White Wolf (A White Wolf Story Series Book 1)
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It is narrated in the first-person perspective by the character of Isabelle. The characters are vivid and lifelike. Lash certainly knows how to write characters that evoke feelings in the reader. Throughout the book, I felt a range of emotions including frustration, compassion, anger, and sadness. The major characters are a very complex lot; no one-dimensional characters here. There are two sides to this coin though. The plot is intricate and well-thought out. There were a few twists in the latter half of the book that were quite nice. However, I did have some issues with several of the story elements.
In addition to the aforementioned anachronisms, the story pacing is almost painfully slow in places. There is a little backstory given, but it is mostly an incredibly long and slow-moving story foundation. After you pass that point, things begin to pick up and for the most part maintains a nice pace without too many moments of lagging, but I really think that the beginning could have been heavily edited to get things moving sooner.
I fear that many readers will not wish to trudge through that first quarter of the novel to get to the payoff. I was a bit miffed that certain things which shall remain unmentioned so as not to spoil anyone were not made clear. On a much more positive note, Lash uses this story as a vehicle to address some very real and important issues and I really appreciated that. There are wonderfully tender moments of redemption, forgiveness, and learning to trust God. Overall, this book has some really wonderful things going for it; great characters, a rich historical backdrop, and well-illustrated themes with beautiful Scripture sprinkled throughout.
It is born from a place of hurt and triumph, tears and laughter. And I respect her for pouring so much of herself into this novel and being vulnerable with certain aspects of her life. There were quite a few things which I thought could have been done better, but I have to say that I am not sorry that I read this book.
It has not become an instant favorite and I am still undecided whether or not to read the forthcoming sequel, but I am glad I read this one. And I will probably pick it up again at some point and re-read at least the latter half. I would recommend this for mid-teens and up. There was not a single thing that I thought was inappropriate, in terms of content. Jul 22, Erika Mathews rated it really liked it.
This is an enjoyable read. The plot was slow-paced, but I found that relaxing and enjoyable to process at the slower pace. The characters were unique and vivid. At first, I found the first person present tense POV a bit distracting, but I quickly got used it - and it even helped me distinguish when something was a flashback. Her limited knowledge of what was going on lent an air of mystery to the story. Her journ This is an enjoyable read. Her journey was well-portrayed and the emotions were realistic. I loved the wolf as well.
I would highly recommend this book to those who like a deep read with a hint of mystery and a blend of many elements. Feb 04, Josie rated it liked it Shelves: The plot and pacing are slow, but that makes it a nice, relaxing read. I adored Jonathan, Izzy, and Miss Margaret, and they were fun to follow. Plus, the Christian themes were done well and were believable. There was minor violence possibly more that I didn't notice; I don't have the best attention span , but no language. Read the entire post and my interview with the author here!
Feb 08, Chloe aka Crystal rated it it was amazing Shelves: Previously posted on Purely by Faith Reviews. I tried my hardest to keep spoilers out, but I think some may have slipped in. Read at your own risk xD For the first hundred pages, I was on a roller-coaster ride of emotions! I felt like I'm under-qualified to write this review because the words were not coming - literally. I feel bad because I was supposed to finish this earlier today, but it took me longer to read it since the last couple of days have been wacky, with my dad and sister ou Previously posted on Purely by Faith Reviews.
I feel bad because I was supposed to finish this earlier today, but it took me longer to read it since the last couple of days have been wacky, with my dad and sister out of town and trying to handle my little baby sister with my mom as well as my siblings. It really took me a bit to figure out what I wanted to say about this wonderful book and how to say it. Hopefully I was able to express my love for it the way I wanted to. So, this is a forgiveness story, and although Izzy eventually learns to trust God, the book does not come off as preachy at all although I am fond of those most of the time and would be something great to read for those who prefer books like this.
The story was really intriguing. Like, I did not expect the twists and turns. I figured out what character was going to die way before it happened but the effect it had on me still made me nearly cry , because I couldn't cry in front of my siblings. I kind of like Izzy, but I really didn't like how she treated Jonathan.
It ends up making sense later when I realized this was like a forgiveness story, but still. Anyways, it was really cool to see her character change, and see her grow closer to the Lord. It was really interesting to discover more information about her past, and about herself.
