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spinatale 's review for:
Cold the Night, Fast the Wolves
by Meg Long
adventurous
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was originally drawn to Cold the Night, Fast the Wolves because it sounded like an incredible mix between a survivalist sled dog adventure and YA science fiction. But this one leans very heavily into the first part, and the science fiction aspects are more hidden. I think if I had known that going into this one, I would have enjoyed it more.
Also, the first half of Cold the Night, Fast the Wolves is incredibly slow. Although it’s beautifully atmospheric, I still took breaks from it because I was struggling to engage with the story. Fortunately, once the action started, this book became great. The race itself was the highlight of the story, with Sena, Iska, and the other racers facing impossible odds.
Overall, this novel is a story of loneliness, grief, and how you can find family in unexpected places. Long manages to make the frozen tundra come alive, and the dangers feel real. So even though the first half of this one wasn’t my favorite, I still enjoyed this book as a whole.
*Disclaimer: I received an advance digital copy of this book for free from the publisher. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Also, the first half of Cold the Night, Fast the Wolves is incredibly slow. Although it’s beautifully atmospheric, I still took breaks from it because I was struggling to engage with the story. Fortunately, once the action started, this book became great. The race itself was the highlight of the story, with Sena, Iska, and the other racers facing impossible odds.
Overall, this novel is a story of loneliness, grief, and how you can find family in unexpected places. Long manages to make the frozen tundra come alive, and the dangers feel real. So even though the first half of this one wasn’t my favorite, I still enjoyed this book as a whole.
*Disclaimer: I received an advance digital copy of this book for free from the publisher. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.