Kat Scratched Paperback – 10 May 2014

I kind of worry that people are going to start looking at these reviews and assume that I’m only giving them 5 stars because they are written by DT Dyllin, but seriously there isnt anything this woman has written that I have read and haven’t loved, if you haven’t read any of her work yet you should totally give it a go. You wont be disappointed.The only thing I knew about the books before I picked them up was that she had written them. Once I realised Kat was a were-leopard I was rather excited, I haven’t read about were-cats before and while I can’t compare them to other were-cat stories I can say I am loving Dyllin’s take on them.As is usual with Dyllin’s work, the story is written in a way that just draws the reader in right from the very first page. I don’t even know how to describe her writing style, but it feels like coming home, like a conversation with an old friend. even in a brand new series with new characters. I fell into the story with ease and before I knew it I was half way through the book. If it wasn’t for the fact that I do actually need sleep I would have happily sat up through the night to finish it.Kat is equally as strong and confident in her capabilities and power as a were-leopard as she is insecure about her looks (which probably comes from being raised in a pack of Werewolves) and it gives us a very likeable character who reminds me a lot of myself (and a lot of other women I know). I can’t say I’m a fan of all the choices that Kat makes, but you can tell she’s doing what she thinks/feels is right. Her taste in men seems to be impeccable. Jason is every bit the Alpha male, but he has a vulnerable edge to him which comes as a result of Kat leaving him all those years ago. And while in other characters I might think his insecurities and jealousy would be a turn off for this man it has the opposite effect. It most definitely makes him more appealing. And while James may not be Alpha he certainly has his own attractive qualities.. who can resist a man who swears he will be there for you, making sure you are safe always. Especially one who is also physically appealing. I was almost begging Kat to forget about Jason.There are a few twists and turns along the way. Moments when I thought I knew for sure what was going to happen only to be proven wrong. Dyllin is not predictable in her work. Even as the book draws to a close we are still leaning about our main characters and being knocked sideways by revelations we just did not see coming.

Okay, so, the first time I read Part one of this series back in August 2013 I was not overly fond of these characters. Dare I say I was annoyed with them. I must have been in a bad mood because I re-read the entire trilogy this month and WOAH BABY I loved it. I usually wont even re-read a book but I can't believe how much I loved this one the second time around. Don't get me wrong, I gave it 4 stars last time but this was 5 billion stars. I also need to stop comparing the authors books. That's almost like setting myself up for failure. It's like comparing your favorite shirt to another shirt you own that looks almost as awesome but not quite. I'm getting off topic here but you get the point. I missed my two Alpha's! Part two was also a re-read and still as sexy as the first time. Maybe even more so. Part 3..... I have been waiting since August for this! I feel like book two in one of the author's series is always the one that leaves you hanging on for dear life...like if I don't get this book right now I might choke a mutha effer. I shall call her the queen of cliffy's. And I don't care if that's not a word, you get what I'm saying so deal with it. Dara is also the queen of hussies....all of her female protagonists can't keep their snatches in their knickers.... I love it! But they're always conflicted about it. I guess that separates them from being a full fledged hussy :). I very much enjoyed their journey and I'm looking forward to what's next from my favorite author.

Enjoyed the book would have made the ending different but still was a good book.