Alpha & OmegaAlpha & Omega #0.5
Release Date: October 20, 2008
Genre: Adult, Urban Fantasy, Romance
Source: Purchased for nook from B&N
Rating: 4.5 Bookworms
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Synopsis
In Cry Wolf, New York Times bestselling author Patricia Briggs started a new urban fantasy series set in the world of Mercy Thompson -- but with rules of its own. Now, read "Alpha and Omega." the novella that inspired the new series, and see how it all began...
Anna Latham never knew werewolves existed, until the night she survived a violent attack...and became one herself. After three years at the bottom of the Chicago pack, she's learned to keep her head down and never, ever trust dominant males. But when she discovers wrongdoing in her pack, she has to go above her Alpha's head to ask for help.
Charles Cornick is the son -- and enforcer -- of the leader of the North American werewolves. Now his father has sent him to Chicago to clean up a problem there. Charles never expected to find Anna, a rare Omega wolf -- and he certainly never expected to recognize her as his mate...
This novella was originally published in the anthology, On the Prowl.
(I read Alpha & Omega prior to reading Cry Wolf as Braine (@TalkSupe) recommended it be read first for a better understanding of Anna, Charles, and their relationship.)
What a treat! It's been awhile since I've read Patricia Briggs but I was immediately pulled into the world she's created and adoring Anna and Charles. Briggs' writing is comfortable, familiar, and I found myself wondering why I've stayed away so long.
Alpha & Omega is a prequel novella introducing Anna and Charles. Of course, I knew of Charles already, his family and his role in it, but meeting Anna and seeing how she affected Charles - how they affected one another - was enlightening and fun. I needed the explanation of what an Omega wolf is and the examples of her 'power'.
Being already familiar with the were-world Briggs has created made falling onto the story easy. hat was amazing was the character development she could do in so few pages. I know Anna's past is going to figure heavily into her and Charles' story, and I liked getting the glimpse of it. I also enjoyed Charles' backstory because I can't remember if I knew it or not. Anna and Charles are good together. There is sexual tension (as Charles' wolf has claimed Anna) but they also balance one another well. It's going to be fun seeing their relationship grow.
On a side note, I loved, loved seeing more of Bran Cornick! ;)
I'm so happy you enjoyed your first story with Anna and Charles as the main characters, Brandee! Isn't Anna just awesome? I love her Omega 'power' even Charles became somewhat more mellow with her :D Great review, my dear!
ReplyDeleteOnly six days until we're together in Dallas. I can't believe how time has flown since we started chatting about RT in October. I'm so excited!! *BIG HUGS*
I wish I had read this one before I read Cry Wolf as I could remember being confused while reading that and I feel like it's necessary to read this novella first as else you miss a part of the story. I didn't enjoy Cry Wolf very much, which makes sad as it sounds like a great series if only you know to read the novella first. I still plan on reading this author her Mercy Thompson series once and maybe after that I'll return to this series as well. Great review Brandee!
ReplyDeleteI adore this series and it just keeps getting better. I am so happy you loved it!
ReplyDeleteI've only read the Mercy series, but I'd love to get to Alpha & Omega. I am a fan of Briggs writing as well. I would enjoy getting to see those characters that I've met over in the other series and see them in a new light. I wouldn't be able to get enough of Bran. Great review!!
ReplyDeleteI loved Alpha & Omega! And you know I love Briggs. I want her and her husband to author adopt me. They could. I'm not sure if I read the books in order or not, but it was neat that this series was more of a romance than Mercy. Plus Bran rocks the planet!
ReplyDeletePatricia Briggs is pretty awesome, and I need to go back and finish this series. I'm terrible at getting my ducks in a row like that... Great review :)
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great start to the series! It is great to get that insight into how the characters met. Great review!
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I have yet to read this author, although I want to, I just bought it-something I don't understand is why it's a novella and according to Amazon it's 352 pages?Thanks for the recommendation :)
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