Wild Sign: Alpha and Omega, Book 6

I have always enjoyed pretty much anything Patricia Briggs has written, but this installment within the Alpha & Omega series is really a cut above the rest. It was well paced, didn't get boughed down in detailed explanation of the inner working of bonds and breaking curses (cough Smoke Bitten cough), and had legitimate character growth of several characters. I am so excited to read what comes next, it just sucks that we probably won't see another installment for 2-3 years.1. Loved Bran and Leah's subplot from start to finish, including glimpses into Charles childhood and the quick interaction with the FBI. I wish their last scene together was longer.2. Charles hidden well of untapped power, definitely need to see that being utilized in the future. Making peace with that side of himself and learning to embrace it would be interesting to read.3. So much Brother Wolf, which is always a plus. This story finds Anna and Charles in a stable solid point together, which is so much better than rehashing the "Oh I'm such a monster" trope. I don't think either series needs to go down that route again.4. Sufficiently creepy/evil monster and setting that set an atmosphere throughout the entire book that kept you on the edge of your seat. I've seen this book compared to River Marked, but I think this one has the edge. The personal connection to this monster made it scarier in my opinion. Trigger Warning: SA was a part of the MO of the antagonist, but I didn't feel it was exploitative. Other's may disagree.5. Tag was great, loved learning more about him, though I kind of wished he's got the finale he accepted.6. Oh my god that heartbreaking ending! While it provided an answer to one series question, it also opened a whole world of implications that I can't see having anything but a tragic end for two characters I love. Really trying not to write spoilers here. Going to need that whole story and conflicts to be explored in it's own book. I don't want a tragic ending for them, but how could they abide by the path they've selected? Unless Mrs. Briggs is planning a time jump in the future with a new heroine and series, I don't see that storyline ending positively in the present.Several characters either had their stories reformed/broadened to truly show them and their motivations in a new light, while also developing significant changes in their arc. I hate to say it but the Mercy series has been a little stagnant as of late. Though even a decent book from Mrs. Briggs is better that most stories out there. I almost wish the Mercy series would wrap up so that the Marrok pack/Charles and Anna story can take center stage. Maybe Mercy can handle getting the Fae/Government conflict wrapped up, because I truly need there to be a no holds barred battle in the future with Wellesley/Frank Bright, Sherwood Post, Charles and Bran against the Hardesty witches. That story line has to end in the Alpha & Omega series.The only negative I have is that a character from Smoke Bitten book, who was exposed as a Hardesty spy during the rushed ending of that book, was never brought up or dealt with in Aspen Creek. But that's my only minor complaint.I rarely write reviews, but I really enjoyed this story. There was a sober menacing quality to this story that I think has been missing in the last few installments. I'm sorry Smoke Bitten was a little hokey and almost felt like an episode of that old fairytale show Once Upon a Time. No one really felt in danger in that story and everything was wrapped up neatly with all the characters in pretty much the exact same position as the start of the book. This story had more depth in my opinion, and I would recommend this story and series to absolutely everyone.

When is the next book coming out?? Several cliffhangers in this delicious entry in the series. I have thoroughly enjoyed every book in this and the Mercy Thompson series as well. These books are suspenseful and laugh out loud funny with strong female characters and heroic male love interests. Then add in vampires and fae to the werewolves and you got yourself a rocking good time!

I first fell in love with the Mercy books, then I started reading the Alpha and Omega series and fell even more in love.Ms Briggs always has cool, surprising changes in the storyline that I don't expect, but that I definitely enjoy. It definitely kept me engrossed.The ending blew me away and gave me hope, knowing there's going to be more great books in the future!

I love Mercy's books for sure but Charles and Anna are a close second...this is amazing and I hope we will be seeing them again....I also LOVE that we got some Leah and Bran clairity...

