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raichou's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Now after reading one of Klune's recent works I wanted to give this another shot and I don't regret it.
It was an entertaining story with a different take on the a/b/o trope and the roles of wolfs.
The main characters Ox and Joe were such sweethearts you fall in love with them.
The only thing that I couldn't get out of my head, was every time it said something like "Ox growled" or "singing with his pack" was the video of that guy saying "on every level except physical I am a wolf". That ruined it a bit for me and I couldn't take it seriously.
But all in all it was good story, just try not to think of that video while reading it.
Graphic: Murder and Death
Moderate: Blood, Kidnapping, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Physical abuse
gen_wolfhailstorm'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? It's complicated
5.0
Where do I begin? I give this all the stars!
My heart soared. My heart raced. My heart plummeted. My heart broke. My heart healed, all in a continuous circuit.
I loved this story so much.
Ox and Joe were so beautiful to read about. I was uncomfortable about this all beginning at such a young age, but nothing inappropriate happened when it shouldn't have.
The connections between the characters were so beautifully written and I don't even know how to explain it... it was all candy canes and pinecones. Epic and awesome!
A 5 out of 5 stars 100%!
Graphic: Stalking, Mental illness, Genocide, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Grief, Gore, Kidnapping, War, Death of parent, Violence, Torture, and Murder
Minor: Rape, Sexual violence, and Pedophilia
joygarcialim's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
The book was so disjointed in so many parts that I didn’t know what happened between one part of the writing and other parts. There was basically no flow. Ox and Joe are walking red flags, even outside of their inappropriate relationship, they are immature, whiney and possessive. The dialogues between characters were so similar that they all seemed to have the same personality- one-dimensional. The book came across as it was written by a 12 year old with a Twilight obsession, with no understanding of character-building or world-building. Maybe except for the sex scenes, I would have been completely convinced this was written by a kid. The writing was that juvenile. I don’t understand why every time Ox has an emotion, he has to write out a soliloquy about them. I’m not talking artistic, literary soliloquies- they were very whiney and he thinks he’s suffered the most or something. And it’s repeatedly used. By other characters too. There was a lot of repetitiveness. It was a long book not because a lot happened, but because there was a lot of repetition and Klune used a new line for every sentence he wrote in some parts.
The sex scenes were probably the best part of the writing tbh. They were incredibly detailed and less whiney than the other parts- all 15+ pages of it. It wasn’t great, I got second-hand embarrassment from it. It didn’t need to be that long.
TJ Klune, if this book is a reflection of your reality, please get professional help from a therapist and a psychiatrist.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Pedophilia, Violence, Death of parent, Mental illness, Child abuse, Gaslighting, Grief, Stalking, Emotional abuse, Toxic friendship, Injury/Injury detail, Cursing, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Alcoholism, Blood, Abandonment, Animal death, Animal cruelty, and Addiction
alikazam's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Abandonment, Child abuse, Sexual content, Violence, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, and Torture
Moderate: Grief, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, and Stalking
Minor: Pedophilia and Rape
axel_p's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Minor: Kidnapping, Murder, Violence, Vomit, Animal death, Blood, Gun violence, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Rape, Torture, Death, Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Child abuse, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Gore, Grief, Physical abuse, Abandonment, and Body horror
bialves'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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Adult/minor relationship, Blood, Rape, Sexual violence, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Grief, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Violence, Addiction, Death, Kidnapping, Sexual content, Torture, Alcohol, Death of parent, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Animal death and Animal cruelty
nat_kiverse's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Cursing, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Stalking, Torture, Child abuse, Grief, Kidnapping, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Confinement, Vomit, Blood, Death, Murder, and Violence
adogmomsbookishlife's review
- 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
T.J. Klune is one of my favorite authors! I have read all of his newest releases, and was very excited to learn that this older series was picked up and is being traditionally published with GORGEOUS new covers! I need every single one on my shelves!
After reading Klune’s recent releases (which are closed door, “PG rated,” M/M romances), I was surprised by the intimate scenes in this story. This is the first open door, “smutty,” M/M romance I’ve ever read, and I was not disappointed. Klune writes both styles very well!
I enjoyed the Twilight vibes (and jokes) throughout this book. I loved the “found family” trope and felt connection to all of the characters. I look forward to getting my hands on the next in the series.
Graphic: Gore, Kidnapping, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Death of parent, Sexual content, Violence, and Grief
a1exander's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Child abuse and Adult/minor relationship
Moderate: Death of parent, Murder, Violence, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, and Torture
opheliafrey's review
- 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
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, Violence, Death, and Blood
Moderate: Abandonment, Kidnapping, Physical abuse, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Torture, and Murder
Minor: Domestic abuse