Otherkin

Otherkin
by Nina Berry
Kensington Publishing, 2012, 310 pgs, Young Adult Fiction

All in one afternoon Dez, a good girl who does her best not to be noticed, turns her world upside down. She discovers that she can shapeshift into a tiger, is kidnapped, and rescues herself and a startlingly handsome boy from a cage. Caleb, who works magic as well, knows what she is and offers to help her find others of her kind. They fall hard for each other, but Caleb is keeping secrets and the shifters they seek refuge with are not welcoming of strangers.

This was an enjoyable, quick read. A few plot points felt forced, but the magic system is an intriguing concept and easily kept me interested. I would recommend this fast-paced book to anyone looking for a lighter read that enjoys young adult contemporary fantasy.

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