. At one point, two characters of Chinese descent are discussing their Chinese grandparents and the white lead interrupts them and says “Sorry to interrupt up your cultural moment”. Yikes.
"Prowl" by N. R. Hairston - a skunk person? No thanks.
"Full Moon's Curse" by Jenn Windrow - The main character was the least interesting thing about this story. She was so whiny and snivelling; always feeling sorry for herself.
"A Myth in Moonlight" by Becca Andre - This one was interesting. I liked the characters and found the moonlight magic unique, especially when combined with werewolves. I feel like this is likely a prequel or side story in a series that could be fun to read. The old magic/new magic thing didn’t really make a lot of sense, but maybe that just wasn’t explained well in a short story?
High Moon Review
“Fox Hunt” by Aimee Easterling - I enjoyed this one, but the whole magic sword thing seemed a bit odd. Everything was set in modern times except for that and it pulled me out of the story a bit. Maybe reading more about these characters would give more information about this and make it not so odd to me. Part of the plot of this and the subsequent series is the wolves not knowing the main characters are foxes. Somehow their noses are sensitive enough to smell minute bits of fur left on things, but can’t differentiate species?
"Wereabouts Unknown" by Jenn Stark - I didn’t really care for this one. There was so much going on that it was hard to figure out what it was all about. I have a feeling that if you were a regular reader of this series, this novella would fit right in, but as someone who hasn’t read anything else by this author, it didn’t work for me. I also found Nikki to be quite a bit condescending and annoying.
"Elemental Witch" by B R Kingsolver - The story itself was just okay, the writing was not great. I feel like this is an older male writer trying to write for and about young women and not doing a great job of it. So much of the prose is stiff, awkward or just overly wordy. The dialog did not feel natural.
"Dragon Tears" by Marina Finlayson - I really liked this one. It’s the shortest so far, but it had interesting characters and some different takes on supernaturals, which was cool. I will definitely read more by this author.
"Lunaticking" by Dale Ivan Smith - ugh. This one was problematic. It started off kind of interesting, but was repetitive and very slow. Then, there’s the fact of the author using other cultures as a prop, and badly. At one point, two characters of Chinese descent are discussing their Chinese grandparents and the white lead interrupts them and says “Sorry to interrupt up your cultural moment”. Yikes.
"Prowl" by N. R. Hairston - a skunk person? No thanks.
"Full Moon's Curse" by Jenn Windrow - The main character was the least interesting thing about this story. She was so whiny and snivelling; always feeling sorry for herself.
"A Myth in Moonlight" by Becca Andre - This one was interesting. I liked the characters and found the moonlight magic unique, especially when combined with werewolves. I feel like this is likely a prequel or side story in a series that could be fun to read. The old magic/new magic thing didn’t really make a lot of sense, but maybe that just wasn’t explained well in a short story?
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September 16, 2021
High Moon is an awesome boxed set featuring stories from several of my favorite authors. I’m already a fan of Easterling, Andre, Stark, and Kingsolver, and after reading the other stories, I’m quickly becoming a fan of the other authors as well.
Fox Hunt by Aimee Easterling is a prequel to the Moon Marked series. Mai and Kira are kitsune, fox shifters, who have been told their whole life the hide from werewolves. Mai works as a teacher and runs across a werewolf who has taken an interest in one of her students. One wolf leads to another and soon Mai finds herself having to figure out how to keep everyone safe without outing herself to a local, power-hungry werewolf alpha. I enjoyed this glimpse into Mai and Kira’s lives prior to their meeting Gunner in Wolf’s Bane. I liked learning more about her relationship with her father and how he loved and protected them. It was both a great addition to the series and a great intro if you haven't read it.
A Myth in Moonlight by Becca Andre is a standalone story set in the Final Formula world but focuses on new characters. Leena and Conor are college students who met in their Magical Mythology course. While on a field trip, several students are bitten by an enormous wolf, which has some very surprising consequences. I enjoyed the story and liked Leena. She was a likable character who was still coming to terms with her past choices and she has some pretty cool Magical powers. Conor is a skeptic, but soon realizes that seeing is believing. Final Formula readers will enjoy cameos from some old friends. I suggest that new readers will likely enjoy continuing the Final Formula to experience more of the world that the author created.
Wereabouts Unknown by Jenn Stark picks up soon after the events of Untamed Moon, when Nikki ascended to the position of the Moon on the Arcana council. Nikki's hosting a beauty pageant when a young woman triggers her sixth sense. Nikki's never going to walk away from people who need help, and she soon discovers old friends and new potential allies. Nikki is one of my favorite characters in the Sara Wilde series and it was nice for her to get her own book in which to shine. (In all honesty, reading this made me realize that I'd love it if Nikki got her own spin off series...hint, hint Ms. Stark, wink nudge). I liked getting to see her rise to her role as the Moon and interact with her new bodyguards. This was a fun book and a definite must read!
Elemental Witch by BR Kingsolver is the story of Joanna, an elemental Witch who's transferred colleges from Oregon to Pennsylvania after an unfortunate event in Oregon. She's determined to start over and as part of her penance, she's helping the local council when issues arise. An issue rises when a local college student summons a demon he's unable to control. Joanna, the Council, and her new friends must work together to fight the demon. I enjoyed the story, the new characters and how they're able to work with the elementals. My only complaint is that the story ended a bit abruptly, so my hope is that the author will continue it in a full-length novel. I like the world that was created, and I'd like to read more about it.
Dragon Tears by Marina Finlayson is the story of Nat, a newly turned werewolf who's working as a security guard with the rest of her new pack. After she thwarts a robbery of a dragon's hoard, she's hired by the dragon to be part of his security team. One if her first tests is to help with security at a ball he's hosting. This was more of a short story, but I enjoyed this book and would like to read more about these characters.
Lunaticking by Dale Ivan Smith is the story of Liz, a RUNE agent, charged with keeping the world safe from supernaturals. She and her partner Tully are investigating an apparent werewolf infestation and discover there's a lot more going on than they realized. This was a fun story by a new-to-me author with several characters that I wouldn't mind reading more about.
Prowl by NR Hairston is the story of Anise, a skunk shifter, whose species is highly sought after for their thoils, which are a cross between a street drug and a miracle cure. Just as she's about to be kidnapped by a local alpha who's also a skunk oil dealer, she's rescued by Brick, a much stronger alpha. He seems to have nobler intentions, but Anise doesn't feel like she can truly trust anyone, so she leaves soon after recovering, determined to continue living as a loner. However, she has too many enemies to count and soon realizes she needs allies if she doesn't want to spend her whole life running and fighting. I enjoyed this book and will keep my eye out for the next book in the series because I want to know what's next for Anise and Brick.
