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amgeever's review against another edition
4.0
I have loved Wen Spencer's books since reading Tinker, and thoroughly enjoyed reading Black Wolves. First off, it's a hoot! It's a serious story about really wonderful, sympathetic characters, but it doesn't take itself too seriously. There's such playfulness in the writing and I laughed out loud on more than one occasion. It's just a bummer the next book in the series isn't out yet. Patience is not my strong suit.
My only problem with this book, and why this review is four stars and not five, is that I encountered repeated editing errors. While none of them are huge they happened throughout the book and pulled me out of the story while I puzzled out what the sentence was trying to convey. Anything that pulls a reader out of the story, especially a story as engaging as Black Wolves, is really unfortunate.
I am eagerly anticipating the next Black Wolves book. I just hope that for the next installment her editing team doesn't let her down.
My only problem with this book, and why this review is four stars and not five, is that I encountered repeated editing errors. While none of them are huge they happened throughout the book and pulled me out of the story while I puzzled out what the sentence was trying to convey. Anything that pulls a reader out of the story, especially a story as engaging as Black Wolves, is really unfortunate.
I am eagerly anticipating the next Black Wolves book. I just hope that for the next installment her editing team doesn't let her down.
jennybeastie's review against another edition
5.0
Really great new world and characters from Wen Spencer, and thank goodness for decent werewolf writing. I'm a little disappointed in the cover, which fails to evoke the humor of the book as well as the fantastic characters. Good mystery, plot moves right along, and it's altogether a thoroughly engrossing read.
Advanced reader's copy provided by edelweiss.
Advanced reader's copy provided by edelweiss.
vailynst's review against another edition
3.0
Mini-Review:
Overall, solid UF story. I kind of hope that the author will write a follow up because I've grown to like the characters a lot. The writing style is simplistic in a way that makes me think it's easier to digest as a kid rather than teen+. There are a few scenes with adult themes or complicated emotions that could push the book into YA territory.
There's a lot of over explaining happening for more than half the book. That drove me a little batty. Yet, even with all of that explaining, only a hint of the the society & cultures for the different unnatural groups are given. There's a fair deal of promise to the the world and characters. I would be happy to read another book to see where it goes.
At heart, the story is all about family and a different take on werewolves and vampires. I think the bigger ideas were pushed into minimal existence because the author tried too hard to throw in a bunch of stuff without the meat to really give them all life.
This is not a short audiobook. =D
Cut out all the over-explaining, and add concrete action and story elements.
Overall, solid UF story. I kind of hope that the author will write a follow up because I've grown to like the characters a lot. The writing style is simplistic in a way that makes me think it's easier to digest as a kid rather than teen+. There are a few scenes with adult themes or complicated emotions that could push the book into YA territory.
There's a lot of over explaining happening for more than half the book. That drove me a little batty. Yet, even with all of that explaining, only a hint of the the society & cultures for the different unnatural groups are given. There's a fair deal of promise to the the world and characters. I would be happy to read another book to see where it goes.
At heart, the story is all about family and a different take on werewolves and vampires. I think the bigger ideas were pushed into minimal existence because the author tried too hard to throw in a bunch of stuff without the meat to really give them all life.
This is not a short audiobook. =D
Cut out all the over-explaining, and add concrete action and story elements.
see_sadie_read's review against another edition
4.0
4.5
This was utterly adorable. Seriously, it was one of the cutest books I've read in a while! I've been pretty burned out on YA lately, so I went into this with a bit of trepidation, but I sure am glad to have read it. Watching Decker, the 300-year-old vampire try and make his "puppy" happy so he'll stay with him was too endearing for words. Similarly, seeing Seth, the "puppy," settle and make a home was just as lovely.
I only have two complaints here. One is that the editing is a bit of a mess. I kept rereading sentences to verify, yep, a word really is missing or repeated. Lots of missing particles and things like, being able being to, instead of being able to. Second is that I felt the horror and trauma of watching 10 classmates being slaughtered and turning into a werewolf were seriously glossed over in lieu of the happier part of the storyline.
But for anyone looking for a cute book this summer, pick this one up.
This was utterly adorable. Seriously, it was one of the cutest books I've read in a while! I've been pretty burned out on YA lately, so I went into this with a bit of trepidation, but I sure am glad to have read it. Watching Decker, the 300-year-old vampire try and make his "puppy" happy so he'll stay with him was too endearing for words. Similarly, seeing Seth, the "puppy," settle and make a home was just as lovely.
I only have two complaints here. One is that the editing is a bit of a mess. I kept rereading sentences to verify, yep, a word really is missing or repeated. Lots of missing particles and things like, being able being to, instead of being able to. Second is that I felt the horror and trauma of watching 10 classmates being slaughtered and turning into a werewolf were seriously glossed over in lieu of the happier part of the storyline.
But for anyone looking for a cute book this summer, pick this one up.
sarahvinnet's review against another edition
4.0
This book is full of addictive cuteness! It’s full of earnest main characters secretly admiring each other and working together for a common good. Wholesome.
But it wasn’t as vividly developed as Spencer’s other books and may have some logical inconsistencies.
Still, this may become my go-to feel-good re-read, because honestly? Who wants to resist werewolf puppies running into trees?
But it wasn’t as vividly developed as Spencer’s other books and may have some logical inconsistencies.
Still, this may become my go-to feel-good re-read, because honestly? Who wants to resist werewolf puppies running into trees?
alesia_charles's review against another edition
4.0
Very funny (but also serious), and Joshua's point of view is a marvelous example of revealing character through how the actual writing is done. Highly recommended.
Buy it, so it does well enough for a sequel to be published!
Buy it, so it does well enough for a sequel to be published!
vailynst's review against another edition
3.0
Mini-Review:
Overall, solid UF story. I kind of hope that the author will write a follow up because I've grown to like the characters a lot. The writing style is simplistic in a way that makes me think it's easier to digest as a kid rather than teen+. There are a few scenes with adult themes or complicated emotions that could push the book into YA territory.
There's a lot of over explaining happening for more than half the book. That drove me a little batty. Yet, even with all of that explaining, only a hint of the the society & cultures for the different unnatural groups are given. There's a fair deal of promise to the the world and characters. I would be happy to read another book to see where it goes.
At heart, the story is all about family and a different take on werewolves and vampires. I think the bigger ideas were pushed into minimal existence because the author tried too hard to throw in a bunch of stuff without the meat to really give them all life.
This is not a short audiobook. =D
Cut out all the over-explaining, and add concrete action and story elements.
Overall, solid UF story. I kind of hope that the author will write a follow up because I've grown to like the characters a lot. The writing style is simplistic in a way that makes me think it's easier to digest as a kid rather than teen+. There are a few scenes with adult themes or complicated emotions that could push the book into YA territory.
There's a lot of over explaining happening for more than half the book. That drove me a little batty. Yet, even with all of that explaining, only a hint of the the society & cultures for the different unnatural groups are given. There's a fair deal of promise to the the world and characters. I would be happy to read another book to see where it goes.
At heart, the story is all about family and a different take on werewolves and vampires. I think the bigger ideas were pushed into minimal existence because the author tried too hard to throw in a bunch of stuff without the meat to really give them all life.
This is not a short audiobook. =D
Cut out all the over-explaining, and add concrete action and story elements.
andersenmom's review against another edition
5.0
This is a delightful book. I enjoyed reading it immensely.
bethmitcham's review against another edition
4.0
Fun, a bit too much explanations (there was a LOT to explain) but I thought it came together emotionally at the end.