Kyell Gold

You know a story is good when you want to know more about the main character beyond the confines of the book. The characters are well developed and the plot moves along at a pretty good clip.



There were points in the book where tense and voice seemed awkward. And while the author used the character's heightened sense of smell quite effectively, he muted other characteristics (instinct, the use of the tail for balance, etc.). While I never forgot that Volle was a fox, I did need to be reminded what some of the other character's species were.



I did like the injection of the religious artifacts, the feel of the time period and the flow of the plot. So much so that I look forward to reading the second book, Pendant of Fortune.

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I am leaving this book unrated. Not because it doesn't deserve a rating, but because I if I mark it honestly I would have to rate it low and that isn't fair to the author.

This book was well written and the stories within the anthology are good. It is just that the concept, the idea of 'furries' just really rubs me the wrong way! It is not a book that I would have chosen to read for myself, it was recommended to me in a challenge. So I apologise to Kyell Gold. I think you are a good author, just really not in my style.… (more)