I absolutely love this take on lycans. This book is the first in The Lycanthropy Files series and I can’t wait to dig into the next book! I love the scientific take of this. Jane’s world is turned upside down by a fire at work and losing her job. Then her grandfather leaves her his estate and she goes there to find her footing again only to be entangled in mystery. This intriguing book was full of twists and turns and left me wanting more.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Collierhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Collier2022-05-05 07:50:182022-05-05 07:50:18The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Michelle Collier
I’ll be honest I thought jeez this book is dragging but then I reached the end and I was like yep I needed the info and it made sooooo much sense. I really enjoyed this book and could NOT put it down! It was so well written and there were the perfect clue drops and twists and turns. I loved Joanie, wasn’t in love with Lonna but as I reached the end I knew she was a necessary character and couldn’t even deal with Ron, Robert, Leo, Gabriel mystery! Such a fantastic story with an amazing ending!!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00April McCoyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngApril McCoy2022-05-04 07:34:042022-05-04 07:34:04The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by April McCoy
When epidemiologist Joanie Fisher’s life is thrown into a rather terrifying knot of confusion, the last thing she expects is to come into an inheritance from her recently deceased grandfather. What’s even more unexpected is the streak of missing children that, oddly enough, is happening in the same town in which her grandfather just mysteriously died in. To make matters even worse, it seems what’s happening in the town may just be tied to research she had been doing before her lab burned down. When too many coincidences begin making more sense, Joanie must come to terms with a surprising truth… I enjoyed the more medical-based perspective on lycanthropy that showed in this book and found the premise of this series intriguing.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Gonzalezhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Gonzalez2022-04-30 15:47:212022-04-30 15:47:21The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Amanda Gonzalez
This book has an interesting storyline. It was written very well, all ends are met. This book had me turning pages. The main character is a strong female. She has had her troubles but that never stops her.
Joanie Fisher inherits her grandfather’s fortune and Wolfsbane Manor deep in the Ozarks. Where the mystery begins WEREWOLFS. This is book one in a series so a lot of character building, very descriptive and a lot of good twists. I absolutely enjoyed the scientific take on Lycanthropy. A whole new spin in the “shifter world”. Definitely a great book and I can’t wait to read more in this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Toni Sellershttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngToni Sellers2022-04-30 07:55:512023-08-05 14:50:57The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Toni Sellers
I first want to say this book had me intrigued from the get-go. It was a new take on the werewolf that I found as interesting I went and started reading the others because I just had to know. Now that cover is amazing. I loved how it depicted Joanie because that is exactly how I had her pictured in my mind. I would have liked to know the main characters more in depth but overall, the writing was good. It kept my interest through out the whole book.
Joanie is a scientist; she is an epidemiologist to be exact. In case you are wondering an epidemiologist is the studies of medicine that deals with incidence, distribution, and control of diseases. She absolutely loves what she does till her entire world is turned upside and she does not know what to do next. And by her life I mean it went up in smoke starting with the fire in her lab, then her boyfriend dumbs her, see just a catalyst of sad news. It was like fate stepped in when she finds out her grandfather left her his whole estate, but the mystery starts with no one knowing how her grandfather died. With the help of her best friend Lonna, they start the adventure that would forever change their lives. As soon as she gets to Wolfsbane manor, (killer name, right??) she is thrown into the world that should not exist but needs her help non the less. With the help of her grandfather’s money, she can finish or start up her research again.
