Hardcover: 432 pages
Adopted by the Alpha of a werewolf pack after a rogue wolf brutally killed her parents right before her eyes, fifteen-year-old Bryn knows only pack life, and the rigid social hierarchy that controls it. That doesn't mean that she's averse to breaking a rule or two.
But when her curiosity gets the better of her and she discovers Chase, a new teen locked in a cage in her guardian's basement, and witnesses him turn into a wolf before her eyes, the horrific memories of her parents' murders return. Bryn becomes obsessed with getting her questions answered, and Chase is the only one who can provide the information she needs.
But in her drive to find the truth, will Bryn push too far beyond the constraints of the pack, forcing her to leave behind her friends, her family, and the identity that she's shaped? (Source)
Review
RAISED BY WOLVES, by Jennifer Lynn Barnes, was a thrilling and suspenseful tale of a human living amongst werewolves. Barnes created a brand new werewolf tale that separates itself from the Pack.
I don't even know where to begin in explaining how much I adored this book. I loved exploring this world that Barnes created. I enjoyed learning about the Pack and the rules laid down by the Alpha, Callum. I liked Bryn's spunk and general teenage rebellion towards Callum and the fact that she wanted to remain as human as she could be. Right from the get-go I knew this girl was special but I could not fathom what Barnes had up her sleeve.
I was captivated by the types bonds that were formed. The bonds between the Pack and the Alpha, between the few humans and Callum, and especially the bond between Bryn and Chase. The bonding was very primal, just like any wild animal. Thoughts were simple, direct, and resulted in mostly instinctual reactions. With Bryn's bonds, we were able to take a look into the mind of a werewolf. I really enjoyed taking a closer look into the imaginative minds of Barnes' more supernatural characters.
All of the characters were really wonderful. Devon and Lake as Bryn's buddies, were really excellent friends. They came when she called and were willing to protect her with their lives no questions asked. Chase and Bryn's relationship was spectacular. It was so unlike anything I have read within this genre. The bond they had was purely mental and the connection between the two was electrifying.
While reading this book, I thought of one of my favorite adult book authors in the paranormal genre, Kelley Armstrong. Armstrong, in her Women of the Otherworld series, dedicated a few books to werewolves and life in the Pack. These two authors expanded and weaved the intricacies of their characters and their relationships as werewolves. They are not afraid to take a leap into the unknown and create unique characters in their fantasy world.
If you are looking for a fresh take and attitude on werewolves, look no further.
Check out Jennifer Lynn Barnes' website HERE
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