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3.63 AVERAGE
3.63 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
P.A.W.S. by Debbie Manber Kupfer is the first book in the The P.A.W.S. Saga. This is an entertaining book with interesting characters.
So I would definitely say this book is ideal for younger readers. I do enjoy reading young adult stories although I did find this one was probably my limit on how far I would go down. That being said for anytime that likes this genre it is definitely a book worth reading.
The story was interesting and varied. I liked that different lore was combined in the book to create an in-depth world. The characters were fun to read about - the bad and the good. The range of personalities, and their links to their animal shapes, was done well.
This is was a great book and one I enjoyed.
So I would definitely say this book is ideal for younger readers. I do enjoy reading young adult stories although I did find this one was probably my limit on how far I would go down. That being said for anytime that likes this genre it is definitely a book worth reading.
The story was interesting and varied. I liked that different lore was combined in the book to create an in-depth world. The characters were fun to read about - the bad and the good. The range of personalities, and their links to their animal shapes, was done well.
This is was a great book and one I enjoyed.
Umm no. I selected this book to fulfill one of my pop sugar challenges for 2023 and it was just so hard to get past the poor dialog and terrible writing. I’m sure the story would have been good had it been written differently. The tense of the story did not fit, who gives away a family heirloom without explanation. Good versus evil is an age old story and this could have been good if written better
Intriguing ... that's the right word for this story. First, would you look at that cover. It is very cool.
Miri is a young girl who was raised by her grandmother until the age of ten. She'd thought it was as normal a childhood as a girl abandoned by her parents could have. She didn't know that she was being brought up amidst secrets. It wasn't until years later, after her grandmother was gone, that she learned the truth. Miri was descended from a long line of shapeshifters who's power was tied to an amulet that certain people would kill to get their hands on.
Soon after discovering her gift, Miri meets the werewolf Josh who introduces her to P.A.W.S. - and organization that can help her and teach her everything she needs to know to deal with what is coming - and come it shall. This is a story of living up to ones family heritage and handling things when the people you are supposed to be able to love can't be trusted. It's a story of different people (or animals) coming together for a common purpose.
I loved this book. Every single good character is easy to love and the bad ones are fun to hate. Miri is strong but in a way that only a teenage girl could be. It's very believable. I liked the writing style. It doesn't get bogged down in unnecessary detail and is pleasant to read. There is a love story that I wished didn't happen so quickly but it didn't lesson my enjoyment. All in all, I'm glad I picked this one up on KU!
Miri is a young girl who was raised by her grandmother until the age of ten. She'd thought it was as normal a childhood as a girl abandoned by her parents could have. She didn't know that she was being brought up amidst secrets. It wasn't until years later, after her grandmother was gone, that she learned the truth. Miri was descended from a long line of shapeshifters who's power was tied to an amulet that certain people would kill to get their hands on.
Soon after discovering her gift, Miri meets the werewolf Josh who introduces her to P.A.W.S. - and organization that can help her and teach her everything she needs to know to deal with what is coming - and come it shall. This is a story of living up to ones family heritage and handling things when the people you are supposed to be able to love can't be trusted. It's a story of different people (or animals) coming together for a common purpose.
I loved this book. Every single good character is easy to love and the bad ones are fun to hate. Miri is strong but in a way that only a teenage girl could be. It's very believable. I liked the writing style. It doesn't get bogged down in unnecessary detail and is pleasant to read. There is a love story that I wished didn't happen so quickly but it didn't lesson my enjoyment. All in all, I'm glad I picked this one up on KU!
A young girl Miri is forcibly moved to a boarding school by her selfish uncle and aunt, after her grand mother passes away. The only piece of legacy left with her is a silver amulet with a cat pendant given to her by her grandmother on her 10th birthday. Miri is unable to adjust in the new school and is constantly tormented by other girls until one day, she finds a special power that she can shape shift into a Cat.
She is then taken in by an organization called P.A.W.S which serves as a safe haven and training center for shape shifters, were wolves and other animagi. Miri finally finds solace in her new home, but danger is lurking around a corner.
There is a monster at loose, hunting for her. He seeks her amulet. There is evil at work. Will Miri be able to overcome the threat or not is the crux of this coming-of-age fantasy novel.
