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heabooknerd's review against another edition
4.0
I was so excited to get more of Cooper and Park in THE WOLF AT BAY especially because their romantic relationship was left pretty unresolved in the last book. Compared to book 1, this was focused a lot more on Cooper and Park's relationship and I enjoyed watching these two idiots fumble around with their feelings. Cooper especially is at peak uncommunicative and boy does he put his foot in it a few times. But it was nice to read a romance where the characters struggle a bit more with accepting their feelings, not just of love, but also feeling vulnerable and completely open with a partner.
I really liked that we got to understand Cooper more and I especially enjoyed all the personal growth he goes through as he begins to mend his relationship with his family. Cooper has been keeping a lot of secrets from his father and brother and he's also negatively influenced by a lot of childhood memories and impressions. There was a lot of dysfunction here but it was nice to see it start to heal. We also learn a little bit more about Park's family and I devoured those little tidbits because Park is still quite the mystery. Overall, I really enjoyed this follow up and I can't wait to learn more about Park in the next book.
Content Warning: lots of discussion about Cooper's mother dying of cancer; Cooper gets outed by the FBI
I really liked that we got to understand Cooper more and I especially enjoyed all the personal growth he goes through as he begins to mend his relationship with his family. Cooper has been keeping a lot of secrets from his father and brother and he's also negatively influenced by a lot of childhood memories and impressions. There was a lot of dysfunction here but it was nice to see it start to heal. We also learn a little bit more about Park's family and I devoured those little tidbits because Park is still quite the mystery. Overall, I really enjoyed this follow up and I can't wait to learn more about Park in the next book.
Content Warning: lots of discussion about Cooper's mother dying of cancer; Cooper gets outed by the FBI
tobbled's review against another edition
4.0
God I love this series so much. Cooper and Oliver’s banter and conversations really just make this entire series worth it. So good, honestly. I’m actually staving off reading the next books just so I don’t have to finish the series.
As much as I loved this book, I did think the mystery lacked a little, mostly the ending part of it. So if you’re reading this for the mystery aspect, you might be a little disappointed. The resolution just felt sort of rushed, like when a character just figures the whole thing out - seemingly out of nowhere. However, the whole mystery surrounding Park? Perfect. Loved it.
The one other (extremely minor and personal) issue I had was once again was the whole ‘side characters ship the main characters’. This is just really a me problem.
However I will say that I did love the side characters. I loved reading about Cooper and his family. I thought the whole bit with his dad was well done and really natural. Loved it.
Also, Park getting seasick? Loved it.
As much as I loved this book, I did think the mystery lacked a little, mostly the ending part of it. So if you’re reading this for the mystery aspect, you might be a little disappointed. The resolution just felt sort of rushed, like when a character just figures the whole thing out - seemingly out of nowhere. However, the whole mystery surrounding Park? Perfect. Loved it.
The one other (extremely minor and personal) issue I had was once again was the whole ‘side characters ship the main characters’. This is just really a me problem.
However I will say that I did love the side characters. I loved reading about Cooper and his family. I thought the whole bit with his dad was well done and really natural. Loved it.
Also, Park getting seasick? Loved it.
cherishes's review against another edition
3.5
the fbi were such ops lmfaoo im a hater! good job on writing these characters lmfao...
once again, the author did a good job at obscuring the criminal mastermind cuz the mc also knows nothing.
once again, the author did a good job at obscuring the criminal mastermind cuz the mc also knows nothing.
wonu's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
wolfstar1999's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.5
lord_crybaby's review against another edition
4.0
I love Cooper and Park's relationship so much, and the peek into Cooper's family life was really nice. Unfortunately, the wrapping up of the mystery in this one felt abrupt. A lot was juggled in this book.
nerdynatreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A great continuation that also made me want to put my head through a wall because Cooper is so emotionally constipated that it genuinely hurt sometimes, but the growth this dumb ass goes through was so well written. I am in awe of how Adhara manages to make me love this character so much while he does everything possible to annoy me to death. The depth that’s explored with Cooper’s family was great and really added to who he is and why he acts this way, but that didn’t make him less frustrating at times. I think it also should just how gone for him Oliver is, which did make me swoon a bit, I’ll admit.
Speaking of Oliver, we also learned more about him, his background, and werewolves in this world by extension. All of it just made me thirsty for more, honestly. If I didn’t have to start prioritizing books for videos, you bet your ass I would have kept reading this series!
The mystery in this one was also a bit of a rollercoaster ride and I especially liked that most of it was done in an unofficial capacity, which made things between Cooper and Oliver a little more relaxed. Though, I was still chomping at the bit during action scenes and will always gasp then squeal as Cooper nearly gets himself killed then rescued by Oliver.
I’m gone for these two dumbasses, honestly.
Speaking of Oliver, we also learned more about him, his background, and werewolves in this world by extension. All of it just made me thirsty for more, honestly. If I didn’t have to start prioritizing books for videos, you bet your ass I would have kept reading this series!
