| Title | : | All Hallows' Moon (Seasons of the Moon, #2) |
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| Rating | : | |
| ISBN | : | - |
| ISBN-10 | : | 1230000033858 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | ebook |
| Number of Pages | : | 189 |
| Publication | : | First published September 5, 2011 |
Without many werewolves left, it’s hard to stay in hiding. A family of hunters -- Eleanor, Abel, and Seth -- recognize the signs and follow Rylie to her new home. They want to stop her before she murders someone, and the only way to do it is with a silver bullet. Seth soon realizes the werewolf is Rylie, the one monster he failed to kill. Worse yet, he’s still in love with her.
Torn between family and love, Rylie struggles to reconcile her feelings and control the wolf within while Seth fights to do what’s right. But what is right-- obeying desire or duty?
All Hallows' Moon (Seasons of the Moon, #2) Reviews
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Stars: 2 out of 2.
Full disclosure: I'm only reading this series because I loved the Descent series and this is the recommended order in which to read all the different books in that universe. So before I can get back to my baddass friend Elise, I need to suffer through the angst and temper tantrums of one Rylie, an occasional werewolf and an habitual self-centered b$&h.
Yes, I get it that the werewolf is aggressive and violent and is bringing some of the worst tendencies in Rylie, but let's be honest here, she was a piece of work to begin with. She continues to be the self-centered and self-absorbed brat that she was in the first book.
Oh, and the hating on everything female around her still continues. I mean, the first girl in the new school who tries to be nice to her, she bites her head off (figuratively speaking, thank God)... then wonders why she has no female friends. Does she arrive to the right conclusion that maybe she should be less of a douchebag to them? No! God forbid Rylie has a long hard look in the mirror. She assumes they are all mean girls instead. Yes Rylie, sure... THAT definitely is the problem... and I have a bridge to sell you.
Also, I can't stand how passive she is. She transforms into a murderous beast she can't control twice a month. She KNOWS it. She can't avoid it. You would think she would spend the time between the new and the full moon preparing a safe place to survive the shift, wouldn't you? That's what a normal and responsible person would do, when faced with this situation, right? No, not Rylie. She will rage and mop and worry about why Seth isn't talking to her instead. And do ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to protect herself and others during her transformation. Denial isn't just a river in Egypt, it seems.
And nobody talks to anybody in these books it seems. Characters choose to withhold vital information on a whim. If they just talked through their problems, a lot of problems in this book could have been avoided.
Finally, I'm beginning to suspect that the author has some mommy issues. All the mother figures (apart from Gwen) in the books I read so far are absolutely horrible. Elise's mother was a piece of work, Rylies mom is the definition of an absentee parent who doesn't give two figs about her daughter, and Eleonore should have had her parental rights revoked years ago (and institutionalized as well).
Anyway, two books down, two books to go before I can go back to Elise's story. I can do this... hopefully without biting someone out of frustration. -
"All Hallows Moon" was an okay sequel.
Rylie was still slightly dumb, and done some ridiculous things, but she wasn't as bad as she was in
Six Moon Summer.
There was a bit more action in this one, which was mainly due to the arrival of Seth's mum and brother. They didn't see Rylie in the same light Seth did, They just wanted her dead.
The romance between Rylie and Seth was a huge factor in the book, but just like in book one, i didn't really care for it. -
Rylie, a new werewolf, has to get out of the city. She’s too dangerous to be around people, there are too many things around her that distract her wolf senses. While she may not like the countryside, life on her aunt’s ranch may be the one way she can avoid hurting people
But, with werewolves now very rare, the werewolf hunters are quick to identify what the animal attacks on livestock around Rylie mean. Obsessed werewolf hunter Eleanor heads to town with her two sons, Abel and Seth
Like the first book, I think there’s a lot of realism in the main characters – Rylie and Seth are teenagers in extreme situations. But still teenagers. In many ways they feel very real – which means I don’t always agree with what they do. I don’t always like what they do. I often don’t really like them. But I understand them – I get why they do what they do.