Full Moon's Curse by Jenn Windrow is the story of Julia, a wolf shifter who was kidnapped by a black witch and cursed to kill the witch's rival or be doomed to spend the rest of her life in wolf form. Julia enlists the help of her twin brother and his powerful friends. They come up with a plan, but the black witch has other ideas. I liked the story and am looking forward to reading more about the characters.
Fox Hunt by Aimee Easterling is a prequel to the Moon Marked series. Mai and Kira are kitsune, fox shifters, who have been told their whole life the hide from werewolves. Mai works as a teacher and runs across a werewolf who has taken an interest in one of her students. One wolf leads to another and soon Mai finds herself having to figure out how to keep everyone safe without outing herself to a local, power-hungry werewolf alpha. I enjoyed this glimpse into Mai and Kira’s lives prior to their meeting Gunner in Wolf’s Bane. I liked learning more about her relationship with her father and how he loved and protected them. It was both a great addition to the series and a great intro if you haven't read it.
A Myth in Moonlight by Becca Andre is a standalone story set in the Final Formula world but focuses on new characters. Leena and Conor are college students who met in their Magical Mythology course. While on a field trip, several students are bitten by an enormous wolf, which has some very surprising consequences. I enjoyed the story and liked Leena. She was a likable character who was still coming to terms with her past choices and she has some pretty cool Magical powers. Conor is a skeptic, but soon realizes that seeing is believing. Final Formula readers will enjoy cameos from some old friends. I suggest that new readers will likely enjoy continuing the Final Formula to experience more of the world that the author created.
Wereabouts Unknown by Jenn Stark picks up soon after the events of Untamed Moon, when Nikki ascended to the position of the Moon on the Arcana council. Nikki's hosting a beauty pageant when a young woman triggers her sixth sense. Nikki's never going to walk away from people who need help, and she soon discovers old friends and new potential allies. Nikki is one of my favorite characters in the Sara Wilde series and it was nice for her to get her own book in which to shine. (In all honesty, reading this made me realize that I'd love it if Nikki got her own spin off series...hint, hint Ms. Stark, wink nudge). I liked getting to see her rise to her role as the Moon and interact with her new bodyguards. This was a fun book and a definite must read!
Elemental Witch by BR Kingsolver is the story of Joanna, an elemental Witch who's transferred colleges from Oregon to Pennsylvania after an unfortunate event in Oregon. She's determined to start over and as part of her penance, she's helping the local council when issues arise. An issue rises when a local college student summons a demon he's unable to control. Joanna, the Council, and her new friends must work together to fight the demon. I enjoyed the story, the new characters and how they're able to work with the elementals. My only complaint is that the story ended a bit abruptly, so my hope is that the author will continue it in a full-length novel. I like the world that was created, and I'd like to read more about it.
Dragon Tears by Marina Finlayson is the story of Nat, a newly turned werewolf who's working as a security guard with the rest of her new pack. After she thwarts a robbery of a dragon's hoard, she's hired by the dragon to be part of his security team. One if her first tests is to help with security at a ball he's hosting. This was more of a short story, but I enjoyed this book and would like to read more about these characters.
Lunaticking by Dale Ivan Smith is the story of Liz, a RUNE agent, charged with keeping the world safe from supernaturals. She and her partner Tully are investigating an apparent werewolf infestation and discover there's a lot more going on than they realized. This was a fun story by a new-to-me author with several characters that I wouldn't mind reading more about.
Prowl by NR Hairston is the story of Anise, a skunk shifter, whose species is highly sought after for their thoils, which are a cross between a street drug and a miracle cure. Just as she's about to be kidnapped by a local alpha who's also a skunk oil dealer, she's rescued by Brick, a much stronger alpha. He seems to have nobler intentions, but Anise doesn't feel like she can truly trust anyone, so she leaves soon after recovering, determined to continue living as a loner. However, she has too many enemies to count and soon realizes she needs allies if she doesn't want to spend her whole life running and fighting. I enjoyed this book and will keep my eye out for the next book in the series because I want to know what's next for Anise and Brick.
Full Moon's Curse by Jenn Windrow is the story of Julia, a wolf shifter who was kidnapped by a black witch and cursed to kill the witch's rival or be doomed to spend the rest of her life in wolf form. Julia enlists the help of her twin brother and his powerful friends. They come up with a plan, but the black witch has other ideas. I liked the story and am looking forward to reading more about the characters.
September 12, 2021
The “High Moon Collection” is a compilation of eight exclusive novellas written by various authors, with the common denominator of being urban fantasy stories dealing with wolves living in the city. All eight authors in this compilation are masters in their own rights, and will appeal to any UF reader in general and shifter’s aficionados in particular. The collection includes two of my favourite authors of all times (Aimee Easterling & Jenn Stark), thus please indulge me while I fangirl on those stories a ‘little more’ 😊, not disrespect to the remaining authors!
Fox Hunt by Aimee Easterling
This is a prequel to “Wolf’s Bane” (Moon Marked Series) and focuses on Mai Fairchild back then, as she was still earning a living as a Middle School teacher and giving her fox-shifter nature a secret. Then one of the students disappears, just as new werewolf pack arrives in the city. Convinced that the two events are linked, Mai tries to hunt for the student, while avoiding becoming prey herself.
This is a story all “Moon Marked Series”-fans have been waiting for 😊 and a wonderful introduction to the series for any newcomers.
Wereabouts Unknown by Jenn Stark
I am very partial to Stark (by that or any other pen-of-plume 😉). There has not been any story I didn’t ‘wolved-down’, in occasion much to detriment of my beauty-sleep (not that I regret it a bit). While I love all of her stories, I am a hard-core fan of “Immortal Vegas” and “Wilde Justice”, why I’m mentioning this, because Nikki Dawes, Nikki 😉 (all fans of Jenn Stark are already yelping in delight with me, newcomers will do too, by the end of the tale. Nikki Dawes, magic, tarot mystics and uprooted werewolves, what more do you want? You want more! of course.
Elemental Witch) by B.R Kingsolver
The Supernatural Council gives Joanna a chance to begin anew, as a student as Middleton College. Seems like a good idea, take a break, make new friends, find a hot-werewolf with BF material. Do you remember the ‘high-school is hell’ trope, after a student summons a demon, surely is, and it falls up to Joanna to sort the mess.
Dragon Tears by Marina Finlayson
Nat Turner is a new wolf looking for an opportunity to escape the pack’s control. That opportunity comes wearing claws: a dragon looking for a bodyguard. It should be easy, protect the dragon and his tears (ask gems), it isn’t: The dragon has plethora of enemies and he is ‘mildly’ distracting himself.
