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A review by kqwalker
Once There Were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
This book requires some suspension of disbelief. At times that was difficult with some of the subplots with a couple of them falling into predictable tropes and cliches:
The wolves are more of a metaphor or a plot mechanism than actual characters. The enmeshment and codependency between the main character and her twin sister is very intense and they serve as foils to each other. The ending was unsatisfying with everything tidied into a bow and all conflicts resolved.
Now that I’ve had more time to think about this book I’m disappointed that it didn’t really focus on environmental restoration. Overall it’s a good read.
- Abused/hurt woman learning to trust men/society/form community
- Birth/death occurring at the same time
- Found family
- Twin codependency enmeshment
- Romance with a troubled man
The wolves are more of a metaphor or a plot mechanism than actual characters. The enmeshment and codependency between the main character and her twin sister is very intense and they serve as foils to each other. The ending was unsatisfying with everything tidied into a bow and all conflicts resolved.
Now that I’ve had more time to think about this book I’m disappointed that it didn’t really focus on environmental restoration. Overall it’s a good read.
This book depicts DV/IPV, murder, and animal harm.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, and Blood
Minor: Pregnancy