It really sells Rylie as a teenager who is turning into a werewolf, not understanding and desperately hoping that she won’t hurt anyone but not knowing how not to. She flees the city because the idea of changing into a wolf surrounded by so many people terrifies her – as well as her senses being completely overwhelmed. So even though she chose to move to her aunt’s ranch in the middle of nowhere, it was still a choice that was forced on her and she is a city girl at heart. She’s also mourning her recently deceased father and all the traumatic events that happened at camp
Does this make Rylie a happy, sunshine, reasonable person? Nope. But I don’t think anyone could be or would be in those circumstances.
Similarly, Seth is clearly disillusioned with his life as a hunter. He is severely questioning the morality of their path and, even aside from that, simply doesn’t wasn’t to live this way; a life with no affection or love, a life where family means fellow warriors, a life where his mother cares more about the kill than her children and a life which, ultimately, has no future. Rylie is an excellent catalyst to accelerating his own discomfort and challenges with the lifestyle his mother demands. And I like that it is an extra element that spurs him but not the only reason, he’s not turning his back on his family and tradition and duty he believes in because of Rylie – he’d already seen the deep flaws in all of them long before.
I really like Rylie’s aunt. She doesn’t play a huge role but is definitely present throughout, only behind Seth, Adam and Rylie herself. She’s a lesbian who touches ion a few stereotypes but they’re matched well with her character rather than taking to extremes or included because they are stereotypes. She’s supportive and confused, she’s trying to help Rylie and doing the best she can despite Rylie’s many problems, and her own problems at that (both money and health). She knows Rylie’s been through a lot and is trying to be patient and trying to help her. But she doesn’t know how and is somewhat flailing
I’m also glad for Rylie’s aunt because it means we have a woman who isn’t terribad awful. Yes, like the last book, Rylie continues to have major issues with other women. She starts a new school and a nice girl tries to be friendly – and Rylie turns to boiling acid of loathing. We also have Seth and Adam’s mother who looked at Rylie’s mother and declares “you think YOU’RE the worst mother in the world? Oh no, I’m going for gold!” Even Disney would think this was a terrible depiction of motherhood (Seth and Adam, like Rylie, have a conveniently dead and fondly remembered father). There’s also a teacher who singles out Rylie as a trouble maker after very little and is then watching her with deeply negative eyes.
Naturally, Rylie does make friends… with a guy.
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All Hallows Moon
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Werewolves Plus Halloween This is Totally Original
Well, it was better than the last book. In that I didn't spend the whole time drowning in teenage sad feels. Werewolf bits are still fun, enjoyed pretty much any scene with Gwen in it, and I continue to be amazed that Rylie has any friends at all. Or rather, I continue to be amazed that Rylie can't figure out why she has no friends. Look, I get the hyper aggression due to lycanthropy and I respect that not everyone is going to go out of their way to make friends or be nice to everyone. I'm even cool with that. But it drives me up the wall how Rylie will do something hostile to someone or something cold and then wonder why they don't like her. And this is an ongoing thing in this series. While this is fairly common for sixteen year olds, so not bad characterization, it does drive me up the wall. I hope that one day she'll realize what's happening, but I have little hope of it.
Still, overall, a quick and easy read. The plot is a little too serendipitous () and pretty predictable, but it was a relaxing predictable.
However, I must gripe on one more thing. It is a stupid gripe, but it must be aired.
Track is a SPRING sport. Perhaps it was intended that Seth joined cross country, which is a fall sport, but track was what was repeated. Constantly. Track and cross country are different and yes, even small towns have both teams. Also, the football players would not be out to recruit anybody coming up on homecoming, because the football season would be well in swing by then.
And I have all of this information at my fingertips AS A TOTAL NERD WHO NEVER DID SPORTS. -
I was about as impressed with this book as its predecessor. Like "Six Moon Summer," this book also has several moments of too-fast-paced scenes that I wish would have been expanded upon. Also, her first chapter in these last two books have been more of a Prologue than a beginning chapter, since they take place in the future. This bothers me quite a bit, especially since Reine gives no clear indication of the scene taking place in the future, nor the transition to present-day.
