Sarah Makela

While the contemporary romance is an important part of the story, the urban fantasy is more compelling. There are plenty of plot twists and some really humorous situations. The characters are very well thought out, and I enjoyed it very much. Except that now I have to get more of the series to answer those questions left unanswered!

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

It's not very often that I love a book this much. I really like most of what I read, but it takes something special for to really love a story. The only thing wrong with this book is that it isn't long enough! It has all of the things I want in a story; supernatural characters, romance, suspense, and a little bit of science. I fell in love with these characters. I'm jealous of Kelly because she gets to be with Jacob. He should show more be mine. I hope there story continues, because I was left with such a cliffhanger. Sarah Makela has just made my list of authors to pay attention to. show less

~ 4 Cold Moon Stars ~

Cold Moon Rising is a novella #1.5 in the Cry Wolf series by Sarah Mäkelä. I new this would be a short read, but wow I was not expecting the ending. Cliffhanger! Now I want to know what happens next with Jacob and Kelly.

We get some undercover scientific/militant group trying to create a supper solder buy capturing shifters and doing who knows what with them. I’m think this might be a set up for future conflict in the series. We get a hot sex scene, a great show more adrenaline rush run to be free, and a little humor. I had a wonderful laugh at the twilight reference. I also enjoyed the mixed narrative. It was clear who you where reading about. POV style. I liked Jacob and Kelly. Kelly was a little quick to cast blame on Jacob. Jacob is such a good guy and he put himself in harms way to rescue the one women he can’t live without.

All I can say is this story was to short and left me with a dramatic cliffhanger that I’m hanging here wanting to know what happens to Jacob and Kelly. I hope the author gives us the rest of their story. Nice quick read.

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~ 3.5 Fire Stars ~

The Wolf Who Played With Fire is book two in Sarah Mäkelä Cry Wolf series. This is a continuation of the story from [b:The Witch Who Cried Wolf|22313181|The Witch Who Cried Wolf (Cry Wolf, #1)|Sarah Mäkelä|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1400974530s/22313181.jpg|27058691]. Another descent read in the Cry Wolf series. It’s a quick, fun, fast-paced romantic read.

Mia our witch and girlfriend/lover to Ethan. I still had the same mixed feelings about her that I did in book show more 1. She is developing as a witch and not as scared to use her powers, but I still was frustrated that she does not know much for a witch. She has access to a grimoire and other books in the store she works at, so why dosent she read them and learn? Mia is also still hiding from her family who she really is.

Ethan our solder and know new werewolf. I liked getting more of a POV from him. We get to learn about his struggles to still have a normal life along with his development into a werewolf. I appreciate the sturggles, but the gap between him and Nolan is too wide. We see that he has deep feelings for Mia almost like she is his mate, but it’s not said that she is (only implied).

The story is fast-paced and done in a POV style mixed narrative. Very clear who you where reading about. Ms. Mäkelä does a nice job with the POV. Ethan and Mia have chemistry, but after reading Jacob and Kelly’s story it’s obvious how unconnected I feel to Ethan and Mia. They are still hiding there relationship from Mia’s family. Not sure why and then we never learn about this promise that Ethan made to Nolan that was mentioned in book 1. I really like Nolan as a character and wish he was in on all the supernatural side of things. He has so much potential and I still feel like he senses what’s going on with Ethan and Mia. Maybe he has a little supernatural in him? I am really wanting to finish Jacob and Kelly’s story from [b:Cold Moon Rising|20554961|Cold Moon Rising (Cry Wolf, #1.5)|Sarah Mäkelä|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1390797196s/20554961.jpg|40216074]. We only get a glimpse of them through the eye’s of the pack in this one and it’s not said what happens to them. The sex was still mediocre for me, maybe because I don’t have a good connection to Mia and Ethan. I still ended up having several un-answered questions at the end of this book.

The Wolf Who Played With Fire is a nice continuation in the Cry Wolf series though their are still things that need to be flushed out. I am really looking forward to the continuation of Jacob and Kelly and hopeful the author will give us that soon.

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