The Mayfair Moon (The Darkwoods Trilogy Book 1)

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She wasn't neccessarily weak, and she was definitely no Bella, but I couldn't see her winning a fight. She was sassy though, and I liked that. Don't get me wrong, he's one hot tamale did I really just say that? I don't particularly like it when the love interest doing things like that, reminds me too much of Twilight. He didn't really stop her from doing things, like a controlling douche, so that earned some respect from me, but he did stalk her in a not so stalker way, so I'm not too sure how I feel about it.

But all in all, it was a fun read, I really enjoyed the storym and I found that it was hard to stop reading. I will definitely be picking up the sequel, and I'm looking forward too it. This was my first werewolf book I've read and I might actually read some more. If you like werewolves or paranormal books, then this is something you will like, so pick it up and give it a read. I want to point out one more awesome thing about this book: They are REAL werewolves, not men that turn into wolves, but men that turn into werewolves. They are nasty and I loved it!

I was provided a copy by the author and goodreads for reviwing. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I just had to DNF this book. And I just have to rant about it. I'm sorry, I love YA romance and I can suspend certain beliefs for the betterment of the reading experience Isaac and Adria's love at first sight is completely without chemistry and based on At least in a similarly ridiculous book like Twilight --even though the fact their love was also based on virtually nothing--you could actually believe it a little bit.

I mean, at I just had to DNF this book. I mean, at least Bella's blood smelled like wicked awesome vampire ambrosia to Edward and she was the only person ever whose thoughts Edward couldn't read - So as least least you felt like the characters actually had a tie - even if it was small. There was SOME chemistry. Um, first of all, Adria, you have no earthly reason to be upset. You aren't married, dating, and haven't really spoken more than a few words to each other EVER so your response is asinine. But if we play a long and say Adria did have a reason to be upset?

He was half-naked and rounding second base with someone other than you - despite supposedly having feelings for you? This is what we adults call a red flag. And sure, he explains this incident later, during a melodramatic apology in which he forces the female shifter to tell Adria there is nothing going on.

They tell Adria he was "sick and messed up on drugs" and that the female shifter took advantage of him. But later in the story, when he admits to being a werewolf, he explains to her that they can't get sick I thought he couldn't get sick Cause Isaac never clarifies and Adria who was so supposedly torn up over it never even asks! After that, we find out Isaac and his "family" are originally from Siberia seriously? And the patriarch of the family Isaac's dad is going to be going back there with the rest of the family.

Because he is just so in love with Adria that he can't leave. I'm sorry, but I just don't respect that at all. At this point, I gave up. I understand the whole power of instant love and attraction and it driving you to do things, but since I didn't feel any connection or relationship between Isaac and Adria, I just couldn't fathom him giving up his family for this 3 week relationship.

Also, between that and the inconsistencies, I was just done. I guess I've just reached the point where I think why finish reading this drivel where there is so much other good stuff out there. Jun 23, Sarah Kalaitzidis rated it it was amazing Shelves: In most of the werewolf books I read, they turn into a wolf. In this book, the werewolves turn into Lycans, or half man-half beast. There is so much character diversity, but they all fit and work well together.

Adria is the main character of this book. She was close to her sister Alex, back when they lived in Athens, Georgia. Alex acted like a more like a mom then their real mom, and taught Adria things like how to drive stick in a car. They were sisters and looked a lot a like, but Adria always wondered why boys liked her sister more. After a incident that caused the sisters to move away to Maine, things changed between them. Adria learned to deal with the incident and even tried to put it behind her.

She went to a new school and managed to make her friends right away. Harry is the normal person of the bunch.

He likes to skateboard, and is actually quite good at it. They could talk about anything, and she loves to spend time with him. He has a crush on Zia, someone who Adria met back at school for a brief moment. Only later did they became friends, when Zia picked Adria up from the highway after crashing her bike.

Read to find out why she crashed! Zia is a great fun person, who really cares for Adria. Isaac is very quite when Adria first meets him. It's to the extent that even people who'd rather not listen to him can't help but do so. The romance in this book was slow, just the way I like it. It took time for the two characters to learn to trust each other and to start liking each other. The attraction was instant, but them becoming a couple and loving each other took time.

They did have some bumps along the road like jealous girls who also want Isaac, not to mention that while she is human he is something completely different. Though nothing broke them apart from loving each other all the way to to end of the book. The plot line of this story is what drew me into this type of werewolf book. It was written very well, and character development was also well done. I loved every moment of it. For more reviews visit my blog at: Feb 14, Sylvia rated it it was amazing Shelves: What can I say but WoW!