Another thing I had a problem with was the random changes of character POV. I could never tell just when it would change and it took me a while to catch on, especially since this didn't occur at all in the first book except for the very end. I wish there would be more of a distinction between view changes.
Despite all these things, there was a lot to like about this book. Especially the multitude of new characters. Rylie has made some new friends, one of which is especially helpful when Rylie is most in need of the aid. Tate is a pothead and not the brightest kid at school, but his concern for Rylie is genuine, and he does what he can to keep Rylie safe and offer her a safe haven when the hunters come looking for her. He's a sweet kid at heart.
I also am kind of starting to like Seth's messed up brother Abel. He's growing on me. The guy is still a creepy/violent SOB, though. Ain't NOTHING changing that. I admired the loyalty he had to his brother, though, and his decision to leave his horrible mother in the end. RESPECT.
I hope to see all of these wonderfully amazing characters and more in the next addition of the Seasons of the Moon Series. Also more werewolves!! I want another perspective on being a werewolf and their interactions with Rylie; How is she different/the same as other wolves? What makes Rylie unique? -
Arg! More Riley BS. I didn't feel that this book had enough action or plot movement in it to justify being an entire book. In fact, had I not already obtained books #3 and #4, I would have given up right here.
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I loved book 1 but book 2 has lost something along the way. There is way less action and there is no element of surprise. She knew who was after her and why. Most of the book was her trying to hide her secret from her aunt and avoid Seth's family. It was pretty tame and lacked a bit on the plot. I was genuinely surprised because I really enjoy this authors' work. This just wasn't her best. Overall, it was ok but fell a bit short of what I expected.
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3.5 rounded to 4 stars.
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En Six Moon Summer, Rylie se transforma en un hombre lobo para salvar al chico que ama, Seth. Pero cuando despierta a la mañana siguiente, no sabe si Seth la ha abandonado, ha muerto o simplemente ha desaparecido; así que Rylie vuelve a su casa, pero como sabe que no pasar las lunas en la gran ciudad, decide mudarse al rancho de su tía, en un pequeño pueblo campestre.
Todo parece ir bien, hasta que Seth y su familia llegan al pueblo en busca del hombre lobo que deja rastros de animales muertos allá por donde pasa. Están buscando a Rylie; y si la encuentran, la matarán.
Este libro me gustó mucho, aunque no tanto como el primero. Creo que en su mayoría se debe a que me encantaba el campamento de verano; pero ahora la autora nos transporta a todo un ambiente diferente, que estuvo bastante bien, pero no disfruté tanto como el anterior.
La trama de este libro tampoco me gustó tanto como la de Six Moon Summer. Y es que simplemente cuando el problema central de un libro paranormal (o fantástico) es la familia de uno de los protagonistas, simplemente no me la termino de creer. Estuvo interesante leer cómo Rylie tenía que huir del hermano y la madre de Seth, y cómo éste se sentía con respecto a su familia y así; pero siento que quizá con una conversación honesta, Seth hubiera solucionado las cosas mucho más rápido.
También está el hecho de que no pasaron muchas cosas a nivel de saga. Es decir, lo que pasó en este libro era evidente y tenía que pasar para el desarrollo de los dos futuros libros, pero me hubiera gustado aprender un poco más de este mundo de los hombres lobos que tan fascinada me tiene, o al menos que se hubiera abierto una trama mayor que acaparara al resto de la saga.
Rylie ha cambiado bastante desde el inicio de la saga, y me encantó cómo la autora sobrellevó el hecho de que ahora es un hombre lobo. Pude notar perfectamente la diferencia, pude sentir su hambre voraz y sus tendencias asesinas, y me encantó ver la esencia paranormal oculta tras todo ello.
