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Summary: A first rate glimpse at a wanton race superior to humans
Review: The world of Alexander Devoncroix, werewolf, is a world of luxury and power. It is little wonder that Tess LeGuerre, curious human and daughter of his childhood friend, decides to penetrate it. The confluence of these two main characters sets in motion events that effect the current state of the world by threatening to unsettle the delicate mechanism that prevents the superior werewolf race from annihilating their lesser co-inhabitants. Boyd gives a masterful portrait of the werewolf: proud, arrogant and as indulgent and intolerant to humans as humans are to wayward dogs or cats. She describes their society in detail, describing their customs and traditions which come together to form a hierarchy of utter simplicity and ingenuity. The reader relates to the werewolves' disdain of anything less than themselves, even though this petulance is focused on none other than human beings! The plot interests as well as intrigues. One wants to read further being thoroughly engrossed by this story within a story. At times, Alexander's arrogance becomes annoying, while Tessa's willingness to comply with any and all of Alexander's wishes makes her insipid. However, I believe these characteristics are vital to the plot and the denoument. The portion of the story set in Alaska is done well. Boyd's descriptive ability enables one to distinguish between each character even though at times there is much form changing, fighting and travel over ice and snow. I recommend Boyd's, "The Promise" also which further delves into the Devoncroix history and allows a further peek at the forbidden and exclusive Werewolf world.
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Summary: Werewolves are people too.
Review: Great book! A tiny bit predictable, but that took nothing from the story. The Devoncroix are truely a maginifcent group of individuals. A family so full of love, tradition, honor and spirit it's hard to see them as non-human. And very easy to see them as royalty, with a black sheep and a deep dark secret. (Or maybe an old political family with lots of clout?)The werewolf characters are believeable and warm and each is someone you want to get to know and know everything about. The human is the predictable point of the story, like the slightly goofy, but honestly sweet friend that gets on your nerves regularly. You want to ignore her, but she's too much a part of the story to write off , so you tolerate her and grow to love her. All that made it an interesting, quick read that ended to soon. As soon as I finished The Passion I ordered The Promise.
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Summary: The Passion
Review: This book was entertaining but disappointing. Tessa was truly annoying and I felt little sympathy for her. A woman treated as she was should have more to say about it. I felt she needed more say in what her destiny was. I would have liked to know her better. Alexander was very like the romance novels' heroes. But I actually did like him. And really, he is the main character. When the book finally became enthralling was in Alaska. I feel that deserved half the novel. The hidden fortress and its history as well as Tessa and Denys were very interesting together. But, alas, that was the briefest part. Werewolves' attitude towards humans didn't entirely make sense. If they are so all-powerful, humans would be in the dog houses and they would have already dominated us. Perhaps the point Ms Boyd is trying to make is the werewolves are deluded about their superiority over us and this is a lesson they will learn in future. It remains to be seen. To compare her to Ann Rice's vampires, however, is unfair. Its like apples to oranges and it set my expectations too high. That said; this series shows promise and I am interested enough to keep reading. Thanks.
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Summary: A Mezmerizing Read
Review: After reading the reviews here on this website, I immediately went out and bought both The Passion and The Promise. After devouring The Passion, I must say that the writing is first rate, which is the reason I gave five stars. I didn't want to stop until I was finished. Donna Boyd truly deserves the praise. But, I must say, that because I am one, I became really offended at the way Tessa, the human, was treated by the werewolves, and especially by Alexander. How could he say he loved Tessa at all and then treat her so harshly. He knew Tessa's love for him was as a human woman for a human man - especially since his werewolf wife, Elise all but gave him options at the sentencing other than to commit her to exile to Alaska where he knew she probably would not survive? His brother, Denis, became the more sympathetic figure for me. I was overjoyed that Alexander and Elise lost their firstborn. Maybe I'm being too critical, but maybe Ms. Boyd could have taken us into Alexander's mind during the time of Denis and Tessa's dangerous schlep across Alaska and for us to see how tormented he was by his decision. It would have given me satisfaction. The elitist attitude of the werewolves to the very end also became annoying to me. I am a fan of Happily Ever After. If you are, too, then this isn't the book for you, but if you are into a good read, then by all means, buy it. All that said, I finished the book in two days, I just couldn't stop reading - The Promise is just waiting to be read -- and isn't that what books are all about?