It's really hard not to spoil anything about her.. I had a love-hate relationship with him at first. I had some assumptions in the beginning about him, ones that weren't good, and I'm glad everything turned out all right with him. I really enjoyed reading about him as the story went on and he's probably a favorite character of mine. I really got attached to Miss Margaret because she was the mother figure.
Although she sometimes annoyed me, most of the time I was just wanting to give her this big hug. Like, I really my eyes watered and it was just really emotional. Tubs was just my favorite character and I just fell in love with him not literally though. I was fond of him from the beginning and I'm still upset about what happened I really liked it when we finally found out his real name.
It was kind of a funny twist on the whole thing. My only issue with him was that, although he was thirteen years old, he acted a bit younger for his age. Now I know guys can be goofy, because I've seen it with my own eyes at my youth group in the past, but it just was a little weird for me.
The writing was a little confusing at times and the way things were worded also confused me. I didn't get a huge historical feel from the book until way later, but that's not a bad thing at least for me. The only issues I had were when Jared mentioned himself being a cannibal.
I understand he was the villain, but it was really unnecessary. The romance was a bit uncomfortable, a snuggle scene in bed, but otherwise clean. The cover partially doesn't make sense to me since I thought Izzy had darker skin? I'm rating this book five stars because I see no need to deduct any for the few content warnings. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I think anyone looking for a new forgiveness read that does not come off as preachy should pick this up. A couple kisses between a husband and wife that were semi-detailed; same husband and wife snuggles a bit. Again, a character mentions himself being a cannibal.
Death, some violence gunshots, injuries ,etc. A character reappears as an angel, telling the main character it was not her time to go I didn't really have a problem with this, but others might. I received a copy of this ebook from the author thanks, Victoria and Tammy! I was not obligated to write a positive one. When I first received this book, I had no real idea of what to expect. Not even the genre of it! Having read it, I'm so glad that I didn't, because I wouldn't normally pick up a historical fiction book and this one would be a shame to miss out on.
Tammy Lash has done a beautiful job, breathing life into her characters that had me wishing I could hug them one time and another time wanting to grab them by the shoulders and shake them! I thoroughly savored the richness of her world. Her writing is When I first received this book, I had no real idea of what to expect. Her writing is so vivid that every time I opened it, it felt like I'd stepped through a time portal to a place that I could taste, smell, and touch. Familiar, but so deliciously new.
The author's love for the will-not-be-named-because-it'd-be-a-spoiler culture really shines through. This is one book that made me not care that the clock read three am, I just had to read one more chapter! I loved this book and I'm eager to read the sequel. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a good historical fiction or is looking for something new to try. For me, this one definitely did not disappoint. That's all the words I have for this. Jul 11, S. Willoughby rated it liked it. More than one person has asked me what I thought about this book and I still don't know.
This book reminds me of a dusty library The pacing is so different from my life Sometimes the pace changes and time jumps threw me off, but I can't actually come up with a reason as to why I wouldn't like it The book is unique More than one person has asked me what I thought about this book and I still don't know. The book is unique and that called for unique style and choices on how to write it. Another way it reminded me of a dusty library was the scenes Some made me squirm with how real they were, and others made me scan the page again looking for more details to help me picture what was going on.
This was also an emotional rollercoaster. It wasn't what I was hoping for, but it was beautiful in its own way. You can tell that the author put a lot of her heart into it. The few parts that I struggled with as a reader made sense as soon as I read the author's note at the end of the book.
Like a character's death. I think the biggest strength of this book was the characters. They each had a distinctly different feel and voice, and I became very attached to many of them. And the character arcs were strong. I think that the biggest thing that bothered me negatively was the excess of hinted secrets. I get it, Izzy didn't know what was going on. But eventually, I got rather disgruntled that Jonathan was keeping so many secrets But when I realized exactly his part in Izzy's past it made a bit more sense.
It did drive me a little crazy as a reader in that first bit, though. Maybe that's why Cook is one of my favorite characters, The book did take a little while to get going, but if you hang in there it does draw you in a little more and the plot speeds up anyway for the most part. There were also a few loose ends at the end of the book that didn't get tied up, but nothing too major.