En este libro tenemos mucho más de Seth, que se ha transformado en un personaje un poco más profundo. Me gustó mucho ver sus escenarios familiares y sus batallas entre hacer lo que ha nacido para hacer y hacer lo que se siente correcto. Me encariñé bastante con el chico, y si bien ya estoy un poco hartita de los chicos malos con pasados oscuros, me gustó su historia y su evolución.
Peeeero no me terminó de convencer la relación entre Seth y Rylie. Simplemente no hay química. Entiendo que quieran dar la vida el uno por el otro y que se amen, etc, etc pero sinceramente no sentí su conexión, no me llego a creer del todo su romance.
Me gustó mucho la tía de Rylie y la presencia LGBT que agrega a Seasons of the Moon, también me gustó mucho Abel como personaje, aunque tengo una relación bastante amor-odio con este personaje.
Este libro se pasa rapidísimo y su lectura es muy disfrutable. Quizá no haya estado tan intenso como me hubiera gustado, pero me la pasé genial leyéndolo y acompañando a los personajes a través de sus aventuras.
La pluma de S. M. Reine es más bien normalita, pero aún así tiene ese toque que me encanta y que me obliga a seguir leyendo. All Hallows Moon me enganchó bastante, y a esta altura es evidente que voy a seguir con el resto de la saga.
El final estuvo cargado de acción, emoción y fue muy intenso. Si bien la línea general de esta historia fue predescible desde el principio, me encantaron los pequeños giros que le dio la autora para que, si bien acabe en el mismo lugar que todos sabríamos que acabaría, aún podamos sorprendernos y retorcernos de la emoción. -
ALL HALLOWS MOON (Seasons of the Moon #2) by S.M. Reine
ALL HALLOWS MOON is the second instalment in S.M Reine’s young adult Seasons of the Moon series focusing on a young bitten female werewolf and the hunters trying to take her down. This storyline is not your typical werewolf scenario-there are no glittery or easy transitions from human to wolf, but one fraught with pain, suffering, blood and loss of humanity. Rylie is a 15 year old high school student who, while away at summer camp, fought to save the life of a friend, but ended up bitten by a werewolf hoping to repopulate his decimated pack. Rylie must now endure the monthly moon shifts alone knowing that the one person who could take her life, is the one person she was willing to give up her humanity to save.
Rylie went to live with her late father’s sister, a woman she has not seen in a very long time. Aunt Gwyneth owned a working farm, and the family thought it was best if Rylie learned discipline while doing manual labor. Thinking the young teen was acting out rebelliously Rylie would find herself in trouble at school, at home and with friends. But what people did not know was that Rylie was affected by the changes of the moon, and every day life became a challenge when your inner wolf wants nothing more than to sate a need for blood and meat.
Rylie’s changes left her with no humanity. Waking up with no memory of the nights events, Rylie would discover that her wolf had devoured local livestock at a frenetic pace. The kills were drawing attention and soon the werewolf hunters would be searching for what could only be described as a killer. Although she has never killed a human, Rylie always worried that she may not be able to control the beast. But when the hunters come calling, her wolf perceives a threat and she fights to protect her life. Only this time, one of the hunters is determined to kill Rylie in human form regardless of the hunter’s code.
ALL HALLOWS MOON is an interesting look at a werewolf storyline. The heroine is your typical 15 year old teen, although more rebellious than most, due to her ‘wolf’ acting out aggressively towards perceived threats. One wrong look could produce a growl of displeasure and therefore her number of friends is limited because of her attitude and personality quirks-even her family sent her away because they were unable to handle the mood swings and aggression. Rylie’s relationship with one of hunters throws a major wrench into the storyline, when his family is willing to kill the werewolf, knowing he has fallen in love with the girl underneath. I did have a problem with the Rylie’s attitude. Yes, I know she was struggling with the assault that left her a werewolf and the painful and gut wrenching monthly changes-but the girl just never let up-the entire story was built on the attitude of a 15 year old who perceived everything as a slight against her. Sometimes it was a little too much.
