Of Snow and Whiskers Werestory Book 2 eBook Andrea Brokaw
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When the moon is full, Rina Andreyushkina is a snow leopard. In feline form, she is full of grace and power. But when the moon sets, things are harder. Now shy and awkward in her human skin, Rina faces a series of new challenges.
Her best friend has been suspended for bullying, leaving Rina by herself for the first time in her life. She must learn who she is on her own and whether she likes this person. Complicating things further, the best friend’s would-be betrothed comes to Rina for help preparing to fight his way out of his arranged marriage. No stranger to being a political pawn, Rina agrees to train him even though it puts her most important relationship in serious jeopardy. And as though this were not stress enough, Rina befriends the notorious and widely disliked new boy, something the entire school notices.
With all this going on, when will Rina find time to watch her favorite anime?!
Of Snow and Whiskers Werestory Book 2 eBook Andrea Brokaw
Notes of Interest:This is the second book in the Werestory series by Andrea Brokaw. The first is "Of Fur and Ice".
I recommend that you read the first book in the series, as it gives some background for the second. However, the first book has a different set of protagonists than the second, so the second could possibly be read as a stand-alone. This second book takes a few of the supporting characters from the last book and puts them under the spotlight for a plot of their own. But you will see familiar faces from the first story, too.
What could have made it better for me:
There were a few technical errors that pulled me out of the story, but those were minor.
What I liked about it:
The story this time focuses on Rina, friend to Simone and Troy, two antagonistic characters from the previous book. I really like this choice of character because Rina was the silent, submissive BFF for the Queen Bee of the snow leopard clique in their high school, but over the course of this story, she develops courage and sort of comes into her own personality to make her own choices, regardless of peer pressure. When the words "toxic relationship" get thrown around, it usually has to do with girl/boy love interests. But this story highlights a case where it is a girl's best friend that dominates and acts abusively toward her. Because my personal history involved a few toxic relationships, it was a really interesting, and sadly rather accurate, portrayal of how submissive behavior so often makes excuses for the domineering behavior of friends, partners, or family members in order to not cause trouble, or in order to not lose that relationship by raising a complaint. Because it's hard to draw the line between actually loving someone so much that you would put up with bad treatment, and being dependent on someone so much that you would put up with bad treatment. This friend-to-friend angle for that kind of relationship isn't normally something focused on in books. So, I found that to be rather unique.
This book explores diversity in that Rina is also bi-sexual. And as she reflects on her past and present interests in terms of love interests, her dual orientation has the brief potential to complicate matters with others who don't have a full understanding. The fact that this is a main character attribute and conversation topic is a plus for the book, in my opinion.
Another thing I loved about this story was the unique spin it gave to Native American skin-walker legends and therianthropy (which is a shape-shifting identity, for those to whom the term is new). I can't really say much more than that about these topics without spoiling the plot, but I want to raise the fact that it's not something commonly found in supernatural books, even among books about the most common shape-shifters, like werewolves and such. Brokaw's take on fairies is also different and refreshing. I always love to see new interpretations of old mythologies.
The story picks up soon after first one finishes, so most of the action takes place on the were-school campus, but the focus this time is on the snow leopard clowder, rather than the wolf pack. Seth has challenged his arranged engagement to Simone. Troy the all-were is still present. And kind-hearted Rina is attempting to find her place in the new order of the upheaval because she's not the type to make enemies or hold grudges. She befriends Troy, and starts training Seth for the Challenge, but has to deal with a very unforgiving Simone. Clowder politics complicate matters further, and another all-were is discovered near campus grounds. The safety of the students in the school, the future of two snow leopard clans, and Rina's circle of friendships are at risk.
The style of writing is a down-to-earth, first-person, present-tense narrative with lots of tactile "feels" to it. So, the reader progresses through the events with Rina in a way that I think most people could immerse in or relate to on some level.
Recommendation:
Fans of shape-shifting stories will probably find the snow leopard angle on this theme interesting and fun. This story would be entertaining for readers of all ages, in my opinion. :)
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Of Snow and Whiskers Werestory Book 2 eBook Andrea Brokaw Reviews
Love Brokaw's writing--she really has a feel for how teens think and talk.
I am always happy to see a new book by Ms. Brokaw, because they are always excellent! This one is no different in that regard.
I love the characters, especially the narrator. Though, as they search for any information about Skinwalkers, I couldn't help thinking that Skinwalkers are Navajo, and the Navajo live in northern Arizona, and weren't we specifically told that one of the staff is from Arizona? )
Still, great characters, solid story, a fun read.
Notes of Interest
This is the second book in the Werestory series by Andrea Brokaw. The first is "Of Fur and Ice".
I recommend that you read the first book in the series, as it gives some background for the second. However, the first book has a different set of protagonists than the second, so the second could possibly be read as a stand-alone. This second book takes a few of the supporting characters from the last book and puts them under the spotlight for a plot of their own. But you will see familiar faces from the first story, too.
What could have made it better for me
There were a few technical errors that pulled me out of the story, but those were minor.
What I liked about it
The story this time focuses on Rina, friend to Simone and Troy, two antagonistic characters from the previous book. I really like this choice of character because Rina was the silent, submissive BFF for the Queen Bee of the snow leopard clique in their high school, but over the course of this story, she develops courage and sort of comes into her own personality to make her own choices, regardless of peer pressure. When the words "toxic relationship" get thrown around, it usually has to do with girl/boy love interests. But this story highlights a case where it is a girl's best friend that dominates and acts abusively toward her. Because my personal history involved a few toxic relationships, it was a really interesting, and sadly rather accurate, portrayal of how submissive behavior so often makes excuses for the domineering behavior of friends, partners, or family members in order to not cause trouble, or in order to not lose that relationship by raising a complaint. Because it's hard to draw the line between actually loving someone so much that you would put up with bad treatment, and being dependent on someone so much that you would put up with bad treatment. This friend-to-friend angle for that kind of relationship isn't normally something focused on in books. So, I found that to be rather unique.
This book explores diversity in that Rina is also bi-sexual. And as she reflects on her past and present interests in terms of love interests, her dual orientation has the brief potential to complicate matters with others who don't have a full understanding. The fact that this is a main character attribute and conversation topic is a plus for the book, in my opinion.
Another thing I loved about this story was the unique spin it gave to Native American skin-walker legends and therianthropy (which is a shape-shifting identity, for those to whom the term is new). I can't really say much more than that about these topics without spoiling the plot, but I want to raise the fact that it's not something commonly found in supernatural books, even among books about the most common shape-shifters, like werewolves and such. Brokaw's take on fairies is also different and refreshing. I always love to see new interpretations of old mythologies.
The story picks up soon after first one finishes, so most of the action takes place on the were-school campus, but the focus this time is on the snow leopard clowder, rather than the wolf pack. Seth has challenged his arranged engagement to Simone. Troy the all-were is still present. And kind-hearted Rina is attempting to find her place in the new order of the upheaval because she's not the type to make enemies or hold grudges. She befriends Troy, and starts training Seth for the Challenge, but has to deal with a very unforgiving Simone. Clowder politics complicate matters further, and another all-were is discovered near campus grounds. The safety of the students in the school, the future of two snow leopard clans, and Rina's circle of friendships are at risk.
The style of writing is a down-to-earth, first-person, present-tense narrative with lots of tactile "feels" to it. So, the reader progresses through the events with Rina in a way that I think most people could immerse in or relate to on some level.
Recommendation
Fans of shape-shifting stories will probably find the snow leopard angle on this theme interesting and fun. This story would be entertaining for readers of all ages, in my opinion. )
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