Review: Shadow of the Moon

Title: Shadow of the Moon
Series: Dark Guardian #4
Genre: Young Adult- Paranormal
Author: Rachel Hawthorne
Publisher: Harperteen
Release Date: March 23, 2010
Book: Bought

* SPOLIER WARNING*

 "I can feel every Shifter’s emotions except Daniel’s—the only one whose heart I long to know.

HAYDEN was born a werewolf, a Dark Guardian. But her ability to sense the feelings of fellow werewolves has made her life unbearable. She runs away, only to be tracked by charming, mysterious Daniel, a newcomer to their pack and the one Shifter immune to her powers. As she reluctantly follows him home, Hayden finds herself falling dangerously in love…

But even as her feelings for Daniel deepen, Hayden begins to wonder if he is who he claims to be. Where did he come from and why has no one ever seen him transform? When they stumble upon the body of a Shifter, still in wolf form, her worries grow. Someone is killing her kind. Is her handsome tracker really a hunter? And is Hayden now his prey?"

This series has once again blew me away. It was so intense, I even got angry, had to put the book down then come back to it later. Hayden is cursed with feeling every ones emotions. Sometimes she needs to leave in order to help her feel better. She meets Daniel who is a new arrival at their sanctuary. Daniel is dark and mysterious and is holding a secret.

Hayden and Daniel have an instant connection. During this time, Hayden begins to wonder where he really came from and if he is who he says he is. She doesn't see him shift. In fact she never does. At first she thought he was human and can't shift at all. Then she finds out what he really is.

Hayden is being chase by a Harvester. A nasty creature bent on eating her. She turns to help from Daniel, who seems to know a lot about these things. During their time of getting to know each other, Daniel finally grows comfortable enough to tell her his secret. He is not a werewolf but a panther! Hayden is surprised by this knowledge. She finds out that Daniel's people and family have been wiped out by Harvesters and came to the shifter sanctuary to find a way to kill it. His mother told him to go there for help. Daniel thought it was a place for all shifters, not just werewolf.

They run into more drama and this is were Hayden really ticked me off. She betrayed him! In the moment that Daniel needed her the most, in order to save her own butt she reveals to the council that Daniel is not only who he says he is but a panther! Daniel is immediately hurt and angry at her betrayal. The council has no other choice but to lock Daniel up seeing that he deceive them all. And what does Hayden do? Instead of sticking up for the guy she supposedly loves she just lets them take him away as if he was really going to hurt them. UGH!!

Oh  and this part gets me even more angry. In the end, being the nice guy Daniel is, he forgives her and takes her back. After she betrayed him, she is immediately almost killed by the Harvester. Daniel hears her cries, breaks out of the cage, goes after to save her. Let me tell you, if it was me, I would have left her there. She can save herself! But no, Daniel rushes out, save her and forgives her.

Sigh, this was a great book. I loves the twist to the plot, the betrayal thing totally got me, let me tell ya. But this book was a great read, easy and fast. I would really like another shifter book to come out soon. There was some underage drinking in the book. Other than that, the book was clean.

I give it 5 BITES!

Happy Reading!

Review: Dark of the Moon

Title: Dark of the Moon
Series: Dark Guardian #3
Genre: Young Adult- Paranormal
Author: Rachel Hawthorne
Publisher: Harperteen
Release Date: August 25, 2009
Book: Bought

"Brittany has never had a guy declare her as his mate, so she faced her full moon alone. But she has always loved Connor from afar. When they are imprisoned by their enemies, they must depend on each other to survive. But Brittany harbors a dark and dangerous secret that could destroy them both."

Ok, this book was a little different than the first two. The title says it all. It is a little more darker. Brittany always felt different from the rest of them. She never really felt like she fit in. So when Connor is around sulking after what happened with Lindsay they turned to each other for comfort.

