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Rogue Wolf
Captain Trent Rolston knows his space pirate crew isn't the biggest or the best, but that doesn't keep him from diligently finding new targets to pillage. He also has a more personal mission: to discover what's been haunting his mechanic, Vince, and convince him they could be more than friends. But Vince is harboring deep secrets. He's living his life on the run as a human, hiding his alien heritage, hunted by his own tribe for daring to love an enemy. Despite his fidelity to his deceased partner, Vince realizes he's still affected by the mating cycle, and the drive to claim Trent is too powerful to avoid for long... and Trent isn't helping, despite the danger as Vince's tribe tracks him down and marks the lovers for death.
104 pages, ebook
First published April 7, 2010
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April 26, 2010
Rogue Wolf is a pretty bland and predictable sci-fi offering. There are no book throwing moments or fatal flaws but the classic plot is one often used and nothing especially original about it. The writing tends to be ok but for a short novella, I found my attention wandering frequently and couldn’t connect with any of the characters. The world building is sparse and incomplete with some plot holes and predictable resolutions so this may not appeal to all readers. It’s not horrible and if you’re looking for a middle of the road sci-fi offering, this could potentially appeal.
Trent and Vince are the main couple and work together on Trent’s space cruiser as pirates. Vince is a type of werewolf, a species that can appear human or wolf. Supposedly they are more at home with their animal side as the human shifting is more of a disguise. The plot revolves around the classic exiled leader’s son, Vince, who was thrown out of the family and clan for being gay, yet must return to face their condemnation to move forward. As this theme moves forward some pretty big holes start to appear. First Vince is exposed to his clan as gay, branded as a traitor, and exiled. Yet years later for no apparently reason his abusive father decides that Vince has to die and sets about hunting him vigorously.
This point made little sense since his father could have killed him when he had the chance instead of branding and exiling. So why would there be some sudden big push to hunt/kill Vince now years later? The further move for Vince to return home and face his father also didn’t make much sense either. I don’t want to give any spoilers, but the ending is as predictable as it is silly. Additionally why the werewolf clans are homophobic is never really explained. I guess it’s assumed that wolves wouldn’t accept gay wolves among them but it is never explained. So there are a lot of unanswered questions regarding the world building and plot that leave the driving force of the story weak.
The characters also supposedly have this deep, intense passion and electric chemistry. That unfortunately never quite came across the page as Trent seems to be more curious about Vince and willing to take easy, convenient sex between friends while Vince is still mourning his dead life mate. Their chemistry feels forced many times or the product of too much alcohol. Vince especially spends most of the story ruminating in his head about his past, his failure, his dead lover, and his sudden insistence on keeping his new “family” safe. He says over and over how important family is – never mind his own family exiled him and never really liked him to begin with – but yet this sense of family isn’t there at the beginning of the novel. It’s only after they are attacked for the second or third time that Vince suddenly decides he must protect his fellow crew mates.
While the plot and main characters are not perfect, the writing is ok and lacks any outrageously bad book throwing moments. The dialogue at times is pretty humorous and the secondary female characters are a great touch. They remind of me a more upbeat and perky Spock. Any scenes they are in elevate the book and inject a fresh feeling to the story and writing. There are a couple sex scenes between Vince and Trent, but not too many and thankfully no wolf/human sex. It’s all Vince in human form so no worries on that score. There is some internal whining on Vince’s part with quite a bit of emotional flip flopping which left him as a less appealing character. Overall there is nothing horribly wrong with the book but neither is that good. It’s a decent sci-fi offering with some plot holes and a pairing that is not as intense as meant to be, but if you think this sounds like something you’d enjoy give it a try. Reader preference varies.
Trent and Vince are the main couple and work together on Trent’s space cruiser as pirates. Vince is a type of werewolf, a species that can appear human or wolf. Supposedly they are more at home with their animal side as the human shifting is more of a disguise. The plot revolves around the classic exiled leader’s son, Vince, who was thrown out of the family and clan for being gay, yet must return to face their condemnation to move forward. As this theme moves forward some pretty big holes start to appear. First Vince is exposed to his clan as gay, branded as a traitor, and exiled. Yet years later for no apparently reason his abusive father decides that Vince has to die and sets about hunting him vigorously.
