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noblelandmermaid's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Violence, Death of parent, Gore, Blood, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Self harm
ldermer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Kidnapping, Grief, Body horror, Self harm, Emotional abuse, and Blood
Moderate: Suicide and Alcohol
bookwormamy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gore, Self harm, Murder, Death of parent, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Kidnapping, Confinement, and Sexual content
bluejayreads's review
2.5
Graphic: Self harm, Blood, Body horror, and Grief
Moderate: Death, Religious bigotry, Emotional abuse, and Death of parent
Minor: Murder and Sexual content
folded_between_pages_of_books's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Blood, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, and Self harm
looseleafellie's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
This book starts off slow, but it builds up into a fantastically atmospheric and gripping read! I’m OBSESSED with Red and Eammon’s relationship, and Red’s sister Neve really grew on me despite all her gaslighting, gatekeeping, and girlbossing 😄 I also loved Fife and my aroace queen Lyra!
You’d have thought this was a Little Red Riding Hood retelling from the, uh, everything about it, but actually it’s much more like Beauty and the Beast, complete with a library! BatB retellings can sometimes verge into questionable territory with the captivity aspect, but I actually loved the way For the Wolf handles consent and makes it clear that Red is staying in the Wilderwood because she wants to (hilariously, the titular Wolf keeps trying to send her back home and she’s having none of it 😂).
If you’re looking for an atmospheric read with a slow build, romance, and magic, this one’s for you!
Graphic: Gore, Violence, Self harm, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Death of parent
The self-harm component is for the purposes of magic use.dannythestreet's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Abandonment, Blood, Kidnapping, and Violence
Moderate: Body horror, Death, Gaslighting, Grief, Murder, and Physical abuse
Minor: Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Self harm, and Stalking
tiitu's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Religious bigotry, Self harm, Blood, Violence, and Gore
Moderate: Death of parent and Emotional abuse
Minor: Sexual content
readwithde's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I appreciated how the early sections of lore and worldbuilding were handling all *in media res* as Red prepared to leave for the Wilderwood. For the first 100-ish pages, though, most of Red's story is lore and worldbuilding with little character development or character building. Her sister Neve, friend Raffe, and beau Arick all enjoy time apart from this influx of lore, and therfore are much more interesting towards the start of the story.
As Red learns to live with the Wolf
The conclusion was a bit jarring for me.
Some of the most interesting worldbuilding I've read in a long time, and very descriptive magic; captivating.
Moderate: Blood, Gaslighting, Religious bigotry, Toxic friendship, and Violence
Minor: Confinement, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Murder, and Sexual content
thoughtsstained's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
- The writing. I think this is what struck me the most about For the Wolf. The writing is exquisite. Like, I’m not saying that lightly. It’s so lyrical and beautiful that I’m legit a bit jealous that my own writing cannot compare. And while the story is also fantastic, I just cannot get over the sheer beauty of the writing.
- The romance. We all know I’m a sucker for romances and this was no exception! I loved Eammon and Red. While Eammon often had me wanting to shake his shoulders in frustration, their chemistry is amazing. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t often find myself wanting to skim read, just to find out what happens next and make sure they were still okay, before having to force myself to slow down and enjoy it.
- The characterization. All of the characters are seriously well done in how clear they are. Though I did get quite annoyed with the actions of a few certain characters (coughEammonandNevecough), I understood them, even if I didn’t agree with them. To me, that is so important, for not only did it help me better form attachments and emotions to these characters, but it made them feel more well-rounded and real. Hence why the characterizations was *chefs kiss*.
- I think I had some when I initially finished the book, but they were obviously minor, since I cannot for the life of me remember them as I sit down to write this review, so…*shrugs*
Rating
Graphic: Self harm and Gore
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Death of parent, and Panic attacks/disorders