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From the back jacket
On the Frontier, death runs close at hand—so close, some say the dead linger on as echoes in family heirlooms.
Armed with her late father’s guns, a sharp wit, and a quick pair of paws, the gunslinger known as “Six Shooter” thought she had a bead on her way in the world. That is, until a routine bit of larceny drops her in the depths of some very unusual and dangerous schemes.
Power-mad lions, mind-bending rock, and whispers from her dead father: these a bunny can handle.
Falling in love with the local sheriff, though… That’s trouble.
My Thoughts so far –
Westerns are historically not my thing. As a fan of scifi and fantasy, there are very few Westerns that I’d say have my attention. Firefly, by Joss Whedon, convinced me that there is a way to merge scifi and Western to which before I would never have believed it possible. Other than that, gunslingers, deserts, and a duel in front of the saloon never interested me. However, when I saw the cover for this book, my story sense started tingling. I can’t speak for everyone, but maybe it was the way the bunny on the cover tips her hat, or the title that just ‘spoke’ to me, but it caught my attention and convinced me to buy it. The cover’s job is done. Reading the back, I didn’t know what to expect. Of course I knew it was a Western, that much was obvious. The back gave me the basics, but depending on how things went that can be good or bad. This book was a Western, which has to win my approval. Second, it suggested a love story of sorts, which made me cautious. Though my instinct to buy this book told me it wasn’t a mistake, and I am rarely wrong when it comes to my personal taste for a quality story. I say the above because I want to reiterate to you how much a book like this has to overcome my natural predilection to pass such a book over, so you know my full meaning. This was going to be a hell of a read, and I hadn’t even turned page one.
Overall: This is a damn fine book. Quality furry writing is not easy to find, even among the published in the fandom. This is it for sure. If you like bunnies, bats, or Westerns, or are even a fan of good writing in general, buy this book. It’s one of the few I have thought about rereading on occasion, and that’s a rare quality for me. I remember that it did not take me long to start reading it, and it was very hard to put down when I did. While no book is without flaw, this one is so finely polished you’d be hard pressed to find it. I liked the style of this story far more than most of the other things I’ve gotten from this publisher, and I would look forward to see if they try their hand at another type of story in the future.
Note: This is a mature title, with some mild adult scenes.
Book by
tempo321
Purchase here:
https://www.sofawolf.com/products/s.....nifest-destiny
http://www.amazon.com/Sixes-Wild-Ma.....nifest+destiny
On the Frontier, death runs close at hand—so close, some say the dead linger on as echoes in family heirlooms.
Armed with her late father’s guns, a sharp wit, and a quick pair of paws, the gunslinger known as “Six Shooter” thought she had a bead on her way in the world. That is, until a routine bit of larceny drops her in the depths of some very unusual and dangerous schemes.
Power-mad lions, mind-bending rock, and whispers from her dead father: these a bunny can handle.
Falling in love with the local sheriff, though… That’s trouble.
My Thoughts so far –
Westerns are historically not my thing. As a fan of scifi and fantasy, there are very few Westerns that I’d say have my attention. Firefly, by Joss Whedon, convinced me that there is a way to merge scifi and Western to which before I would never have believed it possible. Other than that, gunslingers, deserts, and a duel in front of the saloon never interested me. However, when I saw the cover for this book, my story sense started tingling. I can’t speak for everyone, but maybe it was the way the bunny on the cover tips her hat, or the title that just ‘spoke’ to me, but it caught my attention and convinced me to buy it. The cover’s job is done. Reading the back, I didn’t know what to expect. Of course I knew it was a Western, that much was obvious. The back gave me the basics, but depending on how things went that can be good or bad. This book was a Western, which has to win my approval. Second, it suggested a love story of sorts, which made me cautious. Though my instinct to buy this book told me it wasn’t a mistake, and I am rarely wrong when it comes to my personal taste for a quality story. I say the above because I want to reiterate to you how much a book like this has to overcome my natural predilection to pass such a book over, so you know my full meaning. This was going to be a hell of a read, and I hadn’t even turned page one.
Overall: This is a damn fine book. Quality furry writing is not easy to find, even among the published in the fandom. This is it for sure. If you like bunnies, bats, or Westerns, or are even a fan of good writing in general, buy this book. It’s one of the few I have thought about rereading on occasion, and that’s a rare quality for me. I remember that it did not take me long to start reading it, and it was very hard to put down when I did. While no book is without flaw, this one is so finely polished you’d be hard pressed to find it. I liked the style of this story far more than most of the other things I’ve gotten from this publisher, and I would look forward to see if they try their hand at another type of story in the future.
Note: This is a mature title, with some mild adult scenes.
Book by
tempo321Purchase here:
https://www.sofawolf.com/products/s.....nifest-destiny
http://www.amazon.com/Sixes-Wild-Ma.....nifest+destiny
Category Story / General Furry Art
Species Rabbit / Hare
Size 79 x 120px
File Size 32.5 kB
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I really liked this book overall too. I bought it for the Shinigamigirl artwork and stayed for the story.