Lunaticking by Dale Evan Smith
Elisabeth Marquez is an Agent tasked with tracking illegal wolfmen, with the help of her sorcery. As she meets Chloe, a shifter looking for her pack-leader, who has wane without trace, the two women joint their forces to resolve the linked crimes.
Prowl by N. R. Hairston
Anisa is a wereskunk, yes you got that right a wereskunk 😊 always on the run from the other supernaturals (werewolves and vampires) intended on stealing her skunk oil (see now you learn something new; skunk-oil is much sought after and very profitable). Brick, a werewolf, seems to be an ally, but Anisa is not that sure, he is just not a predator in helper custome, looking for an opening to get the goods.
Full Moon’s Curse by Jenn Windrow
Julia Monroe is been cursed, and let between a rock and a very hard place: Kill the leader of the local coven, to appaisse the witch and lift the curse, and be excommunicated from her pack and family in the process. Or live as a wolf forever after. It’s nice to have choices, isn’t ☹
A Myth in Moonlight by Becca Andre
Meet Leena, a scientific mind, who knows that myths are just myths, and consequently werewolves don’t exist in the modern magical world. She knows, until the myth comes back to bite her, and she must put all her efforts into breaking the curse and save Cincinnati from a rampant pack of ‘non-existing myths’
Fox Hunt by Aimee Easterling
This is a prequel to “Wolf’s Bane” (Moon Marked Series) and focuses on Mai Fairchild back then, as she was still earning a living as a Middle School teacher and giving her fox-shifter nature a secret. Then one of the students disappears, just as new werewolf pack arrives in the city. Convinced that the two events are linked, Mai tries to hunt for the student, while avoiding becoming prey herself.
This is a story all “Moon Marked Series”-fans have been waiting for 😊 and a wonderful introduction to the series for any newcomers.
Wereabouts Unknown by Jenn Stark
I am very partial to Stark (by that or any other pen-of-plume 😉). There has not been any story I didn’t ‘wolved-down’, in occasion much to detriment of my beauty-sleep (not that I regret it a bit). While I love all of her stories, I am a hard-core fan of “Immortal Vegas” and “Wilde Justice”, why I’m mentioning this, because Nikki Dawes, Nikki 😉 (all fans of Jenn Stark are already yelping in delight with me, newcomers will do too, by the end of the tale. Nikki Dawes, magic, tarot mystics and uprooted werewolves, what more do you want? You want more! of course.
Elemental Witch) by B.R Kingsolver
The Supernatural Council gives Joanna a chance to begin anew, as a student as Middleton College. Seems like a good idea, take a break, make new friends, find a hot-werewolf with BF material. Do you remember the ‘high-school is hell’ trope, after a student summons a demon, surely is, and it falls up to Joanna to sort the mess.
Dragon Tears by Marina Finlayson
Nat Turner is a new wolf looking for an opportunity to escape the pack’s control. That opportunity comes wearing claws: a dragon looking for a bodyguard. It should be easy, protect the dragon and his tears (ask gems), it isn’t: The dragon has plethora of enemies and he is ‘mildly’ distracting himself.
Lunaticking by Dale Evan Smith
Elisabeth Marquez is an Agent tasked with tracking illegal wolfmen, with the help of her sorcery. As she meets Chloe, a shifter looking for her pack-leader, who has wane without trace, the two women joint their forces to resolve the linked crimes.
Prowl by N. R. Hairston
Anisa is a wereskunk, yes you got that right a wereskunk 😊 always on the run from the other supernaturals (werewolves and vampires) intended on stealing her skunk oil (see now you learn something new; skunk-oil is much sought after and very profitable). Brick, a werewolf, seems to be an ally, but Anisa is not that sure, he is just not a predator in helper custome, looking for an opening to get the goods.
Full Moon’s Curse by Jenn Windrow
Julia Monroe is been cursed, and let between a rock and a very hard place: Kill the leader of the local coven, to appaisse the witch and lift the curse, and be excommunicated from her pack and family in the process. Or live as a wolf forever after. It’s nice to have choices, isn’t ☹
A Myth in Moonlight by Becca Andre
Meet Leena, a scientific mind, who knows that myths are just myths, and consequently werewolves don’t exist in the modern magical world. She knows, until the myth comes back to bite her, and she must put all her efforts into breaking the curse and save Cincinnati from a rampant pack of ‘non-existing myths’
September 13, 2021
Shifters have become a fount of creativity, and I like the concept of using a Wild West free for all anthology. And this selection has some famous authors and tarot cards, moon glow, dragon hoards, and skunk magic.
I tried to read each story, but I am a moody reader and could only finish two:
Marina Finlayson:
“I wiggled my fingers at him. “Opposable thumbs, baby. Can’t play Candy Crush without them.”” 😂
I had to read this first.
Questions:
Why have the security explained? Supposedly she is already familiarized with the security, since she is a part of the outdoor security detail.
Why did Leon turn her?
The world is ours plus shifters. I realized while reading this that every dragon shifter book I liked had hoards. Why? I guess my inner collector feels some connection with dragon hoards. I cannot help but look up at my paintings, my fossils, my old coin collection and wonder why I have boxes of random stuff in all my closets, especially when I think about cleaning around them (shudder)! Yet I cannot seem to toss out my fossils….despite being worthless.
Kudos to Marina for addressing the pet peeve about shifters that make me put down a novel: why is the animal inside a separate being? If I was a shifter, my thought processes might shift, LOL, along with my body, but I doubt I would treat my instincts separately while human. Unless I was not born a shifter.
“I can explain.” Those 3 little words, like “I Love You” or “It wasn’t me” evoke a world of emotions. New shifter, new security guard, new potential house security Nat is accused after a heist during the yearly ball that dragon shifter Gabriel hosts. Someone at the ball arranged the perfect heist, and she is blamed after speculating exactly what a thief could do to escape with the Dragons Tears.
A ball, a heist, and clever bait and switch? Marina placed so many cool plot dumdums I was captivated. This was a lovely story, and it feels like the preview to a series. I would love to hear more about Nat and the other characters.
“🦊 Hunt” by Aimee Easterling is the first one you read. It evokes High Noon and the old B-rated Cowboy movies along main street somewhere in the American west. Mai and her sister are 🦊 shifters hidden in a city between wolf packs, which unfortunately becomes a takeover target. As a teacher of middle school students, I love the little details of the field trips she leads. When a student gets kidnapped, Mai discovers she can no longer hide; worse, she has now become a target as unmated wolves fight for dominance and she needs to find her students without giving her true nature away and without cueing in her fellow human teachers about the supernatural side. It’s a trip.
