I had read "Released, The Shapeshifters' Library #1", after
enjoying Amber Polo's writing in other genres -Mystery, Romance, and
Self-help.
Paranormal and Fantasy are not my usual reading choices, but, I
enjoyed it so much, I wanted more. Book #2, "Retrieved," did not disappoint,
so I grabbed "Recovered," #3 in the Shapeshifters' Library" as soon as it came
out.
I can say "blissfully delightful" because I am one of the first to offer
a review of "Recovered." Bliss D. Light is the librarian heroine, and she now
proudly tops the list of wonderfully quirky character names.
Again we have a
beautiful young librarian shapeshifter, and she is also a beautiful white
greyhound. Bliss and Harry, her boyfriend/werewolf, set out on a dangerous
adventure to locate and save an ancient library from destruction by evil
werewolf shapeshifters. Harry, of course, is a good werewolf. The bad werewolves
are led by Sybilla, Harry's ex-wife, who has corrupt political
connections.
During the trip from Ohio to New Mexico Bliss and Harry survive
capture, mistreatment, and injury, but their love matches their persistence
throughout the journey.
The best part for me (no spoiler here) was what Bliss
found in New Mexico, besides the Library of the Ancients.
I recommend you let
the author's imagination take you into her world of shapeshifting dogs who have
taken on the responsibility of preserving books for mankind. That's a noble
enterprise, since books emanate from and encourage our imagination in the real
world.
And, with books and dogs, we will be okay.
Change into your dog
form, go to Starbarks, order a chai latte and read "Recovered" by Amber
Polo.
If your puppies can read, they'll like it, too.