Brittany has always secretly adored Connor from afar. She knew she never really have a chance with him since he has already claimed Lindsay as his mate. But recent developments changes all of that. It is now Brittany seventeenth birthday and no one has claimed her yet. The elders know it is unsafe for a female shift to shift without the help of her mate. But Brittany is determined to go out alone anyway. What happens that night shocks them all. No one expected Brittany to survive the shift and everyone is asking how she was able to do it. It starts an uproar with other female shifters claiming that if Brittany can do it with out the male, then so should they. Brittany harbors a dark secret. No one knows. Not even the elders.

This is book is an easy read. The plot was good and the drama was excellent. The relationship with Connor was perfect. I loved how she was able to lean on him when she felt she had no one else. I loved how Connor was so accepting of her no matter what. In the end they both have an undying love for each other the same way as the other shifters. No curse words or bad scenes. Just a good read.

I give it 5 BITES!

Happy Reading!

Review: Full Moon

Title: Full Moon
Series: Dark Guardian #2
Genre: Young Adult- Paranormal
Author: Rachel Hawthorne
Publisher: Harperteen
Release Date: July 1, 2009
Book: Bought

"Lindsey has always known that Connor was her destined mate, but this summer as her full moon approaches, she finds herself dreaming about darkly handsome and silent Rafe. When the others are captured by their enemies, she and Rafe must work together to save them. As they spend time together, Lindsey will come to realize that some dangers come from within as she is forced to face her true feelings for Connor and Rafe. One is a friend. The other is her true love. But listening to her heart could cost her everything."

This is a total love triangle. The whole book was drama, twists and turns. I loved it. Lindsay has already has Connor as her mate. But when he times come around to shift she is suddenly feeling different about Connor. They are the golden couple that has always been together. Both their parents already agreed on their relationship and is only waiting for Lindsay's shift to come to make it official.

Lindsay meet Rafe who is making her feel different. She is suddenly unsure of her feelings toward Connor, while her feelings toward Rafe strengthen. She only has a limited amount of time to pick who she wants to be with for the rest of her life. Will it be sweet Connor who is always there for her. Or Rafe who is dark and dangerous who make her have chills?

In the end I knew Lindsay would make the right decision. You have to go with what your heart is telling you.

This book was well written and an easy read. The plot was great. I thoroughly enjoyed the book. No curse words or bad scenes. Great for teens who love that paranormal romance. It is still light and fluffy on some parts.

I give it 5 BITES!

Happy Reading!

Review: Moonlight

Review: Moonlight
Series: Dark Guardian #1
Genre: Young Adult- Paranormal
Author: Rachel Hawthorne
Publisher: Harperteen
Release Date: March 3, 2009
Book: Bought

This book blew me away!

"Kayla has always felt a kinship with nature. Adopted as a child, Kayla has no idea that she’s inherited the gene that will turn her into a wolf. She can’t understand why she’s so drawn to distant, aloof Lucas...

As the leader of the Dark Guardians, a pack of werewolves that gather in the national forest, Lucas must watch Kayla until she discovers her destiny as his perfect other half. Just when Kayla finally begins to understand her fate, a new danger emerges...one that threatens their very existence."

Oh, how I love this series. Its was a great read. This book is like no other. That is if you like light and fluffy stories. Which I do of course. This is a werewolf story. In this book there are shifters. The male shifters shift first, and the females shift on the first moon after their seventeenth birthday. In order for the females to survive the shift they must be there with a male shifter. Preferably a male shifter who has chosen them for a mate. 

Kayla parents were killed when she was little, so she had no idea that she was shifter. He goes to camp every summer. Upon this summer is Kayla's seventeenth birthday. At camp she meets Lucas the leader of the camp. He is also the leader of the shifters. Lucas draw dangerously close to Kayla. She has no idea that he has chosen her for his mate. 

Lucas is such a gentle and patient man. Even when Kayla refused him he stood by waiting in the wings for her. Kayla and Lucas finally declare their love for each other. Kayla finally accepted the idea of being a shifter and accepted Lucas.

This book is told in a romance style. There are currently four books in the series. What I like most about it, is that it is all romance without the other junk. (sex, drugs, etc.) A teenager could read this book. But I will warn you it is real light and fluffy. So if you like that kind of read check it out!

I give it 5 BITES!

Happy Reading!