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Redmerski, why oh why did it take me this long to read it? I absolutely love this book and the characters in it. I seriously played out every scene in the book like it was an actual movie shot. Yes, it's a story about werewolves, but it's so much more different and very unique, than your average werewolf story. It's eerily dark, cloaked in so much mystery and heart palpating twists and turns. The wolves are actually huge, as in, totally morphed and vividly reminiscen What can I say but WoW! The wolves are actually huge, as in, totally morphed and vividly reminiscent of the Lycans in the Underworld movie franchise.

But, what is most outstanding amongst the story and the characters, is the descriptive and in-depth visuals you get when reading everything from how Adria, the female protagonist is feeling or thinking, to the transformations and grotesque images of flesh being ripped apart, and other hauntingly vile scenes. Redmerski is such an amazing writer and it's most evident she has thoroughly researched everything to get every detail right and perfect.

Love, love, love it. The Mayfair moon is so creepy and deliciously sensual, and sexy, and wild. It had me screaming RAWR at every turn. From the beginning I was captivated and catapulted into this world that has been at war for hundreds of years, and like Adria, we are swept away, or more like, thrown head first into it unknowingly. I'm not about to go into too much detail about the story, as I truly think that it's best if you all pick it up for yourself to find out.

Instead, I'm going to try and explain the feeling you get while reading it. Picture yourself, shadowed within the darkness, fear eclipsing every nerve, heart is racing, adrenaline is peaked, and then you are consumed with a fire that burns through you, terror enveloping you. The instinct to run away overtakes you, but then, you draw on your strength and confront the beast.

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Your heart is overwhelmed with love, you think you are going to burst and it encompasses you, making you stronger than what you ever thought yourself to be. No fear, or terror, or evil can sway you otherwise. That's how I felt while I read this story of Adria and her Isaac. He's such a sexy beast, like literally RAWR!!

He's so primal and dominant, yet so endearing and kind and tender. Adria is every way his equal and more. She is so strong, and fierce, and determined, and so courageous, she is a total kick ass heroine.

She really holds her own against such a alpha driven group. Okay, I think I've overdone it again, when it comes to trying to convince you all why you should pick this book up. I'm telling you that you will not be disappointed, and you will wonder why you ever waited so long to, just like I did. The Mayfair Moon is a must read and J. Redmerski is a fantabulous writer. I absolutely love this book and I hope you all too. Jan 11, Soumi rated it really liked it Shelves: Alex and Adria, the two sisters have always strongly bonded from their childhood, even domestic violence could not affect them; they always found support and comfort in each other.

A bloodcurdling encounter with a werewolf and being attacked caused the sisters to move in small town of Hallowell to live with their uncle. Adria considered this as her second chance to forget the violent incident of werewolf attack and start over her life and met a mysterious young man named Isaac Mayfair who has hi Alex and Adria, the two sisters have always strongly bonded from their childhood, even domestic violence could not affect them; they always found support and comfort in each other.

Adria considered this as her second chance to forget the violent incident of werewolf attack and start over her life and met a mysterious young man named Isaac Mayfair who has his own secrets and cause to protect Adria, even from her own sister Alex who seems more drawn to dark sides and mixed up with a vicious cult. It contains all of the drama and romance, but also possesses urgency as secrets are kept and tensions rise.

The centuries old rivalry between two werewolf cults, mesmerizing action blending beautifully with teen romance kept me hooked into pages. The book has some wonderful characters and Adria as a strong voice of narration. Adria has good fighting sprite, she embraced the danger and fought it bravely. I was thrilled to be in the werewolf world and I was immediately thrust into it.

The author painted her lead male Isaac Mayfair as true alpha, so mysterious, charming and powerful. He deeply cared about both his pack and the girl he loves. The author included several other great characters making significant contributions to this story, for example Harry who was best friend to Adria, and I find him loyal and caring although there was no best friend — boyfriend drama, Zia who was also fiercely devoted to her pack as well as a big support to Adria.

The author revealed secretive information one by one in exact time and all of them were well throughout the book and necessary, that will force you to flip through pages. The details and descriptions are always so vivid, and the plot in this was also fantastic, especially the last hundred and so pages.

I really do want to read the next installment of The Darkwoods Trilogy. As the final battles strike, there more things at stake, Adria has to choose her own fate and I want to miss where the story take us. Highly recommended for all paranormal romance lovers. Now I'm starting to get cranky. It seems as though it's been a week of 3 star books for me and I'm over it. I don't think a book has ever managed to piss me off within the first 2 pages like this one did.