Lonna let us say for being a secondary character I just wanted to shake her a lot. I feel like she caused a lot of the problems that arose but then again when you have the good and the bad sides feuding your feelings and your actions get out of control. I do have to say even though this book was more of a mystery and less on the romance side which is not my usual type I loved what little romance was in this book. It led up the moment that would change the life of the main character and it is made for an amazing story. I will say I do hope there is a Tish more in the next book. All the twists and turns had me pleasantly surprised and wanted to finish the book. The new take on werewolves had me so enthralled that I wonder where the author goes the idea. Her word building was so perfect that when a twist happens you never expected it. Her character development I felt could use a bit more work. Even though you read tidbits about Joanie’s past you cannot help but wonder about the other characters. At least I did. Overall, she is a new author for me, but I can honestly, she has a new fan for life.View all my reviews
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The Wolf’s Shadow: An Urban Fantasy Thriller is book 1 in the Lycanthropy Files by Cecilia Dominic. This is the first book I have read by this author, and I was highly impressed. Her take on werewolf will have you believing it is completely possible. This book, filled with missing children, adultery, best friends, loss and grief not to mention romance and mystery takes you on a wild ride of twists and turns. I will definitely be finishing the rest of this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Mandi LaMillerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMandi LaMiller2022-04-27 08:02:322022-04-27 08:02:32The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Amanda LaMiller
This novel was really good. It is a werewolf novel with a bit of twist on how werewolves were created, this made the novel interesting and different. The story involved mystery and intrigue and kept my attention from beginning to end. The author created a dynamic world and I look forward to reading more from her.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Cindy Rushinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCindy Rushin2022-04-27 07:53:552022-04-27 07:53:55The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Cindy Rushin
This is such a fascinating book! It puts a whole different spin on werewolves and how they come to be. This book has it all, romance, mystery and the paranormal. It pulled me in from the very first page and I just couldn’t put it down. Joanie is going through a really rough period of loss in her life and she inherits a massive property from her grandfather. However, it comes along with a lot of baggage that she wasn’t expecting. That’s when she realizes that werewolves exist and as she becomes involved she finds herself in danger while also being attracted to someone she never thought she would be. On her way to find a cure, she realizes what she really wants from life and who she wants it with but will she get the chance to make her dreams come true? This is one paranormal book you aren’t going to want to miss and I can’t wait to read the next books in this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Elenahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngElena2022-04-26 07:43:372022-04-26 07:43:37The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lyncanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic-Review by Elena Tobar
I loved this book! The main character is a very relatable young woman who is strong, smart, and witty. She is made to grow up very quickly, but luckily she has her best friend at her side. As she figures out what is really going on in town, she has to deal with enemies in the shadows, and hopefully allies as well. Read this book if you like fantasy, a strong heroine, and a wolf pack that will make your heart beat fast.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kayla Octavianohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKayla Octaviano2022-04-26 07:43:092022-04-26 07:43:09The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Kayla Octaviano
Man oh man reading this book for the first time was definitely a roller-coaster ride. A good one though. First I gotta say that Cecilia Dominic’s take on werewolfism (I know it’s not a word but you know what I mean🤣) was unique and I liked it.I have yet to read one like this. Secondly the suspense nearly killed me. I constantly shifted on who the bad person was. I had to stop myself multiple time from skipping to the end to reveal what happens 😭.I’m not a big fan of the best friend but Imma read the next one (her story) hopefully she’s better in that one but truly this was a great read im glad I read it.🥰
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Hannah porterhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHannah porter2022-04-26 07:42:512022-04-26 07:42:51The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Hannah Porter
This was the first book I have read by this author, but I am so glad that this is part of a series so that I can continue in the world that she created. The characters are multi-dimensional and kept me guessing, as well as the relationships and interactions between the characters. The world created was mysterious and intriguing, which made this book easy to read and hard to put down. I liked the combination of Sci-Fi, supernatural, and crime-solving thriller elements. I also really like it when the main character is a strong, educated female that is able to hold her own with a group of alpha males. I look forward to picking up the next book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shai Floreshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShai Flores2022-04-26 07:40:212022-04-26 07:40:21The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Shai Flores
This captivating suspenseful shifter story was just absolutely amazing. The plot is original, the storyline is full of surprises, suspense, and so much more. The characters are amazing, but really all of the components combined together really brought this amazing story to life. This is the first time that I have read a story by this author but it definitely won’t be my last. The cover of this story is absolutely beautiful and the synopsis just pulls your attetntion to the book but it doesnt prepare you for the amazing story. So if your looking for a great new stoey to read this week then pick this one up today.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Stephanie Corbinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngStephanie Corbin2022-04-26 07:31:542022-04-26 07:31:54The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Stephanie Nicole
The Wolf’s Shadow by Cecilia Dominic, Book 1 of The Lycanthropy Files
5 stars out of 5
Joanie is the strong female main character of this book. Through flashbacks you picked up that Joanie had a rough life growing up. She lost people who were very important to her. Those that were supposed to be there for her, were not, and would tend to make her life harder. The one thing that was always there for Joanie, was her job. She absolutely loved her job as an epidemiologist. She even was leading her own research, and the author did not skimp on any details in regards to this. Joanie’s knowledge on her research topic was very well explained to you. But one day her perfect job fell apart with a fire in her lab, losing everything. Yet another thing that would leave Joanie’s life. That disappointment did not stop there, soon after the fire, she lost her job, and her boyfriend, promises falling short.