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Big fat disclaimer: I love werewolves. Like, I get ridiculously excited whenever a new werewolf book/author/movie/whatever pops up on my radar because those werewolves are just so darn fun to play with. That said, I tend to gravitate toward the paranormal romances (mmm... big strong Alpha who need to claim their mate) where the werewolves in question are strong, powerful individuals. So, when I first read book1 I was pleasantly surprised to find myself enjoying Rylie's tale as much as I did. I mean, she didn't have any sort of easy werewolf-y transition. It was brutal and bloody and when the wolf takes her over she doesn't have much (if any) control over her actions. But I really enjoyed her journey and I was thrilled with the way the book ended.
So, then book 2 migrated into my hands and I was all "YAY! More wolves! MOAR!" and there was great rejoicing. Or at least I devoured the book in record time because I needed to know how Rylie was going to get out of her situation. Now, I'm all emotionally wrung out and I'm sending mental pokey fingers at S.M. Reine because I can only imagine what the next book is going to bring. *poke, poke*
I loved the comparison between Seth's extremely dysfunctional family life (Whoa! Hey there, crazy mom. How you doing?) and the life that Rylie's begun to carve out with her aunt, as unconventional as it might seem on the outside. Aunt Gwen might seem like a hard lady on the surface but she's there for Rylie whereas Seth's mom is just a fanatical nutjob who's more concerned about their next kill than whether or not her youngest son graduates from high school. There was something poetic about that.
Probably the biggest thought that kept running through my head was how Rylie was a wolf without a pack. Right now, she's doing her best but she really has no guidance. She needs someone experienced in being a werewolf to show her the ropes and I'm desperately hoping that she finds someone soon. Not that Seth isn't trying his hardest to help but, well, he doesn't go furry twice a month and he's flying just as blind as she is.
A fun book with enough blood and guts to keep me smiling (What? Werewolves need to eat, too, you know!), I am super excited for book 3.
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I already had the pleasure of reading the first book of the Seasons of the Moon series by SM Reine, so when I got the chance to review the next book I honestly couldn't resist. As much as sequels have this tendency to be weaker, thus all too often not living up to my expectations, this was absolutely not the case here.
All Hallows' Moon takes off were the first book ended. Not able to cope with the city life Rylie now lives on her aunt's ranch in a small town, struggling to fit in at the new school, and most of all trying to keep the werewolf inside her at bay. And then, suddenly, Seth turns up with his family of werewolf hunters in tow.
Narrated from the view of Rylie, the story is both smoothly written and fast paced all the way through, without neglecting character development. I loved how every character, down to minor ones, is so three-dimensional and well devised. Exploring the relationship between Rylie and Seth in a believable and endearing way this is definitely not just another shallow teen-novel. It only goes to show that some authors are more than able to write engaging fiction presenting realistic, relatable characters and emotions, albeit in a paranormal setting.
It's safe to say that I love how the ending promises another book - hopefully soon!
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I based my opinion on this book originally just by looking at the cover...I know! I should definitely know better by now because aren't the covers to super awesome books like Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights terribly drab and boring? Anywho, I saw the cover of this book and thought to myself that not only would I become quickly bored with copycat/mediocre paranormal writing, I would also have a difficult time drudging through it. Oh how I was wrong! I loved this book! The author has a stunning use of description and a seemingly innate skill with drawing emotions from readers. I felt myself getting angry with Rylie, scared, ashamed, and even moon-eyed (no pun intended) over hunter Seth! When I finished All Hallows' Moon I immediately headed to Amazon to see what other books S.M. had for sale and added them to my "Books" wishlist. Hey, it's almost Christmas and I have three demanding children--mama doesn't always get what SHE wants! :) Read this book! It was an awesome ride!
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I have mixed feelings about this book. There are a few things I liked and a few things I didn't. I can't really decide what rating I want to give this book either.
I feel like this type of story is potentially really good but the execution of it.. not quite up to bar yet. I feel like the characters fall flat, I don't believe in the characters. I am not good at analyzing stories, I read to get away not to analyse every word, sentence and period, so when I don't like something I don't always know why but I think it's because the author does more telling than showing.