And perhaps the sequel hinted at at the end of the book will help some of those.
Nov 06, Aria rated it really liked it. Jan 29, A. It took me awhile to get into the book which lead to it taking me longer to get through the book, but that might have just been due to me being sick and not readin 4. It took me awhile to get into the book which lead to it taking me longer to get through the book, but that might have just been due to me being sick and not reading at all… The characters and the story are so vivid, the story flows to life.
You can feel the emotion. In terms of accessibility, it's an easy read, and extremely well paced. And the characters are memorable, and lifelike. The author has created a masterpiece that keeps on giving until the final paragraph! Anyone who's a fan of Historical Fiction, Dramas, or who's simply looking for a good read, should consider White Wolf! This is a great read. It has romance, adventure, and faith all mixed in to create one of the best reads I've had. A lot of Christian Faith book are over the top pushing faith. However, this one is perfect.
I loved the historical flow with this. Jun 14, Julian Daventry rated it it was amazing Shelves: Yet another ebook that I bought and then waited a month or two before reading. Okay, so this was like Like, something about a library, and traveling to a fantasy world? Don't ask me how I got that assumption, but that's what I thought the book was about Me, a number of chapters in: Okay, now I see what's going on, and this is pretty cool. Me, finishing the book: He really was the best part of the book.
His character, so heroic and brave, with flaws, with mistakes. I dunno, but I instantly liked him, and I was just hoping the whole time that he was good. On their own, I don't think I really cared for them. Tubs was cute as a young whippersnapper and very well written , but considering I have a number of young boys who live next door and visit frequently, I was like "oh, look, another little boy Maybe because I am an adventurous soul and she really wasn't?
I did enjoy her later on, as she grew throughout the story. They are so adorable together!!! Kinda confusing at first perhaps because I thought the story was something different, lol , and there were times where I was like "wait, what's going on, what?? By the end of the book everything fell into place and everything was resolved. Like, I really was not expecting that. Not in the least. And once I got over my initial surprise, I was like "Oh, yeah, this is epic!! But it was such a fun read not to mention nice and long!!!
I'm pretty sure I'll be reading it again, too. Feb 09, Melissa rated it really liked it Recommends it for: Izzy, the main character, leaps off the page with her quirks, insecurities, and inner voice. I can relate to her insecurities, her feeling weak and helpless. She grows considerably over the course of the book, however--maybe a bit unbelievable at times, but inspiring. Miss Margaret is straight-laced but kind, and hides a different side.
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She is a mother-figure to Izzy, who does not remember her birth mother. Jonathan is a sweetheart; though a bit over-protective and secretive, he lov Where to start? Jonathan is a sweetheart; though a bit over-protective and secretive, he loves and gives time after time. He has a temper, as does Izzy, and that's where it threw me a bit. Tubs is also a fun and sweet character: Fans of paranormal romance would definitely enjoy this series. Kristi Herbrand Books and Needlepoint Well-written and kept me turning the page.
Plenty of action and romance as well as new twists to Spear's unique mythology. A retired lieutenant colonel in the U. An eclectic writer, she dabbles in the paranormal and also writes historical and true life stories for both teen and adult audiences. Spear lives in Crawford, Texas. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Want to Read saving…. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Thanks for telling us about the problem.
Return to Book Page. Faith is there to discover what her father had seen in the same area years earlier that had In this fourth in Spear's series, Private Eye Cameron MacPherson and Faith O'Mallery are both on quests that lead them into the world of magical wolves… Cameron arrives in the Canadian Arctic to search for his partners in his P.
Paperback , pages. Published February 1st by Sourcebooks Casablanca. Heart of the Wolf 4 , White Wolf 1. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Legend of the White Wolf , please sign up. Be the first to ask a question about Legend of the White Wolf. Lists with This Book. Feb 27, PegiRae Tig Ross-anderson rated it really liked it. Urban fantasy is my favorite type of book. As more and more writers jump on the wagon they have made sex, not even romance the focal part of the book and we forget that it is a book about intrigue and fiction.
Terry Spears has given us back the magic that made urban fantasy my favorite. Yes there is sex but the story supports the sex instead of the sex being the st Urban fantasy is my favorite type of book. Yes there is sex but the story supports the sex instead of the sex being the story. I grew up with this. Terry Spears writes a tale that has good sex in it but the story is well written along with the sex.
