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The Lone Wolf's Rejected Mate
by Cate C. Wells
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This review may contain spoilers, so fair warning, upon reading the review.
Introduction
The Lone Wolf's Rejected Mate is the third installment in the "Five Packs" series and this was utterly delightful. If you are familar with this author's writing style, then you will get a kick out of her latest installment. I wouldn't say that these books are the best PNR out there, but they are different and entertaining. There is a sense of forbidden and tormented in these books and its quite an adventure that author takes the reader on in getting them to explore the world and fascinating plot points.
The Main Protagonists
The Hero: Darragh
Darragh, is a lone wolf of the pack. He is a wolf that keeps many secrets especially from his own mate. There are secrets that he keeps and a past he keeps closed off about, as it could threaten everything and everyone he seeks to protect.
The Heroine: Mari
Mari is content in being the lower end of the pack and then she meets her mate and she becomes a woman willing to fight for her mate and for what she fairly deserves even if that means putting her life at risk for a chance to be with her mater forever...
Summary
Our story starts off when our hero and heroine first realize that they are mates and everything seems to be hopeful for their future but when it becomes apparent that there is more going on with Darragh, and he starts closing himself off from Mari, she wonders if she will be ever worthy of being someone that a mate would want to fight for. But now its been four years later, and there is still this rising tension between Darragh and Mari. But when his enemies threaten everything that could destroy them both, they will have to learn to rely on each other to be what they need but also learn to trust in each other as well as their wolves and their mating bond.
My Outlook
I honestly had such a blast with this one. I am not sure if this one would be my favorite, I still have such a soft spot for the first book to be honest. BUT this one was just as wonderful as I was expecting from it. It was interesting to see our lone wolf's story be grown in this story here. I was so curious to see how Mari would be the rejected mate. It was very fascinating to see these two very distinct personalities but at the same time they just balance each other out in all of the right ways. I had such a wonderful experience getting to know their story and these two so well. Their journey was such an adventure and the way in which the hero rejects the heroine, I was actually for. Its a very good reason and it makes sense why he rejects her. I didn't need a big grovel and as you read this one you come to realize he is doing it all for her and to keep her safe. I truly admired the way in which the author developed the plot and the way their relationship actually builds. Its definitely rocky at the very beginning, but as you read further into the story, the author lays out these building blocks to their relationship that only deepens their connection and the way that they find their way to their happy ever after was brilliant and I was hooked all the way through. Very excited to see what the author has in plan for the next book.
Overall View
I found The Lone Wolf's Rejected Mate to be a stunning addition to a fascinating world that is captivating and so unique in the details. Its definitely worthy of your attention if you are a fan of supernatural romance including shifters and unique pack dynamics.
Rating Evaluation:
Plot: 4/5
World Building: 3/5
Cover: 3/5
Hero: 5/5
Heroine: 4/5
Steam: 4/5
Heart & Feels: 4/5
Ending:4/5
Overall View: 4/5
Trigger Warnings:
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