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markma's review against another edition
5.0
Otherkin is a very good book. It is about a girl named Dez and a guy named Caleb. Dez gets kidnapped for reasons she does not understand and she meets caleb in the cage next to her where she is being held. Caleb tells her why she was kidnapped and she helps him escape.
I really liked how there was action. There was also lots of plot twists that made you wonder and be confused in a good way. I would recommend Otherkin to anyone who like stories with shapeshifting, and plot twists.
I really liked how there was action. There was also lots of plot twists that made you wonder and be confused in a good way. I would recommend Otherkin to anyone who like stories with shapeshifting, and plot twists.
sangloup's review against another edition
5.0
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This was a great start to a new series for me to get into. Love this one.
Dex has no idea what is happening to her or what she is when she suddenly shifts into a massive Tiger and then is captured and put in a cage made of silver. Thus begins a battle with the Tribunal.
I loved the character creation and how the Author kept the sotry moving. Very well done.
Challege Topic: A one-word title
This was a great start to a new series for me to get into. Love this one.
Dex has no idea what is happening to her or what she is when she suddenly shifts into a massive Tiger and then is captured and put in a cage made of silver. Thus begins a battle with the Tribunal.
I loved the character creation and how the Author kept the sotry moving. Very well done.
dnyameke's review against another edition
4.0
*4.5 So I got this SIGNED copy for a dollar at dollar tree. literally. idk but the cheapness of the cost made my expectations low for the book. however that was not the case. I actually thoroughly enjoyed this. it really does take a lot for me NOT to like a fantasy. contemporary on the other hand, is literally a hit or miss. I recommend this book. still not sure if I'm going to continue on with the series yet though. we'll see.
sineado's review against another edition
3.0
I found this book in a small post office of a small town, so it was a lucky find.
This book kept me from dying of boredom throughout the empty parts of my holiday. Though I saw a bit more potential in the story, I was still pleased and really enjoyed the read. I don't really find this book that memorable, so I don't think I can see myself reading the rest of the series (also I can't even find the rest of the series
This book kept me from dying of boredom throughout the empty parts of my holiday. Though I saw a bit more potential in the story, I was still pleased and really enjoyed the read. I don't really find this book that memorable, so I don't think I can see myself reading the rest of the series (also I can't even find the rest of the series
kea9f's review against another edition
4.0
Full disclosure, I read this because it was in my sister's Nook account and I was looking for something I didn't have to actually go out in the cold and get from the library, but I actually enjoyed it. I give it 4 out of 5 stars for YA fiction and would recommend it for adults looking for something in this genre (like me haha, its good reading for long commutes). The characters are teenagers and some of the themes are young, but it wasn't so much so that I felt weird reading it as an adult. Berry puts an interesting twist on the age old shapeshifter idea, one I hadn't heard before, which is the standard by which I judge all books these days. And I was interested enough to get the other two books from the library, despite having to go out in the cold to do it :)
slc333's review against another edition
3.0
Enjoyable YA paranormal. I liked the originality of the alternate dimension explanation for shifters. Story itself was quite predictable including that
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Caleb was the son of the bad guy. I figure that out pretty much straight awaySpoiler
I enjoyed the secondary characters, particularly London and November. Another thing I liked was how Dez insisting on telling her mum what was going on rather than just disappearing into thin air. That is certainly unusual in a YA book.sherpawhale's review against another edition
3.0
I'd actually give this book 3.5 stars. And being somewhat savvy of reviews myself, I'm normally wary of anything with less than a 4-star review (if it's out of 5). But bear with me.
This book gets right to the heart of the action within a page or 2. It doesn't waste time - it gets right to the heart of the action. Which is both this book's boon and curse.
Nina Berry has a talent for writing and she clearly took the time to craft and make sure everything flows. The problem is that everything flows too fast, because this book easily could have used another 200 pages.
That's rare for me to say. These days, in the post-HP and Twilight phases, everybody jumped on the "Bigger is better" Train, be it authors, editors, publishers, or readers.
The 'verse that Berry has created here is vast and epic. There are tribes of shapeshifters that hate each other, a Tribunal that seems to be a spin-off from the Catholic church, a burning romance, and a paranormal school for shifters.
