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ofearna's review against another edition
so, I grew up in foster care... and am now quite interested in reading this!
tam52461's review against another edition
5.0
This was the cutest book! Social worker momma bear is so cute
candicerose's review
5.0
This book was so enjoyable. The kids calling her Net because she is like their safety net made me a little misty eyed. This was my second reread!
inmyhumbleopinion's review against another edition
5.0
Bears Behaving Badly is a story told as only the incredible MaryJanice Davidson can tell it. This is a laugh out loud tale of child abuse. Yes; I know there is nothing funny about child abuse but when you have two foul mouthed social worker bear shifters fuddling their way through an investigation I dare you not to laugh out loud. I totally enjoyed watching Annette and David find their way supported by a quirkily fantastic supporting cast. Run, buy this book.
bibliophile90's review
4.0
**ARC provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review**
- 3.5 stars -
Bears Behaving Badly is my first book by this author. I love paranormal romances, even if I don't read them as often as I would like. The first thing I had to get used to was the writing style. It took me some time to figure out who was saying what, and sometimes I had to read a sentence twice before I understood fully what was going on. It was pretty chaotic at times, and there were a lot of characters I had to get used to in the beginning. This story is more of a paranormal romcom and it was pretty light for most of the story. I thought the suspense was done really well. I was trying to figure out who the bad guys were and what they were really up to. I loved seeing Annette and David work together and keep their lust for each other in check.
They both have been having fantasizing about each other, but they didn't think the other was interested so they never pursued anything more. The whole I am not good enough thoughts got a bit annoying at times. I also didn't like that the romance was put on the back burner until the last quarter of the book. I wanted more growth in the relationship, but the story was mainly focusing on the case they were investigating. If this book was part of a series and Annette and David's story would pick up where this one ended, then it wouldn't have bothered me as much. But I am assuming this is a stand-alone and the next book will focus on another couple. So I wasn't satisfied with the romance aspect of this book. But the mystery, suspense, and comedy aspect was done really well. I did enjoy the world the author created, and I do look forward to reading more books in this series.
- 3.5 stars -
Bears Behaving Badly is my first book by this author. I love paranormal romances, even if I don't read them as often as I would like. The first thing I had to get used to was the writing style. It took me some time to figure out who was saying what, and sometimes I had to read a sentence twice before I understood fully what was going on. It was pretty chaotic at times, and there were a lot of characters I had to get used to in the beginning. This story is more of a paranormal romcom and it was pretty light for most of the story. I thought the suspense was done really well. I was trying to figure out who the bad guys were and what they were really up to. I loved seeing Annette and David work together and keep their lust for each other in check.
They both have been having fantasizing about each other, but they didn't think the other was interested so they never pursued anything more. The whole I am not good enough thoughts got a bit annoying at times. I also didn't like that the romance was put on the back burner until the last quarter of the book. I wanted more growth in the relationship, but the story was mainly focusing on the case they were investigating. If this book was part of a series and Annette and David's story would pick up where this one ended, then it wouldn't have bothered me as much. But I am assuming this is a stand-alone and the next book will focus on another couple. So I wasn't satisfied with the romance aspect of this book. But the mystery, suspense, and comedy aspect was done really well. I did enjoy the world the author created, and I do look forward to reading more books in this series.
readerpants's review against another edition
4.0
I was in the mood for shifters and grabbed this at random from the library. Rounding up a full star because of the thing that happens after my SPOILERS tag below!
Yay:
-the spoiler below
-that the series is called BeWere
-my fave kind of beta hero
-lady bear shifter! The dream!
-random NB/genderfluid character just kind of popping up
-lots of different types of animal shifters
Nay / uhhhhhh:
-the will-they-won't-they miscommunication was just too long and belabored. Not super believable for me as stakes in the way.
-the light/funny tone was a weird mismatch with the pretty intense abuse storyline.
-the banter and pace was a little bit much sometimes, if not quite as Gilmore Girls-meets-Pulp Fiction as the later Shelly Laurenston badger series (loved the first, couldn't get through the others).
TL;Dr: will prob read more!
******SPOILERS********
SHE ATE THEM
SHE ATE THE BAD GUYS
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yay:
-the spoiler below
-that the series is called BeWere
-my fave kind of beta hero
-lady bear shifter! The dream!
-random NB/genderfluid character just kind of popping up
-lots of different types of animal shifters
Nay / uhhhhhh:
-the will-they-won't-they miscommunication was just too long and belabored. Not super believable for me as stakes in the way.
-the light/funny tone was a weird mismatch with the pretty intense abuse storyline.
-the banter and pace was a little bit much sometimes, if not quite as Gilmore Girls-meets-Pulp Fiction as the later Shelly Laurenston badger series (loved the first, couldn't get through the others).
TL;Dr: will prob read more!
******SPOILERS********
SHE ATE THEM
SHE ATE THE BAD GUYS
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
kiwisandtea's review
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This book does not take itself seriously and neither should you! It's definitely entertaining, while still keeping you on your toes with the mystery they're solving. A perfect palate cleanser.
kinokonoyama's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
hannas_heas47's review against another edition
2.0
I read 36% but it took me three days to get there. There is a lot of noise in this book... side conversations... stupid humor that has nothing to do with the story. If the author had reduced the attempts at humor and just stuck to the story then the book would have been a better read. It’s too distracting and makes for a difficult read that I just don’t normally encounter.