This is a nice peek into events before and between some of the JY books. I highly recommend. As usual you get Faith's great storytelling and it's combined with a super low price, plus a peek into the next JY book. ( )

Cat Tales features 4 short stories in the Jane Yellowrock series. Each are enjoyable and give you a little background on Jane and Rick.

I’ve only read book one [b:Skinwalker|5585788|Skinwalker (Jane Yellowrock, #1)|Faith Hunter|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1400516601s/5585788.jpg|5757031]; before I picked these short stories up. I think I should have at least read up to book three [b:Mercy Blade|8100979|Mercy Blade (Jane Yellowrock, #3)|Faith Hunter|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1388337237s/8100979.jpg|10885471]; before diving into the short stories and novellas in the Jane Yellowrock series. They are good, but Blood, Fangs and Going Furry #3.2 gave some things away.

— The Early Years #0.2

Jane is 18 and leaving the children’s home she has spent her childhood at. She has an instinct she doesn’t understand and is going on a quest to the mountains where she was found.

We learn a little more about Jane, not much, get background on how she got her name Jane Yellowrock, and that she is starting to remember things from her past.

The Early Years was ok. Fans will like the little backstory.

Rated: 3 Stars

— Cat Tats #0.4

This one we get a backstory on Rick LaFleur who we meet in book one, [b:Skinwalker|5585788|Skinwalker (Jane Yellowrock, #1)|Faith Hunter|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1400516601s/5585788.jpg|5757031].

Rick has gotten himself into trouble for chasing tail. What a surprise!!!

In Cat Tats we get Rick’s POV, learn how he got his tattoo’s, and who he’s related too. It was interesting to see how he got his cat tats and that they, Rick and Jane, where fated to cross paths. Their is a lot of pain that Rick goes through in this one.

Cat Tats was enjoyable. Fans will like the backstory on Rick and that fate was preparing him.

Rated: 3 Stars

— Kits #0.5

Aww. This one hit me in all the right places. We get to meet Molly and her family and the birth of Molly and Jane’s friendship. I do love a good friendship starter.

Something witchy is happening at Molly’s place and the Beast knows that a Kit is in trouble and needs help. This incident was mentioned in [b:Skinwalker|5585788|Skinwalker (Jane Yellowrock, #1)|Faith Hunter|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1400516601s/5585788.jpg|5757031] briefly and I was curious to learn a little more on how Molly and Jane’s friendship was sealed for life.

Kits was a sweet and enjoyable read. Fans will like seeing how Molly and Jane become friends.

Rated: 3.5 Stars

— Blood, Fangs and Going Furry #3.5

This one features Rick again and is in his POV.

A lot was given away in this one. You need to read book three [b:Mercy Blade|8100979|Mercy Blade (Jane Yellowrock, #3)|Faith Hunter|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1388337237s/8100979.jpg|10885471]; before going into this short story.

Rick did a lot of woe is me and I fucked things up with Jane and need to talk to her to explain in this short story. I don’t feel sorry for him, but a lot of things where given away that had I read the books I wouldn’t be spoiled on.

Somewhere somehow he ends up having a cat inside him and he can’t shift. He’s also betrayed Jane. Wow what a surprise. Not really. He’s also been tortured by werewolves, his tattoos are mangled, and Kemnebi a black leopard is cruel to him. Their is also an International Association of Weres.

As I said, read this short after reading [b:Mercy Blade|8100979|Mercy Blade (Jane Yellowrock, #3)|Faith Hunter|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1388337237s/8100979.jpg|10885471] or things will be given away.

Blood, Fangs and Going Furry was ok. Fans might like it. I’m not a fan of Rick.

Rated: 3 Stars

( )

This book contains four stories of backstory and missing scenes from the Jane Yellowrock series. I loved every one of them. It's great to have some questions answered about Jane and LaFleur. The tension is high! I just wish there were more stories to read. ( )

4 stories that add to the Jane Yellow rock series. A must read for fans! ( )

Jane Yellowrock is another flawed but fiercely awesome urban fantasy character. A strong female lead, I love how she makes tons of mistakes and just keeps going. As she searches for the answers to her past we get to see the person that Jane will become. Great storyline with enough twists to keep the series fresh. I would recommend reading the companion short stories as hunter references these without going in to the back story. You have to make some assumptions if you haven't read them. ( )