Everything needed more time spent to make it meaningful. The shifters' world is so different from ours that we can't just be told and not shown. The Tribunal felt more like stock villains than something like... Umbridge, for example, something evil that got into your bones. I didn't really feel anything for Caleb, even though it wasn't really the Insta-Love that YA authors seem to be so in love with themselves these days. And then the school, they all were there for just a couple of weeks, but we only got a couple of specific scenes that were shown and then suddenly everybody's all "Twin powers activate! To the Batmobile!"
And yet, despite the rush, I really enjoyed this book. I enjoyed seeing Dez respond to being healed, and having powers, and overcoming hostilities. In fact, I LOVED seeing Dez experiment with being a tiger. And speaking of tigers and shapeshifting, those are 2 of the things I love the most.
So, I really do recommend this book, and I will be reading the sequel (purchasing it, not just borrowing it from the library). I just hope that Nina Berry takes more time with the sequel, and really shows the passage of time. Let's her characters have their powers grow organically, not just in a few weeks.
Because I absolutely think she has something with this series, and I'll be watching and reading.
This book gets right to the heart of the action within a page or 2. It doesn't waste time - it gets right to the heart of the action. Which is both this book's boon and curse.
Nina Berry has a talent for writing and she clearly took the time to craft and make sure everything flows. The problem is that everything flows too fast, because this book easily could have used another 200 pages.
That's rare for me to say. These days, in the post-HP and Twilight phases, everybody jumped on the "Bigger is better" Train, be it authors, editors, publishers, or readers.
The 'verse that Berry has created here is vast and epic. There are tribes of shapeshifters that hate each other, a Tribunal that seems to be a spin-off from the Catholic church, a burning romance, and a paranormal school for shifters.
Everything needed more time spent to make it meaningful. The shifters' world is so different from ours that we can't just be told and not shown. The Tribunal felt more like stock villains than something like... Umbridge, for example, something evil that got into your bones. I didn't really feel anything for Caleb, even though it wasn't really the Insta-Love that YA authors seem to be so in love with themselves these days. And then the school, they all were there for just a couple of weeks, but we only got a couple of specific scenes that were shown and then suddenly everybody's all "Twin powers activate! To the Batmobile!"
And yet, despite the rush, I really enjoyed this book. I enjoyed seeing Dez respond to being healed, and having powers, and overcoming hostilities. In fact, I LOVED seeing Dez experiment with being a tiger. And speaking of tigers and shapeshifting, those are 2 of the things I love the most.
So, I really do recommend this book, and I will be reading the sequel (purchasing it, not just borrowing it from the library). I just hope that Nina Berry takes more time with the sequel, and really shows the passage of time. Let's her characters have their powers grow organically, not just in a few weeks.
Because I absolutely think she has something with this series, and I'll be watching and reading.
katrinamarie's review against another edition
4.0
Otherkin took me by surprise. When I began reading, I was completely confused and didn't know if I would like it. I'm glad I stuck with this book.
At first I wasn't thrilled by Dez's character. She was insecure and didn't believe in herself. I appreciated the fact that when she was told what she was she kind of freaked out. She didn't just accept it with grace like characters in other books. Dez fights with her identity throughout the book. Even after knowing what she is and getting the grasp of how everything works, she couldn't come to terms with the fact that there's a shadow inside of her.
I really enjoyed the spin on shifters. Although, I wished they would have elaborated a bit more on why these people were born with the ability to shift. It was a fresh idea, and they add "callers" to the mix. Callers are able to call the shadows out of Othersphere. I know it sounds confusing here, but it will make sense when you read it.
The plot developed at a steady pace. There was instant infatuation that leads to more. The relationships are put together nicely too. When Caleb & Dez meet the other shifters they are met with caution and mistrust. Even though the shifters are from the same "world" they can't stand each other. Dez has to do all she can to bring them together in order go against a common enemy, the Tribunal. There's also a twist, but I saw it coming. I'm sure most of you will also.
