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Second in the Sons of Destiny series-now in mass market.
Wolfer is one of eight sexy brothers, exiled to a strange island and struggling with magic, mysterious women, and deadly enemies-both human and not.
Lets get straight to the point, it was an enjoyable, simple read. By no means is The Sons of Destiny series this amazing literary masterpiece, but it is a nice little pick me up that requires little brain function from the reader. The only complaint I can manage is that Johnson gets preoccupied with her visual descriptions of rooms or castle layouts. As an active reader, I have enough imagination to picture a room or garden in a castle without having to read a detailed description of every possible chotchkies and how it works in the color scheme (ok so this is a little exaggerated, but sadly not much). I always feel guilty having to fast read or simple skim those sections of the books, but it is almost painful to me to read them in each of the stories. My advice is to read this book in a few free hours and enjoy the light fantasy.
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Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.After resolving the first verse of the prophecy of doom on Nightfall Island, the second verse begins. As children shapeshifter Wolfer and Alys were inseparable best friends until he and his seven siblings were exiled to Nightfall Island. He misses her with all his heart, but holds no hope to ever see her again.------------------ Alys has big issues to face with no hope except perhaps one. As her evil Uncle Lord Broger uses his malevolent spells to harm her almost as much as he tries to kill the brothers, she makes a bold bid to reach her beloved friend Wolfer. She knows of the prophecy and realizes her appearance will move it one giant step closer to happening, but prays she can find sanctuary and much more with the man who has owned her heart since she was a little child.------------------ The second ¿Sons of Destiny¿ is an excellent romantic fantasy that can stand alone, but most sub-genre fans will prefer to read the first thriller (see THE SWORD) as THE WOLF moves forward the overarching theme of the eight siblings and the prophesy. The courageous Alys knows that Wolfer is a terrific hero who will be there for her even at the risk of what he knows her presence means to him and his seven brothers. The audience will appreciate Jean Johnson¿s second verse as it¿s same as the first in terms of being superb, but has a unique flavor of its own due to brother number two being quite different than his older sibling Saber and Alys from these medieval times vs. American businesswoman Kelly Doyle entering a ¿reenactment. Two for two as Ms. Johnson provides another winner.--------- Harriet Klausner
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Posted April 2, 2008
It was good, but nowhere near the first book of the series, didn't discourage me from hunting down the next ones though, I'm definately looking forward to the storm and the mage. I do think that the story's rithm was very much in tune with that particular brother, I guess he's just not my favorite. It was a bit over the top on the sex though, and not much mistery...Therefore my mixed reviews :)'
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Posted October 5, 2009
This is a wonderful series of books, very original. Great and fun characters, good plots, and it is fun *watching* the guys fall in love!
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Posted September 28, 2009
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I found the book very interesting and readable. I enjoyed it so much that I read it very quickly and started on the 3rd book in the series. The characters are sexy and very likable, and this would make a great movie. I enjoyed the 2nd and the 3rd book so much, I had to go out and buy the 1st book. After that I was just totally hooked and involved in the brothers and their plight. Right now I am waiting to read the 5th book in the series, and look forward to reading the other three. Romantic adult novels, that help us to remember the differences between men and women.
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Posted August 21, 2009
I love reading these kinds of books but after reading as many as I have, they all start to sound the same. Still good. As contradicting as it may sound, I finished this book in one day but it wasnt particularly exciting. I think he fell too fast. Needed a little more to lead up to it.
Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.Johnson has a unique blend of fantasy and romance that I have been unable to find elsewhere. This magical world and the characters in it are truly fascinating! I love how each novel is a continuation of a broader story-line, and I can't wait to see what happens next!
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Posted March 5, 2009
The first book of this series was really good. The second and third were weak in the overall plot. With the second and third were books filled to the brim with soft porn. Totally ruined the book. Will not finish the series. What a let down.
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Posted October 2, 2007
After becoming totally committed to this series from reading 'The Sword', I couldn't wait to read 'The Wolf' what a disappointment! she really overdid every aspect of what made the first one so special..Too much sex, too much magic 'spells for EVERYTHING' too much shape shifting, Even Kelly was annoying, enough with the Kung Fu already! The entire story could have been told in about 20 pages. I am now reading 'The Master'. If this fails to deliver, I will have to say good bye to this series. Sorry!
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Overview
Second in the Sons of Destiny series-now in mass market.
Wolfer is one of eight sexy brothers, exiled to a strange island and struggling with magic, mysterious women, and deadly enemies-both human and not.