Official Review: When Lions Roar by Karen Leigh Gruber
Posted: 09 Jul 2020, 15:19
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "When Lions Roar" by Karen Leigh Gruber.]
Maggie and princess Kazi are women from different lands fighting for their survival. The disappearance of a young girl changed their lives.
Maggie endured an abusive marriage for a long time, and the person that made her happy was her young daughter Hannah. One day, Hannah’s dad (David) was called for a gig in South Africa. So he had his family accompany him. The visit to Africa was fascinating, and the family enjoyed touring the animal habitation. The peaceful and exciting mood ended when Hannah was reported missing.
It turns out Hannah had heard about the calamity that had befallen the inhabitants of the Maasakai Kingdom. Kazi (a lioness) was a princess from the Maasakai Kingdom. She, together with her people, was put in danger by Prince Loki’s poor reasoning (Loki was a lion). How did Hannah’s disappearance change the lives of Maggie and princess Kazi? Grab a copy of the book and find out.
The book When Lions Roar by Karen Leigh Gruber is a fictional story that highlights the events taking place in two different worlds, that is, the human world and animal world. The book has a unique format. It consists of 121 pages (PDF copy). There are no chapters in the book, but the author employed a format that separates different segments in the story. I love how the author merged the story about Maggie and Princess Kazi in a way that doesn’t seem confusing. Moreover, the descriptions of nature and the condition of life in Africa were outstandingly painted. Noteworthy, the backstories of the characters, the adventure, and historical elements contributed to a steady development of the plot.
The book is narrated from the perspective of Maggie in an agonizing and hearty tone. I love the writing style. The narration flow is swift and steady. The vivid description of characters and the world-building create an environment that makes the reader feel like he/she is in the story witnessing the events taking place.
One of the characters that I was pleased with was Akilah, Maggie’s close friend from South Africa. She was a true friend in times of need. She provided comfort and practical help to Maggie whenever she needed help.
The book highlights themes like sexual and physical abuse, motherhood, animal kingdom, friendship, and family.
Readers who are sensitive to erotic contents, vulgarisms, and violence may wish to skip this book.
The book is emotionally gripping. There is nothing to dispute about the book. Readers will learn a lot from the story about marriage, friendship, and motherhood. The lesson that stood out for me about friendship is that a true friend is like a brother in times of distress. The book seems to have been skillfully edited. I only detected one error. That said, I rate the book at 4 out of 4 stars.
If you find stories that merge human and animal worlds appealing, here’s your treat. Readers who love suspense and adventures in your stories can also check the book.
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When Lions Roar
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Maggie and princess Kazi are women from different lands fighting for their survival. The disappearance of a young girl changed their lives.
Maggie endured an abusive marriage for a long time, and the person that made her happy was her young daughter Hannah. One day, Hannah’s dad (David) was called for a gig in South Africa. So he had his family accompany him. The visit to Africa was fascinating, and the family enjoyed touring the animal habitation. The peaceful and exciting mood ended when Hannah was reported missing.
It turns out Hannah had heard about the calamity that had befallen the inhabitants of the Maasakai Kingdom. Kazi (a lioness) was a princess from the Maasakai Kingdom. She, together with her people, was put in danger by Prince Loki’s poor reasoning (Loki was a lion). How did Hannah’s disappearance change the lives of Maggie and princess Kazi? Grab a copy of the book and find out.
The book When Lions Roar by Karen Leigh Gruber is a fictional story that highlights the events taking place in two different worlds, that is, the human world and animal world. The book has a unique format. It consists of 121 pages (PDF copy). There are no chapters in the book, but the author employed a format that separates different segments in the story. I love how the author merged the story about Maggie and Princess Kazi in a way that doesn’t seem confusing. Moreover, the descriptions of nature and the condition of life in Africa were outstandingly painted. Noteworthy, the backstories of the characters, the adventure, and historical elements contributed to a steady development of the plot.
The book is narrated from the perspective of Maggie in an agonizing and hearty tone. I love the writing style. The narration flow is swift and steady. The vivid description of characters and the world-building create an environment that makes the reader feel like he/she is in the story witnessing the events taking place.
One of the characters that I was pleased with was Akilah, Maggie’s close friend from South Africa. She was a true friend in times of need. She provided comfort and practical help to Maggie whenever she needed help.
The book highlights themes like sexual and physical abuse, motherhood, animal kingdom, friendship, and family.
Readers who are sensitive to erotic contents, vulgarisms, and violence may wish to skip this book.
The book is emotionally gripping. There is nothing to dispute about the book. Readers will learn a lot from the story about marriage, friendship, and motherhood. The lesson that stood out for me about friendship is that a true friend is like a brother in times of distress. The book seems to have been skillfully edited. I only detected one error. That said, I rate the book at 4 out of 4 stars.
If you find stories that merge human and animal worlds appealing, here’s your treat. Readers who love suspense and adventures in your stories can also check the book.
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When Lions Roar
View: on Bookshelves
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