If you're wanting a shifter book with a little something extra, you should pick this up. It's an easy read with a tad bit of darkness.
At first I wasn't thrilled by Dez's character. She was insecure and didn't believe in herself. I appreciated the fact that when she was told what she was she kind of freaked out. She didn't just accept it with grace like characters in other books. Dez fights with her identity throughout the book. Even after knowing what she is and getting the grasp of how everything works, she couldn't come to terms with the fact that there's a shadow inside of her.
I really enjoyed the spin on shifters. Although, I wished they would have elaborated a bit more on why these people were born with the ability to shift. It was a fresh idea, and they add "callers" to the mix. Callers are able to call the shadows out of Othersphere. I know it sounds confusing here, but it will make sense when you read it.
The plot developed at a steady pace. There was instant infatuation that leads to more. The relationships are put together nicely too. When Caleb & Dez meet the other shifters they are met with caution and mistrust. Even though the shifters are from the same "world" they can't stand each other. Dez has to do all she can to bring them together in order go against a common enemy, the Tribunal. There's also a twist, but I saw it coming. I'm sure most of you will also.
If you're wanting a shifter book with a little something extra, you should pick this up. It's an easy read with a tad bit of darkness.
kate2440's review against another edition
3.0
When I read the synopsis on Netgalley I thought it sounded interesting so I wanted to give it a try. I am glad I did give it a try as in the end I found it a likable read although not as interesting as I first thought.
The cover I am not too sure about as too me it does look a bit cheesy but I do kind of like it because of the colours that have been used. I also like the fact that the cover matches what the story is about which I love when a cover can portray a storyline with just a few images. The title's font is good because of the extension of some of the letters makes the title stand out.
This is my first book that I have read of Nina Berry and I believe it is also her debut novel which I think is a promising start to her career. I love the way she describes everything in such detail as I was able to actually picture what was going on in the story.
Although I did enjoy the story by the end it did take me awhile to actually get there as at the beginning there was far too much going on which usually I like but in this case it was too much as I got so confused to what was happening. It also took me awhile to get into and because of that I found myself putting off continuing to read it which is why I felt like I was reading it for ages. Once I got halfway through I found that it settled down and even though there was still a bit going on it wasn't too much making it a more enjoyable read.
As for the characters it again took me awhile to warm to them but like the actual story I found by the time I finished the book I cared about them and what happened to them. Desdemona was a likable enough character but I didn't really get much about her but I guess she didn't get herself either so maybe I was feeling what she was feeling. Caleb I kind of liked from the start but there was times that I wasn't sure whether he was going to turn. I didn't get the instant attraction between these two characters but again by the end I loved their interaction and some of the things that what said to one another had me smiling.
Overall this book took me awhile to get into but once I did I found it a cute read and I am looking forward to continuing on with the series.
The cover I am not too sure about as too me it does look a bit cheesy but I do kind of like it because of the colours that have been used. I also like the fact that the cover matches what the story is about which I love when a cover can portray a storyline with just a few images. The title's font is good because of the extension of some of the letters makes the title stand out.
This is my first book that I have read of Nina Berry and I believe it is also her debut novel which I think is a promising start to her career. I love the way she describes everything in such detail as I was able to actually picture what was going on in the story.
Although I did enjoy the story by the end it did take me awhile to actually get there as at the beginning there was far too much going on which usually I like but in this case it was too much as I got so confused to what was happening. It also took me awhile to get into and because of that I found myself putting off continuing to read it which is why I felt like I was reading it for ages. Once I got halfway through I found that it settled down and even though there was still a bit going on it wasn't too much making it a more enjoyable read.
As for the characters it again took me awhile to warm to them but like the actual story I found by the time I finished the book I cared about them and what happened to them. Desdemona was a likable enough character but I didn't really get much about her but I guess she didn't get herself either so maybe I was feeling what she was feeling. Caleb I kind of liked from the start but there was times that I wasn't sure whether he was going to turn. I didn't get the instant attraction between these two characters but again by the end I loved their interaction and some of the things that what said to one another had me smiling.
Overall this book took me awhile to get into but once I did I found it a cute read and I am looking forward to continuing on with the series.