Quite often I find myself getting bored after 7 or 8 books in a series...not so with The World of the Lupi. With each subsequent installment the world Ms. Wilks is building becomes richer and more complex. We meet new characters and get further developments of others. In this book we meet Rule's "otherkin" and his partner and see further development of Rule's role as Rho of the Leidolf clan. We see resolution of Drummond's situation. All of this wrapped up in what I think is probably one of the most action-packed books of this series. Mortal Ties caught me at the first paragraph and didn't let go until the final resolution. 4.5 stars I have read all the books in the series and each story gets more engrossing and more exciting than the last. After 8 books about the world of the lupi, the story is still fresh although there seem to be less written about the physical relationship between Rule and Lily. Time moves slowly in the books and Rule and Lily have not yet married although in this story, the wedding is two months, one week, and two days away. I have waited and waited for them to be married so maybe in the next book it will take place. The wedding is only two weeks away in the next book "Ritual Magic".Cullen Seabourne, a sorcerer and lupus, has invented a magical device which gets stolen right in the heart of Nikolai Clanhome. As Lily investigates the theft, she discovers the thief is Rule's half brother, Jasper. Jasper wants Rule's help before he will return the device but the device gets stolen from Jasper. Many people are kidnapped by a group of elves including Lily. Their greatest enemy Robert Friar is behind everything and as usual he escapes in the final confrontation and so the story continues!
What do You think about Mortal Ties (2012)?
The book was enjoyable, a nice continuation of the series. I’m looking forward to the next book.
—Joyceee
It was so good I started reading the series again....just to get my TOTAL Rule and Lily fix!
—magoudiouf
A good addition to a very interesting series. I enjoyed it.
—gracedle