I also can't decide whether or not I like the main character. The author does a really good job of showing she is an animal now. Possibly too good. I don't like her. I'm irritated at her all the time. I think the author should spend more time on showing how the girl can overcome it if she's so different like Seth seems to think.
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This series was okay.
I say this because it had too much teenage angst for me. However, it is a quick paced paranormal series that is easy to get through. This was not my favorite book and I often found myself getting really annoyed with Rylie. I honestly just couldn't handle her throughout the book and I found myself getting annoyed at certain parts that mentioned with her and her wolf going insane.
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Book 2 . This one was even better than the first. I really like the character development and the story progression. The main character just gets stronger as she changes from month to month. I look forward to more in this series.
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I am so done with YA. I'm not saying it to hate on the genre, this just once again confirmed it for me. Which is sad, because there's some pretty awesome stories out there. Why do angsty-love have to be such a big part of the genre? Why?!?!?!
Anyway, to the book.
I have to admit I had trouble getting through this one. The good thing is that I had some 40 pages that were easy in the beginning, so I again got the confirmation that Reine is a good writer. I like her style. But! The moment Seth got into the picture and there was so much angst from both of them, I fell out. I had to push my way through the rest of the book, and I think I slept through part of it as well, which is pretty well done while reading for me! The moment he came into the story, I fell out, unfortunatly.
So I won't be reading the rest of this series, I'm pretty done with it and the characters. But Reine has a bunch of other books that are meant for adults that I also have, so I will have a look at them sooner or later! -
It doesn’t happen very often, but when it does it’s amazing. I’m talking about the moment you realize that a sequel in a series is even better than the first book. That’s exactly how I felt when I finished All Hallows Moon.
I really liked Six Moon Summer. It was a great YA read that took me by surprise. It had a different take on werewolves and a lot of twists and turns that really qualified it as a true page turner. Things got even more interesting in All Hallows Moon.
This book takes up almost where the first book left off. There is some time loss, but not much. Rylie spent the rest of her summer alone, without Seth or anyone else to help her through her transitions. She was a mess and once she reached her aunt’s ranch, things didn’t get much better. Not even when Seth arrived.
The family dynamics that are in this series are great, especially in contrast. Even though things aren’t perfect for Rylie, she still has support and love. Her aunt may become frustrated and she doesn’t give Rylie much slack, but she’s fair and she obviously cares. Then the reader is introduced to Seth’s family life, although lack of family life would probably describe it better. His situation is heartbreaking and explains so much. S.M. Reine does a great job of pulling the reader into the emotions that they are both going through.
There are twists and turns in All Hallows Moon as well. The descriptions of what Rylie goes through during her change isn’t held back on either and there is a lot of raw emotion. These books are not a sweet little wolf story. They are intense, realistic and sometimes heartbreaking. S.M. Reine pretty much nails it.
I can’t wait to get my hands on the next book in the series. It promises to be just as intense as the first two. There were a lot of loose ends and some mysteries left at the end of All Hallows Moon. Obviously Rylie and Seth’s story is far from over. -
Wow! And I do mean WOW! This is a phenomenal sequel to Six Moon Summer, and while I enjoyed Six Moon Summer, I have to say that this sequel takes the cake. Reine has created a truly amazing book that had me glued to the pages from the very beginning, and I’m still reeling after the conclusion.
Rylie and Seth have both changed in this novel, endearing them further to my heart—especially Seth; I think I’m in love, and I’m so glad that he’s more of a part of the story in this sequel. Reine’s characterization is superb and real, and I enjoyed every minute of this novel, especially as the constant suspense kept my heart beating through my chest. It’s rare that I find a novel that keeps me on my toes so much, but All Hallows Moon did just that. I couldn’t put the book down; it is such an amazing story! Reine is a beautiful writer and her writing just keeps getting better as she publishes more novels...
