I enjoyed learning more about Bhorg's daughter Bhresh, and also about the Kaffracus War. This was alluded to so much in the previous books, it was nice to finally meet some of the people involved (other than Renard and Co.) A nice follow up to the previous Animal Guild books. ( )

The Animal Guild Series is still going strong in this fifth offering!

Have you ever felt like an outcast? I bet the answer is 'Yes,' because anyone who's gone through childhood (or is currently going through childhood!) is sure to have felt uncomfortably different at one point or another.

Well, Corto and Renard have been caught up in the affairs of two new friends who are going through some very troubling times. These two young females, a Marrhob and a wolf, are outcasts from their own societies, and their tangled destinies lead them, and some of our favorite Guilders, on a long trip and a great adventure. This is a tale of prejudice and redemption, love and loss, deception and betrayal, sacrifice and sorrow, and through it all steadfast friendships and limitless loyalties.

I highly recommend this satisfying and engaging continuation of the Animal Guild series. ( )

This is my favorite Animal Guild book so far. The pacing is absolutely light-speed and the plot is intense. A real page-turner! The characters here are particularly well-drawn, with the two protagonists, especially, given great depth and sensitive treatment. This one will move you, guaranteed. ( )