As a short story, I expected the story to feel unfinished, but I was surprised again at how many details were described in such a small amount of time. I totally dug the foxy vibes.
Why did the other stories not appeal to me?
#1 "Wereabouts Unknown" by Jenn Stark: her world is amazing, and I wanted to like the story. However, in a short story, there is little time to describe the world or characters, yet she did. It felt repetitive, and there was too much going on. I finally gave up.
#2 "Elemental Witch" by B R Kingsolver: The pacing was slow, and it felt like a younger adult story. I felt the audience she was trying to reach was too young for me. LOL.
#3 "Prowl" by N. R. Hairston: Although I liked the idea of other supernaturals finding her skunk oil highly addictive, it still felt a little outrageous, and I didn't finish.
#4 "Full Moon's Curse" by Jenn Windrow: It started great. But again, I felt like there is a huge backstory I don’t know and too many characters thrown in at once.
#5 "A Myth in Moonlight" by Becca Andre: I got bored. I need a faster pace.
I tried to read each story, but I am a moody reader and could only finish two:
Marina Finlayson:
“I wiggled my fingers at him. “Opposable thumbs, baby. Can’t play Candy Crush without them.”” 😂
I had to read this first.
Questions:
Why have the security explained? Supposedly she is already familiarized with the security, since she is a part of the outdoor security detail.
Why did Leon turn her?
The world is ours plus shifters. I realized while reading this that every dragon shifter book I liked had hoards. Why? I guess my inner collector feels some connection with dragon hoards. I cannot help but look up at my paintings, my fossils, my old coin collection and wonder why I have boxes of random stuff in all my closets, especially when I think about cleaning around them (shudder)! Yet I cannot seem to toss out my fossils….despite being worthless.
Kudos to Marina for addressing the pet peeve about shifters that make me put down a novel: why is the animal inside a separate being? If I was a shifter, my thought processes might shift, LOL, along with my body, but I doubt I would treat my instincts separately while human. Unless I was not born a shifter.
“I can explain.” Those 3 little words, like “I Love You” or “It wasn’t me” evoke a world of emotions. New shifter, new security guard, new potential house security Nat is accused after a heist during the yearly ball that dragon shifter Gabriel hosts. Someone at the ball arranged the perfect heist, and she is blamed after speculating exactly what a thief could do to escape with the Dragons Tears.
A ball, a heist, and clever bait and switch? Marina placed so many cool plot dumdums I was captivated. This was a lovely story, and it feels like the preview to a series. I would love to hear more about Nat and the other characters.
“🦊 Hunt” by Aimee Easterling is the first one you read. It evokes High Noon and the old B-rated Cowboy movies along main street somewhere in the American west. Mai and her sister are 🦊 shifters hidden in a city between wolf packs, which unfortunately becomes a takeover target. As a teacher of middle school students, I love the little details of the field trips she leads. When a student gets kidnapped, Mai discovers she can no longer hide; worse, she has now become a target as unmated wolves fight for dominance and she needs to find her students without giving her true nature away and without cueing in her fellow human teachers about the supernatural side. It’s a trip.
As a short story, I expected the story to feel unfinished, but I was surprised again at how many details were described in such a small amount of time. I totally dug the foxy vibes.
Why did the other stories not appeal to me?
#1 "Wereabouts Unknown" by Jenn Stark: her world is amazing, and I wanted to like the story. However, in a short story, there is little time to describe the world or characters, yet she did. It felt repetitive, and there was too much going on. I finally gave up.
#2 "Elemental Witch" by B R Kingsolver: The pacing was slow, and it felt like a younger adult story. I felt the audience she was trying to reach was too young for me. LOL.
#3 "Prowl" by N. R. Hairston: Although I liked the idea of other supernaturals finding her skunk oil highly addictive, it still felt a little outrageous, and I didn't finish.
#4 "Full Moon's Curse" by Jenn Windrow: It started great. But again, I felt like there is a huge backstory I don’t know and too many characters thrown in at once.
#5 "A Myth in Moonlight" by Becca Andre: I got bored. I need a faster pace.
September 15, 2021
The “High Moon Collection” is a compilation of eight exclusive novellas written by various authors, with the common denominator of being urban fantasy stories dealing with wolves living in the city. All eight authors in this compilation are masters in their own rights, and will appeal to any UF reader in general and shifter’s aficionados in particular. The collection includes two of my favourite authors of all times (Aimee Easterling & Jenn Stark), thus please indulge me while I fangirl on those stories a ‘little more’ 😊, not disrespect to the remaining authors!
Fox Hunt by Aimee Easterling
This is a prequel to “Wolf’s Bane” (Moon Marked Series) and focuses on Mai Fairchild back then, as she was still earning a living as a Middle School teacher and giving her fox-shifter nature a secret. Then one of the students disappears, just as new werewolf pack arrives in the city. Convinced that the two events are linked, Mai tries to hunt for the student, while avoiding becoming prey herself.
This is a story all “Moon Marked Series”-fans have been waiting for 😊 and a wonderful introduction to the series for any newcomers.
Wereabouts Unknown by Jenn Stark
I am very partial to Stark (by that or any other pen-of-plume 😉). There has not been any story I didn’t ‘wolved-down’, in occasion much to detriment of my beauty-sleep (not that I regret it a bit). While I love all of her stories, I am a hard-core fan of “Immortal Vegas” and “Wilde Justice”, why I’m mentioning this, because Nikki Dawes, Nikki 😉 (all fans of Jenn Stark are already yelping in delight with me, newcomers will do too, by the end of the tale. Nikki Dawes, magic, tarot mystics and uprooted werewolves, what more do you want? You want more! of course.
Elemental Witch) by B.R Kingsolver
The Supernatural Council gives Joanna a chance to begin anew, as a student as Middleton College. Seems like a good idea, take a break, make new friends, find a hot-werewolf with BF material. Do you remember the ‘high-school is hell’ trope, after a student summons a demon, surely is, and it falls up to Joanna to sort the mess.
Dragon Tears by Marina Finlayson
Nat Turner is a new wolf looking for an opportunity to escape the pack’s control. That opportunity comes wearing claws: a dragon looking for a bodyguard. It should be easy, protect the dragon and his tears (ask gems), it isn’t: The dragon has plethora of enemies and he is ‘mildly’ distracting himself.
Lunaticking by Dale Evan Smith
Elisabeth Marquez is an Agent tasked with tracking illegal wolfmen, with the help of her sorcery. As she meets Chloe, a shifter looking for her pack-leader, who has wane without trace, the two women joint their forces to resolve the linked crimes.
