There are authors who I expect more from since I have experienced their good work. Saving Rafe was not what I expected. The pace was --- slow, and there were gaps. For instance, in the emergency search for a missing clan member, they skipped days where they did nothing Why? I expected partially developed characters and an underdeveloped world. Missing was the wit and action I did expect. Overall it was - just okay. Not something that I will be in a hurry to reread. I am on to the next in line hoping it is more of a typical Drake novel. ( )

This book was so much better than the first. The characters were infinitely more likeable and the plot made a lot more sense with better execution. I'm glad I kept reading despite not caring for the first book of the series. The author seems to have this world more sussed out and dropped almost all of the outside world/human nonsense that cluttered [b:Claiming Marcus|53168746|Claiming Marcus (Lords of Discord, #1)|Jocelynn Drake|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1571936989l/53168746._SX50_SY75_.jpg|73640295].
Rafe and Philippe are a pretty organic couple and, while they fall into bed a little too quickly, there is still some tension there that makes it feel plausible and not unexpected. I would have liked to "meet" or at least learn more about the Arsenault household before their end, but the book was focused more on Rafe so it's understandable they all ended up as plot fodder. I'm also interested in more of Philippe's past - it's hinted that he's French and had a sadistic maker but it doesn't give much more information than that.
I was also surprised that a witch character was added, and half expected the wolves described to be were but that didn't happen. Rafe mentioned multiple times that they didn't seem like normal wolves but they just leave after the big fight so that was kind of a waste of time.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book and hope the any subsequent books don't disappoint. I'm very interested in both Winter and Bel's stories. ( )