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The Pack (The Pack #1) by Kristin Coley


This is actually my second time reading this book. I originally read it back in 2018. I couldn’t remember much, just that it had a couple little nitpicks, but overall, was really enjoyable.

The Pack was just as good the second time around. I really love Kristin Coley’s take on Wolf Shifters – the myth, pack dynamic, etc. Some bits I’ve read about before, and others, wholly unique.

Too often, shifter books that feature a type of “mate bond” have the main characters falling in love immediately. I really dislike insta-love, so those types of books I tend to DNF right away. Even though it’s pretty clear early on that there’s something strange happening between Jess and Dominic, this book doesn’t throw them together right away. It takes a while before Jess doesn’t just see Dominic as an ass, and Dominic starts to open up and communicate with Jess. And then, even when Jess starts to figure out what’s going on in her new hometown, she doesn’t just leap into it. She’s got more on her mind, besides just falling for a guy and getting wrapped up in his world. She’s got dreams and goals in life that she wants to complete. I really respect and admire Jess for being kind and giving, but not sacrificing all her wants and plans.

The reason I can’t give this book more than 4 stars is because it really needs another round of proofreading. There were too many misused words to ignore. Also, there are a couple small scenes/ sections of dialogue that are rough / feel off.

My Rating: ★★★★ 
Publication: March 30, 2018
Publisher: Kristin Coley
Genre: YA, Paranormal, Romance
Pages: 295
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