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The series keeps getting better and more intense. Author S.M. Reine has stepped up the action a little as Riley goes to live with her family. I was happy to see that Seth was still part of the picture as well as his family. Riley learns more about what she is and how to control it. I felt for one of Rileys family member in paticular concerning something that wasn't supernatural and their drama helped add to the story and get the reader more attached.
Riley finds an odd friend to hang out with named Tate and he ends up being quite an amusing character. Moving on to book 3. -
I'll admit it, I'm tired. I'm reading no brainers at the moment because I'm in the middle of a marking peek and I need the brain power. This is a no brainer, you don't even have to think! The characters are dumb, nothing clever happens so you don't have to be on your game.
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I enjoyed "All Hallows Moon" more than its predecessor. Rylie definitley grew up in this novel, even if she still has some more growing to do. She also came into her werewolf side more in this book, which was really intriguing to read about. There was more action in this book and the stakes were higher than the first novel of the series. Getting to learn more about Seth--and his family--was really exciting. I also loved getting to know Gwyn.
There was romance in this book, just like the first, and it was really angsty of course. Again, these books are pretty standard teen werewolf novels. I will say that the star-crossed lover aspect DOES keep things a bit refreshing. Also, just like the first book, the werewolf scenes are very well-written and probably the best parts of the book. This book really kept you in the plot and wanting to read more.
Pros:
-Rylie has real growth
-Really cool werewolf scenes
-Introduction to a lot of cool characters
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-Angsty teen drama
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I love that the issue with animals continues. At camp in the first book, Riley broke a bone as a human because she spooked a horse that can smell the werewolf on her. In this second novel, Riley moves to her aunt's ranch, and there are plenty animals Riley has to avoid in order to prevent panic. Getting to know Able is pretty scary, and Able and Seth's mom is obsessive. I wish I had a bit more background on her to fully understand sacrificing her sons' lives after her husband was changed into a werewolf. I know the family always hunted werewolves, but she seemed extreme, especially her deep neglect of her children in an effort to kill werewolves. I also wondered if she had to put down her husband in wolf form. That would be totally cold hearted. I don't remember if the book mentioned it, but maybe it did.... The whole motorcycle scene was scary and intense, and Reine continues to describe Riley's changes in a way that makes my skin crawl.
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This book is about after Rylie ran away and reached her grandparents home in Ranch, and started new school but she didn't adapt to environment and she try to work with her grandmother at her farm but having problems with animals and then Seth family came in and his mother blood lust for werewolves blood make matters worst. She try to prove herself everyway she can , she tried and when society doesn't able to accept her, she try to adjust. Last when she actually saved Seth her mother injured her but she survived the gun blows, and after getting conscious she want to stay because her grandmother detect with HIV and she didn't revealed, she decided to graduate and take care of grandmother farm alongside with Seth. The cliffhanger came in lets see who is attackers in the story in next part and why he/she did and what's the motive behind attack.
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Rylie is back home going to school buy things are not the same... She doesnt get along well with her mom and her dad died suddenly of a heart attack. She use to love going clubbing and to art galleries with her friends but none of those things appeal to her anymore. when she does go out she has to be mindful of the phases of the moon so she doesnt turn into a werewolf while with her friends.
The Halloween party is coming up and she wants to go but she knows its not going to happen because Seth told her that Halloween night will be the worst night of the year for her changing into a werewolf, that the pain and hunger will be at its greatest.. Rylie is not looking forward to it..
Im really liking this series so far, keeps me very interested and wanting to keep turning the pages.. -
Things pick up right a few weeks after the ending of the last book. Rylie is still trying to figure ut what to do with her life and how to keep control of herself. She's mostly failing but bringing her aunt into the picture at least gives her a potential ally.
Some of the descriptions in this book during the fight scenes were brutal! they made my skin hurt while reading, which is some good writing!
I'm really enjoying this series. -
I think most teens into the genre would love it. Again, decent editing, mostly likable characters. And, yes I did like this one slightly better than the first book, but not enough to read on. At least not any time soon. I’m not exactly the target demographic, so...
