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akacya 's review for:

4.0

2024 reads: 342/250

2024 tbr: 103/120


content warnings: animal cruelty (including death), death of parents prior to story, violence

being part of the sled race used to be sena’s biggest dream, up until it killed her mothers. now, she makes money however she can, even though her methods aren’t exactly legal. after angering a local gangster, though, she finds herself caring for an injured fighting wolf named iska and teaming up with a team of scientists to help them win the race.

i don’t know why i put this off for so long, but i really enjoyed this!! the whole wolf aspect was interesting to me, with racing wolves and fighting wolves. unfortunately, these wolves are not treated very well, as i’m sure anyone could guess. seeing the bond between sena and iska (who, not-so-coincidentally, has the same name as one of her mothers) grow was so special. overall, this was an enjoyable book, and i’m excited to read book two!