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Deadly Hemlock (2012)

by Kathleen Peacock(Favorite Author)

3.94 of 5 Votes: 4

ISBN

0857072110 (ISBN13: 9780857072115)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Simon & Schuster Childrens Books

series

Hemlock

review 1: This book was amazing!!! I never thought I would actually be able to find a werewolf book that I could fall in love with, but here it is. From the second I started this book, I couldn't put it down. I started this book this morning and literally did nothing else until I finished it. It's been quite a while since I've been so in love with a book that I finished it in one sitting. I love all of the characters and the way that they're described and introduced and I especially love Mackenzie and of course her two love interests. Yes there is a love triangle in this book, but it's the kind that I enjoy. Both boys are equally amazing in different ways so that I don't know which one I'm rooting for and I'm secretly hoping for a way for her to end up with both of them even though ... morethat's not really the kind of ending that I would want for them. I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this book, but I will say this: If you like books that aren't predictable at all and that have tons of unexpected plot twists and turns, then this probably isn't the book for you. I'm never able to figure out what's going to happen in a book before it does and even I could tell what was going to happen in this book pretty much as soon as I started reading it, but that did not in any way detract from my love for this book. I don't even really have anything articulate to say about it, just READ IT!!
review 2: I’ll be completely honest and state right now that I never imagined I would enjoy Hemlock as much as I did. The idea of werewolves was enough to get my attention, but I was worried it wouldn’t KEEP my attention.However, Peacock’s debut novel had me captivated right from the very first paragraph. High praise indeed considering I’ve spent the last two months doing that frustrating thing of reading the first chapter of several books in a row and then reshelving them all with a disappointed look on my face.So why did a book that I was so hesitant about completely and utterly grab my attention? It’s the characters, the setting, the plot and something I really didn’t expect – a love triangle that didn’t make me want to dig my own eyeballs out with a rusty teaspoon.Mackenzie ‘Mac’ Dobson is the main character and I loved her. Loyal almost to a fault, braver than she realises and having (mostly) overcome her traumatic childhood, she’s a heroine that I liked and admired but also felt sympathy for. She has moments of weakness, but she works hard to overcome them and fight for what she believes in, therefore making her very relatable.The love triangle worried me initially. There’s reliable, strong Kyle and loyal bad-boy Jason, both of whom I really liked, although I had to admit that I don’t have a soft spot for bad boys so I was completely on Kyle’s side (almost) the whole way through. The paranormal element is perfectly done – it’s blended into the world rather than being a random paranormal event that is just happening in a particular town or location, and Peacock’s ability to convince me that Lupine Syndrome is plausible really made plot work for me. There’s also a very strong mystery element, and although I actually figured it out pretty early on, I didn’t care – it was really the journey that the characters went through that I enjoyed the most.Incredibly readable, addictive and successfully conquering multiple genre’s, Hemlock is definitely a book you should read if you enjoy paranormal, mystery or young adult novels. It’s right up there for one of my favourite books of 2014. less

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Beachfern

Really enjoyed this novel. I loved the main character, Mac. She is a feisty one who goes after what she believes instead of waiting for someone else to talk her out of it. The "dreams" with Amy threw me for a bit, but after awhile I was looking forward to them because the reader got a chance to see how Amy was, since she died before we could really meet her int he novel. And the boys, Kyle and Jason. Truth be told, I like Kyle better. Out of the two, he's the one that finally let Mac in on his feelings and made a move, though he did give her whiplash throughout the novel with her feelings. Jason just seemed like a coward most of the time. I'm waiting for Mac to become a werewolf. I would be extremely surprised to finish this series and she is a human through the whole thing, especially since she is basically surrounded by friends who are wolves. Great book and cannot wait for the rest of the series. Glad I read it!

Claire

I loved this book! A great start to a series that I'm very late reading. This book came out a few years ago and I'm sorry that I haven't read it sooner. A great werewolf book! I really liked Mackenzie and sympathized with her dealing with the loss of her friend Amy. This book has a triangle, but it's a good one!!! I liked both Kyle and Jason, but I'm totally #TeamJason! I liked The way this book ended. I cannot wait to get my hands on book 2, Thornhill.

poppy

I was expecting more, I confess. But at least the ending wasn't completely predictable.

Dianita

Stunning book! One of my absolute faves which I recommend to everyone I know.

desTinee02

Not your average werewolf story. Very unique. Loved it.

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