Benighted
 

Benighted

by Kit Whitfield

“A fascinating and unique tale in an alternate reality where being human is a hindrance. Kit Whitfield has created an astonishing read.”
–Sherrilyn Kenyon, author of the Dark-Hunter series


“Kit Whitfield has created a unique and powerful twist on the werewolf mythos, an eloquent parable about the profound effects of prejudice and violence on both... (read more)

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Tez Miller
  • Rated 5 stars

After reading so many American books, it's nice to read an urban fantasy book by a different author - this one is English, even though the city her characters inhabit is fictional. In a society where werewolves are hideously violent and definitely not living in secret, the nons - cruelly referred to as barebacks - are in charge of policing them, especially on the tense moon night. Legal adviser Lola Galley investgates as to who killed one of her best mates, but then the suspect - and likely...

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Shadz098
  • Rated 2 stars

Interesting spin on the werewolf mythos.

The book contains a lot of character development but I never got to like any of them much. I would have liked a stronger plot and less angst and self loathing.
She creates a very intriguing alternate earth, I just wish she had chosen to tell a different story.

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  • Rated 3.913043 stars
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  • Rated 4.5 stars
 

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