Red Fox, Silver Fox

by Lara Fanning

Set a jaw trap for a fox. When you return the jaws will be crushed closed, but all that remains of the fox is a bloody leg. Rather than be deprived of freedom the red fox will chew off its own limb. Freya Walker has found peace in the Beech Clan. The deserters living there have become like her family. Still, Freya finds she cannot forget about her true family, even when the clan folk forbid her from leaving their secreted rainforest camp to search for them. Nearly a year after witnessing the Australian Biocentric government's heinous plan to save the natural world by eradicating unwanted humans, Freya jeopardises her newfound freedom to save her loved ones. New perils await as Freya and the Beech Clan leader, haughty young man Kharanshu Delhi, set out on their secret rescue Biocentrics still rule. Warden continues seeking Freya to breed Alphas. Fear, deception and apathy infiltrate the As Settlements. But a greater problem emerges when Freya and Khar face the dangers outside of their forest For a wild and violent side of Freya is becoming harder to keep dormant.

302 pages, Paperback

Published December 1, 2015

About the author

This author is also published under L.E. Fanning.

Lara Fanning is an Australian author of children and young adult fiction. Her young adult trilogy, Red Fox, is currently her most notable work. ​ Lara was born in Melbourne, Australia, and moved to a small coastal community in New South Wales at the age of five. Here, she developed a deep love for the land, ocean, and wildlife. She worked in various animal care and writing positions before completing a Bachelor of Zoology with first-class honors in animal welfare science at the University of New England. She currently works as an animal welfare researcher with the University of Melbourne, aiming to improve the living conditions of animals under human care. ​ Through writing, Lara aims to blur the lines between magic and science, fiction and reality, using the knowledge gained throughout her studies. She focuses on creating stories that inspire and delight young readers, with the hopes that these works also help mature audiences to remember the joy of reading, discovery, and imagination. ' to 'Lara Fanning is an Australian author of children and young adult fiction. Her young adult trilogy, Red Fox, is currently her most notable work. Lara was born in Melbourne, Australia, and moved to a small coastal community in New South Wales at the age of five. Here, she developed a deep love for the land, ocean, and wildlife. She worked in various animal care and writing positions before completing a Bachelor of Zoology with first-class honors in animal welfare science at the University of New England. She currently works as an animal welfare researcher with the University of Melbourne, aiming to improve the living conditions of animals under human care. Through writing, Lara aims to blur the lines between magic and science, fiction and reality, using the knowledge gained throughout her studies. She focuses on creating stories that inspire and delight young readers, with the hopes that these works also help mature audiences to remember the joy of reading, discovery, and imagination.

Reviews

[Chessy The Cat · Rating 3 out of 5]

Freya and Whil are living free at Beech Camp deep within the rain forests of Australia. For the past 9 months since were liberated from the Bs’ compound by the unlikely Lt. Seiger Freya has become one with nature and enjoys a freedom unlike any she has known before. Yet, her desire to find her family at one of the A settlements is so strong that she is willing to risk everything to find them and bring them back to the forest. By leaving even with the protection of the camp leader, Khar, she puts everyone and everything at high risk from attack by the Biocentrics. Will she find her family alive and willing to join her in the forest? What hazards will she run into during her search? What will Whil and the others at Beech Camp think of her and Khar for leaving against the wishes of the others?

Fanning’s second book in the Red Fox series, Red Fox, Silver Fox delivers another good story full of action, danger, and heartache with a tiny bit of happiness mixed in. As much as I enjoyed it I am unable to give it higher than 3 stars due to some serious editing issues or lack thereof. Hopefully, by the time you read it she will have made the corrections so that they do not distract you like they did me.

Within the first 10 pages or so of the book there are inconsistencies with the ages of Freya, Isobelle, and Whil. They do not line up with the first book and it is quite confusing. As Freya and Khar continue on their journey the timeline keeps slipping. Every few days they have only traveled 10 while they should have passed beyond the 2 week mark based on the original 10 days of travel. The book is also riddled with grammatical errors. Words are missing from sentences. The wrong form of words are used. Normally, I would not have gone past those first 10 pages if I had not promised to provide a review.

It is a good story. And, I hope that the next book will be more carefully edited before Fanning publishes it.

[Jenna · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I read the first book I was in shock it was so good, I was wondering if the author could live up to the sequel. She nailed it.

I love Freya’s name by the way, she is easy to love and sometimes easy to hate.
Freya and Whil are free, living in the Beech Clan, but she can’t forget about her family in the settlements.
Khar is the Beech Clan Leader he’s somewhat arrogant in his way, but he’s strong, loyal and passionate. When he suggest going out to look for their families Freya doesn’t hesitate, but she can’t predict what happens when their journey and plans are interrupted by enemies. Will they lose everything for nothing? Will Freya find her family and her way back to the Beech settlement?
Or will she loose herself to the red fox side that’s is taking over her control?

I love the world building the idea that people go back to nature and hard work it’s not bad. The problem is the way Biocentrics goes off about the plan. I love the fire in Freya. I wish there was a little more love building in the story. In some scenes I wanted to slap some sense into Freya because she acts first and asks questions later.

Can’t wait to read the next book.

[Suzanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great continuation of Fox stories

I enjoyed following Freia on her journey in this dystopian world. Waiting for the next chapter in this ongoing adventure.