The mystery in this one was also a bit of a rollercoaster ride and I especially liked that most of it was done in an unofficial capacity, which made things between Cooper and Oliver a little more relaxed. Though, I was still chomping at the bit during action scenes and will always gasp then squeal as Cooper nearly gets himself killed then rescued by Oliver.
I’m gone for these two dumbasses, honestly.
gillianw's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 stars
Reviewed for Just Love.
Back in February, I called The Wolf at the Door (Just Love) an early favourite for my best book of 2018, so I was very hopeful that it’s sequel would impress me just as much. I’m here to say that not only was The Wolf at Bay an absolute delight, I think I even liked it slightly more than its predecessor!
This book finds Cooper and Oliver still struggling to define their relationship. While they’ve got chemistry galore in the bedroom, things are slightly more awkward outside of it. Neither is particularly good at verbalizing what they need and want from each other, either because they think they don’t deserve to be happy (Cooper) or they’re afraid of coming across as too overbearing (Oliver). So, naturally, this would be the perfect time for Cooper to bring Oliver home to meet his family, right? What could possibly go wrong?
When a backyard excavation project turns up the skeleton of a former neighbor who was thought to have walked out on his wife years earlier, Cooper’s dad becomes a suspect in the man’s murder. Cooper and Oliver find themselves drawn into an unofficial investigation to clear Cooper’s dad’s name and to uncover the real story behind the disappearance. And they’ll both learn that some secrets can’t stay hidden forever, no matter how hard you try.
Having Cooper bring Oliver home to meet his family was genius move on the author’s part. Not only do they men get to know each other better, they both discover things about themselves that force them to confront their feelings for one another. There’s real growth here that makes me confident in their relationship and their ability to weather whatever comes their way.
I also loved Cooper’s changing relationship with his dad. It seems almost adversarial at the beginning of the book, but they also get to discover things about the other person that allows them to really see each other beyond the father/son dynamic.
This was just a fantastic book all around with a solid plot that moves at just the right pace. The second half of the book will really have your eyes glued to the page, as it deftly unravels all the secrets and lies, and races to a fantastic conclusion.
I’m eagerly anticipating the release of book three (not until 2019 - booo), but in the meantime, I can already see this being a series I will reread in the months to come.
copy provided courtesy of Netgalley
Reviewed for Just Love.
Back in February, I called The Wolf at the Door (Just Love) an early favourite for my best book of 2018, so I was very hopeful that it’s sequel would impress me just as much. I’m here to say that not only was The Wolf at Bay an absolute delight, I think I even liked it slightly more than its predecessor!
This book finds Cooper and Oliver still struggling to define their relationship. While they’ve got chemistry galore in the bedroom, things are slightly more awkward outside of it. Neither is particularly good at verbalizing what they need and want from each other, either because they think they don’t deserve to be happy (Cooper) or they’re afraid of coming across as too overbearing (Oliver). So, naturally, this would be the perfect time for Cooper to bring Oliver home to meet his family, right? What could possibly go wrong?
When a backyard excavation project turns up the skeleton of a former neighbor who was thought to have walked out on his wife years earlier, Cooper’s dad becomes a suspect in the man’s murder. Cooper and Oliver find themselves drawn into an unofficial investigation to clear Cooper’s dad’s name and to uncover the real story behind the disappearance. And they’ll both learn that some secrets can’t stay hidden forever, no matter how hard you try.
Having Cooper bring Oliver home to meet his family was genius move on the author’s part. Not only do they men get to know each other better, they both discover things about themselves that force them to confront their feelings for one another. There’s real growth here that makes me confident in their relationship and their ability to weather whatever comes their way.
I also loved Cooper’s changing relationship with his dad. It seems almost adversarial at the beginning of the book, but they also get to discover things about the other person that allows them to really see each other beyond the father/son dynamic.
This was just a fantastic book all around with a solid plot that moves at just the right pace. The second half of the book will really have your eyes glued to the page, as it deftly unravels all the secrets and lies, and races to a fantastic conclusion.
I’m eagerly anticipating the release of book three (not until 2019 - booo), but in the meantime, I can already see this being a series I will reread in the months to come.
copy provided courtesy of Netgalley
sofia2605's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
kynikoskyon's review against another edition
4.0
Disfruté harto más este libro que el anterior de la saga, y creo que se debe a que esta vez conecté más con los personajes, los sentí más tridimensionales.
Me gustó conocer a la familia y el pasado de Cooper, también me gustó que Cooper fuera abriendose de a poco con Oliver, fue coherente con la personalidad y la historia del personaje que éste fuera lentamente bajando sus barreras y mostrara gradualmente sus sentimientos a Oliver.
Respecto a Oliver, mantengo la opinión que tuve sobre él en el libro anterior, amo que sea tan entregado por el Cooper wn
Me gustó conocer a la familia y el pasado de Cooper, también me gustó que Cooper fuera abriendose de a poco con Oliver, fue coherente con la personalidad y la historia del personaje que éste fuera lentamente bajando sus barreras y mostrara gradualmente sus sentimientos a Oliver.
Respecto a Oliver, mantengo la opinión que tuve sobre él en el libro anterior, amo que sea tan entregado por el Cooper wn