Pureheart

Rita Hsu Syers
Bronwen Publishing (2009)
ISBN 9780977926701
Reviewed by Danelle Drake for Reader Views (2/09)


“Pureheart” is a perfect blend of the ingredients that it takes to produce a great book.  Warm fuzziness, loveable characters, un-loveable characters, an interesting plot, a touch of heaven and a bit of hell create this consuming piece.  Yep, it contains pure evil from the unearthly bowels of hell.  I am not one who normally reads the guts and gore but now say, with the right balance it helps to make a good book great.  “Pureheart” by Rita Hsu Syers is nothing short of great.

A petite, regal Brazelton Boston terrier wins the coveted St. Aubyn Kennel Club’s “Best in Show” trophy and proceeds on a destiny to help save the world of terrible demise.  A constant voice inside this small dog’s head leads her out of the spotlight of New York City to an animal shelter in the small town of Chincawee.  Limping and consumed with pneumonia, nearing death, she collapses on the doorstep of the Women’s Humane Society for Animals.  Lucifer himself could not stop her from making the trek.  Seeking love, not fame, the feisty little animal wills herself back to life, longing for the home and companionship she has never felt before. 

As the voice inside the terrier’s head led her to the shelter, Maeve, along with her daughter Maggie, was being led to the same shelter.  Shortly after Maeve and Maggie entered the shelter they came out the door with the beautiful and happy Bronwen.  Several months later Bronwen gave birth to one male and one female pup conceived through Immaculate Conception.

The tale falls into place with events proceed that were destined to happen before time began.  One pup is a warrior, the other a healer.  Each is faced with many challenges until the day of the Luna demonicus.  As all hell breaks loose with demon raptors battling warrior angels, the puppy’s work, along with a great blend of family, to save life as we know it.

All is not as we hope it would be and “Pureheart” by Rita Hsu Syers blends its own mix on good and evil.  This is truly a book you will not be able to put down once you begin reading.  It may be the voice, but I think it’s the quality.  “PureHeart ends.  LionHeart begins.”  I for one can’t wait for the next installment.

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