I've gotten two other Sofa Wolf novels from two different authors that I haven't been able to finish. So, needless to say, I think Sixes Wild is the best distinctly 'furry' book I've read (and the fact that it was short helped too). But what I apreciated the most about it was that the "adult scenes", as you say, had just the right blend of explicitness and romance (to me), which I haven't read in many other books, furry or otherwise.
Sure, it has flaws, but nothing that brothered me much. (At least I can't think of anything, it's been a while since I read it). I'm looking forward to another book like this from Tempe O'Kun.
(printed, on paper, please. I can't stand e-books).
I've gotten two other Sofa Wolf novels from two different authors that I haven't been able to finish. So, needless to say, I think Sixes Wild is the best distinctly 'furry' book I've read (and the fact that it was short helped too). But what I apreciated the most about it was that the "adult scenes", as you say, had just the right blend of explicitness and romance (to me), which I haven't read in many other books, furry or otherwise.
Sure, it has flaws, but nothing that brothered me much. (At least I can't think of anything, it's been a while since I read it). I'm looking forward to another book like this from Tempe O'Kun.
(printed, on paper, please. I can't stand e-books).
Same here, the cover caught me, and the back kept me. ;)
Which novels were those? I'm curious. :) I'd have to agree with you there, it's one of my favorites, and the fact that it wasn't unnecessarily sexual won a lot of points with me. It was romantic where it needed to be, and it was an adult relationship but not just two characters looking for gratification.
I do hope that there's another one, I'd read it for sure.
Which novels were those? I'm curious. :) I'd have to agree with you there, it's one of my favorites, and the fact that it wasn't unnecessarily sexual won a lot of points with me. It was romantic where it needed to be, and it was an adult relationship but not just two characters looking for gratification.
I do hope that there's another one, I'd read it for sure.
Yes, seconed "Sixes Wild" book would be quite welcome.
The first Sofa Wolf novel I bought was "Volle" by Kyell Gold (which I also got for the artwork. Sara Palmer is one of my favorite artist so I figured, at least It'd have some nice art if I didn't like the story). I got up to chapter 15 (the bookmark is still there) and then other books came along and got my attention, and now I don't remember what was happening in the story. It wasn't bad really, just not my cup of tea, I guess.
The more recent one was "The Seventh Chakra" by Kevin Frane which I also have gotten about 3/4 of the was through before other books came along. I plan of getting back to it, but who knows.
I prefer Sofa Wolf's graphic novels. "Nordguard" is beautiful as is "Dog's Days of Summer". "Prydwen" is good too. "Peachy Keen" has great art but some aspects of the story seem a little...forced maybe? I don't know.
I've got a few random issues of "Heat" as well, though I haven't read most of the stories yet. Except of course for the Tempe O'Kun story "Code Drop" in issue 7. I liked it almost as much as "Sixes Wild". Can't remember which one I read first...
Anyway, sorry for writing a book of my own with this lengthy reply.
I'll leave you with my recommendation for the last really good book I've read. I thought "Seraphina" by Rachel Hartman was fantastic. www.rachelhartmanbooks.com . Great characters and world building in equal measure. Dragons in human form done well! Not exactly furry, but kinda (not that it has to be, right?). But, again, just my opinion.
The first Sofa Wolf novel I bought was "Volle" by Kyell Gold (which I also got for the artwork. Sara Palmer is one of my favorite artist so I figured, at least It'd have some nice art if I didn't like the story). I got up to chapter 15 (the bookmark is still there) and then other books came along and got my attention, and now I don't remember what was happening in the story. It wasn't bad really, just not my cup of tea, I guess.
The more recent one was "The Seventh Chakra" by Kevin Frane which I also have gotten about 3/4 of the was through before other books came along. I plan of getting back to it, but who knows.
I prefer Sofa Wolf's graphic novels. "Nordguard" is beautiful as is "Dog's Days of Summer". "Prydwen" is good too. "Peachy Keen" has great art but some aspects of the story seem a little...forced maybe? I don't know.
I've got a few random issues of "Heat" as well, though I haven't read most of the stories yet. Except of course for the Tempe O'Kun story "Code Drop" in issue 7. I liked it almost as much as "Sixes Wild". Can't remember which one I read first...
Anyway, sorry for writing a book of my own with this lengthy reply.
I'll leave you with my recommendation for the last really good book I've read. I thought "Seraphina" by Rachel Hartman was fantastic. www.rachelhartmanbooks.com . Great characters and world building in equal measure. Dragons in human form done well! Not exactly furry, but kinda (not that it has to be, right?). But, again, just my opinion.
I read Volle, I actually finished it and the sequel, having bought the second because it was so good. Honestly, the first book was very good, despite it being adult for no 'real' reason, and had a surprise at the end that blew me away. However, the fact that the author generally repeats the same theme in all of his books that I've seen, turns me off to supporting that. I don't blame you for not finishing, but other than the unnecessary adult elements, it's a good book.
