[one murderer dude, but he’s not comfortable with his werewolf abilities, so it’s made clear he’s at a disadvantage. To be honest, the fact that it's about werewolves put me off. For example, thanks to Twilight, I am completely Team Vampire (and I'm terribly ashamed at having brought Twilight up, trust me) so anything Werewolf-ish automatically sets off some inner resentment. “Bitten” was picked up by both Space (a Canadian television station) and the Syfy channel (an American channel). In describing this book, I would first and foremost like to use the words. You will be completely absorbed into this tale of a woman who happens to be a werewolf, and isn't completely happy about it. The series was based on the author’s Otherworld series that took the world back in the early 2000s by storm. Start by marking “Bitten (Otherworld, #1)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Sensitive topics, such as sexual abuse, prostitution, etc. This was so entertaining and, even though I didn't expect it to be so NSFW, I really enjoyed it. How old do you have to be to read this book ? Another thing that makes thi. He doesn't sound much more southern in the book than in the show to me. but I was suddenly determined to give it a chance, and so I did. Bitten the book vs Bitten the tv show: Do you like the way the show is telling the story? Just found out they made a TV show based on this series. I love a lot of series, but I read this one when I was in high school (which, I shouldn’t have honestly) and INSTANTLY fell in love with it. Welcome back. As the only female werewolf, Elena is cherished like a beloved sister and daughter. It was a bit slow at the beginning but once I got over that I was completely hooked. Elena is a fascinating protagonist, not all bad, but not all good either. You wonder how Elena can stay mad at him, although he really did her dirty (you have to read it to find out). If you are looking for an urban fantasy book written like mainstream fiction, or a good fiction book that is very much urban fantasy, or a really incredible werewolf novel, you would probably just love this book. The spends the entire book swearing on her life that she doesn't love Clay (ex-fiance, turned her into a werewolf, blah blah blah), and yet is cuddling up with him and spending time with him the whole time, DESPITE the fact that she keeps saying how much. We are introduced into a new werewolf world with this series, one that has not been described in any other series I have read so far. He's so sweet! Worst of all, she realizes she’s growing content with that life, with being that person. Out of all of the shifter books I have read this has got be the be the best one I have ever read. A warning to the reader, don't pick this book up if you cannot devote hours to reading it. Your email address will not be published. ), she's also just plain -stupid-. Danielle The Book Huntress (Back to the Books). But Kelley Armstrong’s werewolves in. And she’s tired of it. Her earliest written efforts were disastrous. She is turned werewolf against her will and knowledge by a person very close to her. Just says "darlin'" in both. [For example, how was I so shattered about Logan when I hadn't even met the guy??! I have favorite series, and this is definitely one of them, but most of the time my favorite book in the series is not the first one. I'm sick with a cold/flu thing so I'm not sure how good my judgement is right now, but I definitely found my new book boyfriend here. But I can definitely say I will be continuing with the Women of the Otherworld series. Elena is a werewolf, and the only female werewolf in the world at that. I knew it even before beginning this book that either I would completely loathe it, or I would not finish. vampire lovers who think the werewolf can't hack it, A lot of authors tend to rely on supernatural abilities to make their fantasy and paranormal characters more appealing to us foolish mortals who seek our escapes amongst their pages. Apart from the fact that only Jericho Barrons could have rescued. All efforts to make her produce "normal" stories failed. When she finally thinks she is settled in her human ("normal") life, the pack calls for her help and she can't say "no." Bitten by Kelley Armstrong--2.5 stars (round up to 3), The 100 Most Popular Fantasy Books on Goodreads. His name is Clay and he's a sociopathic werewolf. I greatly enjoyed Kerri Arthur's Riley Jensen Guardian series (the main character is a werewolf), and Kresley Cole has some wonderful lycanthrope characters whom I love, but generally they don't hold the attraction that vampires do. Only b/c I can't complain about this anywhere else... This might be the best first-in-series I've ever read. We will add it as soon as possible. “Urban survival rule 22: Never annoy an armed man.”. Instead, I did this: *notices all the 5star reviews of Bitten* *clicks ‘confirm order’ button on BookDespository.com* *waits by mail box for about 40,000 years* *receives Bitten* *does happy dance like a happy thing in a happy place with a happy hat* *begins reading page one of Bitten* 18 minutes later: “ZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz Refresh and try again. I get the feeling I’m going to be way too harsh. Tired of a life spent hiding and protecting, a life where her most important job is hunting down rogue werewolves. Knowing this book was about werewolves just made me go 'blegh!' If you can't find the author while searching on the site, please type above the author name (or series). Tired of a world that not only accepts the worst in her–her temper, her violence–but requires it. Elena Michaels is the world’s only female werewolf. [cheating is never ok in my book, even if the MC loved Clay, she still cheated on her current partner multiple times with him and that didn't exactly endear her to me, Sheesh, I don’t know what kind of review to give this book. The pack dynamics are interesting. That man is dangerous. I am highly addicted to some Elena and Clay. Mad and unable to forgive, she tries to escape her pack to find her place in the human world. I was a little worried about this series because I wasn’t too fond of her young adult series. When she is back, she faces her past and at last realizes what she really wants and needs. The only two characters I liked here were Clay and Jeremy, so if I will continue with the series it will be purely for them. Elena Michaels is the most idiotic and annoying main character ever. The first season lasted 13 episodes and covered Elena’s time in Toronto all the way through to the Pack’s showdown with the Mutts. To celebrate... Elena Michaels is the world’s only female werewolf. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published If asked for a story about girls and dolls, hers would invariably feature undead girls and evil dolls, much to her teachers' dismay. To be honest, the fact that it's about werewolves put me off. What I was wondering.. why does he even have a southern accent if he's been living with the pack in New York since he was a child? [Mature audience. Isn't that romantic? The series won a Leo Award and was nominated for a DGC Craft Award. Any books listed or reviewed on this site have been purchased by the website owner. But to Clay she is and will always be his mate, even if she runs away again. [especially in regards to sensitive topics, such as sexual abuse, [Sad stuff. What I was wondering.. why does he even have a so. I'm not giving it 4 full stars because I'm a fan of the TV show and TV Elena is way less whiny, immature and annoying than book Elena (not to mention laura vandervoort and her stunning face totally make a difference) and because it seemed to rush in some points and drag in others. It was one of the few books I'd read that focused predominantly on werewolves. by Plume Books. He doesn't sound much more southern in the book than in the show to me. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. I’m going to start off by saying this is my all-time favorite series of books for the adult mind. And she’s tired of it. I've read MANY since and so I went back and reread this because I was curious if it would hold up against the masses. The spends the entire book swearing on her life that she doesn't love Clay (ex-fiance, turned her into a werewolf, blah blah blah), and yet is cuddling up with him and spending time with him the whole time, DESPITE the fact that she keeps saying how much she cares about her human boyfriend back home.