Welcome to my stop on The Shapeshifter's Secret Blog Tour! Today I have a special guest post by the wonderful author herself, Heather Ostler, as well as a book review. On to the guest post!
The Dark Side of being a Shapeshifter
There
aren’t many werecat shapeshifters in our world, and even if you came
across one, they would keep their identity secret. People view werecat
shapeshifters as monsters, and why wouldn’t they? They can shapeshift in
seconds from human form into a snarling, deadly werecat.
Throughout
history shapeshifters have been discriminated against, burned at the
stake, and often disappeared without reasoning. It’s pretty obvious why
they choose to live in Ossai, their secret world. For the few werecats
that do live in our world, staying hidden is their best option. It’s not
that a shapeshifter couldn’t take care of themselves. With razor-sharp
claws, heightened senses, and the body of a lion, tiger, or other large
cat, they could easily take out their prey. However, declaring you’re a
shapeshifter forces you into a life on the run, always watching your
back, and never being able to trust anyone.
Werecat
shapeshifters start their transformations around the age of 16. It’s
hard for a young shapeshifter to keep their identity secret because any
sudden feelings of anger, aggression, or fear can bring on the
transformation process. In the beginning they have such little control
that attacking others is quite common. As time goes on though,
shapeshifters gain more control and can decided when to transform.
Chances
are even if you came across a werecat shapeshifter, they wouldn’t give
you a hint of what they truly are. However, that isn’t to say that if
you made one angry, they wouldn’t make you sorry. So if you do know any
shapeshifters—I suggest you be nice to them. There’s nothing quite as
terrifying as being chased into the night by a growling werecat.
A huge thanks to the awesome Heather Ostler for stopping by with a cool post on the dark side of shapeshifting!!
The Shapeshifter's Secret
Author: Heather Ostler
Genre: YA Paranormal
Review
Source: Cedar Fort
Format: eBookDescription (from Amazon): Like any sixteen-year-old, Julia's used to dealing with problems. From her overprotective father to her absent mother to a teacher who definitely has it in for her. But everything changes when Julia's reactions become oddly vicious and angry---more animal than human. This action-packed adventure has it all: humor, romance, and a plot that will keep you guessing to the very last page.
Review: First things - how awesome is this cover? I love the colors that are used, the cool design in her hair and in the background, and the stripes on her skin! This book was a breath of fresh air for me in the YA paranormal reading world. There aren't many books right now that deal with shapeshifting, which in and of itself is pretty interesting. Ostler's novel has characters that were easy to relate to, especially the heroine Julia. She goes through the normal angst of teenage life and then has this huge bomb dropped on her. I thought she handled things pretty well, everything considered. Of course there was the hot guy and the romance, which I normally find too stereotypical, but was normal in this book. The plot was a great pace and the storybuilding worked really well throughout the book. I liked all the twists and turns - it kept me thinking until the last page. All in all, if you are a fan of paranormal YA, you should read this book. It's something different in a sometimes overcrowded genre.
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