I've heard of his name, I know he did three books, all well received, but I don't know if I'd like it. I might give him a shot someday.
One of these days I should look into Nord Guard.
If you like dragons, you might enjoy Tooth and Claw by Jo Walton. It's a dragon society without humans, very interesting. :)
I've heard of his name, I know he did three books, all well received, but I don't know if I'd like it. I might give him a shot someday.
One of these days I should look into Nord Guard.
If you like dragons, you might enjoy Tooth and Claw by Jo Walton. It's a dragon society without humans, very interesting. :)
I requested a clean cover from the author, I prefer doing that now to the thumbnails I used before. Seems appropriate. :)
I'm glad you liked my review. I can't always say positive things, but I try to find at least something positive. In this case it warranted a glowing review.
I'm glad you liked my review. I can't always say positive things, but I try to find at least something positive. In this case it warranted a glowing review.
that cover pic seems familiar somehow. Ah yes... my favorite RPG.
http://unclevl.frothersunite.com/DT/Deadlands.jpg
http://unclevl.frothersunite.com/DT/Deadlands.jpg
In my excuse for a tall tale I treat outer space like the old wild west because there's no way for 'law and order' to watch over more than a tiny patch of it. There just too much wilderness where too many things can happen. (it was fun arguing what was/wasn't realistic with a group I was with for a while. the younger ones would whine that space couldn't be that wild, just call the cops, while the older ones would reply that the phone's 'out of range' and even if you were in range it could be days/weeks before help could reach you - if it ever did ...)
Like I said, the younger 'always been connected' crowd just couldn't wrap their minds around the idea, even just trying to get them to go back before the first satellite phones when you had to stop some place and 'phone home' ... if you didn't call home, those at home had no idea what might have happened to you or where. (the kids also couldn't understand that an armed society was a more polite one - or at least more-so than we see in the here/now ...)
That would be the smart thing, wouldn't it? And it wouldn't hurt to have shields strong enough to fend off a hit or three while trying to 'do unto them before they do unto you'.
There are some main 'shipping lanes' that are pretty well patrolled, but even like the here and now that doesn't make for complete safety.
Of course then when you do hit the next town, the local cops have to wonder/worry that you might be a pirate/privateer yourself.
One captain's answer is to have better 'eyes' than the pirates, to avoid them if needed/possible (or to hunt them!) As these eyes are remote warp speed platforms, they could/can be used as very 'smart' missiles if required (and as they each have a little warp core and antimatter, getting hit by one can ruin your whole day ... )
There are some main 'shipping lanes' that are pretty well patrolled, but even like the here and now that doesn't make for complete safety.
Of course then when you do hit the next town, the local cops have to wonder/worry that you might be a pirate/privateer yourself.
One captain's answer is to have better 'eyes' than the pirates, to avoid them if needed/possible (or to hunt them!) As these eyes are remote warp speed platforms, they could/can be used as very 'smart' missiles if required (and as they each have a little warp core and antimatter, getting hit by one can ruin your whole day ... )
do you know of any books from writers in the fandom that.. well aren't filled with many many sex scenes or something..
I am just curious..
but like say there is I guess one sex scene or two then thats probably still fine idk.. but just curious if you might know.. I only own one book that is by a writer in the fandom.. that is General audiences well for all audiences.. I have another one but it was when I was reading it I learned it was well.. uhh.. i think the term is furotica..
XD i read it and it was actually really really good writing!
but yea.. do you know of any other writers? or books?
I am just curious..
but like say there is I guess one sex scene or two then thats probably still fine idk.. but just curious if you might know.. I only own one book that is by a writer in the fandom.. that is General audiences well for all audiences.. I have another one but it was when I was reading it I learned it was well.. uhh.. i think the term is furotica..
XD i read it and it was actually really really good writing!
but yea.. do you know of any other writers? or books?
I can recommend quite a few. In fact that's what I look for. This one has a couple of adult scenes, however, by and large it's rather exceptional.
You may enjoy the book Qweudeviv crew 52, and I highly recommend anything by Phil Geusz, he writes a lot of good furry things for the general audience. :)
You may enjoy the book Qweudeviv crew 52, and I highly recommend anything by Phil Geusz, he writes a lot of good furry things for the general audience. :)
I do, and it varies. Most of Kyell Gold's novels are billed as gay furry erotica, and indeed the sex scenes are more descriptive than the story needs and they are 'adult' books, I would not recommend them to a general audience. Secondly, all of his stories effectively have the same theme. They're well written, no argument there, but it's more for the adult audience, looking for same sex love stories.
My recommendations for good books with no reservations for the general audience, Qweudeviv is a good one, Phil Geusz is great.... If I come across any others I'll see what I can suggest. They're out there, and they're worth supporting. If you like short stories, ROAR is a good series... I think they're sold through furplanet as well. Maybe sofawolf, not sure.
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