I think that is why I am a fan. This is a good book along with the others in this line I would recommend it to any Urban Fantasy fan who was slightly nauseous with Anita Blake. I liked that we are getting another type of werewolf. I hope there's going to be another book down the track that tells me what happened to the whole group. As newly turned, it would be interesting to see whether they adhere to all the old traditions.
This series had so much promise but clearly over-rated by the readers on Goodreads. Not sure what the future holds - a white wolf in Seattle? All in all, it's a great book that hooks you from the very beginning and doesn't let go until the very end. Sons of Rome is a new direction and this book is wordy, but those words are needed to explain the complex backgrounds of the lead players. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. His dragons are terrifying, but I trust he can tame them. The story is populated by the type of winter storms that freeze people in their tracks, mere feet from their home.
Jul 26, Sandy M rated it it was amazing Shelves: Terry Spear has definitely come into her own as an author. I have very thoroughly enjoyed her last two books in her werewolf series, both of which show a lot of growth from her first book. After reading this latest edition, Ms. Spear is now on my autobuy list. What I like best about this story is that the hero and heroine are not wolves. At least in the beginning. They meet while doing their own investigations for different reasons in the same place. And from that comes a great storyline not only Terry Spear has definitely come into her own as an author.
And from that comes a great storyline not only from their perspective but also from the wolves in the area. Cameron is on a mission to find his two missing partners in their P. Now she knows what he was truly after. After bizarre and dangerous circumstances, along with a few sensual ones, Cameron and Faith join forces to get to their final destination and hopefully some answers.
In the midst of it all, they are attacked by a white wolf, Cameron jumping between Faith and the animal, suffering a bite in the process. And things then become more fantastical. Cameron dreams of running wild through the mountainous snow, a sense of freedom coursing through him. Not sure what the future holds - a white wolf in Seattle? Cameron and Faith can rely on no one but themselves, and as their feelings for each other escalate, so does their drive and power to do what needs to be done. I really like Cameron and Faith.
Spear has created an intricate and interesting world with her werewolves and has come a long way since her first book. Her characters, good and bad, are a delight to read. I know I will get a top-notch read every time. See my complete review at http: Nov 16, Marsha Spohn rated it it was amazing Shelves: Legend of the White Wolf is a perfect example. This release introduced us to four men, friends and business partners who would eventually make up a newly formed, newly turned wolf pack.
Four ordinary men who through events beyond their control will be, at times, brutally introduced to the world of shifters — and their lives will never be the same again. No matter how they met, the attraction was strong from the start. Yet both were on their own missions so not too much came of their meetings except curiosity and wishful thinking — for now. Cameron is searching for two of his business partners who have disappeared while on a bear hunt.
All roads lead to the same trail guide business who happens to use arctic wolves as sled dogs. The balance of sexy sizzling times with an in depth story line works so well. I was just as captivated with this re-read as the first time I picked up this story years ago. Aug 02, Sara Humphreys rated it it was amazing. Paranormal romance is my favorite genre and I'm always on the lookout for new authors and series to read. Well, I absolutely loved this book! I can't wait to read the rest of this series.
What a well written, action packed, sexy book. If you love werewolf stories then this series is for you! Nov 27, Cf rated it it was ok. This series had so much promise but clearly over-rated by the readers on Goodreads. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Nov 08, Meranda Semeniuk-Wappel rated it it was amazing.
Just loving this book series! The red wolf though in the books is a little too high on himself. Hope something happens with him! Great read So many twists and turns A great story that keeps you guessing what will happen next. Mar 22, Janice Bolick rated it it was amazing. Love those Arctic werewolves. Love that arrogant Red, Leidorf. Dec 17, Margaret rated it really liked it.
Review If you like your werewolf stories with a bit of a bite, then pick this series up now. Robin Night Owl Romance A werewolf tale, a mystery, and a romance all rolled up into one.