Prowl by N. R. Hairston
Anisa is a wereskunk, yes you got that right a wereskunk 😊 always on the run from the other supernaturals (werewolves and vampires) intended on stealing her skunk oil (see now you learn something new; skunk-oil is much sought after and very profitable). Brick, a werewolf, seems to be an ally, but Anisa is not that sure, he is just not a predator in helper custome, looking for an opening to get the goods.
Full Moon’s Curse by Jenn Windrow
Julia Monroe is been cursed, and let between a rock and a very hard place: Kill the leader of the local coven, to appaisse the witch and lift the curse, and be excommunicated from her pack and family in the process. Or live as a wolf forever after. It’s nice to have choices, isn’t ☹
A Myth in Moonlight by Becca Andre
Meet Leena, a scientific mind, who knows that myths are just myths, and consequently werewolves don’t exist in the modern magical world. She knows, until the myth comes back to bite her, and she must put all her efforts into breaking the curse and save Cincinnati from a rampant pack of ‘non-existing myths’
Fox Hunt by Aimee Easterling
This is a prequel to “Wolf’s Bane” (Moon Marked Series) and focuses on Mai Fairchild back then, as she was still earning a living as a Middle School teacher and giving her fox-shifter nature a secret. Then one of the students disappears, just as new werewolf pack arrives in the city. Convinced that the two events are linked, Mai tries to hunt for the student, while avoiding becoming prey herself.
This is a story all “Moon Marked Series”-fans have been waiting for 😊 and a wonderful introduction to the series for any newcomers.
Wereabouts Unknown by Jenn Stark
I am very partial to Stark (by that or any other pen-of-plume 😉). There has not been any story I didn’t ‘wolved-down’, in occasion much to detriment of my beauty-sleep (not that I regret it a bit). While I love all of her stories, I am a hard-core fan of “Immortal Vegas” and “Wilde Justice”, why I’m mentioning this, because Nikki Dawes, Nikki 😉 (all fans of Jenn Stark are already yelping in delight with me, newcomers will do too, by the end of the tale. Nikki Dawes, magic, tarot mystics and uprooted werewolves, what more do you want? You want more! of course.
Elemental Witch) by B.R Kingsolver
The Supernatural Council gives Joanna a chance to begin anew, as a student as Middleton College. Seems like a good idea, take a break, make new friends, find a hot-werewolf with BF material. Do you remember the ‘high-school is hell’ trope, after a student summons a demon, surely is, and it falls up to Joanna to sort the mess.
Dragon Tears by Marina Finlayson
Nat Turner is a new wolf looking for an opportunity to escape the pack’s control. That opportunity comes wearing claws: a dragon looking for a bodyguard. It should be easy, protect the dragon and his tears (ask gems), it isn’t: The dragon has plethora of enemies and he is ‘mildly’ distracting himself.
Lunaticking by Dale Evan Smith
Elisabeth Marquez is an Agent tasked with tracking illegal wolfmen, with the help of her sorcery. As she meets Chloe, a shifter looking for her pack-leader, who has wane without trace, the two women joint their forces to resolve the linked crimes.
Prowl by N. R. Hairston
Anisa is a wereskunk, yes you got that right a wereskunk 😊 always on the run from the other supernaturals (werewolves and vampires) intended on stealing her skunk oil (see now you learn something new; skunk-oil is much sought after and very profitable). Brick, a werewolf, seems to be an ally, but Anisa is not that sure, he is just not a predator in helper custome, looking for an opening to get the goods.
Full Moon’s Curse by Jenn Windrow
Julia Monroe is been cursed, and let between a rock and a very hard place: Kill the leader of the local coven, to appaisse the witch and lift the curse, and be excommunicated from her pack and family in the process. Or live as a wolf forever after. It’s nice to have choices, isn’t ☹
A Myth in Moonlight by Becca Andre
Meet Leena, a scientific mind, who knows that myths are just myths, and consequently werewolves don’t exist in the modern magical world. She knows, until the myth comes back to bite her, and she must put all her efforts into breaking the curse and save Cincinnati from a rampant pack of ‘non-existing myths’
June 30, 2024
Overall: 4.5
"Fox Hunt" by Aimee Easterling: 4 stars
"Wereabouts Unknown" by Jenn Stark: 4 stars
"Elemental Witch" by B R Kingsolver: 4 stars
"Dragon Tears" by Marina Finlayson: 5 stars
"Lunaticking" by Dale Ivan Smith: 4 stars
"Prowl" by N. R. Hairston: 5 stars
"Full Moon's Curse" by Jenn Windrow: 5 stars
"A Myth in Moonlight" by Becca Andre: 5 stars
"Fox Hunt" by Aimee Easterling: 4 stars
Mai teaches fencing to middle school students, but when one goes missing under an increasing werewolf presence, she must use her cunning as a fox to rescue the student without revealing the fox. The meek are trod upon within this tale; Mai is no exception. This short seems more like a prequel or introduction than a complete story. Nonetheless, it was fun to read.
"Wereabouts Unknown" by Jenn Stark: 4 stars
Nikki Dawes has worked her way up from cop to a seat on the Arcane Counsel. She tracks and helps those splintered from the rest. It's a dangerous job that requires her to work with three burly bodyguards. Along the way, she learns and grows in more ways than ever expected. By the end, she has assembled a powerful group to fight against the war on magic. Fantastic reading.
"Elemental Witch" by B R Kingsolver: 4 stars
When a fool summons a demon that can't be controlled, Joanna, already on probation, is called upon to find and expel it before it's too late. There are harrowing scenes, but ultimately, Joanna makes friends and overcomes the enemy. A wonderful story.
"Dragon Tears" by Marina Finlayson:: 5 stars
Nat Turner thinks for herself regardless that she is not the pack alpha. After being made a probationary bodyguard by the dragon, she works to protect his assets against all potential enemies. This story is about someone new to the paranormal world. A young woman in a male-dominated society. Someone who works through and around problems. It ends exquisitely.
"Lunaticking" by Dale Ivan Smith: 4 stars
Sorcerer-Agent Elizabeth Marquez has been assigned to hunt down unusual manifestations of magic. Along the way, she runs into several groups of questionable trust. One such group includes Chloe, a wolf-shifter. They bind together under the premise the enemy of my enemy is my friend. Ultimately, they defuse the situation. This is a delightful story.
"Prowl" by N. R. Hairston: 5 stars
Anise is a wereskunk. People like her were hunted by the other paranormals for their unique oil. When she runs afoul of a wolf pack, Brick, a formidable alpha, steps in to stop the battle.
