Rogue (Shifters, #2)

by Rachel Vincent

I know that better than most. Since rejoining the Pride, I've made big decisions and even bigger mistakes: the kind paid for with innocent lives. As the first and only female enforcer, I have plenty to prove to my father, the Pride and myself. And with murdered toms turning up in our territory, I'm working harder than ever, though I always find the energy for a little after-hours recreation with Marc, my partner both on and off duty.

But not all my mistakes are behind me. We're beginning to suspect that the dead are connected to a rash of missing human women and that they can all be laid at my feet--two or four, take your pick. And one horrible indiscretion may yet cost me more than I can bear....

• ISBN10: 1426853947
• ISBN13: 9781426853944
• Publish Date: 1 April 2010 (first published 1 April 2008)
• Publish Status: Active
• Imprint: Mira Books
• Format: eBook
• Pages: 400
• Language: English

Reviews

[Angie]

I liked Rogue even more than the first book! It's less intense, but just as action packed and exciting! Faythe has been living up to her end of the bargain with her father and Alpha. She's living at home and training as an enforcer, even completing her first trespasser capture! Then the phone calls start. Faythe's ex-boyfriend, Andrew, keeps calling and their conversations couldn't be any less friendly. Her father is also getting calls from an anonymous tipper, telling him of dead tomcats left around the territory. Now, it's up to Faythe and the other enforcers to figure out what's going and put a stop to it.

While the plot of Rogue seems disconnected from Stray's in the beginning, it's very much a continuation which I loved! What Faythe and the other tabbies went through was bound to have lingering effects, and it all comes together in this sequel. I was actually quite proud of myself for putting some of the pieces together before Faythe did! I didn't guess at the murderer or their motive, since that's something new, but I got just about everything else. That didn't make Rogue any less exciting though, since I had to know what the consequences would be.

The romance is not the focus of Rogue, at all, but I found myself even more invested in Marc and Faythe's relationship. It's on the rocks because of something Faythe did (albeit accidentally) and Marc just cannot deal with what he believes will be the outcome once the Council learns of it. I'm torn about whose side I'm on, but that's because the author has created a situation that isn't totally black or white. On top of that, Marc gives this epic speech and my heart just broke for him! I was proud of him for standing up to her and putting his feelings out there, since at times it does look like Faythe is just biding her time with him. Then Vic sheds more light on the situation, and it became even more sad. While I don't believe Faythe has any obligation toward Marc and his future, I was mad at her for not even taking that into consideration. But then I was mad at Marc for trying to make her feel obligated toward him, and it's just a mess!

I loved Rogue. I thought the plot was a perfect transition from the previous book, and it allowed for a lot of interesting world building. I'm really enjoying learning more about werecat biology and procreation, since recent events are allowing them to learn more about themselves. It turns out that some things that were thought to be impossible, may actually be possible, and that could have major ramifications for their social and legal systems. I can't wait to see how Faythe gets herself out of trouble (or not) in Pride!

Read more of my reviews at Pinkindle Reads & Reviews.

[Linda]

My goodness, there are so many curve-balls in this tale my head is still spinning! And I have no idea where to begin, apart form the fact that I was right about Andrew. And Luiz.

I hate that Faythe and Marc are not really together again by the end of the book, but I can still understand Marc. I can't say I completely understand Faythe right now, though. I love her, she's strong and wants to be independent, but at the same time, there are some things worth taking incredible risks for, and Love (yes, with a capital L) is one of those things.

There was a lot of excitement, with several hunts, misunderstandings, and revelations. It was killing while reading it, and I have. To. Read. More. Now!!

[Jo]

Under the order of her Alpha and father, Faythe is now at home with her Pride, working as an enforcer for two and a half years, when she can then get control of her own life again. She’s back with Marc as well. Unfortunately, trouble is also back. Several bodies of stray cats turn up in the Pride’s territory, working their way closer to home, and a foreign cat is suspected of being the murderer, and Faythe and her fellow enforcers are ordered to investigate. Then Faythe gets a phone call from an old college buddy, which puts the possibility of blame at her own feet. Who is murdering all these cats? And what possibly could Faythe have to do with it?

Another awesome book by Rachel Vincent! I can’t tell you how much I love this series so far, and how great it is having Faythe narrate it.

Much more story than action in this novel, and not as dark as Stray, but that doesn’t take away from the greatness of these characters and the lives they live. I can’t go into much detail as this book is so complicated, the smallest thing could be huge, but a lot of the story involves investigating, looking for evidence, and putting the pieces together. I wouldn’t say the book is predictable, because it is so complicated, but I managed to put several puzzle pieces together myself, and work out some of what was happening.

However, when the action does kick in, it’s awesome! Rachel has this unbelievable talent of writing the action scenes in a way that you can actually see them; it comes to life, and it’s literally like watching a movie! Some of the detail is a little bit stomach-churning, but I think that only highlights what is amazing talent.

I love the characters in this novel! Faythe annoys me sometimes with always wanting to rebel, and with her keeping some things to herself, when you just know it’s a mistake, but her humour, her strength, and her loyalty when it comes down to the crunch make up for it all. I so wish I could meet Ethan and Jace, they are just two of the coolest guys ever, I love their playful, cheeky attitude. I have to say I much prefer Jace to Marc, Marc is too serious for me, but to each her own. And Owen! Oh, I want to hear Owen speak! I want to hang out with Owen and just listen to him talk the whole time. He’s such a sweetie!

Another brilliant book by Rachel, and I can’t read to read the next, Pride!