Victoria Danes

This review is also featured on Behind the Pages: January Moon

Jade and Adrian must wait until the January moon to become true mates even though their human and wolf halves are inexplicably drawn to one another. But other alpha males are lying in wait, wanting their chance at Jade, and emotions are running high. When Adrian loses his temper and attacks the supreme alpha’s grandson, he can either face death or compete to win Jade under the January moon. As Jade races to stop a serial killer, she can’t let herself become distracted by the pack’s politics, or else she may not make it to the next full moon.

I love Jade’s character. She is such an independent and confident woman. She knows what she wants and she refuses to let anyone stand in her way. But the politics and hierarchy in the pack are at constant odds with what she truly wants. As a reader, I channeled Jade’s frustration as she tried to live her life her way, and constantly met opposition. She also feels so deeply due to her abilities and watching her emotions play out as she hunted for the serial killer created some wonderfully tense scenes.

January Moon ramps up the sexual tension and pack politics. Despite being an alpha’s daughter, Jade’s wolf recognizes that she must obey the supreme alpha, and he makes sure to put her into precarious situations. Jade has a fiery temper and doesn’t appreciate being backed into a corner. Combine this with a serial killer who continues to escape her and readers will find themselves immersed in a book filled with intense action as Jade fights tooth and nail to get what she wants.

I highly suggest this book for readers who enjoy strong female characters. January Moon has the perfect balance of action, romance, and suspense. The relationship portrayed has the perfect balance of wants and needs, making compromises for one another and weathering whatever storms may come. Adults only for this one though, as some of the scenes are pretty passionate.… (más)

This review is also featured on Behind the Pages: I am Jade

As a clairvoyant, Jade has a hard time letting other people touch her. She’s built up mental walls throughout the years, but the stronger the emotion, the harder it is to keep them at bay. With a single touch, she can read a person’s emotions and relive memories. And when an accident brings Jade to the brink of death, she will return to the living world changed, and brimming with new darker power. As she struggles to contain the new power welling inside of her, she helps the police search for three missing girls. Family secrets will begin to surface, and Jade will find herself in the middle of a power struggle of magical proportions.

I Am Jade is a fast-paced read, with a unique point of view. While the reader views the world primarily through Jade’s eyes, there are tidbits dropped in from a secondary character’s point of view named Kincaid. After almost every Jade chapter, the reader is exposed to his raw emotions and thoughts about Jade. These small snippets entice the reader to find out what is happening between the two characters as they become further entwined together as the story progresses. I loved reading about Kincaid’s thoughts, and I wished there had been more from him. But I understand it would have also taken away from the allure of his character if readers had been given more information.

The plot is a fast progression from start to finish. I would have liked to see Jade stay longer in certain plotlines, and take more time to figure things out, but that’s because I am a diehard character development fan. Even with its quick progression, Victoria Danes makes sure all the pieces line up and the reader is given enough information to avoid confusion.
Jade is a strong-willed and independent heroine. She refuses to let people keep her down or hold her back. Filled with action, romance and mystery, this book is sure to keep you hooked!

I will be keeping my eye out for future books by Victoria Danes. I do recommend mature audiences read this one as there are adult scenes.… (más)