While attending one of many Anime Conventions, I came across a table selling books. The group’s name was Words After Dark. Interested, I took a look. I noticed a book called, All Bite. It’s a fiction animal mystery book written and published by Alexa Windsor. Curious, I decided to build up the courage to speak to them and find a book to review. Let’s just say that I had no idea what I was biting into!
The story starts off with April Gladdis as she is walking one of her more difficult dogs for her job. What’s her job? Walking dogs in Chicago while studying to be a Veterinarian! From here she walks us through her back story, daily life, friends, and goals. She continues to guide us through the story as she finds a dead client, a new dog, and an inevitable mystery roller coaster of her life! And ours for that matter!
Let’s start with the characters of the book, April Gladdis. A typical college girl working a job she loves that loves her back. She is a happy, easy going, and curious person that we can all relate to. Although not much of her character stands out, she is supported by a good set of characters.
April’s easy going nature can be seen by her supportive family as she follows her goals (and her struggle through the murder mystery!) They regularly check on her to make sure she’s ok, has a boss who always looks out for her well being, and a friend that she easily gets along with and who pushes her when she needs it. The dogs in the book each have a different personality which helps bring out her thoughts and allows us to see and feel not only her extensive knowledge in dogs but care for them as well. This care eventually leads her into trouble and a way out of it!
The setting took place in Chicago which Alexa did a great job explaining. The heat, the humidity, the people, she had it all! A very fun read for any Chicago fan! Be prepared for some nostalgia!
As mysterious as the story eluded, the reading was not. It was very easy to read without losing you attention, pulled you without notice, and really walked you through April’s experience without missing a beat!
How mysterious was this mystery? It’s fifty-fifty. Normally I am very blind to bits in the book that lead to unraveling the mystery but as a fellow aspiring author and lover of mysteries, I kept my eyes open! Alexa did a great job not only pulling the readers in, but also writing the events seamlessly. Every hint of what was to come or of its importance was there, but VERY easy to overlook because the events happening were just so much fun to read! I couldn’t pull away! Since I was keeping my eyes open for clues, they were very easy to spot. Even so, I still was unable to unravel the mystery myself in the end!
The only downside I found was the romance. In avoidance of spilling too much tea, it was difficult to understand how the romance occurred and the reasons behind it. As a lover of intense romance stories, it was not there. Although,the type of romance that is in the book was enough for a younger audience and especially those that adore any type of romance (me). Even as I write this, even I squealed at the end of the story from the cuteness!
This Kitty Kat is rating this book 5 out of 5 paws! As someone who hasn’t read in awhile, this book was a great way to get back into it! The writing style, characters, and theme are a great hook, and the story was even better! Thank you for a great adventure, Alexa Windsor!
Want to have a go at the book yourself? It’s selling on Amazon now for just $10! And it’s half off if you find them at conventions! Such a steal! The 2nd link has all of the Word After Dark member’s books as well!
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Edited by: @Louisathepink and Mechanical Maiden
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