On the first page, Adria, or "Dria" talks about her life with her older sister, her mom, and her mom's abusive boyfriend. She says "But don't get the wrong idea; no one beat me, and my life wasn't all that bad, really. If you say so, girl. She also goes on to say, "Who could be Now I'm starting to get cranky. She also goes on to say, "Who could be scared of a weasley-looking man with nine-inch nose hairs and who could barely lift an economy-sized box of cat litter by himself?

So I'm thinking the man's harmless right? What about the weasley-looking man you were just talking about? And did you not just tell me that your life wasn't all that bad?? Also, "Despite Alex's black eye record, she was the most caring and nonviolent person I knew. Despite all these contradictions, I continued with the book, really excited because I'm a total sucker for "clan" types of books.

I was hoping for something along the lines of Shelly Crane's Significant series, where the main guy comes from a big loving family that you jut wish would adopt you. But not so much. Maybe it gets better in the rest of the series? I'm not sure I'll be sticking around to find out. Most people are right when they say, it doesn't get interesting until Isaac comes into the picture. He's all big, bad and werewolfy, and there are some instances that are total swoon worthy, but much to my dismay, their relationship lacked a bit.

And again, it was a little rushed. I would have liked for Isaac to pursue Dria a little more. Ordinarily I try to find books about at least 17 to 18 yr olds because I like to have a bit of spice in my books. It does not have to have all out sex, but at 17 and 18 you're expecting a little more than kissing without tongue. Something a little more mature, you know? I will admit that although I wasn't crazy about the writing I kept at it until I go Ordinarily I try to find books about at least 17 to 18 yr olds because I like to have a bit of spice in my books.

Truthfully, it wasn't really the writing that finally did me in because I have read far worse than that. What got me was the "Twilight-ish" aspect that reared it's ugly head. Here's the plot in a nutshell: Out of three brothers, he is - of course -the best looking , he tries to keep her away at first but all of a sudden he is completely head over heels in love with her and vice-versa, of course and he would do anything to protect her, and of course he is dangerous to himself and others, he's scared he's gonna hurt her, but oh!

She trusts him with her life. Sorry, but I gave up then. Add to that the fact the romance in my opinion anyway was completely unbelievable. It was as if it came out of left field really. I didn't understand how or when they fell in love. Then there are the stupid decisions that the heroine makes If someone tells you to call when your sis comes home because she's dangerous, what should you do? Anyway, I just got really annoyed with the book and I had to quit it.

Maybe teens will like it? The Mayfair Moon, had my adrenaline charged. I can not stop thinking about this book! Book 1 Um, this book was better than the reviews I read about this book, but it was disjointed in several areas. Adria was level headed but the writing about her circumstances made the sub plots feel forced.

Her uncle was getting better, but nothing was written about what may have happened to him when he was attacked. Her sister, Alex, was turned into a werewolf which changed her complete personality? The secret Adria knows about Isaac's father has to be kept? Would she wa Book 1 Um, this book was better than the reviews I read about this book, but it was disjointed in several areas.

Would she want to have that kind of secret kept from her? Isaac has a right to know. What kind of dream was that with Aramei? I hope Harry doesn't have to be turned to stay with Daisy. I hope Adria doesn't either. I think being a werewolf would be horrible. I will read book 2 as they are free on Kindle Unlimited.

I would not buy this book. Jun 28, Liz at Fictional Candy rated it it was amazing Shelves: This story definitely filled my need for werewolves in my life. And it brought werewolves to me in a new aspect. They are snarly big mean looking monsters. First thing I noticed about this book is that it read very easily. It felt like I was talking with an old friend, and I really liked that. Adria and Alex are sisters living in Georgia with their mother and her boyfriend. Life This story definitely filled my need for werewolves in my life.

On top of that, Adria feels like she needs to stay for her mother. Then one night while they are out walking they witness something terrifying and crazy, and they are attacked. It gave me the creeps, and I loved it!

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After that, life is not the same. Adria is quick to make friends in Hallowell, Maine, and I loved them! Ok, not all, but Harry. Harry is a fantastic friend, the kind of friend that everyone should have at some time in their life. He is honest and brave, and loyal to the core. I loved Harry, and I would love to see more of him in the future! I mean seriously, they were my dream guys. Well, except for the whole bad part.

But even that was a bit exciting. But in dealing with them we learn a bit about Adria, and I thought that was fantastic. She is older than her years, and I just thought her whole personality was really something beautiful. In fact, the whole cast was fascinating. They were colorful and vibrant, and each new character and there were many!

Isaac is an enigmatic young man, who lives with just a ton of people. There is instant chemistry between Adria and Isaac. The first time they lay eyes on eachother you know there is something there. I love each of them separately, but together they are absolutely wonderful. But just why is he such a she-wolf magnet?? Geez, I just wanted him to push them all off of him!

