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Stray (Shifters, #1)

Rachel Vincent
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Stray (Shifters, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007

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Rachel Vincent

Stray (Shifters, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

624

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary Texas

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In Stray by Rachel Vincent, the protagonist, Faythe Sanders, is part of a Pride of werecats. Her life is complicated by the responsibilities and dangers that come with her heritage. As she navigates various challenges, Faythe must balance personal desires with family loyalty and survival.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

38,019 ratings

64%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Rachel Vincent's Stray offers a thrilling mix of suspense and romance, captivating readers with its strong, relatable protagonist and fast-paced plot. The book's imaginative take on the werecat mythos has been mostly well-received. However, some critique its predictable storyline and occasional clichéd dialogue, detracting from the overall immersion.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Stray (Shifters, #1)?

Readers who enjoy urban fantasy with strong, complex female protagonists like those in Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson Series will appreciate Rachel Vincent's Stray. This novel is perfect for fans of fast-paced narratives, shapeshifters, and intricate family dynamics akin to Kelley Armstrong's Women of the Otherworld series.

4.0

38,019 ratings

64%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

13%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

624

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary Texas

Publication Year

2007

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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