Werecats Emergent (Forest Exiles Saga Book 1) by Mark J. Engels | Book Review
Book Details
Werecats Emergent by Mark J. Engels
Series: Forest Exiles Saga Book 1
on May 12, 2023
Genres: Contemporary Fantasy, Fiction, Teen, Young Adult
Format: eBook, Paperback
Pages: 313
Afflicted, exploited, and deadly…
Teenaged Pawly discovers her secret werecat heritage after unexpectedly morphing one Halloween night. Desperate to find an outlet for her and her twin brother's growing bloodlust before they go feral, Pawly's blended human-werecat family begs a Chicago-area drug cartel for help.
Her uncle Ritzi, meanwhile, scrambles to develop an alternate way the twins might satisfy their lethal urges. Resuming his deported father's scientific research, Ritzi draws notice from an elder werecat representing a rogue state keen on the twins' potential.
When a cartel enforcer is found savagely mauled following the twins' first job, Ritzi insists Pawly and her brother enlist in the rogue state's service to ensure their safety. But their father, a Navy sailor critically wounded in recent combat, would rather die than risk being separated from his children again—which Pawly soon realizes is no idle threat.
Werecats Emergent and forthcoming Forest Exiles Saga books feature the modern-day remnant of an ancient clan of werecats, torn apart as militaries on three continents vie to exploit their deadly talents.
Stories which fans of Patricia Briggs’ Mercy Thompson franchise and Brad Magnarella’s Blue Wolf series can sink their teeth into!
Source: BookSirens
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My Thoughts on Werecats Emergent
“Werecats Emergent” by Mark J. Engels is a gripping and original urban fantasy novel that explores the dangerous and thrilling world of werecats. The story follows teenage werecat Pawly and her twin brother Tommy as they struggle to control their bloodlust and navigate the werecat community’s complex political and social landscape.
One of the strengths of the novel is Engels’ world-building. The werecat society he has created is rich and detailed, with its own customs, beliefs, and conflicts. The werecats are not just a gimmick but a fully realized and believable culture. The conflicts between the different factions of werecats and their interactions with humans and other supernatural beings are complex and intriguing.
The characters are also well-drawn and sympathetic. Pawly is a relatable and engaging protagonist, struggling to come to terms with her identity and her place in the world. Her brother Tommy is a complex and intriguing character, torn between his loyalty to his family and his desire to explore his full potential as a werecat. The supporting cast, including Pawly’s uncle Ritzi and the enigmatic elder werecat representing the rogue state, are also well-developed and add depth and richness to the story.
Overall, “Werecats Emergent” is a thrilling and well-crafted urban fantasy novel that will appeal to fans of the genre. Engels has created a world and characters that are both unique and engaging, and the story is sure to leave readers eager for more.
I received a digital copy of the book from BookSirens to review. This is my honest, unbiased opinion.
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About Mark J. Engels
Boyhood interests in trains and electronics fostered Mark J. Engels career as an electrical engineer, designing and commissioning signal and communications systems for railroads and rail transit agencies across the United States.
Along the way, Mark indulged his writing desire by authoring articles for rail and transit industry trade magazines. Coupled with Mark's long-time membership in anime, manga, and anthropomorphic fandoms, he took up writing genre fiction.
Growing up in Michigan, never far from his beloved Great Lakes, Mark and his wife today make their home in Wisconsin with their son and a dog who naps beside him, as he writes.
Mark is a member of Allied Authors of Wisconsin, one of the state's oldest writing collectives. He also belongs to the Furry Writer’s Guild, dedicated to supporting, informing, elevating, and promoting quality anthropomorphic fiction and its creators.
For more on Mark and his books, links to his social media, or to subscribe to his email list, please visit his website.
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I will be updating my earlier review of Always Gray in Winter when the book is re-released as part of the Forest Exiles Saga.
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