My thanks to the Author publisher's and NetGalley for providing me with a Kindle version of this book to read and honestly review.
This is clever descriptive well written and always engaging story, a coming of age tale with believable plausible canine and human characters, set in Canada. Mostly an absorbing gentle tale of enjoying the beautiful countryside in all its aspects. However totally out of the blue from nowhere there are several surprising and shocking unexpected scenes of violence, that had me holding my breath.
Recommended.

Emergence
by Ellie Beals
I received this book in advance for my honest review. Join Xavier, Lori, Cass, and the realistic and compelling dogs that are essential players in this dark drama, as their fates converge in a deadly loop of revenge, fear, guilt, and hope.
The book was good. Mystery, Cass handler of dogs r, and Zavier a 13 year old watcher. Things go badly wrong.

Cass and Noah are dog trainers who purchase a cabin the woods around Quebec, Canada. Unknown to them, Xavier, a 13-year-old neighbor, begins “watching” them, their dogs and the coming and going of guests to their cabin. When Cass’s cousin Lori visits Xavier is infatuated and ensuing events begin to spiral out of control. If you love dogs this is a book for you. This is a well-paced thriller that keeps you guessing until the end. I received a free ARC from NetGalley, and the opinions expressed are my own.

Calling all dog lovers! This book is for you!

Emergence by Ellie Beams is set in the woods in Quebec. Thirteen year old Xavier quietly begins watching his neighbor Cass Hardwood. Cass is a dog trainer and Xavier finds himself memorised watching the puppies during their training. Eventually a sweet friendship forms between Cass, her relative Lori, and Xavier. What starts off as good friendship is put to the test as unforseen tragic danger lurks around them.

Being a major dog lover, this book really struck home. Ellie Beals vividly describes the characters and dogs in detail. The writing felt so real, I could imagine the scenes and the sweet smell of puppy breath!

Thank you to Ellie Beals and NetGalley for my free e-book in exchange for my honest review.