Lost Dogs is not your typical fantasy series: Yes, there are fantastical elements in the worldbuilding and in the story: elves, fylkin, theriantropes, magic,… But the focus shifted quickly to the two main characters Alene Moyena and Roy van Waldenberger, so lately I coined the term (at least according to me, and I’ll stick to it) ‘social psychology fantasy’ for this series. I really loved how the story changed and – in my humble opinion – evolved throughout the series and kept me engaged on the whole journey.
In Nothing Left to Lose we follow Alene who was separated from Roy (the other main character) and captured at the end of the last book. And at the very beginning of this book, author Nils Ödlund produced a twist that I did not expect at all, but I will try to keep this review spoilerfree. But kudos to Nils, I was actually shocked – and not just this one time.
Alene, however, keeps doing what she always does: She is trying to survive. And to do that she has to fight all the time at every moment for everything: She is a theriantrope – and not just any kind, but the most dangerous. She is a woman. She is dark-skinned. And she is utterly alone. So, while constantly battling her inner demon to not overcome her, she is treated with extreme prejudice and discrimination wherever she goes. Everyone around her is wary, aggressive, or belittling. And, of course, she reacts to it. So, this story and everything happening is not just about her (or Roy), it’s at least as much about the society they live in.
Both main characters in Lost Dogs are trying to redeem themselves in different ways. While on this road to redemption, they gradually have to learn that it works both ways and that they also have to give other people and themselves a second chance – or at least the benefit of the doubt.
While the Lost Dogs-series ends here, it’s (hopefully) not the end of the story. At least, the ending gives room for a sequel (that I would love to read right away) and there are still enough lose threads.
OR
$2.99 with 80 percent savings
Print List Price: $14.99 
The Print List Price is the lowest suggested retail price provided by a publisher for a print book format of this title, available on Amazon (e.g. hardcover, paperback, mass market paperback).
Learn more
Learn more
These promotions will be applied to this item:
Some promotions may be combined; others are not eligible to be combined with other offers. For details, please see the Terms & Conditions associated with these promotions.
Sold by Amazon.com Services LLC.
Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.
Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.
Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.
Unwell Hydration from Alex Cooper
Hydrate & focus with every sip Shop now
Shop this series
See full series- Kindle Price:$14.95By placing your order, you're purchasing a license to the content and you agree to the Kindle Store Terms of Use.
Shop this series
There are 10 books in this series.
Kindle Price:
$14.95
By placing your order, you're purchasing a license to the content and you agree to the Kindle Store Terms of Use.
About the author
Top reviews from other countries
- LauraReviewed in India on March 16, 2022
A heart-breaking, gripping, edge of the seat journey that I absolutely loved.
