Wow! What a phenomenal read!
Sherri truly has a gift for storytelling.
Synopsis:
Crimson Moon is a saucy read about two supernaturally-enhanced humans. Grey is a much different take on a werewolf. His wolf resides inside in the background of the man's mind, but he will emerge when he needs to--or if he thinks Grey isn't making the best choices. Claws and fangs also show themselves when danger threatens. When he runs into seventeen-year-old runaway, Harlow, he is in danger of losing his heart. Harlow, or 'Red' as Grey likes to call her, is haunted by her own gift turned curse. Life has become very hard for the young woman ever since her skin 'turned on.' Not only can she knock other people on their arses; she will also take a piece of whom they are into her own mind for a limited amount of time, hearing their voice and becoming privy to some of their secrets.
Both are hard-core loners, Red's own mother kicking her out of her home when she learned about her abilities and Grey leading the lonely life of killer for hire.When Grey takes pity on Red and attempts to buy her a meal in a diner, he gets more than he bargains for. Insulted, the young girl gives back the money for the meal but ends up accepting a ride with the surly werewolf, who decides to see her safely to her grandmother's doorstep. But as they make their way to Alaska, the friendship developing between the two may become a bond neither of them can live without
Review:
There were two things I loved the most about this novel: the snippy dialogue between the characters (and internally between both of them and the wolf) and the pacing and development of the relationship between the pair. Grey's dialogue with the wolf had me laughing out loud on several occasions, as well as the banter between Red and both Grey and the wolf's voice inside her mind. Some examples:
Wolf: "Our cubs are going to be idiots if they take after you."
Grey: "Shut up, flea bag. For once, you were useful."
Harlow to Grey: "Go pee a circle around some other girl."
Grey to Harlow: "I'll track you. Bring you back."...
Harlow to Grey: "Try it and I'll zap your sorry ass into next week."
The language was quite poetic in places, elevating the writing to a level beyond the norm. Some examples:
"Glass makes an almost cheerful sound when it breaks, like the shattering brings it joy."
"The screams went on and on for the longest time. I lost my battle to stay awake and fell asleep to them like a nightmarish lullaby."
"He tasted of cinnamon and coffee and dark promises."
The characters and plot were developed as well as the very natural flowing dialogue. I felt like I knew both Harlow and Grey very well, and the supporting characters were miles away from two-dimensional. Although there was plenty of sexual tension between the two main characters, it didn't slip into the realm of unnecessary, overblown sexual detail, nor did the characters just jump into bed together (besides to sleep) at the first convenient moment. A REAL relationship developed, one that is multi-dimensional and based on far more than base lust. The spicier parts of the book were executed perfectly with finesse and class and no nasty details (my own personal preference as a reader).
The action scenes were also well-written with plenty of detail and enough emotional impact to pull the reader into the scene and make me feel pain and anger along with the leading characters as I read them. There is a hint of mystery, especially toward the end, that left me guessing and eager to read the next book in the series. Like the best books and TV shows, the ending is left open, leaving me wanting to know more about the characters and how things would play out for them.
If you're a fan of snarky banter, well-developed supernatural creatures and sexual tension that leaves enough to the imagination, you will love this series. I can't wait to read book 2!
**An ARC of this book was provided to me, so I won't address any errors found (although they were few and far between) as the book was set for further editing.
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A truly unique modern fairy story, a new twist on the werewolf tale.
I cannot believe it has ended, what am I to do now? I guess I will just have to go back and re-read my favourite parts. Oh I absolutely LOVED Crimson Moon, I see Grey in my dreams all the time now. The book is A~MAZ~ING this author truly has a way with words I've shared a couple of my all time favs with pics below.'The scent coming off of her was pure happiness mixed with peaches and rain.' How delish is this I can almost smell the peaches myself.VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Top reviews from other countries
Su
A novel easily devoured, a YA read with a twist in the tale of the Wolf & Red Riding Hood.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 27, 2017
Su
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 27, 2017
That man is Grey Wolfe (a more than apt name) and although he is a bad guy, when it comes to ‘Red’ our little runaway Harlow Hayes, his thoughts are to help her. On the other hand the Wolf within simply wants to possess her and make her one of the pack.
Grey is my favourite, a character made for dreams, the author gives us truly delectable descriptions so who would not fall for a handsome bad boy:-
‘Dressed all in black from his t-shirt and jeans to the beat-up leather jacket, Grey looked like someone you wouldn’t mess with. There’d been a five o’clock shadow on his jaw way before five o’clock, but it kept him from being a little too perfect.’
SA Wingler also gives him wonderful thoughts, you are almost placed within his boots experiencing the words for yourself as they seem to lift from the page and waft beneath your nose:-
‘The scent coming off her was pure happiness mixed in with peaches and rain.’
For me a truly remarkable read but oh my goodness when it ended I felt so bereft. I cannot wait for the next book in the series, in the meantime I will simply have to re-read my favourite parts and visit with Grey in my dreams.
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CJ Rutherford
A titanium-clad five stars!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 21, 2017
Booklover BEV
fascinating book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 28, 2017
Miss T
Grrrrrr (that's my inner wolf)
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 6, 2017