A mystery appears, and you are sent on an adventure with Joanie and her friend to visit her recently inherited estate. There you learn more about Joanie’s life, and the mystery really begins, and so does the world of werewolves. Is there any correlation with her lab, the werewolves, and her grandfather? Does Joanie solve the mystery with the help of her friend, Lonna? With her recent broken heart, does someone sweep in and put it back together? Or does another heartbreak follow? Read this mystery/thriller to find out all the answers!
Wow, is the first word that comes to mind about this book written by Cecilia Dominic. With every page turned, Cecelia leaves you with a new twist or another clue to the ever-going mystery. Cecelia does not stop there as the author, she enthralls you into a whole different perspective of the werewolf world! This book was the new twist in the werewolf world I was looking for. At times the descriptions for each scene, thought, and conversation would get lengthy or maybe over explained. But, towards the end of the book that “over-description” weaved together and made complete sense, and ended up being important details that needed to be explained to bring the first book of the series to completion.
Although some of the details that I thought were “over-explained” some points did become a bit lengthy. I believe that is due to the fact that Cecilia had a lot of world building to do, since this is such a different twist to the werewolf world. The first couple of chapters seemed to really drag on and I had a hard time trying to get through those chapters. In some parts of the book the timing seemed to be very off. The way the author described scenes, the time seemed to only be a couple of hours, but you go to the next paragraph and it was a couple of days, or vice versa. Things also seemed to be missing parts in a scene, versus having a full description that would happen. Regardless of these flaws in this book, it was overall a great read. These flaws led me to want to rate this 4.5 out of 5 stars, but I cannot rate with half a star, so I gave the full 5 stars. I loved the different view and writing style of a werewolf book, and how much scientific knowledge she had and expressed throughout the book.
If you are looking for a twist to the werewolf world, a mystery, a thriller, with a pinch of romance, I would highly recommend this book. Or if you are looking for a way to pass time, or escape your daily life, I would still recommend this book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Emily Noldenhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngEmily Nolden2022-04-26 07:29:432022-04-26 07:29:43The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Emily Nolden
Joanie Fisher is an epidemiologist who works for a research lab, that is until it burns down, destroying all her research and her job in the process, this also means the end of a an affair with her boss, who finished what they had on the same day as he terminates her employment, but on the same day a few weeks after nearly being killed by the fire, she receives a letter from a lawyer asking her to meet him at his office to go through her grandfathers will. When she gets there, she overhears a heated discussion in the office and finds that it concerns her grandfathers estate and therefore her, but when the client storms out, she cannot help but notice that he is a handsome, but dark storm blowing past her, this does not help with the distracting news that the estate she will be inheriting is worth multi-millions of dollars, but that there is also a condition attached to it, she has to move in immediately and that the lawyer will arrange the movement of all her belongings and that she doesn’t have to worry about a thing.
As she is trying to settle in to her new surroundings, she finds that she is the centre of attention and this is not somewhere she wants to be, however, she does use it to her advantage and tries to find out what is going on in and around the mansion and why people are acting suspiciously. Meanwhile, another mystery appears and Joanie tries to see how this fits into everything, however, when it turns out that one of the secrets her grandfather has is that the community is full of werewolves and not just that, but these shifters are somehow now depending on her and her research to help cure them. The mysteries deepen and danger surrounds Joanie and the shifters as things just seem to go wrong all around them, especially when a shadowy figure seems to keep following them around, as well as the sounds in the woods surrounding the manor escalating and keeping the locals scared, but as a deeper conspiracy is unearthed, Joanie becomes convinced that there is an ever bigger picture than they first suspected.