Fast-paced. High energy. Great reading.
"Full Moon's Curse" by Jenn Windrow
Julia Monroe woke up as her wolf-form in a cage with silver bars. Shortly afterward, she was cursed to live as a wolf or kill the leader of the local witch coven. This curse puts her in a no-win situation. The short provides her method of solving this difficulty. The end is elegant.
"A Myth in Moonlight" by Becca Andre: 5 stars
Leena doesn't believe werewolves exist, but circumstantial evidence indicates they do. Therefore, she investigates. This superb short appears to be a Paranormal & Urban Fantasy Romance. And, potentially, a prequel to a fantastic series.
"Fox Hunt" by Aimee Easterling: 4 stars
"Wereabouts Unknown" by Jenn Stark: 4 stars
"Elemental Witch" by B R Kingsolver: 4 stars
"Dragon Tears" by Marina Finlayson: 5 stars
"Lunaticking" by Dale Ivan Smith: 4 stars
"Prowl" by N. R. Hairston: 5 stars
"Full Moon's Curse" by Jenn Windrow: 5 stars
"A Myth in Moonlight" by Becca Andre: 5 stars
"Fox Hunt" by Aimee Easterling: 4 stars
Mai teaches fencing to middle school students, but when one goes missing under an increasing werewolf presence, she must use her cunning as a fox to rescue the student without revealing the fox. The meek are trod upon within this tale; Mai is no exception. This short seems more like a prequel or introduction than a complete story. Nonetheless, it was fun to read.
"Wereabouts Unknown" by Jenn Stark: 4 stars
Nikki Dawes has worked her way up from cop to a seat on the Arcane Counsel. She tracks and helps those splintered from the rest. It's a dangerous job that requires her to work with three burly bodyguards. Along the way, she learns and grows in more ways than ever expected. By the end, she has assembled a powerful group to fight against the war on magic. Fantastic reading.
"Elemental Witch" by B R Kingsolver: 4 stars
When a fool summons a demon that can't be controlled, Joanna, already on probation, is called upon to find and expel it before it's too late. There are harrowing scenes, but ultimately, Joanna makes friends and overcomes the enemy. A wonderful story.
"Dragon Tears" by Marina Finlayson:: 5 stars
Nat Turner thinks for herself regardless that she is not the pack alpha. After being made a probationary bodyguard by the dragon, she works to protect his assets against all potential enemies. This story is about someone new to the paranormal world. A young woman in a male-dominated society. Someone who works through and around problems. It ends exquisitely.
"Lunaticking" by Dale Ivan Smith: 4 stars
Sorcerer-Agent Elizabeth Marquez has been assigned to hunt down unusual manifestations of magic. Along the way, she runs into several groups of questionable trust. One such group includes Chloe, a wolf-shifter. They bind together under the premise the enemy of my enemy is my friend. Ultimately, they defuse the situation. This is a delightful story.
"Prowl" by N. R. Hairston: 5 stars
Anise is a wereskunk. People like her were hunted by the other paranormals for their unique oil. When she runs afoul of a wolf pack, Brick, a formidable alpha, steps in to stop the battle.
Fast-paced. High energy. Great reading.
"Full Moon's Curse" by Jenn Windrow
Julia Monroe woke up as her wolf-form in a cage with silver bars. Shortly afterward, she was cursed to live as a wolf or kill the leader of the local witch coven. This curse puts her in a no-win situation. The short provides her method of solving this difficulty. The end is elegant.
"A Myth in Moonlight" by Becca Andre: 5 stars
Leena doesn't believe werewolves exist, but circumstantial evidence indicates they do. Therefore, she investigates. This superb short appears to be a Paranormal & Urban Fantasy Romance. And, potentially, a prequel to a fantastic series.
September 21, 2021
I enjoy sets like this for discovering new authors as well as reading stories from authors I already like. I have discovered many new great series from these sets.
The set has seven very diverse stories with the connection being Wolf shifters (werewolves).
My favorite is “Wereabouts Unknown”from Jenn Stark and features Nikki from her Immortal Vegas and Wilde Justice series in the lead role for the first time.
Nikki is smart and tough and has quite an adventure in her new role on the council. She is used to saving and protecting others and is drawn to Sierra
when they first meet. They have a dangerous hunt that can change the future of the magical community.
It may be a short story but it features a well developed storyline and great characters that you want to spend more time with in other stories. If you haven’t read the other series, I hope you check them out next.
The other stories are good too and are very different in storyline and characters. You get a hint of romance in some but they are focused on the fantasy aspect more.
I do like that the other stories are not just written to get you to buy another book to find out what really happens. Some of the other sets out there have stories that are written more as prequels than complete stories.
I am voluntarily reviewing a copy I received.
The set has seven very diverse stories with the connection being Wolf shifters (werewolves).
My favorite is “Wereabouts Unknown”from Jenn Stark and features Nikki from her Immortal Vegas and Wilde Justice series in the lead role for the first time.
Nikki is smart and tough and has quite an adventure in her new role on the council. She is used to saving and protecting others and is drawn to Sierra
when they first meet. They have a dangerous hunt that can change the future of the magical community.
It may be a short story but it features a well developed storyline and great characters that you want to spend more time with in other stories. If you haven’t read the other series, I hope you check them out next.
The other stories are good too and are very different in storyline and characters. You get a hint of romance in some but they are focused on the fantasy aspect more.
I do like that the other stories are not just written to get you to buy another book to find out what really happens. Some of the other sets out there have stories that are written more as prequels than complete stories.
I am voluntarily reviewing a copy I received.
September 15, 2021
Everyone wanted more of what went on after Nikki became The Moon in the Wilde Justice series book Untamed Moon. And here it is, within this anthology of works by 8 authors, one of which is one of my very favorite authors, Jenn Stark.
Beginning with her Immortal Vegas series, and moving on to the sister series, Wilde Justice, Jenn has created a world where magic is everywhere, but not everyone can use it. And the characters of the Tarot make up the Arcana Council that rules everything magical, when they're in the mood. In the most recent volume, The Moon has died, but since the Moon needs to live, it was passed on to Nikki to become the new Moon. Yes, our Nikki. And, of course, Nikki would have an affinity towards Weres. I mean, wouldn't that go without saying? So, get ready for the wild ride you'd fully expect when Nikki is involved. Because she delivers, in spades!
I'm not going to tell you anything about the actual story, since it needs to be read to be thoroughly enjoyed. So grab this up and read it. And give the other authors a look-see as well! Each and every one a literary rock star in their own right!
Thanks, Jenn Stark, for giving us Nikki's tale in such an entertaining way! I absolutely love this series!!!