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Summary: In the tradition of Anne Rice...
Review: This wonderful novel by Donna Boyd is a true treat to devour. In the tradition of Anne Rice, it gives us a rich historical account of the werewolf. It starts in the present with a triple murder. Alexander Devoncroix and his son, Nicholas, arrive on the scene, aware that the three murdered were their own kind. Nicholas jumps to the conclusion that a human did the crime and is outraged and astonished that a human could best 3 werewolves. His father tells him that it could not possibly be a true human, but a hybrid. A hybrid that he knows personally. Thus begins the real story. The story of Alexander, a werewolf, and Tessa LeGuerre, a human. Back in the 1890s, it seems, Alexander falls in love with Tessa after she tries to murder him. He finds her completely charming and she finds him to be the most incredible being she has ever met. Alexander brings Tessa into the secret world of the werewolf where she finds that werewolves are responsible for most of the technological and artistic advances in civilization. She is completely seduced into this world, and wants to experience "the passion", the most intense werewolf experience when they change into the wolf form. Tessa is told that no human could withstand 'the passion', that it would consume her. That she could never mate with one of them. This ultimately leds to a tale of betrayal. I highly recommend this book and can't wait to read the sequel to this one, The Promise.
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Summary: Enchantment
Review: I did not expect to be so touched by this work. I am truly enchanted with this story. At first, I thought I would not really like this piece because the author Donna Boyd was compared to Anne Rice in a recent review of her work. I thought that it would be impossible for someone's first literary work to be comprable to that of Anne Rice. I underestimated the author. Her writing kept me so enthralled that I did not want the story to end. The characters each have a story of their own. I literally was moved to tears during some parts of the story. This book must be read by those who enjoy the drama of the unknown. I only hope that the author Donna Boyd will be able to negotiate a picture deal and retain control of the script if she succeeds in doing so. I would love to see this work on the silver screen. Most find that movies adapted from novels lose much during the transition from the pages of the book to the actual dialogue that is shared between actors on screen. However, I so hope to one day see these characters come to life on the big screen so that I could see for myself what I pictured in my mind's eye while reading the book .
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Summary: INCREDIBLE
Review: This book was a huge surprise! I wanted something similar to Anne Rice's vampires - and this definitely did the trick. I highly recommend it to anyone with an interest in supernatural beings and romance. It has all these elements rolled into one powerful book. I can't wait to read The Promise.
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Summary: Oh My God!
Review: This book was so absolutely wonderful. Before I read this, I read another novel which I thought I could never find a match. Was I ever I surprised when I started this book...I missed many hours of sleep while finishing this book because I just couldn't put it down. I hope that "The Promise" can compare to this!
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Summary: THE PASSION
Review: I HAVE ALL WAYS LOVED VAMPIRE NOVELS UNTILL I HAD THE PLEASURE OF READING MS BOYDS NOVEL ON WERE WOLVES, ONCE I STARTED THE BOOK I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN I FELT AS IF I WAS THE ON ALEX WAS TELLING THE STORY TO. I LOOK FORWARD TO READING THE NEXT INSTALLMENT.
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Summary: A compelling and hard-to-put-down read about werewolfs
Review: A compelling and romantic read about werewolfs that is difficult to put down. This novel begins a series that, perhaps, might surpass the allure of the "Vampire Chronicles" by Ann Rice. Donna Boyd has created an emotionally gripping tale of werewolfs who control a far reachng finacial empire controlled by the Devoncroix Corporation and their leader, Alexander, who enjoys the company of humans, but always remains loyal to the pack. The most deftly created scenes are those where the werewolf change from human form to their natural wolf form called the "passion". These scenes are so richly imagined and thought provoking that you wish you could become one of the pack and experience the freedom and power of being a wolf--but, through the beautifully written prose of the author, you actually do. If Ms. Boyds next book, The Promise, is anywhere near as good as this one, Ann Rice can step aside--their is a new leader of the pack. Experience "The Passion"
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