Will Joanie and the shifters she is trying to help be able to find the source of the information they need to crack the code behind the werewolves transformations, or will those trying to kill them get there first? This is a thrilling fantasy adventure with shifters, science and a heroine who is determined to win involving multiple twists and turns, until you become so lost in the plot that you will have to read to the end to figure out the who, what, where and why as you become more and more invested in the characters within.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Roxsanne Lesieurhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRoxsanne Lesieur2022-04-26 07:28:442022-04-26 07:28:44The Wolf’s Shadow: An Urban Fantasy Thriller (Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur.
Joanie Fisher has just watched her life’s work go up in flames, along with her relationship. One of those, she shouldn’t have been involved in while the other is even questionable! Not long after the devastating losses, she learns that she’s inherited her grandfather’s estate…which means she’s suffered yet another loss. Does death just follow this girl?!?!
Joanie soon finds out there is more to this manor than she ever expected. Lots of strange things start happening. And the people? Are they people? The clues left in the manor bring even more questions as she tries to figure out why she’s inherited this work of art.
I found this book to be entertaining. It kept my attention as I was trying to figure out the situation in my mind as I was reading. I loved the details given about the manor. I’d love to see something like that in person! There was a lot of romantic entanglement that I thought got in the way of parts of the story but wasn’t a complete distraction for me. I also didn’t realize that a certain element included in this story wasn’t inspired by a recent event, as this book was written a few years ago. That was probably my most favorite part of this book but in trying to keep from any spoilers, you’ll have to read the book to find out what I’m talking about.
I’m looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Julie Johnsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJulie Johnson2022-04-26 07:28:142022-04-26 07:28:14The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Julie Johnson
The Wolf’s Shadow: An Urban Fantasy Thriller (Lycanthropy Files #1) by Cecilia Dominic
This is the first book I’ve read by the author. The Wolf’s Shadow is a great read that will have you hooked from the beginning. It’s the first book in the Lycanthropy Files Series and a must read!
Joanie finds out that her grandfather is dead and has left everything he owns to her. She also learns that he’s been keeping an eye on her and her career from afar. Now she’s learning the family secret and might be able to help. The quote I chose for Joanie is: “That you’ll be there with me. I know sometimes I’m going to want to kill you, especially when your animal brain is taking over, but I need you here.”
Leo may be new to town, but he’s there for a good reason. Dr. Fischer just might be the answer to the CLS. Now he might just have his chance of being with someone who understands him. The quote I chose for Leo is: “After I met you, and you were so feisty with Kyra, I couldn’t help but fall for you. And then you never let my wild moods intimidate you. It was like you saw beyond all the CLS stuff. You could say I was your greatest admirer. Still am.”
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Amanda Kimblehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAmanda Kimble2022-04-26 07:23:412022-04-26 07:23:41The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files #1) by India Kells-Review by Amanda Kimble
This book had a great premise. With my love of all things medical and supernatural, it was a well blended story that kept my attention from beginning to end. Joanie, the main female lead in the story, is strong beyond words although she thinks of herself the opposite way. This book is a mystery from the beginning. I recommend not rushing through it as it is jammed with clues you can not miss. I was guessing until the very end. The suspense will keep you reading the mystery will keep you wondering who is lying and who can be trusted. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Deb Robinsonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDeb Robinson2022-04-26 07:23:242022-04-26 07:23:24The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Deb Robinosn
Wolves, inheritance and discoveries This was an unexpected surprise. The story was well written and had a good flow. It was a very different take on werewolves and a very interesting plot line. The characterisation was a bit hit and miss, at times I felt disconnected from some of the characters. Overall a fast-paced read filled with mystery, drama and twists.
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I love werewolf stories and this one did not disappoint. It has a unique plot and wonderful characters. I was hooked from the beginning and was engaged the entire book. It was a great read by a new to me author. Can’t wait to dive in to more!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jamie Truexhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJamie Truex2022-04-25 07:18:202022-04-25 07:18:20The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Jamie Truex
This is the first book in The Lycanthropy Files. I really enjoyed this book with its mixture of mystery and paranormal it was a really good read that kept me guessing. The author does a great job of mixing the genres of paranormal and mystery and scientific elements together to make the story unique and a good read.
