Beka Cooper

I have read the first 42 pages of Beka Cooper Terrier by Tamora Pierce. This book is by one of my favorite authors. I have enjoyed reading Tamora Pierce's stories about Alanna, Diana, and all of her other characters. Beka Cooper Terrier is the first book in this series and I am really excited to read the next book Bloodhound, when it comes out. Beka Cooper Terrier is written in the form of diary entries, it starts with a few diary entries from people who know Beka (the main character). These entries give more depth to Beka's character because you learn about her past. Beka Cooper at the start of the story is a16 year old girl who dreams of becoming a policewoman. In the story she is a policewoman in training and has been apprenticed to two full fledged policemen. She is really excited to be assigned to them because they are famous. The story is set in ancient Tortall, the main country of Tamora's books. In this world there is a lot of magic and mages, Beka has the ability to listen to the dead and uses that ability to help her with her job. One thing that I really like about this book is that it is all in Beka's perspective because it is Beka's diary entries that you read. It allows the reader to understand how Beka feels and know what she is thinking. It allows you to follow along really well with the story because you know what Beka knows and can try and puzzle out who is the person behind all of the kidnappings and robbings in the city.