"The Broken Warrior's Daughter" (by Cooper) is a Werewolf novel that narrates Cara Nelson's rise to prominence as the next Guardian after the death of her mother and her father's fall from grace. However, the Alpha she's supposed to protect, Rik, also happens to be his mate, though unbeknownst to him. At the same time, Rik will have to contend with the Alpha from a neighboring pack, Liam.
This convoluted love story is told across 609 chapters and has earned a remarkable 9.9/10 rating with 363.7K views on GoodNovel. Meanwhile, this novel is also available on the MegaNovel APP. Download it and enjoy!
Witness Cara's love triangle in "The Broken Warrior's Daughter"!
Cara was born from a couple of Guardians, considered elite warriors who are only born once every few generations. Having suffered the loss of her mother - who died defending the future Alpha - and her father - who became paraplegic protecting the pack's Alpha - she is projected to be the next Guardian. Cara possesses formidable fighting skills and excels in combat, though her status as Guardian is still scrutinized.
She's tasked with defending Rik, the next Alpha, though her relationship with Rik would be more intricate than what she originally envisioned. As it'd be revealed down the road, Rik is supposed to be Cara's fated mate, though Rik is not really aware of this at first. Furthermore, she has no wish to be just another addition to Rik's body count, though she does recognize his charisma and physical attributes.
Prior to knowing Alpha Rik was his mate, she flirted with the Alpha of the Shadow Falls, Alpha Liam, for roughly a year, knowing he hadn't found his mate just yet. But then, her wolf, Artemis, started purring as she stared at Rik, Soon after, she'll be involved in a strange love triangle with Liam and Rik, both of whom would dispute her love.
That said, not much time would pass until Liam and Rik encounter a common enemy and a third contender to win Cara's heart.
Cara is the daughter of two Guardians and is supposed to inherit their status. Unfortunately, she had to bear her mother's death and her father's paralysis as they were fulfilling their duties. Now, she has to assume Guardian duties, a responsibility she accepts gladly.
Cara has always been a very independent she-wolf with a lot of self-respect. She has a relatively rough demeanor, which has earned her the moniker "badass," despite being quite petite, measuring up to 5'4": This might be reasonably seen as a disadvantage in battle, though she gains a lot in terms of dexterity while also allowing her enemies to underestimate her as a worthy adversary..
Alpha Rik is the handsome and charismatic young Alpha of the Canyon Ridge Pack, the second largest in the country. He sports lush black hair that stretches to his shoulders, striking blue eyes, and a bulky 6'4" build, a recipe for the perfect womanizer. He's also quite strong, though it remains to be seen whether he can match his parents' dignity as rulers.
Liam is the Alpha of the Shadow Falls Pack (the biggest in the country) and Cara's initial love interest. He's quite older than Cara (by six years) and hasn't found his fated mate yet. He had to assume his role as Alpha at a fairly young age and, notwithstanding all the setbacks he had to grapple with, he was thankfully mentored by Alpha Arden (Rik's father).
Apart from being incredibly sexy, he's also smart, caring, and strong. Cara likes him a lot for those reasons, but Liam likes her no less, so much so that he wishes she was his fated mate.
In this chapter, Alpha Rik explains how he just started noticing Cara Nelson (despite attending the same school as her for a long time) and how she turned out to be the "mystery girl" that he was looking for. His wolf, Kai, could also feel her scent, recognizing her as his mate. The scent led Rik to Cara's house and watched as Liam parked his truck outside.
He then witnessed Liam wrapping his arms around Cara and kissing her passionately. At first, he figured that, since Cara was supposed to be the next Guardian - and, thus, the best warrior in the country - Liam seducing her was a ploy in order to cement his status as the most powerful Alpha. However, he admitted there was a special bond between their wolves. While they were not fated mates, they were certainly interested in more than just a one-night stand.
Cara picks Jason up and goes to school. She sees Rik in the classroom from the corner of her eye but avoids making direct eye contact with him, especially after her Saturday morning orgasm. Rik, however, was far more frontal, outright staring at her and making her feel uncomfortable.
At lunch, Cara meets with Jason and Lacey, when, suddenly, a delivery guy appears with a flower bouquet and a card from a "secret admirer." She looked at Jason a tad dumbfounded, but Jason jokingly retorted, saying he knew nothing about said admirer. She initially thought it might be Liam, though it didn't make much sense for he was anything but "secret" at that point. Hence, in her mind, anyone could have signed that card.
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The theme in "The Broken Warrior's Daughter" deals with the concept of assuming new challenges and facing harsh realities. Cara, as the daughter of the broken warrior (Clint), must now take the reins of the Nelson family and proverbially put on her father's shoes when he succumbed to paralysis. On her father's side, it hasn't been less hard, still tormented by the thought of not being able to support his young daughter and, what's more, still mourning his mate's horrible death.
On another note, the novel takes a jab at the often convoluted fated mate system, presenting us with a huge conundrum. In principle, mating in the Werewolf realm should be a straightforward and streamlined experience, but, in Cara's case, it's exceptionally tricky as she must confront her fated mate and her chosen mate at the same time, being both Alphas!
Cooper is the author of many compelling web novels, including the one under review ("The Broken Warrior's Daughter"), "The Banished Beta's Saving Grace," "Shattered Bonds," "The Arena," and "Spellbound." From what we may ascertain, Cooper has a marked preference for Werewolf novels with urban fantasy elements. As far as personal details are concerned, nothing has been disclosed so far.
The novel is narrated from the point of view of the characters themselves, though we may only discern who's speaking by assessing the context. This perspective allows readers to get a more personal and intimate outlook on the events.
Cooper has a savory manner of conveying all the events, characters' thoughts, and dialogues throughout the story, and makes good use of his/her extensive vocabulary to describe the different scenes. The author is likewise very keen on fleshing out the characters' backgrounds and motivations in between chapters.
"The Broken Warrior's Daughter" (by Cooper) is a thought-provoking novel that mixes elements of modernity with traditional lycan fantasy in a way that eludes the usual clichés associated with the Werewolf genre. What's more, all the characters are nuanced enough to guarantee a pleasant reading, highlighting both their virtues and vices in a manner that makes them relatable, all the while preserving some archetypal traits. Lastly, there's enough content to keep you entertained without overwhelming you with interminable plotlines or filler content.
"The Broken Warrior's Daughter" (by Cooper) is an outstanding literary work within the Werewolf category that you should definitely add to your library!
"The Broken Warrior's Daughter" tells the story of Cara, an only daughter supposedly destined to become the next Guardian (fashioned after her parents) and tasked with protecting her pack's future Alpha, Rik. She later realizes Alpha Rik might be her fated mate, even though she already has a chosen mate (Liam). Throughout the novel, she has to cope with a tense polyamorous relationship. To add more fuel to the fire, a third contender appears and tries to hurt her, but her two lovers come to her rescue.
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