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The Onoma Series #2
Bear into Redemption
Ruth struggles to survive the rustic Colonies, and she must adjust to living with family she barely knows. However, her mother’s sickness and her brother’s protectiveness cannot deter the feelings she is forming for a retired fighter with a ka'to Indian heritage and an abusive past. As Ruth begins to expose the World Government’s control tactics to divide the world into two factions, she finds her place as a simple seamstress with little understanding of rural life. While Ruth overcomes loss and learns to love, God begins to unite a dynamic group of Efficientists and Colonials, setting the stage for a sweeping resistance that no one can comprehend.
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Published February 1, 2015
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Alisa Hope Wagner
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April 23, 2020
A WISHING SHELF BOOK REVIEW
20th April 2020
TITLE: BEAR INTO REDEMPTION
AUTHOR: Alisa Hope Wagner
Star Rating: 4.5
‘Wonderful characters inhabiting a cleverly constructed dystopian world. Highly recommended.’ A ‘Wishing Shelf’ Book Review
REVIEW
I’m a big fan of dystopian novels. I recently enjoyed the first of The Hunger Game books, a book written with intensity and an eye for who the readership is and what they want. This book, the second in what I’m thinking must be a trilogy, is similar in many ways. And different in others. Like THG, it’s set in a dystopian world, the World Government is all-controlling – or is attempting to be – and Ruth, the protagonist in this story has many of Katniss Everdeen’s characteristics, strengths and flaws. In fact, I’d say that if you enjoy books like THG, you will probably enjoy this.
But it’s also different in a very important way. In this story, it is God who is uniting the resistance to fight back. In fact, the theme of God is strong throughout the novel. Yes, there’s romance. Yes, there’s drama and intrigue. But it’s the spiritual story of Ruth and Bear which is the the glue holding everything together. The characters are vividly constructed too. I liked Ruth the best; she’s smart, has guts and, most importantly, she’s fun to root for.
This is a very atmospheric story. The author knows and understands her dystopian setting and wants the reader, like the characters, to be immersed in it. It’s also very much a character-led story. It’s a little slow paced here and there but, in many ways, that’s in keeping with the Christian genre. And the little twists in the plot worked well, keeping me turning the page.
The author is also confident with ‘speech’ with plenty of ‘showing’ and not ‘telling’, a good sign of a confident author. Finally, the author is not scared to keep a sentence short and simple where it’s needed; and, by doing so, helping to improve the pacing where speed is needed.
Is there anything I didn’t like? No, not really. Although, saying that, the title didn’t do anything for me. Bear into Redemption seems such a clumsy title for such a well-written novel. And it lacks any sort of punch.
So, would I recommend this novel? Totally! Who to? Well, if you enjoy thoughtful dystopian thrillers, you will enjoy this. But, if you prefer all out, bloody war, then you probably won’t. Then, of course, there’s the strong Christian element to consider. It seems to me that Christian fiction is growing in popularity. If that’s so and faith-led novels are your ‘thing’, then this book should be at the top of your reading list.
All in all, it’s a bit of a gem. Enjoy!
A ‘Wishing Shelf’ Book Review
www.thewsa.co.uk
20th April 2020
TITLE: BEAR INTO REDEMPTION
AUTHOR: Alisa Hope Wagner
Star Rating: 4.5
‘Wonderful characters inhabiting a cleverly constructed dystopian world. Highly recommended.’ A ‘Wishing Shelf’ Book Review
REVIEW
I’m a big fan of dystopian novels. I recently enjoyed the first of The Hunger Game books, a book written with intensity and an eye for who the readership is and what they want. This book, the second in what I’m thinking must be a trilogy, is similar in many ways. And different in others. Like THG, it’s set in a dystopian world, the World Government is all-controlling – or is attempting to be – and Ruth, the protagonist in this story has many of Katniss Everdeen’s characteristics, strengths and flaws. In fact, I’d say that if you enjoy books like THG, you will probably enjoy this.
But it’s also different in a very important way. In this story, it is God who is uniting the resistance to fight back. In fact, the theme of God is strong throughout the novel. Yes, there’s romance. Yes, there’s drama and intrigue. But it’s the spiritual story of Ruth and Bear which is the the glue holding everything together. The characters are vividly constructed too. I liked Ruth the best; she’s smart, has guts and, most importantly, she’s fun to root for.
This is a very atmospheric story. The author knows and understands her dystopian setting and wants the reader, like the characters, to be immersed in it. It’s also very much a character-led story. It’s a little slow paced here and there but, in many ways, that’s in keeping with the Christian genre. And the little twists in the plot worked well, keeping me turning the page.
The author is also confident with ‘speech’ with plenty of ‘showing’ and not ‘telling’, a good sign of a confident author. Finally, the author is not scared to keep a sentence short and simple where it’s needed; and, by doing so, helping to improve the pacing where speed is needed.
Is there anything I didn’t like? No, not really. Although, saying that, the title didn’t do anything for me. Bear into Redemption seems such a clumsy title for such a well-written novel. And it lacks any sort of punch.
So, would I recommend this novel? Totally! Who to? Well, if you enjoy thoughtful dystopian thrillers, you will enjoy this. But, if you prefer all out, bloody war, then you probably won’t. Then, of course, there’s the strong Christian element to consider. It seems to me that Christian fiction is growing in popularity. If that’s so and faith-led novels are your ‘thing’, then this book should be at the top of your reading list.
All in all, it’s a bit of a gem. Enjoy!
A ‘Wishing Shelf’ Book Review
www.thewsa.co.uk
January 28, 2018
And the journey continues
"Eve of Awakening" was the first futuristic book I have ever read. You can read my review on that one here too, "What do you get when you cross 24 with The Waltons". Bear Into Redemption picks up where we left Eve in that book and continues her journey to find her true calling.
Eve has to change her identity to stay safe and learn how to make a living and defend herself and along the way learns more about herself, friendship and maybe even love. As in "Eve of Awakening" many of the futuristic situations she encounters are very applicable to today. You will meet several new characters while keeping up with the old.
By the time you reach the end the Colonials are now planning to resist The Efficientist's plan to take over their world and have just discovered the identify of the mole providing them the information they need but can they trust it? Looking forward to the next installment, "Mark Within Salvation", to find out if their plan is successful.
Get your own copy today and enjoy the adventure.
"Eve of Awakening" was the first futuristic book I have ever read. You can read my review on that one here too, "What do you get when you cross 24 with The Waltons". Bear Into Redemption picks up where we left Eve in that book and continues her journey to find her true calling.
Eve has to change her identity to stay safe and learn how to make a living and defend herself and along the way learns more about herself, friendship and maybe even love. As in "Eve of Awakening" many of the futuristic situations she encounters are very applicable to today. You will meet several new characters while keeping up with the old.
By the time you reach the end the Colonials are now planning to resist The Efficientist's plan to take over their world and have just discovered the identify of the mole providing them the information they need but can they trust it? Looking forward to the next installment, "Mark Within Salvation", to find out if their plan is successful.
Get your own copy today and enjoy the adventure.
June 25, 2018
Great new cover!
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