Dr Joanna Fisher was working on a project to discover what was causing this new phenomenon called CLS. This thing is what was turning people into werewolves(apparently) and it was her job to figure out why. When a fire at her work destroys all her research and she loses her job was it an accident or is something more sinister happening? When she receives news of her grandfathers death she takes over his old property and her eyes get opened in ways she could never imagine. Why was her grandfather working on a cure for CLS? When two men approach her suffering with it she knows she needs to try and finish her grandfather’s work and find a cure. But with children going missing, her grandfathers mysterious death/disappearance and a strange black wolf that keeps showing up will she ever be able to get to the bottom of this? Or will someone try to stop her before she can find a cure?
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Carrhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Carr2022-04-23 15:33:272022-04-23 15:33:27The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Kerry Carr
The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic 4 Stars
This is the first book that I have read from this author. I liked her style of writing and enjoyed the story. This isn’t your typical werewolf book. The author put an interesting twist to lycanthropy which was refreshing. After reading a few too many romances, this was a pleasant change of pace. The book is more of a mystery/ thriller with some paranormal thrown in.
Joanie Fisher is a doctor researching the lycanthropy gene. After losing her job and her boss ending their affair, Joanie is definitely feeling the blues. As luck would have it, she becomes the sole heiress to her grandfather’s estate. After moving in, she comes face to face with real werewolves. Is it a connection that she loses her job after her grandfather disappears or is someone pulling some strings? Finding a cure for lycanthropy is her life’s work but puts her life in danger as well.
There is not much romance in this novel and what little there is, I’m assuming will lead to more in the next book. I was fine with that because it’s more of a mystery/ thriller. I found Joanie to be a little too resentful and I didn’t particularly like Lonna. They were supposed to be best friends but I found Lonna not really acting as a friend should. This is where I feel the author did her best writing. I liked the characters and at times I didn’t. I understand why they did things. I believe the author understands people very well. Even good people are not nice all of the time given the right motivation. All in all the book peaked my interest and I had fun trying to figure out “who done it”.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Anna Hirschhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAnna Hirsch2022-04-23 11:47:562022-04-23 11:47:56The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Anna Hirsch
This book was phenomenal. I found that once I started reading, I didn’t want to put it down. Dr. Joanie Fisher is having a rough life when she learns that her grandfather is believed to have passed away so her life is changed overnight. She has more many than she could have dreamed of and a manor at the top of the hill in a small little town that has a myster….missing children. Joanie’s research is on CLS (Chronic Lycanthropy Syndrome). With the aid of her friend Lonna, and a couple of men with CLS, she throws herself into figuring out what is going on and why because all trails lead back to trouble. The author wrote a story that has kind of a scary plot considering we are coming off covid and the vaccines. Who knows what gets put in vaccinations. Big Pharma is always suspicious. That gave the story a really great mysterious edge. I had a hard time guessing who was truly behind it. Every time I thought I figured it out…wrong! Thrills, chills, and little suspense. Yes, it’s an urban fantasy that has terrific characters. Lonna and Kayla felt like spoiled brats. Joannie was pretty strong for all she went through. Lots of betrayal. The old adage was true in this story: Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. I enjoyed the plot running smoothly. This is is book 1 of the series. I am highly recommending the series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shelly Kittellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShelly Kittell2022-04-23 08:06:152022-04-23 08:06:15The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Shelly Kittell
Well, this is certainly an interesting tale and definitely a unique take on Lycans and their origins. It takes the idea of shifters to a whole other level than has been seen before. It is an urban fantasy paranormal thriller and a very quick read. The book was a great start to the series that has a lot going on. There is a lot of scientific and medical information and has plenty of twist and turns and lots of sub plots to keep you intrigued as the story ebbs and flows.
This story is filled with action and mystery, danger and deception, drama and secrets, romance and so much more. There are a cast of characters and most you will like and others not as much.
Cecila paints a compelling picture where anything may be possible and what a new future could ever look like if it ever came to pass. A compelling case of what ifs. The complex and complicated story line keeps you guessing and is vividly imaginative.
I look forward to the second book to see where Cecila takes us.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jenni Bishophttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJenni Bishop2022-04-23 08:01:002022-04-23 08:01:00The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Jenni Bishop
An intriguing mix of paranormal and mystery with creative writing that has you thinking one thing is about to happen and then whoops nope that’s not it at all, by a creative author who to put it simply now has a new fan. It truly is a refreshing new twist to the werewolf stories you may have read before. I can’t wait for more in this series!
