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A review by themoonphoenix
For the Wolf by Hannah Whitten
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- 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
Many years ago in a small village at the edge of Wilderwood exist this cruel tradition: The first daughter is for the Throne. The second daughter is for the Wolf.
Neve and Redarys are twins, both know their destiny since they were born, Neve will be queen, and Redarys a sacrifice for the Wolf, in change he will not attack the village.
When Redarys was young and ventured into the wood, the creepy forest taste her blood and became part of her; scared, she wants to go into the woods, although her sister and friends beg her to run away, she knows she has to
goes back into the wood.
Technically is one POV, Redarys´s story but Neve has some chapters here and there that help to better know what is happening outside the forest. Neve cant accept her sister's sacrifice and will do whatever it takes to bring his sister back, she desperately loves her sister and her love will make her do questionable things.
When Redarys arrives at her new home, she will meet a Wolf and find out that he is only a young man trying to do the right thing and it literally bleeds for a solution, She and her sister grew up hearing stories about the evil wolf and the prisoner's kings, and now she questions everything she knew, the stories are false and the forest is getting weaker, maybe her blood can be a solution.
I love the atmosphere, I live for the creepiest forest trope, and the magic system was interesting, especially the religious aspects, not only Wilderwood is a dark mystery, but also the village is surrounded by mystery and secrets.
I like the characters too, The Wolf was my favorite (the poor misunderstood thing) but Neve has great character development, love can make us mad and she is the right example. Redarys is smart and brave, she wants to help
Also, I like the secondary characters and I wish to know more about them.
Its a nice debut, starts slow but the finals chapters are a roller coaster
Neve and Redarys are twins, both know their destiny since they were born, Neve will be queen, and Redarys a sacrifice for the Wolf, in change he will not attack the village.
When Redarys was young and ventured into the wood, the creepy forest taste her blood and became part of her; scared, she wants to go into the woods, although her sister and friends beg her to run away, she knows she has to
goes back into the wood.
Technically is one POV, Redarys´s story but Neve has some chapters here and there that help to better know what is happening outside the forest. Neve cant accept her sister's sacrifice and will do whatever it takes to bring his sister back, she desperately loves her sister and her love will make her do questionable things.
When Redarys arrives at her new home, she will meet a Wolf and find out that he is only a young man trying to do the right thing and it literally bleeds for a solution, She and her sister grew up hearing stories about the evil wolf and the prisoner's kings, and now she questions everything she knew, the stories are false and the forest is getting weaker, maybe her blood can be a solution.
I love the atmosphere, I live for the creepiest forest trope, and the magic system was interesting, especially the religious aspects, not only Wilderwood is a dark mystery, but also the village is surrounded by mystery and secrets.
I like the characters too, The Wolf was my favorite (the poor misunderstood thing) but Neve has great character development, love can make us mad and she is the right example. Redarys is smart and brave, she wants to help
Also, I like the secondary characters and I wish to know more about them.
Its a nice debut, starts slow but the finals chapters are a roller coaster
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Blood