This point made little sense since his father could have killed him when he had the chance instead of branding and exiling. So why would there be some sudden big push to hunt/kill Vince now years later? The further move for Vince to return home and face his father also didn’t make much sense either. I don’t want to give any spoilers, but the ending is as predictable as it is silly. Additionally why the werewolf clans are homophobic is never really explained. I guess it’s assumed that wolves wouldn’t accept gay wolves among them but it is never explained. So there are a lot of unanswered questions regarding the world building and plot that leave the driving force of the story weak.
The characters also supposedly have this deep, intense passion and electric chemistry. That unfortunately never quite came across the page as Trent seems to be more curious about Vince and willing to take easy, convenient sex between friends while Vince is still mourning his dead life mate. Their chemistry feels forced many times or the product of too much alcohol. Vince especially spends most of the story ruminating in his head about his past, his failure, his dead lover, and his sudden insistence on keeping his new “family” safe. He says over and over how important family is – never mind his own family exiled him and never really liked him to begin with – but yet this sense of family isn’t there at the beginning of the novel. It’s only after they are attacked for the second or third time that Vince suddenly decides he must protect his fellow crew mates.
While the plot and main characters are not perfect, the writing is ok and lacks any outrageously bad book throwing moments. The dialogue at times is pretty humorous and the secondary female characters are a great touch. They remind of me a more upbeat and perky Spock. Any scenes they are in elevate the book and inject a fresh feeling to the story and writing. There are a couple sex scenes between Vince and Trent, but not too many and thankfully no wolf/human sex. It’s all Vince in human form so no worries on that score. There is some internal whining on Vince’s part with quite a bit of emotional flip flopping which left him as a less appealing character. Overall there is nothing horribly wrong with the book but neither is that good. It’s a decent sci-fi offering with some plot holes and a pairing that is not as intense as meant to be, but if you think this sounds like something you’d enjoy give it a try. Reader preference varies.
April 9, 2010
This is a nice sci-fi romance that seemed to just miss the mark with the two characters. I didn't feel the burning chemistry I should have between Trent and Vince. Trent came off as more tolerant and friendly toward Vince than driven to possess him. Vince seemed more driven by hormones than by true love.
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Additionally, I didn't really always follow Vince's reasoning. For instance, there is a part in this book where Vince (the Fenrite werewolf man) lectures Trent
“There’s one thing I’ll never understand about humans,” Vince said.
“The lies?”
“The way you love.”
“Maybe he didn’t really love me. It could be that simple. His career
was more important, he made that clear,” Trent said. His hands wandered
up Vince’s stomach to his chest.
“I don’t understand how you’re wired. Fenrites are protective of love
and intimacy. We don’t deny it. We don’t cheat,” Vince clarified. “It’s not in us to do those things. Then there’s humans who do things like sell sex. We don’t have a native word for prostitution.”
He goes on to have internal dialogs about how all important family is and how he's driven to protect his family (being his space pirate family now) from danger at all costs....
and yet the entire book is about Vince being hunted by his own kind trying to kill him. Who wants him dead? His father. In the end it comes down to kill or be killed and guess who wins? And it's all over who Vince loved in the first place. That kind of inconsistency or hypocrisy, not sure which, kept pulling me out of the story.
It was an interesting take on the alien/werewolf/human type of being and the cast of characters were all likeable I just didn't really feel the intensity I think it was striving for.
**** spoilers*****
Additionally, I didn't really always follow Vince's reasoning. For instance, there is a part in this book where Vince (the Fenrite werewolf man) lectures Trent
“There’s one thing I’ll never understand about humans,” Vince said.
“The lies?”
“The way you love.”
“Maybe he didn’t really love me. It could be that simple. His career
was more important, he made that clear,” Trent said. His hands wandered
up Vince’s stomach to his chest.
