Species : The War of the Bronze Claw.

I enjoyed the first chapter but thought the pace was a bit slow for me. I'll keep reading because I enjoy the premise and characters.

Great story, real polished writing I'll rate with three stars.
Daniel Manning
No Compatibility.

this is a great story. i loved the shapeshifting especially.

the only little nitpicks i had with it are: there are a couple of instances when you have the wrong its/it's. sometimes you have the possessive one (its) when you need the other one (it's or it is). the other one is that sometimes you have some comma errors. there are places where you missed placing a comma when you say someone's name in dialogue when talking directly to them. the other comma mistake is where you have periods instead of commas. i.e. chapter 15 "i will do my all to keep you safe." Andrew whispered . . . should read "i will do my all to keep you safe," Andrew whispered . . .

other than that is amazing story.

me

Hi Samantha,

Really enjoyed your opening couple of chapters, they were really well written. You`ve set the scene brilliantly for the forthcoming adventure. Will come back and read more later. Backed with pleasure.

Good luck,
Cerys (Gabriel)

THIS IS GOOD!

Very much like how you have set this up brilliant narrative and an imaginative perspective. – Liked this a lot!

Hi Samantha -- the opening chapter is intriguing and well-written.

You clearly state it is set in the rocky mountains and yet we find African (lions and gazelles) and South American (jaguar) animals -- that puzzled me a bit.

Also you state that in Adams County, things couldn't be more different ie. no need for fear of the wolves howling (by the way, a wild dog is a different animal to a wolf, although a wolf is a member of the canine family, of course). Later, however you say that the Grey wolf has taken a human victim, so actually, everyone should be scared of the wolf howling (maybe it's just me).

Also in pitch you have --"If fallen into wrong hands and then repeat 'could' (If it falls into the wrong hands, the claw will cause unimaginable damage).

Good potential.
Backed with pleasure, Barry
Little Krisna and the Bihar Boys

A highly imaginative prologue which is a great start to your book. Your story is well written and well paced. Your excellent use of imagery and unique storyline makes your finely crafted fantasy a pleasure to read. Backed.

Andrew Burans
The Reluctant Warrior: The Beginning

I really enjoyed this! I live in the Rocky Mountains so it felt very familiar to me! I like the fantasy feel of this, you've got a vivid imagination and it really showed through in your writing. I love reading a book through an animals point of view, it makes it so interesting and you've done it perfectly in here. I like the pace too, it moved along and kept me interested. All in all, I liked this quite a bit, it's setting up for a heck ot a story.

Best Wishes
Missy

Samantha, your first chapter is an entertaining read. Good use of a creative imagination.

Backed with pleasure.

Joffrey (The Silver Spoon Effect)

How clever! very entertaining and eye opening story.

Backed
The Lord of the Dawn

The opening setting deep in the Rocky Mountains and vibrant with animal life quickly drew me into a fascinating location which was especially refreshing to me as a Brit who - I have to confess - has not yet set foot in the US.
Perceptions from an animal's POV soon allow us to escape into your fantasy world as the Great Lion reflects upon the danger of the Great Wolf. I do like the way you temper the 'personalities' of each animal to what we might expect; the dainty gazelle gentler in persona than perhaps the wolf.
Exile, the depletion of family and the consequent consideration of war heighten the tension and create a sense of danger to come which kept me under the sway of this powerful storyline and made me want to keep reading.

Backed.
Ray
(A Child from the Wishing Well)

Dear Samantha, I got so excited when I saw that you had backed, "He Loves Me." :) Thanks so very much. :) Since I have already "backed" your book, I will also put your book on my "watchlist." Could you please take a moment to "back" my completed unedited memoir version? "Tell Me True Love Stories," which at the end tells of my illness now & 6th abusive marriage. I'd be ever so grateful. :) Thank you. :) Love, Susie :)
p.s. Remember: Every time you place a book on your bookshelf, your recommendation pushes the book up the rankings. And while that book sits on your bookshelf, your reputation as a talent spotter increases depending on how well that book performs. :)
When you back a book, it only improves the ranking of that book, not yours. However, the author whose book you are backing may decide to back your book also, in which case yes, your ranking would be improved...authonomy.

Dear Samantha, I love your fantasy of the panther. :) Before I began to read your book, I was prepared by your recap/pitch,which was very well done. :) Your story is good because you create interest by having short paragraphs & lots of dialogue, which makes me want to keep reading to find out what's going to happen next. I'm "backing" your book: When you back a book, it only improves the ranking of that book, not yours. However, the author whose book you are backing may decide to back your book also, in which case yes, your ranking would be improved...authonomy. :) Please "back" my TWO memoir books, "He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not" & my completed memoir unedited version? "Tell Me True Love Stories," which tells at the end, my illness now & 6th abusive marriage." Thanks, Susie :)
p.s. Remember: Every time you place a book on your bookshelf, your recommendation pushes the book up the rankings. And while that book sits on your bookshelf, your reputation as a talent spotter increases depending on how well that book performs. :)

This is a really good book, exciting start, beginning from a unique POV. There's a lot for the reader to sink their teeth into here.
Very strong characterisation makes this a must read.
Very happily shelved
Melxx
Impeding Justice

Welcome aboard, Samantha. This website will improve your writing craft, if you allow it. I'm a bit of a pitch doctor, having read thousands of pitches in my time on this website, so I want to share my insight here with you. You have to think of your pitches as your sales tool to grab the casual reader's eyes. The short pitch TELLS instead of SHOWS. For the long pitch, you want to break it down into smaller paragraphs so it reads faster. End it with one succinct question to pique your casual reader's interest. Perfecting your pitches is how you climb in ranking to gather more exposure and comments to better your novel. The writing is good so I am SHELVING you.

Though I have been a very active member for over a year and have the most commented book, I can still use your comments on my book when you get the chance. Every little bit helps. Cheers!

JC
The Obergemau Key

BRONZE CLAW
This is an interesting story. Beginning this with an account of the animal’s side of things is a novel beginning. The story comes together nicely when Jade and Lucy have the accident and see the lion. It wasn’t clear to me how the accident caused them to change (seems as if something bigger should happen), but okay. Either way, the incident sets the story into motion and that’s what counts. And makes following them to see how this all plays out a good read. I’ll add it to my shelf. Burgio (Grain of Salt).

Fantastic story in every sense
beautifully told and cleverly introduced.
chapter 3 sets the scene perfectly and ties in the first two.
Backed
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Mcheal O'Durcain
Murder on the Menu