I really enjoyed reading Carnal Moon. This book has really strong and detailed scenes and amazing characterization, which is impressive given how the whole story is in Holly's point of view. I really liked Ricky's character, and though I was a bit skeptical at his reasons for not telling Holly his secret, I really enjoyed seeing his kind and understanding side paired with his hot alpha behavior. The plot is a very interesting and unique view on werewolves since the story is not just about a werewolf who is torn over not being able to have a human live with her human lover, but also about Holly feeling incredibly guilty and ashamed of her werewolf needs; needs that are impossible for her to control. One thing that could be improved is how to mask Ricky's secret better throughout the story, so that the ending is more credible and satisfying. For instance, I figured it out pretty quickly, and the fact that Holly didn't is kind of hard to believe. Moreover, the clock of the story is a bit off. The pacing is good, but towards the end it took me a while to understand that weeks and months had gone by instead of mere days, and that left me a bit confused as to what exactly was happening. Still, this story is pretty good, sweet and emotional, and I recommend it as a quick read to all paranormal romance fans.

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Sensuality rating: Explicit

Reviewer: Athena
April 4, 2011