I loved the plot and the characters. Though all the magic in the book is something we have already read before, the plot itself offers a fresh take on the characters. P.A.W.S is lively and full of characters who are very enjoyable to read.
The only thing I felt was the climax was too quick. The book has a very predictable ending, no surprises there, but the encounter between the good and evil should have been elaborated a little further. I felt even the romance between the characters was also too quick and a little imposed upon. It did not feel very natural.
Otherwise, I thoroughly enjoyed the book. I am not sure if it can be recommended to children as there are some gruesome scenes. But as adults or young adults, it’s a breezy read. A fantasy book, nicely written, clean and neat.
She is then taken in by an organization called P.A.W.S which serves as a safe haven and training center for shape shifters, were wolves and other animagi. Miri finally finds solace in her new home, but danger is lurking around a corner.
There is a monster at loose, hunting for her. He seeks her amulet. There is evil at work. Will Miri be able to overcome the threat or not is the crux of this coming-of-age fantasy novel.
I loved the plot and the characters. Though all the magic in the book is something we have already read before, the plot itself offers a fresh take on the characters. P.A.W.S is lively and full of characters who are very enjoyable to read.
The only thing I felt was the climax was too quick. The book has a very predictable ending, no surprises there, but the encounter between the good and evil should have been elaborated a little further. I felt even the romance between the characters was also too quick and a little imposed upon. It did not feel very natural.
Otherwise, I thoroughly enjoyed the book. I am not sure if it can be recommended to children as there are some gruesome scenes. But as adults or young adults, it’s a breezy read. A fantasy book, nicely written, clean and neat.
This story is a paranormal, urban fantasy, which I don't read a lot. I enjoyed the story, although the storyline was predictable and some subplots were underdeveloped. I would have preferred if Miri, the main protagonist had been a bit more sceptical of the PAWS community. Nevertheless, I liked the character of Miri and the other characters were well-developed. If you like YA, this is for you.
Miri is discovering her families secret after her granmother has passed away. She is then sent to boarding school where she meets other shape shifters. This is a Harry Potter inspired book and you can tell from some of the lore this is a good book for young adults or those who have not read shape-shifting before. Alistair infuriates me he's a bully he's not someone you want to cross. . Nora has been minipulated . Miri and Josh are two of my favorite characters they are beautifully written. I can't wait to read the next book in this series to see where this adverture goes.
What a cute shapeshifter story, I could not put this book down. I'll also quite curious to see what will happen to all the characters, so I'll go on reading this series.
The intrigue and mystery of this one will catch you by your bootstraps and keep you hooked from the beginning. Miri’s grandma has passed but she died with a secret. After such a heartbreaking blow, she’s left alone and isolated in a boarding school in a new state. Miri discovers she’s special in a very magical way when bullied at school that her grandma’s secret didn’t die with her after all. Miri is caught between the balance of her powers: Does she save herself and can she save her family as well?
The more she learns about these strange, magical powers by a few select others, the family’s history comes alive. This opens up the world to a completely different type of danger.
In the first of this series, we meet and go into the adventures of the Partnership for Animagi, Werewolves and Shapeshifters, better known as P.A.W.S. of St. Louis. Twisted, this book is, but in the best way: Almost like a guilty pleasure. Page-turner cause you’ll be craving for a new chapter after chapter. Wonderful characters who you can’t help but love from the way they’re special powers are connected to their stories is exciting to bring you more into the book. The world-building is incredible in this one! Easy read because you’ll be craving for more of the adventures these guys take us on.
The more she learns about these strange, magical powers by a few select others, the family’s history comes alive. This opens up the world to a completely different type of danger.
In the first of this series, we meet and go into the adventures of the Partnership for Animagi, Werewolves and Shapeshifters, better known as P.A.W.S. of St. Louis. Twisted, this book is, but in the best way: Almost like a guilty pleasure. Page-turner cause you’ll be craving for a new chapter after chapter. Wonderful characters who you can’t help but love from the way they’re special powers are connected to their stories is exciting to bring you more into the book. The world-building is incredible in this one! Easy read because you’ll be craving for more of the adventures these guys take us on.