Kitty Takes a Holiday

Kitty Norville, Book 3

By: Carrie Vaughn

Narrated by: Marguerite Gavin

After getting caught turning wolf on national television, Kitty retreats to a mountain cabin to recover and write her memoirs. But this is Kitty, so trouble is never far behind, and instead of Walden Pond, she gets Evil Dead.

When werewolf hunter Cormac shows up with an injured Ben O'Farrell, Kitty's lawyer, slung over his shoulder, and a wolf-like creature with glowing red eyes starts sniffing around the cabin, Kitty wonders if any of them will get out of these woods alive.

©2007 Carrie Vaughn, LLC (P)2009 Tantor

Critic reviews

"Strong on characterization, Vaughn creates characters worth visiting time after time in this compelling world." ( Booklist)

Better written books with great narrator

As a whole, steps above most of what we find as far as quality of writing, use of language and writing skills and execution of the story by the narrator. Enjoyed it more than most audiobooks. Has something for the intellect on the conveyance of emotional positioning as far as understanding what it is to be alpha or not. Has sociological study value.

A great escape...Kitty takes a holiday!

The title of the book makes it sound less serious than the book actually is...but Vaughn does a imaginative and thorough job describing the fictious werewolf culture and other paranormal subjects. Characters are well developed, and Kitty is really likeable. The mystery in the story is captivating. It is another great escape for readers in the Kitty series. Recommend reading in order to see the development of each character. Narrator is great.

Back west we go...

My rating: Teen (violence)
Favorite character: Tony

Okay, so Kitty is taking a break from the limelight, and after what happened to her in DC, who could blame her. She feels violated, and the first half of the book deals with her complacency and insecurities, but it also deals with the growing idea that someone doesn't like her much.

Cormack and Ben play a bigger part in this book, and honestly, it's hard to say which character has the more exciting role. Between the changes in Ben and the changes in the life of Cormack, both guys add spice to the sauce, so to speak. There is some romance in this book, and I'm happy to say that it doesn't take over. Carrie Vaughn has a very tasteful way of writing about sex; it doesn't get graphic, and it doesn't go on and on (which is easier to deal with on paper than audio).

We get a little local color and some Navajo heritage mixed in during this episode, and that's where my favorite character (for this book) comes in. Tony is a curandero,, and he shows up to offer his advice on some town issues.

Marguerite Gavin is still offering a good narration in this book as well. She may not have the absolute most talented voice out there, but her natural voice is so easy to listen to, and her voice for Kitty is wonderful. She differentiates between characters well, and I really liked her voice for Tony. I'll be looking for her more often.

This book is obviously buiding up to something more.... You can see that there are other storylines, other plots unfolding on the horizon. Looking forward to more.

Today’s Werewolf Struggles

I love how Kitty and her friends have to learn their new roles in the pack and their lives. Will definitely be continuing the series!!!

Great characters, believable relationships.

I’m new to the Kitty Norville series. I listened to the first book on loan from my library and liked Carrie Vaughn’s spin on a werewolf just trying to make her way in an out of balance world. It’s a fresh take how the author presents the supernatural characters as regular people trying to cope with their differences and societal prejudices and norms. So, I purchased volumes 2and 3 on Audible. Four stars because I felt that the insertion of certain types of supernatural beings like witches and skin walkers was a little choppy in this story. It was as if the author was trying out a few ideas for future story lines, but didn’t have a plan to flesh them out in this book. I wonder if Kitty will become a podcaster as time progresses, it would certainly fit her brand. No spoilers…but there’s a very cool and unexpected trajectory in Kitty’s love life in this book. Basically this is an easy, fun and interesting listen; it was perfect while traveling in cars and planes during the holidays. I’m purchasing book 4 this evening, so yes, I recommend this book, and the series thus far. The narration is seamless, and the Kitty’s voice sounds pretty much like what a I’d expect from a late night radio talk show host. Well done.