Raised by Wolves

By: Jennifer Lynn Barnes

Narrated by: Eileen Stevens

Adopted by the Alpha of a werewolf pack after a rogue wolf brutally killed her parents right before her eyes, 15-year-old Bryn knows only pack life, and the rigid social hierarchy that controls it. That doesn't mean that she's averse to breaking a rule or two. But when her curiosity gets the better of her and she discovers Chase, a new teen locked in a cage in her guardian's basement, and witnesses him turn into a wolf before her eyes, the horrific memories of her parents' murders return. Bryn becomes obsessed with getting her questions answered, and Chase is the only one who can provide the information she needs. But in her drive to find the truth, will Bryn push too far beyond the constraints of the pack, forcing her to leave behind her friends, her family, and the identity that she's shaped?

©2010 Jennifer Lynn Barnes (P)2010 Audible, Inc.

The One That Almost Got Away

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, I would. It's a new telling of a story that's been around for a while and I loved it.

What did you like best about this story?

It kept surprising me. It involved me. It entertained me. These are the qualities I value most in ANY book.

What does Eileen Stevens bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The emotional qualities Eileen Stevens brings are different from the way I would have read it and that is part of what was so surprising, and ultimately entertaining to me.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When "our heroine" started using her own special power.

Any additional comments?

I headlined this review "The One That Almost Got Away" because of the title of the book I almost didn't read it because of the title. I didn't take away any "stars" because I liked everything else THAT much.

Scrappy is good!

What did you love best about Raised by Wolves?

Bryn is a great heroine! Funny, sassy, loyal, strong. A great combination.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Raised by Wolves?

The bonding scene between Chase and Bryn. Very intense.

What about Eileen Stevens’s performance did you like?

She made Bryn accessible. Though I will say her Callum voice was odd.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yeah, I really liked it!

Any additional comments?

Why doesn't Audible have books 2 and 3 for purchase? They've been out for a while. Not very fair to leave us hanging...

Enjoyable listen.

We enjoyed parts of the story and other parts we just couldn’t wrap ourselves around. The story revolves around a girl named Bronwyn (Bryn) who was raised by a pack of werewolves. She seems like a typical teen, but has extra restrictions on her because she is around a bunch of werewolves all the time.

We enjoyed her training and learning to fight. We also enjoyed her interaction with Chase. We loved the baby werewolves. In most werewolf stories, you don’t have the baby werewolves born with the ability to change, so that was a fun part of the story.

So, one of the major things we couldn’t wrap ourselves around is the punishment dished out on this girl for disobeying pack rules. Sorry, even for an adult, being beaten until you’re almost dead is a bit extreme.

One of the other major things we couldn’t wrap ourselves around was the ending. I am not going to spoil it here for anyone, but we just couldn’t accept the ending. She is human, she will always be human therefore the ending just couldn’t be accepted.

We think Eileen Stevens had an age appropriate voice for the main character, but the male characters seemed to sound almost all the same.

love love love

I could not put it down. OMG. LOVE LOVE LOVE. this is the third time listening.

Didn't finish due to spoilers, but still loved it.

What made the experience of listening to Raised by Wolves the most enjoyable?

I love how strong Brynn is;mentally and physically. She doesn't let her disadvantages take over. She knows she is just human, but she makes the best out of it. The narrator was great as always, I love Eileen.

Have you listened to any of Eileen Stevens’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes, its pretty good. She does a really great job at narrating. I love the diversity she adds to the characters. You can tell a difference in all of the voiced characters.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This book gave me a lot of feels. The parts where she would wolf out and would be all "blood. blood. blood" would weird me out, but i love the moral of it. I loved the story and kind of wish and didn't wish that i would have read spoilers.
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I wish I hadn't because I would have liked to read the series in its entirety; I'm glad i did read the spoilers because I am a happy ending kind of girl. I like for the books I read to end somewhat decent. I loved Divergent, and when Tris died I cried for DAYS! Call me what you will, but i just hate it when they off a main character. I seen in the spoilers that Chase died :,( I probably shouldn't have read them, but alas, I am a very impatient person. Knowing that he dies makes me not want to read the series further. Why can't authors just give us the dang ending we want, however cliche it may be. I read to experience a different level of adventure and these epic love stories are what keeps me going. I am a hopeless romantic and the fact that Chase dies and Brynn will have to live without him makes me sad.



Other than what is mentioned above, i did like this book. I will say this. If you are like me and want the nice predictable happily ever after, this series isn't that.

Wonderful

When I looked at this book on Audible.com I was very cautious at buying it - but my Daughter was more eager than any teen could imagine. She is werewolf crazy! She listened to it all in one day while it took me a few. The beginning was a little slow but as I got into it, I couldn't help but be at the edge of my seat! The author and the narrator were amazing. The end of the story was far from disappointing. This book is meant for all age groups and audiences. I would recommend it for anyone!

A unique werewolf story

I love this book. I love how different it is. I love how Brynn is a human being raised around werewolves. It’s so much more different than your typical werewolf story for teens. I love how Brynn doesn’t always follow the rules, but she knows when it is better for everyone to do so. I think Jennifer Lynn Barnes did a good job with this book. I also love how you can read this as a standalone. It is a series, but this book does not really end on a cliffhanger. If you don’t want to move on with the story you don’t have to. You can just enjoy this as a standalone.

Surprisingly GREAT book!!

I took a chance on this book (maybe it was on sale or something, I don't remember). I didn't realize it was Young Adult or probably wouldn't have gotten it. I am SO glad that I did!! I was hooked within minutes of listening and did not want to stop. I finished in two days.

It isn't just a "werewolf" book; it has a very unique story line. I don't want to give away anything in my review because the plot takes some interesting turns. The characters are great and Barnes did a nice job of making the villain very sinister.

The performance was great too! I think Eileen Stevens really enhanced the story with spot-on voices for each character with appropriate levels of emotion.

I can't wait for book two and hope the series continues!!

Raised By Wolves Review

What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)

saw it coming

Would you listen to another book narrated by Eileen Stevens?

yes

Do you think Raised by Wolves needs a follow-up book? Why or why not?

it is the first in a trilogy

Any additional comments?

Only read this book when you have nothing better. Don't get me wrong it's not bad, it's just not that good either. The main character will drive you crazy! She takes 'love at first sight' to a whole new level; a very annoying level.

This will be a RE-listener!!

This was the first "wolf" book I listened to. I have everything else and I thought I would use this as something "new". I LOVED IT!! It kept me on my toes and I loved the twists it had in it. The middle of the book was awesome and the end is even more better!! Can't wait for the next book. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who just wants to "try out" a wolf series. And also check out Patricia Briggs "Hunting Ground" and "Cry Wolf" and "Alpha and Omega" for more wolf books.