A review by bookspastbedtime
Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy

dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was beautifully written and I really enjoyed it. I think it would have been a full five star read had the on-page assault not been described in such detail. I feel like I could have understood the ramifications without having the full context, and that's just generally not something I'm comfortable reading about. So, I ultimately wish that had been excluded.

But, it was an excellently done story otherwise. I loved the characters, I loved the plot, I loved the lessons our main character learned (especially with Red 🥺), I loved the Scottish setting, and, most of all, I loved the WOLVES. It definitely made me cry and I really truly loved it.
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