Book Review: 'Shadow of the Bear'

It's a lot easier to type now...that's really good, because now you'll be seeing a lot more of me!

Oh, and I took the book description from the book sleeve. Thought it sounded much more dramatic and exciting than one I would think up that didn't flat out copy their description.

'Shadow of the Bear'
By Regina Doman

'Once upon a time in New York City, there lived two sisters who loved books, poetry, music, and fairy tales. They lived with their widowed mother in a brownstone with two rose bushes in front of it. One winter night, a Bear came to their door and they let him in, even though he could not tell them his real name or his real mission. He became their friend, protector, and constant companion.

'They never dreamed that his friendship might cost them their lives.'

Let me state the obvious here. READ THIS BOOK!!!

Okay, now I'll do a serious review.

Negatives: Well, there weren't really any. Although I should point out that this book might not be appropriate for ages below 13 because of a scene where Rose discovers why it's not wise to date. There was only one thing that kind of disturbed me--Mr. Briar and Bear's mom both died of cancer, and since my dad has cancer...y'know.

Positives: The book was really exciting, very well-written, and it was stuffed with positive examples and morals (introduced in a way that you don't notice they're morals :) ) I was really drawn into it. And Rin, I think we'll have arguments over who is better--Bear or Fish. Although both of them are very nice young gentlemen.

Overall: Although the paragraph for the negatives is longer than the positives, looks can still be deceiving. The positives WAY outweigh the negatives! Definitely read this book!

Age: at least 13+

Rating: 10 out of five stars.

Although my review is now officially over, I would like to bring something to any authors' attention--how important it is to have strong characters! One of the reasons I loved 'SotB' so much was because I could relate to all of the characters.

I took a personality quiz, and I ended up being most like Bear, which I think is pretty accurate. But, like Rose, I can get myself into sticky situations and get really ticked when someone picks on my siblings/friend. Ticked enough to get into a fist-fight. Although I rarely show it, my inside personality is very much like Blanche's (not to mention I don't get many zits ;). And I could relate to Fish also (I picked up that Fish can be a little sarcastic. I sure can be).

See? When someone can relate to your characters more, they tend to also feel like they're the ones IN the story ('Wow. I can imagine myself in that EXACT situation! That's cool!).

Okay, there's my little rant on characters.

Izori

GUESS WHAT I GOT!!!!!

Yeah, I know that it's really recent after my last post...

BUT YOU'LL NEVER EVER EVER GUESS WHAT I GOT FROM MY GREAT-GRANDMA FOR CHRISTMAS!!!!

Enna-Rin has been raving to me about it for so long that I wanted it really bad...

'The Shadow of the Bear' by Regina Doman.

Okay, majorly hyper moment.

Izori