Title: Once In A Full MoonAuthor: Ellen Schreiber
Series: 1st in Full Moon
Pages: 304
Published: available now from Katherine Tegen Books
ISBN: 9780061986505
Source: Publisher via NetGalley
Description: Celeste Parker is used to hearing scary stories about werewolves—Legend's Run is famous for them. She's used to everything in the small town until Brandon Maddox moves to Legend's Run and Celeste finds herself immediately drawn to the handsome new student. But when, after an unnerving visit with a psychic, she encounters a pack of wolves and gorgeous, enigmatic Brandon, she must discover whether his transformation is more than legend or just a trick of the shadows in the moonlight. Her best friends may never forgive her if she gives up her perfect boyfriend, Nash, for Brandon, who's from the wrong side of town. But she can't deny her attraction or the strong pull he has on her. Brandon may be Celeste's hero, or he may be the most dangerous creature she could encounter in the woods of Legend's Run. Psychic predictions, generations-old secrets, a town divided, and the possibility of falling in love with a hot and heroic werewolf are the perfect formula for what happens . . . once in a full moon.
I Give This ...
Ahh...such a pretty cover that contains a book that is really nothing special. But, I've read the Vampire Kisses series by Schrieber, so I was kind of expecting it.
I actually liked Celeste and I liked Brandon. Celeste is different than the typical teenager in her crowd. It stands out right from the beginning. She goes with the flow because it's the easy thing to do. She didn't want to loose her friends by rocking the boat. I wasn't surprised by it. I also liked how Brandon is different. He doesn't fit it with either crowd. It's especially interesting when we learn about his life at his previous school. I also like the chemistry between Celeste and Brandon, that is until it got a little over the top. It's like an inevitable part of teen fiction sometimes.
I wasn't particularly found of Celeste's friends. They seemed so shallow. And Nash was just not likable at all. I was expecting a love triangle type of things. But, Nash was hard for me to swallow. I also didn't really like the town divided thing. It just didn't work with the story in my eyes. The actual legend of the werewolf was different. It was really tame compared to other stories. But, then again it fits into the author's idea of vampires in her other series.
So, will I read the next one? I'm not sure. This was ok, but it didn't really stand out in any way. But, the author's other series did get progressively better with each book, so I might give the next installment a go.
I have heard a lot of mixed things about this book. It seemed like a lot of people were really dissatisfied by a protag that just wasn't willing to stand up to her friends when they were being jerks.
ReplyDeleteI have to say that a protag that just doesn't rock the boat because it's easier that was just doesn't seem like a very interesting character. I mean, we are talking fiction after all. Rocking the boat is sort of essential!
You were nicer in your review than I was! I could only give it a 2 out of 5. Didn't like the book... but I like your review :)
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