The premise: there's more than just werewolves in Elena Michael's world, and she's just now getting to know them, even though she'd rather not. But she doesn't have much of a choice: billionare Tyrone Winsloe is on the hunt for everything and anything supernatural, and what he wants, he gets. When his team captures Elena, she's got to use every skill at her disposal to stay sane, let alone alive. Because it's not just Winsloe she's got to watch out for: there's witches, vampires, sorcerers, shaman, half-demons, and best of all, a poltergeist that seems bent on killing everything in its path.

My Rating

Worth the Cash: with qualifiers: if what you loved about the first book, Bitten, was the Clay/Elena relationship and the werewolf culture, you're going to find most of that lacking in Stolen. Armstrong busts the doors wide open for her supernatural world, and while the story in and of itself is solid (a wee bit predictable in some places, a wee bit surprising in others), I found the story just wasn't what I was hoping for in the continuation of this series. Then again, I'm perfectly happy to lay the blame on ME: not just my personal wants out of a book, but the fact that I haven't been in a reading mood lately, let alone a reviewing mood, so that likely colors my reading. That said, as far as urban fantasy goes, it IS a very strong offering, and while sometimes the characters make mistakes (you'll be scratching your head over certain moments, but thankfully, those moments don't effect the plot), this book is still a cut above your usual UF fare. Just know that Stolen is more in the urban fantasy camp, whereas I felt Bitten was a wee bit more in the paranormal romance camp (the difference being the focus on romance in the plot). Will I continue with the series? No hurry: the next book features a different heroine, and I've already got so much to read waiting on my shelves that I can wait before continuing with this particular series. Hopefully, by time I get my book stacks down to a manageable pile, perhaps Armstrong will have an end in sight for the series, giving me something to work towards (yes, I'm weird like that: I actually LIKE knowing when something will end). :)

Review style: not a lot to say on this one, so I'm going to keep it stream-of-conscious. Spoilers? Not at all. So if you're interested in the full review, feel free to click the link below, which goes to my LJ. As always, comments and discussion are most welcome! :)

REVIEW: Kelley Armstrong's STOLEN

Happy Reading! :) ( )

After making peace with the werewolf "curse" in Bitten, Elena Michaels is back living with her pack in New York, helping to hunt down dangerous "mutts" and helping to keep the pack safe. On a scouting expedition to find information about non-pack wolves, Elena is contacted by representatives of a powerful coven regarding some missing (presumed kidnapped) members of the paranormal community. With the help of the pack, they are hoping to infiltrate a secret "scientific" organization and rescue the innocent captives. Of course mayhem ensues, but I can't get into that here without spoiling the plot for you.

As much as I enjoyed Kelley Armstrong's Bitten - the first book in the Women of the Otherworld Series - I really loved Stolen! Kelley Armstrong certainly has a knack for creating and developing an original supernatural world and keeping it fresh and entertaining for her readers. In Stolen, she continues the story of Elena's pack, adding other interesting legendary creatures such as witches, vampires, and half-demons. This series has a little something for everyone!

Stolen was a great follow-up to Bitten - excellent writing and containing an ever expanding set of captivating characters. The story is action-packed and fast paced, with incredibly suspenseful plot twists. The Women of the Otherworld Series is simply an outstanding addition to the paranormal fiction/romance world. I am happy I finally "discovered" Kelley Armstrong, and I will definitely continue to read the series. ( )

The series is getting better, once the world is set the series gets better ( )

One of my favorites in a long line of great books from an amazing author. The way that she drops the supernatural into real life is brilliant....and the premise behind this book is exceptional. I actually liked this book more than her first, Bitten. ( )

From only reading Bitten and Stolen, Kelley Armstrong has very quickly become one of my favorite paranormal authors, with the Women of the Otherworld being one of my favorite series. I'm not sure if it's Armstrong's writing or the story or a combination of both, but with each book I find myself completely drawn into the book and can't put it down. My favorite think about this story is that it not only focuses on the werewolves this time, although they are a big part of it. Armstrong sets up for future stories by introducing Witches, Wizards, Vampires, Sorcerers, ect. Stolen is a very intense and dark book, but I absolutely loved it! ( )