It was making me jealous!! Otherwise Isaac is everything you could hope for in a man, a wolf, and a mate. JA Redmerski did a superb job of weaving history and facts in with the story. I was super excited to see that the expected publication date is July 20 for the second book in the trilogy. And I will definitely be on that auto-buy list. Or any number of the others, this book has something to offer everyone. There are some fight scenes that are awesome, that really show the brute strength of these wolves.

There are elders in this book, and their story is also one to really dig into. If you like werewolves, I think you will love this story! Am i the only one who hasn't ready many books with werewolves? Because that was the main reason i got the book. I wanted to read something a little different than usual.

Sooo i have both positive and little negative feedback for this book. To start with the positive, the book takes you in easily. Okay, at the first chapters i wanted to give up, but there was something in there telling me "no.. And i was surprised. The mystery about the werewolves and the families are what k Am i the only one who hasn't ready many books with werewolves? The mystery about the werewolves and the families are what kept me most. Even though, i knew deep inside me what was going on there were still some doubts that made me crazy and i couldn't give up reading.

I was planning to read about 50 pages, the first day and i suddenly i was over ? So this part was goood! Then we have the characters. All the characters, and the relationships between them, feel more real than most YA books out there. Who said, the boy who says hi and is around you at school can't be your best friend, isn't part of a romance triangle? I think that's the thing that i loved most about them.

Lastly, we have the story and the werewolves.

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Yes to werewolves who are not wolfs but Underworld like , violent and scary. Do not worry, there is not graphic violence in but you get the point, they are not lap dogs but something dangerous. The story is also dark and it gives you a creepy feeling most of the time. Now, on the negative side which unfortunately made me go 2 stars down.

One was the Mayfair family. Don't get me wrong, i love big families with hot guys and interesting story, but it reminded me a lot of the Drake Chronicles which there is a big vampire family. So whenever, we had scenes at the Mayfairs' i couldn't stop comparing. And secondly, after our girl and boy are together, there is some "i'm too dangerous for you", "i have to be careful around you", "you are better without me" stuff even some phrases which reminded me of course of Twilight and anyway i'm not fan of that way of thinking.

So there it goes another negative thing - for me always. Of course this happens, on the smallest part of the book but still And lastly, i didn't like that after some point Adria forgets entirely her new BFF Harry and keeps him out of the loop. They are together later again, but i felt a little weird about it. So despite those things above, i can't say i didn't enjoy it. As i said, i was reading like crazy and that says something.

In the end, i'm quite happy i got a chance to read it. Aug 19, Danielle Danniegurl rated it liked it Shelves: I need to figure out my thoughts review to come. Some thoughts so far: Why do Isaac and Adria love each other? What is the draw? Is there a reason? I didn't really understand their "love" it was insta but it was never clarified why.

He just knew and they love each other quickly. The other things such as werewolves is dark. I'm not sure I fully understand the magnitude of this world. I didn't understand her sister I didn't understand the "enemy" what was this war b No rating yet. I didn't understand her sister I didn't understand the "enemy" what was this war because of? The cast of characters was starting out interesting. But then took a sharp left turn into wtfs-ville. I mean seriously Julie was a cool character and seemed to be a good friend but something changed.

Nothing is explained well and we only know what the MC knows and that's not much. I have more questions than answers. I felt some of Adria's reactions to be off as well and some of her teenager-ness to be meh at best. I'm not sure exactly what I was expecting when I read the synopsis of this book. But I feel like it's made my slump more, this wasn't really an uplifting book. I didn't get warm fuzzies. I didn't feel the epic love. BUT early on I totally thought I wasn't going to continue with this series.

However now that I have finished I want to know all the answers. Why do Botha sides want her what's the deal yo?! So I more than likely want to finish this trilogy since it is in fact only a trilogy. I think I can stick it out. I know this author is known for her reveals and in hoping it'll be worth it in the end. Maybe things will get explained better I dunno. But I'm willing to try. Ah yes and I was constantly reminded of a twilight feel without all the twilight. Some parts for both Isaac and Adria were much like Bella and Edward.

This bugged me and I couldn't stop drawing parallels to that series. Jul 05, Suzanne rated it liked it Shelves: The main character, Adria is a likeable enough character, though slightly annoying at times, but not enough so to hinder my enjoyment of the book. The romance bothered me though. There's an instant attraction on both sides, and from the way things were playing out, and some comments that were made 3.