Beginning with her Immortal Vegas series, and moving on to the sister series, Wilde Justice, Jenn has created a world where magic is everywhere, but not everyone can use it. And the characters of the Tarot make up the Arcana Council that rules everything magical, when they're in the mood. In the most recent volume, The Moon has died, but since the Moon needs to live, it was passed on to Nikki to become the new Moon. Yes, our Nikki. And, of course, Nikki would have an affinity towards Weres. I mean, wouldn't that go without saying? So, get ready for the wild ride you'd fully expect when Nikki is involved. Because she delivers, in spades!
I'm not going to tell you anything about the actual story, since it needs to be read to be thoroughly enjoyed. So grab this up and read it. And give the other authors a look-see as well! Each and every one a literary rock star in their own right!
Thanks, Jenn Stark, for giving us Nikki's tale in such an entertaining way! I absolutely love this series!!!
September 17, 2021
Only one of the authors is known to me in this anthology full of adventure, supernatural and danger. I have only read two stories to date, in one I was already familiar with heroin, the other story left me hungry to learn more about heroin. These anthologies are a good way to meet other authors who write about the genres of books that we like and have not tried or had knowledge of them previously. Interesting, intriguing, full of action, suspense, and danger. Voluntarily review this copy that I received from BookFunnel and I’m liking a lot.
Fox Hunt by Aimee Easterling
Mai is faced with a dilemma trying to protect her students, but she decides to follow her human father’s teachings. An adventure that would have cost her her independence and freedom if she hadn't used her strengths and wits. I really enjoyed meeting this Mai Fairchild’s adventure before the Moon Market books. The novel is consistent with the books and kept me interested in the challenges heroin faces and the resources at her disposal.
"Wereabouts Unknown" by Jenn Stark
This novel caught my attention since I started reading it. A mysterious heroine with a predestined mission and many paranormal allies around her. Action and suspense all the time. Going for more.
Fox Hunt by Aimee Easterling
Mai is faced with a dilemma trying to protect her students, but she decides to follow her human father’s teachings. An adventure that would have cost her her independence and freedom if she hadn't used her strengths and wits. I really enjoyed meeting this Mai Fairchild’s adventure before the Moon Market books. The novel is consistent with the books and kept me interested in the challenges heroin faces and the resources at her disposal.
"Wereabouts Unknown" by Jenn Stark
This novel caught my attention since I started reading it. A mysterious heroine with a predestined mission and many paranormal allies around her. Action and suspense all the time. Going for more.
July 14, 2022
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2022
AIMEE AND 7 OTHERS DO GREAT "NOVSICLES" OF URBAN WOLF FANTASY- WHAT A BARGIN!
What a great way to be introduced to 8 urban fantasy authors or to catch up with their characters. I really liked this anthology!
Aimee Easterling is my favorite and sets the stage with Mai and Kira's first adventure. These are a couple of Kitsune (magical fox) shifters trying to keep a low profile in a world of humans and werewolves. Their story continues in"Moon Marked Trilogy" and then in "Full Moon Saloon" and "Rogue Moon" .I read them first, but it didn't matter that this was a prequel. Aimee always has a wonderful blend of humor, twists and turns you can't predict, and strong, courageous , big hearted young women to take you on fast paced, fun-filled adventures.
I loved being introduced to the other authors as well, and I will be looking for their other books too.
What I love about anthologies is that sometimes I don't have time for a long novel or a series and a novella is just the right size for for my timeframe or my mood.
"High Moon" is a keeper that I will be revisiting 🐺❣️
AIMEE AND 7 OTHERS DO GREAT "NOVSICLES" OF URBAN WOLF FANTASY- WHAT A BARGIN!
What a great way to be introduced to 8 urban fantasy authors or to catch up with their characters. I really liked this anthology!
Aimee Easterling is my favorite and sets the stage with Mai and Kira's first adventure. These are a couple of Kitsune (magical fox) shifters trying to keep a low profile in a world of humans and werewolves. Their story continues in"Moon Marked Trilogy" and then in "Full Moon Saloon" and "Rogue Moon" .I read them first, but it didn't matter that this was a prequel. Aimee always has a wonderful blend of humor, twists and turns you can't predict, and strong, courageous , big hearted young women to take you on fast paced, fun-filled adventures.
I loved being introduced to the other authors as well, and I will be looking for their other books too.
What I love about anthologies is that sometimes I don't have time for a long novel or a series and a novella is just the right size for for my timeframe or my mood.
"High Moon" is a keeper that I will be revisiting 🐺❣️
September 14, 2021
I am reviewing Fox Hunt by Aimee Easterling as that is the only story I have read so far. I got a copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily reviewing it.
I loved getting another look at Mai and Kira. As fox shifters, they have to hide from not only humans but werewolves. In this story, that does not go well. Although it is a human that originally drags Mai into the werewolf problem, it is because the human is wearing an old shirt of Mai's and thus she smells like a shifter. Of course, the wolf assumes she is a wolf shifter, but that is little help to Mai who does her best to avoid shifter encounters. Join her as she tries to figure out how to get herself out of the mess she has been dropped into without disclosing her secrets and without any humans getting killed. If you enjoy the story, be sure to read Mai's series which Aimee will point you to at the end of her novella.
I loved getting another look at Mai and Kira. As fox shifters, they have to hide from not only humans but werewolves. In this story, that does not go well. Although it is a human that originally drags Mai into the werewolf problem, it is because the human is wearing an old shirt of Mai's and thus she smells like a shifter. Of course, the wolf assumes she is a wolf shifter, but that is little help to Mai who does her best to avoid shifter encounters. Join her as she tries to figure out how to get herself out of the mess she has been dropped into without disclosing her secrets and without any humans getting killed. If you enjoy the story, be sure to read Mai's series which Aimee will point you to at the end of her novella.
September 15, 2021
So far, I have only read “Fox Hunt” by Aimee Easterling, so my review is based on that novella. However, I am familiar with some of the other authors and know that they write well, so I am very much looking forward to reading the other exclusive novellas in this collection.
“Fox Hunt” is a prequel to Aimee Easterling’s Moon Marked series, which I’ve already read and enjoyed. It was fun to learn more about Mai’s past while watching her try to protect her sister and one of her students from a power-hungry werewolf and also hide her kitsune nature. The characters are likable and the plot is exciting.
I like that this collection includes stories of werewolves interacting with other kinds of magical beings. Based on my enjoyment of “Fox Hunt” and my knowledge of the other authors, I’d recommend this collection to urban fantasy fans.
I received an ARC of this book from one of the authors and volunteered to provide an honest review.