“I don’t understand how you’re wired. Fenrites are protective of love
and intimacy. We don’t deny it. We don’t cheat,” Vince clarified. “It’s not in us to do those things. Then there’s humans who do things like sell sex. We don’t have a native word for prostitution.”
He goes on to have internal dialogs about how all important family is and how he's driven to protect his family (being his space pirate family now) from danger at all costs....
and yet the entire book is about Vince being hunted by his own kind trying to kill him. Who wants him dead? His father. In the end it comes down to kill or be killed and guess who wins? And it's all over who Vince loved in the first place. That kind of inconsistency or hypocrisy, not sure which, kept pulling me out of the story.
It was an interesting take on the alien/werewolf/human type of being and the cast of characters were all likeable I just didn't really feel the intensity I think it was striving for.
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May 18, 2010
Rogue Wolf is filled with inventive and lovable characters. The sci-fi plot isn't as creative, but the personalities and the often quotable writing keeps a reader engrossed.
The main character is Vince, who is of a werewolf-like species. While staying almost entirely in human form, he lives and works on a pirate space yacht where he develops a romantic relationship with his human friend and captain, Trent. Vince is in exile from his home planet and because of a unavoidable battle is eventually hunted by those of his home, the main conflict of the story.
I really enjoyed the inventive species and individuals. With Vince and two supporting characters, Reyla and Lindi, definitely being my favorites. I would have enjoyed more visual painting of the world, but there were several great quotable moments, which I won't spoil for the reader here. In short, the imaginative characters and great one-liners definitely makes it a good read.
The main character is Vince, who is of a werewolf-like species. While staying almost entirely in human form, he lives and works on a pirate space yacht where he develops a romantic relationship with his human friend and captain, Trent. Vince is in exile from his home planet and because of a unavoidable battle is eventually hunted by those of his home, the main conflict of the story.
I really enjoyed the inventive species and individuals. With Vince and two supporting characters, Reyla and Lindi, definitely being my favorites. I would have enjoyed more visual painting of the world, but there were several great quotable moments, which I won't spoil for the reader here. In short, the imaginative characters and great one-liners definitely makes it a good read.
November 28, 2010
Captain Trent runs a spaceship full of pirates. Vince, the mechanic, is a Ferite (canine shape shifting humanoids) is hiding his identity in a human skin. Even though Trent knows who Vince really is, Vince hides more secrets from Trent that keeps Trent at arms length.
Bombarded by bounty hunters and glory seekers, Vince's secret is out and the crew of the pirate ship are on the run. Will Vince be able to protect his new pack from the old one? Or will he have to go back and face the accusations he has been running from, even if it means his death, in hope of claiming a new beginning.
Hey, couldn't pass up wolves in space with a battleship fight scene. I can't do pirates on the stinky sea but give me ones in space and I am good. Lots of plot with romance and a little sex. It was a nice change for me.
Bombarded by bounty hunters and glory seekers, Vince's secret is out and the crew of the pirate ship are on the run. Will Vince be able to protect his new pack from the old one? Or will he have to go back and face the accusations he has been running from, even if it means his death, in hope of claiming a new beginning.
Hey, couldn't pass up wolves in space with a battleship fight scene. I can't do pirates on the stinky sea but give me ones in space and I am good. Lots of plot with romance and a little sex. It was a nice change for me.
December 9, 2014
This book had a hell of a lot of potential but completely failed to deliver. So disappointing. There was no tension, no emotional connection with characters. There wasn't even a good raunchy sex scene to alleviate my boredom. If the book had been any longer, I would have simply flipped through to the end; reading a few random pages on my way just incase it suddenly got interesting.
December 23, 2010
Ended way too quickly, with too much left unresolved.
May 15, 2010
I enjoyed this story but the ending was a bit abrupt and I was left a bit disappointed by that. Loved the characters and the world.
June 26, 2011
3.5stars. Nice story, background / worldbuilding good but end a bit rushed.
May 5, 2013
3.5
November 4, 2014
I liked the characters but the story seemed unfinished.
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