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What an overall interesting book this is. It is a great, unique way to look at an oversaturated genre. The scientific outlook gave it all a different perspective. I did find the book to have quite a slow start. The author really sets the scene and builds everything up but it meant that it made for a slower read. It did pick up about half way through which is when I felt the story really got going. I enjoyed the characters, especially the MC. She was so easy to connect with and get behind. This is a great story and I am looking forward to the rest of the series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2022-04-23 07:40:572022-04-23 07:40:57The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Kerry Baker
I enjoyed this fantasy story. This is a newer author for me which I enjoyed her writing style as well as her attention to details that made the story engaging and hard to put down. I enjoyed being pulled into the story by the characters. They are relatable, strong, supportive characters that I enjoyed watching grow throughout the story. This is a story that took me on an adventure of a wolf disease that is taking over. The question is can Joanie end this disease before she is the next victim? I enjoyed where the story took me and the twists and turns that had me coming back for more. This is a story that is full of fantasy and is fast paced. I enjoyed how easy this story is to read and entertaining. This is a great story that filled my afternoon with fantasy. I highly recommend this book.
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Now here is an interesting take on Lycsnthropy! This is not your average werewolf story this is most definitely al well researched medical thriller mystery Fantasy all rolled into one!
This book starts with a fire that has destroyed the lab of a very promising scientist (joanie) who was just looking for a cure for chronic lycanthropy syndrome, a genetic disorder triggered by a virus.
lost and overwhelmed losing her life’s work, she then is notified that shes inherited property in the ozarks from her grandfather who is missing but presumed dead… she thinks she can find some refuge here in a place from her childhood but instead she finds complex relationships, deception, Mystery, missing people, drama, friendships, chemistry, danger and so much more.
This book was pretty good, if you find yourself struggling in the first part keep going the story will pull you in and then you won’t be able to put it down! 4/5
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Melissahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMelissa2022-04-22 07:38:112022-04-22 07:38:11The Wolf’s Shadow (The Lycanthropy Files Book 1) by Cecilia Dominic – Review by Melissa Saxton
Wow! This book was just so darn good! The story had its own aurora of being compelling, and it was a very quick read and easy to fall into. It was very much enjoyable, I loved the way the author had the story flow, and how things went about! Needless to say I am waiting for the next installment!
I loved how the story takes flight centering around the work of Joanie who is looking into her own personal research for an issue, but along the way things happen and come up that really test and question everything. I loved the fact pace of the story, the secrets that arose, the questions that came, as well as the questions that I came up with as I read. I felt I was right beside Joanie with her adventure. Things were far from what they seed at first when I was reading, I loved the discoveries that were made. The author made the visionary very real as well. The book was addictive and impossible to put down!
Loved this book and I am going to love the rest of the series! The book was a wonderful start of a new series, and I can not wait to read more in the series and see what happens as the books continues. The author is amazing at what they do! Highly recommend this book and series, a must read!
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Epidemiologist Joanie Fisher can’t catch a break. After her lab burns to the ground, her boss simultaneously fires her and ends their relationship. And though she’s inherited her grandfather’s multimillion-dollar estate, Joanie’s shocked to discover the property comes infested with werewolves.
Confronted by a ruggedly handsome shifter who begs her to continue her cutting edge research into the wolves’ physical changes, Joanie unearths a sinister conspiracy that puts her own life in danger. And as she pushes hard to find the cure, shadowy figures will do anything to make sure she never develops a treatment… including resorting to murder.
Can Joanie end the wolfish disease before she’s next on a killer’s list?
The Wolf’s Shadow is the first book in the pulse-pounding Lycanthropy Files urban fantasy series. If you like strong female characters, insidious cabals, and medical thriller-style storytelling, then you’ll love Cecilia Dominic’s hair-raising genre mashup.
By day, clinical psychologist Cecilia Dominic helps people cure their insomnia. By night, this USA Today bestselling author writes steampunk and urban fantasy books that keep her readers turning pages past bedtime. She prefers the term “versatile” to “conflicted” and is thrilled that readers enjoy both her short story and novel-length fiction enough to lose sleep over it. Her books have been finalists in prestigious contests such as the Maggie Award for Excellence in Romance and the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband and the world’s cutest cat.
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