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Vampires and Shapeshifters. A Fictionwise bestseller: No. 1 on the Fictionwise Dark Fantasy list in Feb. 2009 Kita Nekai, on the run and the smallest of her shifter clan-a calico cat among lions and tigers-is being hunted. She was expected to accept her role as her father's successor whether or not her cat was up to the task of leading the clan. She disagreed. Now she's less than a step ahead of the hunters, bone-tired, cold, and living hand-to-mouth in the city of Haven. And that's the high point of her day. She's also drugged, "accidently" turned into a vampire, and sentenced to death for recklessly creating a rogue shifter who tortures its human prey. She's got seventy-two hours to find the rogue, evade a city full of hunters, prove she's not responsible for the rogue, and keep the vampire council from killing her. All while sorting out an apprentice mage, a married ex-boyfriend shifter-hunter, and the vampire who made her. Reviews: "Many of the world-building elements such as the nature of the vampire council, Firth and the society of the mages and Nathanial's backstory are deliberately left enigmatic to pique our curiosity and look forward to exploring the possibilities in future tales. Refreshingly, Once Bitten wraps up without the usual ubiquitous series cliff-hanger and ends on a positive note. Once Bitten is a solid urban fantasy debut with enough original ideas and twists to satisfy readers looking for something different and fresh. Kalayna Price is currently working on the next book in the Haven series." --Scifiguy Reviews "Once Bitten is imaginative, thoroughly entertaining, and easily keeps a reader's attention." -- Patricia's Vampire Notes Reviews "I’ll be watching for book two in this exciting new series." -- Darque Reviews "This was a perfect adventure." -- Paranormal Romance Reviews "Urban fantasy readers who enjoy the works of Kelly Armstrong and V.K. Forrest will have a great time reading this exhilarating story." -- Harriet Klausner "Young Adult girls will swoon over the strong male characters and try to be just like Kita. 4 Hearts" -- Book Reviews by Crystal
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Kita Nekai is already on the run. She fled her homeworld of Firth to escape her destiny as leader of her clan of shapeshifters. With her other form a calico cat, Kita knows she could never hold power. She's living hand-to-mouth in the city of Haven, staying one step ahead of hunters determined to bring her home when suddenly everything gets much, much worse. Now Kita's got two nights to find a murderous rogue shapeshifter and escape a death sentence. Not that she's exactly alive anymore, thanks to an encounter with vampire Nathanial...
Once Bitten is a fast-paced, fun read with a new take on shapeshifters and vampires. Although the worldbuilding is a little flawed in places (I assumed Haven was part of "our" Earth, and the other realms mentioned were parallel dimensions rather than other planets, say, but it's never explicitly stated), Price drip feeds the reader enough information to keep them satisfied, without info-dumping. I would like to see more development of the worldbuilding in the sequel, Twice Dead, though, as it seems Price has something quite unusual in mind that didn't entirely make it to the pages here.
The characterisation is strong, with Kita herself making for an intriguing heroine. There are elements of the usual urban fantasy chick - prickly, loner, mouthy - but Kita is also vulnerable and full of heart. Supporting characters are well-fleshed out - I particularly liked Gil, the student mage who wants to study Kita for her thesis.
Whilst the main mystery is neatly solved, there are plenty of plot threads left for the sequel. Kita doesn't know if she can still shapeshift now she's a vampire, and her struggles to adjust to her vampiric state will make for compelling reading in the future, I'm sure. There is a sort-of love triangle (I say sort-of because Kita doesn't seem interested in romance, which was actually something I enjoyed as it made a change from the usual angst-ridden love affairs common to UF), which I guess will be resolved/continued in the sequel. And I will absolutely be buying the sequel: Once Bitten is a great book from an author with a lot of promise.
Once Bitten is a fast-paced, fun read with a new take on shapeshifters and vampires. Although the worldbuilding is a little flawed in places (I assumed Haven was part of "our" Earth, and the other realms mentioned were parallel dimensions rather than other planets, say, but it's never explicitly stated), Price drip feeds the reader enough information to keep them satisfied, without info-dumping. I would like to see more development of the worldbuilding in the sequel, Twice Dead, though, as it seems Price has something quite unusual in mind that didn't entirely make it to the pages here.
The characterisation is strong, with Kita herself making for an intriguing heroine. There are elements of the usual urban fantasy chick - prickly, loner, mouthy - but Kita is also vulnerable and full of heart. Supporting characters are well-fleshed out - I particularly liked Gil, the student mage who wants to study Kita for her thesis.
Whilst the main mystery is neatly solved, there are plenty of plot threads left for the sequel. Kita doesn't know if she can still shapeshift now she's a vampire, and her struggles to adjust to her vampiric state will make for compelling reading in the future, I'm sure. There is a sort-of love triangle (I say sort-of because Kita doesn't seem interested in romance, which was actually something I enjoyed as it made a change from the usual angst-ridden love affairs common to UF), which I guess will be resolved/continued in the sequel. And I will absolutely be buying the sequel: Once Bitten is a great book from an author with a lot of promise.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I found the characters engaging and likeable. Kita handles becoming a vamp and losing her ability to shift as well as one would expect her to. She spends a lot of time being mad at Nathaniel for turning her but at this point in the series, you find yourself understanding why he did it. I really like Bobby too; he really cares about Kita...I think he loves her but can't have her because she is like royality where they come from. Highly recommend it
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Kita is on the run, she is a calico cat were, there's no way her cat is strong enough to rule her clan, no matter what her father says, but being hunted for the past five years has taken it's toll. Kita is tired, but there is no end in sight.
Kita is drugged, attacked, turned into a vampire, albeitly by accident and her inner cat is like cold stone, she can no longer change. The 'hermit'(Nathanial) insists on staying with her, Bobby her childhood friend just wants to protect her & Gil studies her every move for her thesis, Gil is a witch, with magic that can prove unpredictable.
K.P takes the story down to the wire, intelligently written, layered characters & intiguing protagonists this fantasy has it all, it's a true urban dark fantasy, with a subtle thread of mixed feelings & romance.
An author to watch I think, the next book in the series is Twice Dead.
Definately worth a go......Reminds me a little of Karen Chance, Anthony Francis, Jennifer Armintrout & Stacia Kane (Unholy Series).
Enjoy....
Kita is drugged, attacked, turned into a vampire, albeitly by accident and her inner cat is like cold stone, she can no longer change. The 'hermit'(Nathanial) insists on staying with her, Bobby her childhood friend just wants to protect her & Gil studies her every move for her thesis, Gil is a witch, with magic that can prove unpredictable.
K.P takes the story down to the wire, intelligently written, layered characters & intiguing protagonists this fantasy has it all, it's a true urban dark fantasy, with a subtle thread of mixed feelings & romance.
An author to watch I think, the next book in the series is Twice Dead.
Definately worth a go......Reminds me a little of Karen Chance, Anthony Francis, Jennifer Armintrout & Stacia Kane (Unholy Series).
Enjoy....
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