There's an instant attraction on both sides, and from the way things were playing out, and some comments that were made by Isaac's family members, I felt we were heading towards an imprinting or bonding, which would have been fine with me, but when that turned out not to be the case, the romance just didn't work for me then. They're feeling were just too intense too quickly for my liking.

Thankfully though, there were other points of interest which managed to hold my attention to this book. Something happened at the end of this book and I think I know what it is, I'm just not sure who did it? I'm really interested in seeing how that will play out, because no matter who did it, it's not really a good thing. I think there'll be hell to pay, especially from reading the blurb of book 2. The secondary characters were also quite interesting, especially Harry and Zia, who became Adria's best friends. And then there's Alex, Adria's sister, who's living with the enemy family.

So I'm definitely curious about the next book which I've already downloaded from Audible and I'm looking forward to listening to. View all 7 comments. Aug 15, Savannah Books With Bite rated it it was amazing. Now this, ladies and gentlemen is one heck of a book! I wasn't even half way through and I sent it down to write to the author asking for the second book!

What I loved most about this story is the plot. It's everything I wanted in a plot. Fast-paced, action-packed and loaded with secrets! I enjoyed that the move moved with every chapter. The reader is entranced from start to finish in every way possible. I just can't believe how I could have missed the book! I so wished I could have read it sooner. Let's talk about the characters. That's what we want ladies. Some hot, dark, mysterious guys that catches their every movement.

I loved their eyes, their alpha-male tendencies as well as their love. It so freaking awesome. Once in Adria shoes, I admit, I be drawn to these guys too. There is no way I wouldn't be! Now, the love interest for me is good, but I wanted a bit more. I felt like the love interest moved fast with no really good dialogue between them.

You know what I mean? One minute their drawn to each to other and the next, their in love. For me, it would have been better had their been more flirting and less avoiding. Still, I enjoyed the love interest. The Mayfair Moon is an dynamic story! Built around a dark history with a brewing war, there is no way you can't be drawn to this. The plot is what makes this book. Gripping and amazing, The Mayfair Moon delivers awesomeness on a silver platter!

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Jun 15, Kay rated it liked it. Can't wait to read this This book centers around a young girl, Adria, and her sister, Alex, stumbling across a werewolf fight. Then they move town, due to child services involvement and meet even more werewolves. What I found annoying about this book is how stupid Adria is not to realise extremely obvious things going on around her. She suddenly falls for him and vice versa without even having a conversation with each other. I really felt there was a potential for a good book, there was a good plot but not very much character development between them.

Although other relationships between characters in the book are great e. I'm so confused about this book, I've changed my review quite a few times now. I feel like I've focused on the negatives quite a lot. It's probably because as I have said before I feel like this book has a lot of potential and I wanted it to be perfect.

But really for a first book in a series it was great.

I think the next book will hopefully have the development I'm craving. Mar 25, Mel rated it it was amazing Shelves: I loved this book so much. I didn't really know what to expect from it but I was immediately drawn in from the first page by Adria and her conversational and engaging style of narrating. This book took you from Adria's life in Georgia where she was so withdrawn and content to let her sister Alex overshadow her and take over to their move to Maine after a mysterious accident that triggers a dangerous change in Alex. After separating herself from Alex, you can see Adria start to stand on her own a I loved this book so much.

After separating herself from Alex, you can see Adria start to stand on her own and make friends, which was really fun to read about and she also draws the attention of the mysterious Isaac Mayfair. Isaac and Adria are so sweet and there were more than a few times that I'd just grin from the sheer cuteness of it all. I loved the non stop action and the twists and turns the story took, and the quirky personalities of the minor characters.

I really cannot wait to read the next one. ENDS 1 7 Apr 27, The Mayfair Moon international eBook giveaway 1 1 Mar 20, The Mayfair Moon international eBook giveaway 1 8 Mar 20, The Mayfair Moon international eBook giveaway 1 2 Mar 20, The Mayfair Moon international eBook giveaway 1 3 Mar 20, Her works have been translated into more than twenty languages. He seems always in the wrong place meet wrong person in wrong time.

He met Adria Dawson, female main character in this story, when he has to watch her sister. She is a 17 years old human who has to move to Maine, where she met Isaac. But not in that kind of whine female character, yes she cry but she also fight hard for her sister. I really love the way Redmerski described the werewolf. This transformation is often associated with the appearance of the full moon. In addition to the natural characteristics inherent to both wolves and humans, werewolves are often attributed strength and speed far beyond those of wolves or men.

The werewolf is generally held as a European character, although its lore spread through the world in later times. Her werewolves are dangerous tall big kind of beast, it just like Remus Lupin from Harry Potter series by J. She also took European story to describe it. It slows down so that you can truly experience the worst moments of it.

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