Review: A Werewolf in Manhattan by Vicki Lewis Thomson
January 13, 2011 
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I started out really enjoying this book. It was light—both in terms of worldbuilding and tone—but sometimes I don’t want heavy or complex. Sometimes I just want to smile and giggle and enjoy a lighthearted romance. I think if I had to liken it to something I would probably pick the Argeneau series by Lynsay Sands. They’re not the same storyline or writing style, but the tone is similar.
The setup of this book really appealed to me. An author who writes about fictional werewolves hits a little too close to home for the real werewolves, so they have to send in someone to see how she knows so much. Sounds interesting, right? It was, at least in the beginning.
I really liked watching Aidan trip over his attraction to Emma while trying to investigate things for his pack. He amused me (in a good way) as he tried to insert himself into Emma’s life without getting too close to her personally. He was cute and determined to resist his attraction, but his unfortunate genetic flaw made it difficult for him—a little too conveniently at times. I also enjoyed watching his interactions with his brother as he tried to talk sense into Aidan. They had some pretty hilarious lines together.
“”You’re an idiot!”
“Not according to my test scores.”
“Which are nullified by your testicles, apparently. I knew you had solid-brass ones, but this is arrogance taken to the max!”
“Get out of the car, Emma.” He paused, as if the next words cost him a great deal. “Please.”
He was scaring her a little. “Okay, but only because you used the P-word.” She unfastened her seat belt.
“I have a P-word for you, bro,” Roarke muttered. “Puss–”
“Zip it, Roarke.”
Unfortunately, things went downhill for me when Emma found out the truth about the werewolves. Her personality took a sharp left turn into the land of delusion and I didn’t appreciate having to go along for the ride.
Some might consider the following SPOILERS, so I would turn away now if you don’t want to read them. I just can’t say why it got the grade it did without discussing it.
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I was also a little irritated by Emma’s hypocritical green attitude throughout the book. She faulted Aidan for having the money to afford incredible luxuries and even when he called her on her crap and pointed out her designer outfits and her enjoyment of the luxuries she’s allowing him to give her for “research” she never really changed. It’s a pet peeve of mine when characters harp on the evilness of wealth, so that was not a fun personality trait for me to read about.
I wouldn’t say this was a horrible book, but I definitely wouldn’t say it was good. The relationship ended up being too disappointing and Emma too irritating for me to really enjoy it.
A Werewolf in Manhattan by Vicki Lewis Thomson
January 4th 2011 by Signet
Paranormal Romance
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I skimmed because I am reading this one soon. I picked it because I like the cover and title..LOL. We shall see what I think of it.
@Mandi Schreiner: I do too LOL
Oh too bad you didn’t end up liking it
But yes my biggest problem was also how she turned out after she knew the truth. I wanted to shake her
Thanks for another great and honest review. I’ve never even heard of this book before so I can at least wipe my brow and be thankful for the rest…I don’t want to add this one to me TBR list.
I think I have a VLT book sitting on my reading shelf – maybe a witch is on the cover, I dunno. Was curious on if I would like this author *coughs* curiosity over.
@KC/Smokinhotbooks: Oh go ahead KC. You never know.
@Mandi Schreiner: I’m curious to see what you think.
@blodeuedd: I was seriously incredulous over her What Ev! attitude. It didn’t seem cute, it just made me doubt her intelligence.
@Deanna: I’m glad you enjoyed the review.
@KC/Smokinhotbooks: Maybe the witch one will be better?
I’ve seen VLT’s books around but haven’t picked one up yet. I read the spoiler and still think I might like this one…we’ll see
@Patti (Book Addict): I hope you do!
The cover looks like it would be a fun read and I liked the color theme. That drew me in but after reading your spoilers I may change my mind about reading it.
Thanks for the review.
@lulilut: The cover was what first caught my eye as well. It looked like it would be fun.