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A review by echo_owls
The Wolf at Bay by Charlie Adhara
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-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 a quick, fun, read.
Being the second book in the series, it focuses more on the relationship between Oliver and Cooper as well as the one between Cooper and his dad.
We got a lot of background information from both of them, and a bit of the mystery of Oliver's family was lifted.
The murder-mystery part of the book took a backseat here with the climax of the whodunit part thrown in towards the very end and in my opinion, tied up quite hastily.
Also, I'm not a fan of the trope where one of the main characters drags their feet about admitting they are in love, when it is blatantly obvious to everyone else that they are. I don't pick up romance books for that very reason. Something about a character being afraid of love when their love interest has been nothing but an angel puts me off.
But, as it was the second book of five, I pushed through in hopes that Cooper and Oliver's communication and trust builds up over the remaining books. I have high hopes it does as this book ended with Cooper proudly and boldly admitting his feelings and finally, finally, finally giving their relationship a label.
Overall, it was an enjoyable read, hilarious at times, and I remain excited to continue the series !
Being the second book in the series, it focuses more on the relationship between Oliver and Cooper as well as the one between Cooper and his dad.
We got a lot of background information from both of them, and a bit of the mystery of Oliver's family was lifted.
The murder-mystery part of the book took a backseat here with the climax of the whodunit part thrown in towards the very end and in my opinion, tied up quite hastily.
Also, I'm not a fan of the trope where one of the main characters drags their feet about admitting they are in love, when it is blatantly obvious to everyone else that they are. I don't pick up romance books for that very reason. Something about a character being afraid of love when their love interest has been nothing but an angel puts me off.
But, as it was the second book of five, I pushed through in hopes that Cooper and Oliver's communication and trust builds up over the remaining books. I have high hopes it does as this book ended with Cooper proudly and boldly admitting his feelings and finally, finally, finally giving their relationship a label.
Overall, it was an enjoyable read, hilarious at times, and I remain excited to continue the series !