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littlebookterror's review
might come back to this later but it's just getting ridiculous now. Would have loved if we had replaced at least one of the sex scenes with, like, a conversation so their relationship felt just a little less rushed.
I also am not really a fan of them mating immediately, especially considering she has no idea what she is consenting to. And pregnant after a few days?
rellimreads's review
4.0
This was a great mix of humor, suspense, and romance. There was a lot going on in this story, but instead of overwhelming me - it worked to keep me interested and sucked into this world that Clarke created.
Godwin is a wolf shifter who has been shot and seeks shelter at a remote cabin. Valeena is hiding from her past, but bonds with this “Puppy” who shows up on her doorstep. (The fact that she continues to call him Puppy throughout the book is especially hilarious.) Things move from there in unexpected and intriguing ways. Her learning he’s a shifter, him recognizing her as a mate. Both of them facing danger from their respective families.
I’ve read a lot of shifter books and this was a completely unique take. Poor Valeena really doesn’t trust that Godwin is going to stick around or be good for her. He proves himself and she bonds with a new family in his pack. There’s several suspenseful scenes and the pacing was well done. It’s hard to share how wonderful this was without spoiling anything.
I truly enjoyed Clarke’s writing and am diving right into book 2, For My Wolves.
Godwin is a wolf shifter who has been shot and seeks shelter at a remote cabin. Valeena is hiding from her past, but bonds with this “Puppy” who shows up on her doorstep. (The fact that she continues to call him Puppy throughout the book is especially hilarious.) Things move from there in unexpected and intriguing ways. Her learning he’s a shifter, him recognizing her as a mate. Both of them facing danger from their respective families.
I’ve read a lot of shifter books and this was a completely unique take. Poor Valeena really doesn’t trust that Godwin is going to stick around or be good for her. He proves himself and she bonds with a new family in his pack. There’s several suspenseful scenes and the pacing was well done. It’s hard to share how wonderful this was without spoiling anything.
I truly enjoyed Clarke’s writing and am diving right into book 2, For My Wolves.
jessdone's review
2.0
I found the writing style very abrupt and the general outline of who werewolves were, and how werewolf society worked wasn't quite cohesive enough.
The romance was ok, but it was more like instant chemistry and sudden onset love where we never really got to see the two characters fall for each other.
That said there were some cool ideas about werewolves and shifters in general explored within this book and there were a few kernels of interesting characterization. I'll probably check out some other books by this author because she writes a lot of paranormal and urban fantasies and I wonder if some of the issues I had with this specific book come from it being her first attempt at a werewolf story while the interesting elements would be even stronger in her other works.
The romance was ok, but it was more like instant chemistry and sudden onset love where we never really got to see the two characters fall for each other.
That said there were some cool ideas about werewolves and shifters in general explored within this book and there were a few kernels of interesting characterization. I'll probably check out some other books by this author because she writes a lot of paranormal and urban fantasies and I wonder if some of the issues I had with this specific book come from it being her first attempt at a werewolf story while the interesting elements would be even stronger in her other works.
crownmebookish's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
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? No
3.5
sammie_namjooning's review
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Murder, and Violence
onefly's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
catsandb00ks's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
dawnsdiary's review
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
This book was great. This was my first book by this author, and I was captivated right away. Godwin is a wolf shifter who has been shot and is looking for safety. He comes to a remote cabin while in his wolf form. He meets Valeena, a lady fleeing her former life, there. She accepts Godwin, despite her initial reluctance, and helps treat him. She first misidentifies him as a dog, so she calls him "Puppy". Even after learning who Godwin actually is, she continues to refer to him as Puppy throughout the novel, which I found hilarious.
The interaction between Valeena and Godwin was great, especially their humor and banter. Valeena had a strong personality and wasn't hesitant to stand up for people who were important to her. She didn't believe Godwin when he said he would stick around and look out for her and her sister. But every time he showed that he would, she gradually began to open up to him.
I really like the suspenseful elements of the novel, and I thought the romance and the suspense were beautifully balanced. I really liked this book overall.
The interaction between Valeena and Godwin was great, especially their humor and banter. Valeena had a strong personality and wasn't hesitant to stand up for people who were important to her. She didn't believe Godwin when he said he would stick around and look out for her and her sister. But every time he showed that he would, she gradually began to open up to him.
I really like the suspenseful elements of the novel, and I thought the romance and the suspense were beautifully balanced. I really liked this book overall.
taty_reads's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
5.0
I was all about this story. First off wolves are my favorite animal and just reading about one who has a human form makes me wish this was a real thing.
I enjoyed the characters, the romance, the action. It was great. Such a good story and not super long at all.
I enjoyed the characters, the romance, the action. It was great. Such a good story and not super long at all.