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Wolfhunter River
by Rachel Caine
In this book, I was really intrigued by Ellie's disappearance and I wanted to know the significance of Gwen and her family. The intensity of Gwen's struggles and her need to escape the documentary crew of "Melvin's Helper" was strong. To get out of town and away from the constant beratement, she accepts the task of going to Wolfhunter and investigating a dramatic experience she witnesses over the phone. Vee, a fifteen-year-old, calls in a desperate moment. Gwen travels to help her. I was also engrossed in Sam Cade's history. In the series, although I liked him, I had a feeling something was lying beneath the surface. I was right. I knew there was darkness in him, but I was surprised to know how deep it ran. Betrayal so deep it shatters a relationship with Gwen that had once held strong.
I enjoyed Caine's ability to propel the story forward, give us enough information to keep us guessing, and the pov changes added to the suspense and thrill fo the story. The imagery and ability to change our emotions is such a skill Caine possesses. I feel like all my emotions take a front seat when I read her book.
I kind of like that although, Ellie is found and Vee is rescued from certain death, the end of the story wasn't completely resolved. Sam and Gwen have so much to work through and figure out, and I think it is a reality. Caine doesn't give us an unrealistic expectation of what could happen. Instead, she leaves us with an ambiguous ending to what happens with Conner, Lanny, Sam, and Vee. It's so realistic to know that traumatic experiences take a long time to work through. I've become so attached to all these characters. The social worker in me wants them to seek therapy and be okay.
I thoroughly enjoyed this series and it's given me a lasting impression in the case of trauma, fighting for what you believe in, having hope, and knowing that the future may hold pain or happiness. Though it all, family stays together and love binds them forever.
Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I enjoyed Caine's ability to propel the story forward, give us enough information to keep us guessing, and the pov changes added to the suspense and thrill fo the story. The imagery and ability to change our emotions is such a skill Caine possesses. I feel like all my emotions take a front seat when I read her book.
I kind of like that although, Ellie is found and Vee is rescued from certain death, the end of the story wasn't completely resolved. Sam and Gwen have so much to work through and figure out, and I think it is a reality. Caine doesn't give us an unrealistic expectation of what could happen. Instead, she leaves us with an ambiguous ending to what happens with Conner, Lanny, Sam, and Vee. It's so realistic to know that traumatic experiences take a long time to work through. I've become so attached to all these characters. The social worker in me wants them to seek therapy and be okay.
I thoroughly enjoyed this series and it's given me a lasting impression in the case of trauma, fighting for what you believe in, having hope, and knowing that the future may hold pain or happiness. Though it all, family stays together and love binds them forever.
Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.