Review of Totem

Drianie · Post by **Drianie** » 02 Feb 2022, 02:35

This book, with its insight into ancient northern cultures and the strong focus on traditions, seems well worth the read. I love reading adventure books. The well-developed cast of characters coupled with the captivating plot will certainly fit the bill for an unforgettable reading experience. Congrats on the BOTD selection!

Stephanie Runyon · Post by **Stephanie Runyon** » 02 Feb 2022, 02:40

As the book is part of a series, I would prefer to read them in order. The suspense and well-developed characters are big positives for me. Good review.

Dzejn_Crvena · Post by **Dzejn_Crvena** » 02 Feb 2022, 02:45

Interesting book to learn more about the indigenous people and the Bear Valley. However, I prefer to read the previous books first. I worry I'll miss the details here because I lack the background from the prequels. Congratulations on the BOTD.

Agnes Masobeng · Post by **Agnes Masobeng** » 02 Feb 2022, 02:48

In Totem by Charlie all roads lead to Bear Valley in one way or the other. Characters find their way there for some reason. It seems that there is a huge secret to be uncovered. This is the third book in the series of Strong Heart about the indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest.

smolbird · Post by **smolbird** » 02 Feb 2022, 02:53

I wonder what the secret of Bear Valley is. Congratulations on BOTD!

Peace Odii · Post by **Peace Odii** » 02 Feb 2022, 03:07

I could connect to the element of suspense while even reading the review. I think it was a great job!

Post by **Lorraine De Vos** » 02 Feb 2022, 03:13

Thank you for sharing your reviews with us. It doesn’t surprise me that this book made it to book of the day. Charlie Sheldon has proved himself to be a formidable author with the Strong Heart series and I look forward to adding this 3rd book to my reading list.

Vidisha Alwani · Post by **Vidisha Alwani** » 02 Feb 2022, 03:17

The review was detailed and in-depth. The reviewer, without revealing too much, piqued my interest in the book, though I by no means am a young adult reader. The reviewer has highlighted both the positive and negative aspects of the book in a very candid manner and the flow of the review is excellent.

Tebogo Eugene M · Post by **Tebogo Eugene M** » 02 Feb 2022, 03:18

Adventure and discovery and learning about ancient northern cultures is the kind of book I would like to read thanks for the review well done.

Stanley Kipkorir Chemweno · Post by **Stanley Kipkorir Chemweno** » 02 Feb 2022, 03:19

A very detailed review indeed. I would like to read out and understand how we can save wildlife in this modern world ruled by technology. I'm adding this series to my bookshelf. Congrats.

Praise George-kayode · Post by **Praise George-kayode** » 02 Feb 2022, 03:21

This is a great adventurous novel to read. I feel like I need to have read the previous series like Adrift to fully comprehend this story.
Great review and congrats on making the book of the day.

Mercy Bolo · Post by **Mercy Bolo** » 02 Feb 2022, 03:22

The author weaves the past and the present to narrate a captivating tale about the indigenous people of the Pacific North West. This is the third book in the Strong Heart series and readers who have read previous books will like how the story turns out.

Janelydia Mwangi · Post by **Janelydia Mwangi** » 02 Feb 2022, 03:23

The author mixes dialogue and vivid description to take the reader to a world of history. The use of mythology by Myra as she explains their culture to Sarah. She adds fantasy through the relationship of the female whale killer and bear.
The story of Carl also portrays emerging issues as he explains how he lost his job and faced divorce. This caused his resettlement but found peace and a rebirth to what he loved most- being close to nature especially studying the elks.