http://beckysbarmybookblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/book-review-pack-of-lies.html
My favorite part is when Becky calls Aiden "quite cheeky". See her review below:
I received a copy of
this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest
review.
I agreed to read this as
it was clearly about Werewolves which I usually really enjoy and there was a
love story involved too so I thought - Great!
The story opens right in
the middle of a fight and instantly I was intrigued, I wanted to know what was
happening and why. Allison doesn't seem like the sort of girl to get into fist
fights and for some reason I liked her straight
away.
I liked how the idea of
her being a werewolf was introduced - with flashes of almost fevers, grace and
beauty and then stomach cramps, it made what could be an ordinary illness and
simple growth turn into something much more
exciting.
The story is a bit like
a rollercoaster, one minute you are in an action packed scene and then the next
is quite slow and explained. But I liked this, it felt like I was getting more
in tune with the characters as well as being involved in the
action.
I really liked Allison's
brother Aiden - he was quite cheeky adn cute as well as being described as super
good looking - but he's not obnoxious with it. Whereas Kendall the wolf girl is
a nightmare, she is every girls nightmare at school, the Queen
Bee.
Cade is cool, but I was
desperate for him to get a backbone and stand up for
himself!
The pacing does sweep
you through quite well, but the book was quite predictable for me. I could tell
pretty much what was going to happen throughout, that's not to say there weren't
a couple of surprises- believe me there were, but for the most part I was like,
'well really, who'd have thought!"
The writing is well done
and flows well, and reads realistically, however I will warn that there is
swearing in this book. If you object to it in books then you will be put off -
it has at least 3 uses of the 'f' word, a lot of 'a*s' and one 'Bas***d'. Whilst
I'm not completely against swearing, I do think it is unnecessary and the book
wouldn't have suffered if it had not been in there. Yes a lot of teenagers
swear, but it doesn't have to be broadcasted and repeated. I'm not going to get
into a debate about swearing in books, just noting that this book has it and for
me, wasn't necessary at all.
Overall I did really
enjoy the book and I could visualize most of it, so it did capture my
imagination. I would encourage you to give it a go.sweet little story and I do
want the next one to find out what happens.
Have a happy Friday :)
Cheers,
Sara
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