Rivals and Retribution by Shannon Delany

Rivals and Retribution (13 to Life, #5)

by Shannon Delany

Marlaena's pack puts more pressure on the Rusakova family with the kidnapping of Jessie and the surprise that comes from triggering the wolf side of Pietr once again. Alexi realises the impact of Pietr's change sooner than either Jessie or Pietr and rushes to find a permanent cure for the life sentence lycanthropy brings in hopes it will squelch an unexpected side-effect. But Gabriel is still not satisfied with his role in the pack and is determined that getting rid of Pietr permanently in his new and weakened state is the best way he can grab power in the pack. Meanwhile at Junction High, the company's meddling with the school food may have stopped but it doesn't mean all of the kids the food triggered are suddenly without powers. With the enrolment of the rest of the pack's pups, Counsellor Harnek, Sophie and Jessie decide to try training the pups alongside the other powerful misfits. But Dmitri's influence is far-reaching and even pacifist Gareth must make a dark decision or risk the destruction of everything he holds dear.

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3 of 5 stars

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It was okay, but I expected more. The scenes seemed rushed. No time to build up tension so when the conflict was ressolved I was: And that was it?
Jessie was just on the sidelines in this book. Alexi was the one who did everything. He might as well has been the protagonist of this book. Meh. If this had been a middle book, it'd have been more acceptable, but as the end of the sequel... it fell short.

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