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saurahsaurus's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Self harm, Religious bigotry, Abandonment, Blood, Death, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing, Death of parent, Grief, Kidnapping, Sexual content, Toxic friendship, Murder, Suicide attempt, Confinement, Gore, and Violence
karelidz's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
FINALLYY! after a 2month reading slump I finally finished a book!
It was really good, though i wouldn't call it a favorite.
It's a mix between Beauty & the Beast retelling and something else. It's its own thing.
I liked it, I found it entertaining and I really felt inside the story. My only complaints would be that sometimes i would get lost in the descriptions of what was happening and I had to backtrack a bit. Some of the decriptions were not very clear to me.
Also, (but this is a me problem), I didnt really like when we switched pov's to her sister. I understand why and that it had to happen to move the story along but those were my least favorite parts of the book.
That being said, i don't think i'll read book 2, just because I feel like it ended in a kind of good note (at least for me).
It was really good, though i wouldn't call it a favorite.
It's a mix between Beauty & the Beast retelling and something else. It's its own thing.
I liked it, I found it entertaining and I really felt inside the story. My only complaints would be that sometimes i would get lost in the descriptions of what was happening and I had to backtrack a bit. Some of the decriptions were not very clear to me.
Also, (but this is a me problem), I didnt really like when we switched pov's to her sister. I understand why and that it had to happen to move the story along but those were my least favorite parts of the book.
That being said, i don't think i'll read book 2, just because I feel like it ended in a kind of good note (at least for me).
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood and Self harm
Minor: Death of parent, Grief, Gore, Sexual content, and Death
midsummernoodle's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- 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? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore and Blood
tak_everlasting's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Body horror, Gore, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Abandonment, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Alcohol and Sexual content
beccaand's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-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
4.25
the feral forest witch vibes? impeccable
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Gore, Religious bigotry, Self harm, Blood, and Death
Moderate: Sexual content and Body horror
roguesaw's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Injury/Injury detail, and Self harm
bookopalian's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
5.0
I loved the pacing of this book and the mystery that is not easily understood. I like not knowing why things are happening a lot of the time. I am excited for the next book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore
Moderate: Emotional abuse
noblelandmermaid's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Death of parent, Gore, Blood, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Self harm
adancewithbooks's review against another edition
mysterious
medium-paced
4.0
For the Wolf is one that has been making the rounds in the last year and when it was added to my twitter challenge by one of my twitter friends it ended up on my yearly tbr. But it wasn't until I got the sequel in my hands that I actually picked it up. I certainly enjoyed For the Wolf. It isn't perfect though.
For the Wolf initially seems to be a red riding hood fairytale, even more so hinted at by the cover. Yet as we continue the story it feels more like a Beaty and the Beast retelling. Red is the beauty and our wolf who is just human, is the beast for his monstrous connections. But he isn't really. He is just trapped in a cage not of his own making. Once Red enters, things start to change. She seems to be the second daughter that will change everything. Except you know, he doesn't want to hear that. Save me from stuborn men.
But I ended up falling for the basic story and the mystery. What did everything mean? Who are these kings? What is this land? What are these woods? The author made it an atmosperic read with a creepy wood which is what I like in my wood stories. And in the end I quite liked our main characters the wolf and red. They aren't nessecarily the most captivating characters once you start the book but they both grow throughout in their own way and towards each other.
However I do think the book was a bit too long. Certainly some things could have been cut. There were also the interlude chapters towards Red's sister who is trying to save her. I understand the need for the look at what is happening there as it is so important for the ending and the next book. But it pulls away from the story that is happening. It could have been dealt with differently.
And lastly I feel like we should have gotten a bit more on our side characters. They were there for so long with the Wold and clearly they are important to him. But then why not show that connection a bit more?
For the Wolf initially seems to be a red riding hood fairytale, even more so hinted at by the cover. Yet as we continue the story it feels more like a Beaty and the Beast retelling. Red is the beauty and our wolf who is just human, is the beast for his monstrous connections. But he isn't really. He is just trapped in a cage not of his own making. Once Red enters, things start to change. She seems to be the second daughter that will change everything. Except you know, he doesn't want to hear that. Save me from stuborn men.
But I ended up falling for the basic story and the mystery. What did everything mean? Who are these kings? What is this land? What are these woods? The author made it an atmosperic read with a creepy wood which is what I like in my wood stories. And in the end I quite liked our main characters the wolf and red. They aren't nessecarily the most captivating characters once you start the book but they both grow throughout in their own way and towards each other.
