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The Wolf King

Lauren Palphreyman

4.01 AVERAGE

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People online are calling this ACOTAR meets Game of Thrones and while that may be true in a sense, that way over exaggerates the scope of this book. The supporting characters are weak and don't serve much other than to further the main characters story. There is so much inner dialogue from the fmc that is repetitive and over drawn. It was a fun story overall but in an "I'm just here for the vibes" way. It is nowhere near as multidimensional, complex, or engaging as ACOTAR or GoT. 
adventurous 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

The Wolf King follows a princess as she is (somewhat voluntarily) kidnapped to the enemy Wolf kingdom’s territory. There are many fantasy romance tropes to behold: royalty, enemies(ish) to lovers, as-yet-defined greater powers at play, a likely love triangle with the golden boy and the shadow daddy (though we have been promised to not get Tamlin-ed this time). Frankly, I did not expect the Wolf King to withstand the hype, but I will be joining the chorus. This book hit so many notes for me. A princess who feels a connection to her wildness, to nature, that feels genuine, a love story (or 2) that I can get behind, a woman that maybe actually isn’t like other girls but isn’t a NLOG…I am genuinely intrigued by the mysteries as they’re unfolding, excited to learn more about the magic of this world, and glad that our princess seems to be growing out of the “stubborn, fiery, with a penchant for terrible decision making based on nothing” streak that so many FMCs seem to have. LOVED this book. 

This was fantastic!!!! I am obsessed with this world with these characters and with this story!!!
So so so so so good!

I have literally told all my friends about this book!!!

Was this the most well-written book I've ever read? No. But am I planning on diving immediately into the second book? Absolutely yes. Never thought I'd go this feral for a love triangle. 
adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense 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: Complicated
adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
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This was an exceptionally good read. I loved Blake the MOMENT I met him and I don’t care what anyone has to say, argue with a wall. Anyways I adore Callum and Aurora and their relationship. I loved the twists though I was expecting one of them. I will be picking up the second book next month because I need more.

I want to be able to give this 7 stars. Probably the best romantasy I’ve read in years. Pacing was absolutely perfect with not a single lull in the story, I love the tension and the spicy bits weren’t over done, loved the characters. I’m pretty excited about what appears to be a bit of a love triangle coming and can’t decide which side I’d root for if it does because I love them both… I don’t understand how this book isn’t more popular honestly.
dark emotional mysterious tense fast-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