Stray is one of the most amazing books I've ever read (and I read a lot) It's one of those books that you can't put down. It draws you in from the first page and then when you're finished you are left craving the next book. If you like books like Vampire Academy then this book on shape-shifters is for you

Faythe Sanders craves independence and freedom. As a female werecat, she is rare and valuable but also expected to compliantly produce cubs to further her species, a role she can't bear to think of as her own. That's why she's run away from home so many times and is content on attending summer classes in college, to escape however temporarily from her father, an Alpha, and his Pride. When Faythe is unexpectedly attacked by a Stray, a werecat not born into a Pride, she is once again forced to come home for her own protection. The situation is much worse than Faythe anticipated, especially when two of her fellow tabbies have been kidnapped. But Faythe has never been meek or submissive, and she won't back down from any challenge no matter what past demons are dragged up or what present dangers threaten her.

Suspenseful and satisfying, Stray contains both a high action plot and believable characters. The story is fast paced and exciting at all times with no shortage of danger or anticipation. The plot in itself is enough to get any reader interested, but this novel is made even better by its complex characters. Spunky and passionate, Faythe is a strong and snarky heroine that readers will continually root for, whether in gaining her much desired independence or worming her way out of her latest plight. The more minor characters even have distinct identities as well and are enjoyable to read about even if I can't distinguish some of the many werecats at times. Vincent did a fantastic job in creating Faythe's world, from the werecats' governing structures and customs to the struggle between feline instincts and human emotions. I truly love how well structured Stray is with its dual importance of Faythe's rela­tionships with others and the actual outcome of the main conflict, and I'm pleased to suspect there's a lot more to the werecats' world and struggles that hasn't been revealed just yet.

Stray is the perfect choice for even the pickiest reader. Fans of the paranormal and those who prefer weres over vampires will enjoy Stray, particularly those who also liked the Woman of the Otherworld series by Kelley Armstrong. I for one can't wait to read the next installments in this series.