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rager's review against another edition
3.0
3.5! I loved getting to spend time with Ox. Such a lovely protagonist.
astellarjay's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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
ithlini's review against another edition
I would probably read more if it wasn't for the fact that at 16% mark I decided to read some reviews on Goodreads and found out that Joe, at the age of 10, considered Ox his mate. What. And then Joe (16) and Ox (22) ARE TOGETHER??? I don't know, in my opinion this relationship is very strange and I don't feel comfortable continuing knowing what it's all leading to... like, it's basically child-adult relationship? Weird, not my vibes
sudenkirjat's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
cover_2_covered's review against another edition
5.0
"And then he was all standing there and he didn’t see me at first because I’m getting so good at hunting. I was all like rawr and grr but then I smelled it again and it was him and it was all kaboom! I don’t even know! I don’t even know! You gotta smell him and then tell me why it’s all candy canes and pinecones and epic and awesome." - Joe Bennett
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/ 5 stars
By far, the easiest #5starrating I have ever given.
This book was perfect from start to finish.
Narrated in a #firstpersonPOV the book focuses on the collision of the real world with the supernatural forces.
The #MMC #OxMatherson is a regular boy who's father's words leave him doubting himself all his life. Enter our second #MMC #JoeBennett who's past plagues him and leaves him with so much of trauma.
I loved how these two bonded. Their friendship turns into something much more powerful over the years all of which is so intricately described.
One can quite literally feel the growth of the characters and it's written in a way that you can relate to.
I fell in love with the storyline, the world building, the main characters, the side characters and the tropes ( #Agegap , #WerewolfXHuman , #LGBTQ+rep #foundfamily , #smalltownromance to name a few)
There is something so special when you know a character so deeply. Their trauma, emotions and feelings become all your own. What they go through, the changes in their life and their losses become all yours and it's just one of the many magical things about reading.
I laughed, cried, got angry and faced down a multitude of emotions in the 28 hours it took me to read this book but this too goes to the list of books I will forever recommend ❤️
And now excuse me while I go try to cure the #bookhangover
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/ 5 stars
By far, the easiest #5starrating I have ever given.
This book was perfect from start to finish.
Narrated in a #firstpersonPOV the book focuses on the collision of the real world with the supernatural forces.
The #MMC #OxMatherson is a regular boy who's father's words leave him doubting himself all his life. Enter our second #MMC #JoeBennett who's past plagues him and leaves him with so much of trauma.
I loved how these two bonded. Their friendship turns into something much more powerful over the years all of which is so intricately described.
One can quite literally feel the growth of the characters and it's written in a way that you can relate to.
I fell in love with the storyline, the world building, the main characters, the side characters and the tropes ( #Agegap , #WerewolfXHuman , #LGBTQ+rep #foundfamily , #smalltownromance to name a few)
There is something so special when you know a character so deeply. Their trauma, emotions and feelings become all your own. What they go through, the changes in their life and their losses become all yours and it's just one of the many magical things about reading.
I laughed, cried, got angry and faced down a multitude of emotions in the 28 hours it took me to read this book but this too goes to the list of books I will forever recommend ❤️
And now excuse me while I go try to cure the #bookhangover
raelkeru's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Sexual content, and Torture
stacey_unchecked's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
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
4.0
A beautiful story of found family, revenge and danger. Wolves and humans, pack and loss.
Trigger warnings for violence, child abuse and blood.
Trigger warnings for violence, child abuse and blood.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood and Violence
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Torture, Death of parent, Child abuse, Confinement, and Death
joey_paige's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I am chemically changed because of this book.
maya_dlr's review
5.0
WOW.
this was so beautiful and complex and hilarious and heartwrenching and sad and mind blowing!!
joe and ox, you have my whole heart
this was so beautiful and complex and hilarious and heartwrenching and sad and mind blowing!!
joe and ox, you have my whole heart