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Running Feral
by Erin Russell
My favorite thing about this series is how vastly different each book is while still keep the Possum Hollow connections; each book has it's own unique story. I would say this is the darkest/heaviest of the series so far. This book focuses heavily on domestic violence & sexual assault & Erin provides a detailed content warning list in the beginning of the book. While nothing happens on page we do experience the aftermath of some gruesome events. As someone who has personally experienced violence & sexual assault at the hands of a partner for years, this is my favorite & in my opinion the best representation of a survivor that I have read so far. Erin handles Tobias' story with so much grace & focuses more on his recovery & re-entry into the world after being trapped in an abusive situation than the act itself. They show us the very real response our minds & bodies have after living in survival mode for so long. Gunnar is the person I wish we all could have in our corner after going through something so drastic. He isn't the MC that is going to go after your abuser but rather the one that is there for you in whatever way you can handle. His respect & understanding of Tobias' boundaries is beautiful. He finds a way to give Tobias everything he needs even when he can't articulate it himself. Their story is beautiful & am so grateful to Erin for giving us this book.