I went to the bookstore today looking for a good read. I didn't actually have anything on my list, but was hoping to find a fun paranormal author. Getting a bit burnt out on vampires, and wanting to stay away from a teen novel, I perused the new releases at the front of the store. I came across Nightshade by Andrea Creamer. It was a book meant for a younger audience, but it wasn't about vampires. Werewolves were the species of the the tale. Animalistic instincts and urges...hmm.
I read a few pages and almost put it down, but then saw a copy that had a big sticker on it proclaiming it 'Autographed' - interest re-piqued. I picked up that copy, and sure enough the author had signed the cover page - "Dream Wild" so I figured, why not. Bought the book and brought it home.
The story is about Calla, a teenage werewolf on the brink of adulthood, or rather mating and starting a pack with her betrothed. She doesn't dislike the boy/wolf/man chosen for her, but like all girls at that transition, she rebels a bit and thinks, "is there more?" (I am throwing a little analytical license in here). The story really parallels a girl's coming of age, hormonal and life changes, except Calla is a wolf. She saves the life of a human boy when out patrolling, and has to deal with the choices she makes in the name of what is right, what is expected, and what she wants.
It wasn't a devour type of read. I doubt I will ever be on the hunt for other works by this author, but it wasn't bad. Up to you. :)
