A review by mairereads
Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy

adventurous emotional informative mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

A perfect combination of mystery, intrigue, cool environmental lessons, and complex characters. The Scottish setting is exquisitely described and the characters so real that I could picture them. 

I liked this even more than Migrations, which is also excellent. This one felt more realistic and more human. The major themes around trust and caregiving, and how closed/open to be with others were handled very well, and I particularly liked how the traits of wolves were included as part of this exploration. 
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