Wild Sign is deeply disturbing, and not in a good literary way. I ended up skimming through multiple chapters, just reading enough to get the gist of what was going on, then slowing down for the more compelling sub-plots.While this story tried to be a redemption arc for the unpleasant Leah, it only gave me the reason as to why she's an unlikable person, rather than making her seem acceptable. Overall, I dread re-reading this one as I go through a re-read of the entire series because I do not like this particular "Eldrich horror of the week" storyline at all.That said, like all of the books in this series, it is well-written and well-edited, and shouldn't be skipped because there are very important sub-plots that are vital to other characters' development and the overall story arch of the Mercy Thompson/Alpha & Omega universe.

"Charles belonged to Anna with all his complicated soul and uncomplicated heart."I have been on a journey with Anna and Charles for almost a decade, and I don't see myself leaving them anytime soon. Wild Sign is another amazing addition to the Alpha & Omega series, I honestly just can't get enough of the complex and intriguing characters in the Marrok's pack. I especially love the bond Anna has with everyone, she is a very important pack member and has made life easier for many wolves. Her bond with Charles is beautiful and I love seeing the developments in their relationship. Anna has grown so much, she turned from a meek scared woman into a strong and fearless warrior. Wild Sign is one of my favorite reads of the year, and I hope I'll be adding books from this series to that list for a very long time."But she wasn’t that woman anymore. It was Charles, with his darkness, his violence and contrasting gentleness, who she wanted to take to her bed, to share her life with."In Wild Sign Anna, Charles and Tag are assigned to figure out what happened to a group of people who had been living off the grid but disappeared into thin air. This book was very mysterious and I was on the edge of my seat trying to figure out what happened to these people. The atmosphere the author creates always gets me in the mood and keeps me intrigued until the end. It gets very dark sometimes, but there are also lots of sweet and fun moments. Wild Sign had the perfect balance of mystery, action, romance and humor. I loved that we were able to get to know a couple of characters better in this book, I especially was intrigued about Bran's mate Leah's backstory. I always hate getting to the end because I know I'll have to wait a couple of years for the next book. The ending has me very anxious to get my hands on book #7. I'll just have to reread this series until then.

Another great story, intricate and detailed drawing the reader into this world created for us by the authors. I look forward to the next journey.

Scrittrice che personalmente non sbaglia mai un libro. So già che neanche questo mi deluderà

Como sempre a estória é excelente!! O que estraga, é ter que esperar 2 anos pra ler mais 😅❤️ mas vale a pena!!!

J'attendais avec impatience la suite de Alpha et Omega. Et c'est génial, toujours aussi bien écrit et passionnant.

Note: to get the best reading experience, I recommend to read the books of the „Alpha and Omega“ series together with the older „Mercy Thompson“ series in the order of their respective publication. The series are intertwined and since they’re both excellent UF, you can only gain by doing that.ReviewWow, the atmosphere of this book definitely has to be mentioned first, because it’s like another main character. And it is eerie, rather dark, although the hilarious dialogue moments are still there and Charles and Anna’s relationship is just as great as ever. But the tone of this book really isn’t on the light side. But probably even more gripping for it. I surely couldn’t lay the book down, once I started reading it, I was totally sucked into the main characters’ quest.In a rural Californian mountain area that belongs to Leah Cornick of all people, a whole camp of people disappeared and Bran sets Charles, Anna and Tag on the task of investigating it and, if there is a problem to be solved, deal with it. Meaning the whole story takes place in the wilderness that has a magical (not of the benevolent kind) touch. Subsequently, the three of them have to come to grips with everything that is thrown at them all alone. And what their enemies confront them with! Wow! Not for the faint of heart. And the how and why of Bran’s relationship with Leah is exposed and let’s just say that I still don’t like her for everything she did to Mercy, but I get her a lot better. And Bran... well, he ain’t no angel either... but of course I can’t tell too much because spoilers and such. I loved the story, the setting and how the overall story arc of both series develops. There is an epilogue that is not connected to the plot of the book, but that does have a lot of cool implications for this and the Mercy series. I can’t wait to learn about it all!