Nightshade (Nightshade #1) by Andrea Cremer
Publisher: Philomel
Publication date: October 19th 2010
Calla Tor has always known her destiny: After graduating from the Mountain School, she'll be the mate of sexy alpha wolf Ren Laroche and fight with him, side by side, ruling their pack and guarding sacred sites for the Keepers. But when she violates her masters' laws by saving a beautiful human boy out for a hike, Calla begins to question her fate, her existence, and the very essence of the world she has known. By following her heart, she might lose everything- including her own life. Is forbidden love worth the ultimate sacrifice?
"Wolfsbane" is the thrilling sequel to much-talked-about "Nightshade".
Calla Tor wakes up in the lair of the Searchers, her sworn enemy, and she's certain her days are numbered. But then the Searchers make her an offer–one that gives her the chance to destroy her former masters and save the pack–and the man–she left behind. Is Ren worth the price of her freedom? And will Shay stand by her side no matter what? Now in control of her own destiny, Calla must decide which battles are worth fighting and how many trials true love can endure and still survive.
Calla Tor wakes up in the lair of the Searchers, her sworn enemy, and she's certain her days are numbered. But then the Searchers make her an offer–one that gives her the chance to destroy her former masters and save the pack–and the man–she left behind. Is Ren worth the price of her freedom? And will Shay stand by her side no matter what? Now in control of her own destiny, Calla must decide which battles are worth fighting and how many trials true love can endure and still survive.
Bloodrose (Nightshade #3) by Andrea Cremer
Publisher: Philomel
Publication date: January 3rd 2012
But now that the final battle is upon her, there's more at stake than fighting. There's saving Ren, even if it incurs Shay's wrath. There's keeping Ansel safe, even if he's been branded a traitor. There's proving herself as the pack's alpha, facing unnamable horrors, and ridding the world of the Keepers' magic once and for all. And then there's deciding what to do when the war ends. If Calla makes it out alive, that is. In this remarkable final installment of the Nightshade trilogy, international bestselling author Andrea Cremer crafts a dynamic novel with twists and turns that will keep you breathless until its final pages.
- Goodreads Description
Pros
Humor. I did find myself relating to the characters, especially Bryn and Mason. Maybe, it's because I'm around that age too but I really liked their wittiness. However, I can see how this might not convey well with an audience that is any older.
Endings (All except the last one). I know, I know, the last one is the one that really counts, but to me, I still feel like Cremer did her best to leave the first two books on some pretty damn awesome cliffhangers!
Cons
Lack of explanation...for pretty much everything - things just tend to happen without any consideration of the consequences or any thought at all really
Love triangles. Granted, I liked both love interests but still...A love triangle is a love triangle and continue to hate it I shall.
Random moments that ruin the tension. I don't really know how to explain this but there were moments in all the books where the suspense should have been sustained but there was too much of a nonchalant attitude conveyed by the characters. Comic relief overdone.
-Alana
Humor. I did find myself relating to the characters, especially Bryn and Mason. Maybe, it's because I'm around that age too but I really liked their wittiness. However, I can see how this might not convey well with an audience that is any older. Endings (All except the last one). I know, I know, the last one is the one that really counts, but to me, I still feel like Cremer did her best to leave the first two books on some pretty damn awesome cliffhangers! Cons
Lack of explanation...for pretty much everything - things just tend to happen without any consideration of the consequences or any thought at all reallyLove triangles. Granted, I liked both love interests but still...A love triangle is a love triangle and continue to hate it I shall.Random moments that ruin the tension. I don't really know how to explain this but there were moments in all the books where the suspense should have been sustained but there was too much of a nonchalant attitude conveyed by the characters. Comic relief overdone. -Alana