“Fox Hunt” is a prequel to Aimee Easterling’s Moon Marked series, which I’ve already read and enjoyed. It was fun to learn more about Mai’s past while watching her try to protect her sister and one of her students from a power-hungry werewolf and also hide her kitsune nature. The characters are likable and the plot is exciting.
I like that this collection includes stories of werewolves interacting with other kinds of magical beings. Based on my enjoyment of “Fox Hunt” and my knowledge of the other authors, I’d recommend this collection to urban fantasy fans.
I received an ARC of this book from one of the authors and volunteered to provide an honest review.
October 7, 2021
Awesome grouping of authors and stories!
This book was wonderful!! It included some authors that I already enjoy, and had some ones I wasn't familiar with. I enjoyed some stories more than others, but I've definitely added some more authors to my like list. I was able to sign up for some author email newsletters, which is always fun.
I'll definitely be checking out some of the series that these stories are connected with.
This was a wonderful way to get an introduction to a variety of authors. I also enjoyed the short story format since I was able to read a story in a reasonable time and actually go to bed or accomplish something else before moving on to the next story. I love long books and novels, but I definitely have a hard time integrating real life when I'm reading them....🤣
This book was wonderful!! It included some authors that I already enjoy, and had some ones I wasn't familiar with. I enjoyed some stories more than others, but I've definitely added some more authors to my like list. I was able to sign up for some author email newsletters, which is always fun.
I'll definitely be checking out some of the series that these stories are connected with.
This was a wonderful way to get an introduction to a variety of authors. I also enjoyed the short story format since I was able to read a story in a reasonable time and actually go to bed or accomplish something else before moving on to the next story. I love long books and novels, but I definitely have a hard time integrating real life when I'm reading them....🤣
September 26, 2021
High Moon
This anthology contains eight wildly different stories. All have a common thread of werewolves, a personal favorite. As with most collections the quality does vary. I really enjoyed six of the eight, the other two just didn’t grab me. It was an effort to get through one of them. Basically it was a good collection and I will start following a couple of the writers. All the stories were well thought out with good story lines. Most of the characters are developed nicely. I still recommend this book even if I don’t care for a couple of stories.
This anthology contains eight wildly different stories. All have a common thread of werewolves, a personal favorite. As with most collections the quality does vary. I really enjoyed six of the eight, the other two just didn’t grab me. It was an effort to get through one of them. Basically it was a good collection and I will start following a couple of the writers. All the stories were well thought out with good story lines. Most of the characters are developed nicely. I still recommend this book even if I don’t care for a couple of stories.
September 14, 2021
An eight short story novella that includes so many good authors with my fav being Jenn Stark. I loved reading these wolfy tales, but I loved seeing Nikki Dawes in action again. I can never get enough of Jenn Stark's Immortal Vegas characters and stories. These stories will fill your need of the supernatural and keep you turning page after page. My fav genre for this time of the year. Nothing like being lost in the paranormal!
September 15, 2021
Fox Hunt, by Aimee Easterling, is an excellent novella. It is the only story I have read so far, but I am impressed by its completeness. I was able to enjoy a full, satisfying tale within the restictions of a short story. Fox Hunt is the prelude to Moon Marked which I have read and enjoyed. It was nice to see some of the background that made up Mai and Kira's life and to get to learn more about their father.
I look forward to reading the rest of the stories, and experiencing new authors.
I look forward to reading the rest of the stories, and experiencing new authors.
September 16, 2021
I loved this anthology. Aimee Easterling is one of my favorite authors and her story with Mai and her sister is a fun read. I love fox shifters. I think it is my favorite story in the bunch, but I loved all the characters in this whole group of stories. It was entertaining and easy to read. I now have some new authors that I will be watching for new stories from. If you like witches, shifters, and other things fantasy, you will love this book. I would recommend it.
September 15, 2021
I bought this for the Novella Whereabouts Unknown. To my delight I have found some new authors to enjoy as well! Nikki is one of my most favorite Jenn Stark characters! I can not wait to devour more of her story!
You get a fun glimpse into many worlds in this amazing anthology! Grab it up! I pre-ordered it before my ARC copy and was not disappointed!
You get a fun glimpse into many worlds in this amazing anthology! Grab it up! I pre-ordered it before my ARC copy and was not disappointed!
September 15, 2021
Nice combination of books. I read all of them in a matter of days, it was hard to put it down. Exciting heroes that get furry and lots of adventure. I've read some of the authors before and enjoyed their novels. Some of the authors were new, but I'll definitely be checking out their libraries. Well worth getting.
November 7, 2021
This anthology of stories had a cast of supernatural creatures (werewolves, vampires, witches, and more) and had themes including crime solving, romance, and found family. This anthology included a novella from several authors with information on where to find more of their books if interested. This is an engaging read if you enjoy supernatural stories set in urban settings.
March 26, 2023
Fun group of stories in one book
This was a fun set of stories, and a good introduction to what look to be multiple very interesting universes populated by characters that after reading the stories here, you too will want to follow further. I recommend this book and he books associated with these characters.
This was a fun set of stories, and a good introduction to what look to be multiple very interesting universes populated by characters that after reading the stories here, you too will want to follow further. I recommend this book and he books associated with these characters.
September 14, 2021
Time got away from me and so I've only read 4 of the stories so far. High Moon is used as a base for each story - a bar, phase of the moon, food truck, security firm, etc.
It's a good combination of stories and I'm enjoying the collection.
It's a good combination of stories and I'm enjoying the collection.
September 26, 2021
Interesting selection of authors and tales about the crazy wolf where’s, and others
These werewolves opened my eyes to aspects of lycanthropy I hadn’t explored previous to reading some of these authors.
I enjoyed this anthology. Oh by the way, Wereskunks can seriously kick butt!
These werewolves opened my eyes to aspects of lycanthropy I hadn’t explored previous to reading some of these authors.
I enjoyed this anthology. Oh by the way, Wereskunks can seriously kick butt!
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November 13, 2021What a ride!
I loved every story and now I've discovered new favorite authors and a bunch of new favorite series. The world building and character development was amazing in each story. The editing was expertly done. I highly recommend this collection.
I loved every story and now I've discovered new favorite authors and a bunch of new favorite series. The world building and character development was amazing in each story. The editing was expertly done. I highly recommend this collection.
November 21, 2021
If it is a collection, anthology or box set I am always reading and hoping that I find new authors to read! This collection was bought because it had books that were part of series that I definitely wanted to read as well as a few stories that I wanted to read just from this set!
September 21, 2021
I especially enjoyed Jenn Stark's "Wereabouts Unknown"! A great addition to the series!
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