However I do think the book was a bit too long. Certainly some things could have been cut. There were also the interlude chapters towards Red's sister who is trying to save her. I understand the need for the look at what is happening there as it is so important for the ending and the next book. But it pulls away from the story that is happening. It could have been dealt with differently.
And lastly I feel like we should have gotten a bit more on our side characters. They were there for so long with the Wold and clearly they are important to him. But then why not show that connection a bit more?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Gore and Blood
Minor: Death of parent
Parental Neglect | Hallucinations |thehushedearth's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
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
4.5
This story is insanely unique and inventive in a sea of fairy tale retellings. It somehow seamlessly blends a Little Red Riding Hood and Beauty and the Beast retelling into one.
The world: I found that the writing in this book was beautiful and lyrical. The prose reminded me of many of the dark fairy tales that I have read without being overtly dark to accomplish this feat. Whitten brings her world, setting, and characters to life in startling and fresh detail. I found that the dichotomy of beauty and darkness, light and shadow, in this novel were as fascinating as they were lovely.
The characters: All of Whitten's characters have a fierceness about them in one way or another that I loved. The cast of characters in this book are diverse and full of strong voices. Each of the cast of side characters had an interesting story and were unique to themselves. I would have liked to see a little more development or involvement of some of the side characters.
Red (Redarys) was born a second daughter and was therefore destined for the Wolf. While at first, I was a little put off by Red's attitude, her tenacity and strength won me over in the end. She can be a little crass, stubborn, and selfish at times, but overall I feel like this lends to her being human and flawed which makes her more relatable.
Neve (Neverah) is the first daughter and therefore, for the throne. She comes off as kind and cares for her sister in such a fierce way. Over the course of the book, we watch her character make an arc from a more meek and gentle girl to a powerful and determined woman.
I enjoyed the bond between Red and Neve, the fierce loyalty and protectiveness that the sisters share. It did lead to some less than smart decisions on both of their parts admittedly. But overall, I feel like the bond that they had was formidable and added much needed tension throughout the story as they were being pulled back together by the love that they shared.
The Wolf I think was my favorite character. He was the perfect mixture of brooding, mysterious, protective, and kind. He is the character type that I am the most in love with: the dark, intimidating, mysterious one that is secretly the sweetest, kindest person who only wants to take care of those that he loves. He is made flawed and more relatable in his awkwardness and his almost fundamental need to protect those that he cares for by himself.
Overall, I loved the story and cannot wait to see how it unfolds further in the second book.
The world: I found that the writing in this book was beautiful and lyrical. The prose reminded me of many of the dark fairy tales that I have read without being overtly dark to accomplish this feat. Whitten brings her world, setting, and characters to life in startling and fresh detail. I found that the dichotomy of beauty and darkness, light and shadow, in this novel were as fascinating as they were lovely.
The characters: All of Whitten's characters have a fierceness about them in one way or another that I loved. The cast of characters in this book are diverse and full of strong voices. Each of the cast of side characters had an interesting story and were unique to themselves. I would have liked to see a little more development or involvement of some of the side characters.
Red (Redarys) was born a second daughter and was therefore destined for the Wolf. While at first, I was a little put off by Red's attitude, her tenacity and strength won me over in the end. She can be a little crass, stubborn, and selfish at times, but overall I feel like this lends to her being human and flawed which makes her more relatable.
Neve (Neverah) is the first daughter and therefore, for the throne. She comes off as kind and cares for her sister in such a fierce way. Over the course of the book, we watch her character make an arc from a more meek and gentle girl to a powerful and determined woman.
I enjoyed the bond between Red and Neve, the fierce loyalty and protectiveness that the sisters share. It did lead to some less than smart decisions on both of their parts admittedly. But overall, I feel like the bond that they had was formidable and added much needed tension throughout the story as they were being pulled back together by the love that they shared.
The Wolf I think was my favorite character. He was the perfect mixture of brooding, mysterious, protective, and kind. He is the character type that I am the most in love with: the dark, intimidating, mysterious one that is secretly the sweetest, kindest person who only wants to take care of those that he loves. He is made flawed and more relatable in his awkwardness and his almost fundamental need to protect those that he cares for by himself.
Overall, I loved the story and cannot wait to see how it unfolds further in the second book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Self harm, Blood, and Violence
Moderate: Abandonment, Death of parent, and Death
Minor: Confinement
Blood and self-harm used for magic purposes, not due to mental health issues.