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The Romance Studio Between the mystery, the politics, the romance Jackie Morgan Literary Escapism Keeps you guessing and keeps you thrilled from beginning to end. Christine Plaisted Books 4 Moms Passions and danger run high, which makes for an exciting read. Anna Lemkau Anna's Book Blog Spear's latest novel is bursting with romance, suspense, and heart-pounding excitement! Susan Love Romance Passion Leaves you anticipating more lupus garous romantic suspense from Ms.
What a thrilling, engaging, wonderful ride. Seriously Reviewed Fans will relish this strong paranormal entry as no one does tales of the wolf better than Terry Spear does. Meghan Burton Medieval Bookworm Terry is a queen of romance. Bridget Hopper Readaholic One of the best, as far as I'm concerned, when it comes to shifter stories. Roxanne Rhoads Fang-tastic Books Sexy characters, intriguing storylines, and edge of your seat action. Gaby Lupus Starting Fresh A page-turner and a curl-up-on-your-couch read. Mandi Schriener Smexy Books Fans of paranormal romance would definitely enjoy this series.
Harriet Klausner Well-written and kept me turning the page. Captivated from the very beginning to the end. Oct 19, Stephanie rated it really liked it. A copy of this book was received from author after Authors After Dark conference where we met and discovered that this book takes place in my state. Terry's book takes place in and around Millinocket, Maine, a fairly remote area. It was probably developed as a paper mill town, with it's companion logging, and it sits at the feet of Maine's Mount Katahdin.
The town is a gateway for the wilderness that surrounds it Original Post: The town is a gateway for the wilderness that surrounds it. Wolves are no longer plentiful in Maine although Terry's wolves would not really be indigenous to the area as they are Arctic White Wolves. But, in the story, the wolves have come to be accepted by the locals and are thought to be hybrids. Terry shows a dark and seamy side to life in a pack with dangerous and unscrupulous members and Alphas.
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The pack leader, Kintail, and the most Alpha female, Lila, are strangely amoral and serve themselves more than their pack. Then she introduces more upstanding folks who have no idea about wolves until they learn the hard way. I liked how Terry brings two non-wolf characters in from the Pacific Northwest and gives them enough commonality to work together. They are instantly attracted to each other, but as humans work, at first to push away from it.
When the intimate hook ups happen they are among some of the more natural and realistic scenes I have read. People put in dangerous situations away from home naturally bond over an experience. When those people are somehow destined for each other the bonding occurs quickly and quite magically, but social convention would say they don't really know each other. Both Cameron and Faith are in the area to find people, and in Faith's case a thing stolen by a person.
Because of intense secrecy, the pack has been behaving in ways I would not expect of werewolves.
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The highest ranking female in Kintail's pack, Lila, is a particularly nasty piece of work. One underlying theme in all of this is pack and pack secrets. Almost anyone who learns about the wolves is turned or killed: If you aren't one of us you are a danger to the pack; humans can't be trusted.
This means that the werewolves have to behave themselves by not changing in public or behaving indiscreetly. Onyx Path does not, however, hold a license to the Mind's Eye Theatre titles. In November , as a result of material pertaining to Chechnya published in a Vampire: The Masquerade Fifth Edition source book, it was announced that White Wolf would no longer function as a separate entity to its parent company, and would cease developing and publishing products internally.
The games of this series use White Wolf's Storyteller System. Several games inspired spinoffs in the form of "historical" period settings such as the Dark Ages. In addition to those game lines a series of books was produced under the title World of Darkness. These provided stand-alone materials for multiple game lines with the focus on a specific region or theme, e. Blood dimmed Tides about the oceans , WoD: Combat an alternative 'crossover' combat system to resolve contradictory mechanics and add some sophistication , WoD: The games of this series use White Wolf's newer Storytelling System.
For over a decade it was also known as "World of Darkness," causing it to be referred to as the "new World of Darkness" or nWoD to distinguish it from the prior line of games. In December , it was renamed "Chronicles of Darkness" [7] by its new publisher Onyx Path in order to more clearly distinguish the two given Paradox Entertainment's intention to reboot the original setting. The majority of the Old World of Darkness games were adapted into the original Mind's Eye Theatre format for live-action roleplaying.
Product lines in this era include:. In the s, White Wolf also published fiction. This included novels and anthologies based on White Wolf's games, as well as general fantasy and horror fiction. A Guide to Pentex game supplement. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. This article needs additional citations for verification.
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