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I adore this author and everything they write

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC!

Like so many other readers, I fell in love with The House in the Cerulean Sea in the midst of the pandemic and was therefore very keen to try more of Klune's work with Wolfsong. Unfortunately this one has ultimately ended up being a DNF - at 576 pages, the pacing was off for me and I wasn't compelled to pick it back up whenever I put it down. I'm glad it's found its readership, though, and am sorry it's not one I'm part of!

I've been putting this off for quite a while because of the length but oh my gosh I ended up loving it and starting book two straight away!

It's a little gay twilight and I'm not mad about it. Ox <3

Thanks to NG for an eArc for review.

Unfortunately I chose to DNF as I couldn’t get on board with the age gap romance when the characters were so young. I can tolerate this when characters are adults but it feels off when they meet at 10 & 16. I’ve enjoyed Klunes other books and I hope to enjoy future ones I just don’t think this series is for me.

the only way I can describe the emotion of this story is by saying it feels like coming home. it's pure comfort and love and heart. and I honestly never would have considered reading this had it not gotten a makeover. but shame on me for judging a book on its old cover because this story is so special. so much more than a cover.

Absolutely amazing, I pre-ordered the next book in anticipation. I love TJ Klune’s writing anyway, but he knocked it out of the park with this book!

Oh my goodness, as a fan of Klune’s other beautiful novels, how could I have waited so long to start this series? Always treated as different and quite useless by his father and his peers, Ox Matheson one day meets Joe Bennett and it changes his world. Ox and Joe were meant to be. Thus begins the most heartwrenching and heartwarming story of love and destiny.
Klune’s characters are always so wonderfully written. They are a joy to read.

My thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley. This review was written voluntarily and is entirely my own unbiased opinion.

The characters in this book really sparked significant controversy for me. Central to the narrative is Ox, who is groomed by the Bennet pack and eventually enters a romantic relationship with Joe, the youngest member of the pack. This relationship, marked by a substantial age gap, has an uncomfortable resemblance to werewolf imprinting as seen in Twilight. The dynamic is troubling, particularly since the characters meet when Joe is 10 and Ox is 16, with romantic developments starting when they are 17 and 22, respectively. This dynamic made it difficult for me to invest in the main couple, which is crucial for enjoying the book.

The story centres around the romantic relationship between Ox and Joe, which I found uncomfortable due to the age difference and the grooming implications. The plot itself doesn't kick in until more than halfway through the book, contributing to a sense of boredom. The story's primary focus on the controversial romance overshadowed other potential plot elements, making it hard to engage with the narrative.

The writing style was a mixed bag for me. Some parts felt lyrical, while others seemed corny and overly repetitive. The humour did not resonate with me, often coming across as cringeworthy. Additionally, the portrayal of female characters was disappointing, as they primarily served as emotional support for male characters without having their own personalities.

The book tackles themes of destiny and possessive love, but these themes were not well-received by me. The possessive nature of the romance, with quotes depicting a desire to mark and claim the partner physically, was particularly disturbing. This intense and primal approach to love felt more unsettling than romantic, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the story.

The book fits within the paranormal romance genre but with a twist that didn't sit well with me. The werewolf imprinting trope and the intense, possessive romantic elements are characteristic of the genre but were handled in a way that felt problematic. If you are sensitive to age gaps and possessive dynamics in romance, you might find this book challenging to enjoy.

Overall, the book did not fare well for me, and I couldn't finish it (DNF). The discomfort with the age gap and the grooming implications of the central relationship overshadowed other aspects of the book. Additionally, the slow plot development and writing style further detracted from my enjoyment. This book may appeal to fans of intense, possessive paranormal romances, but I found it problematic due to its controversial themes and character dynamics.

This was a whole mixed bag! As always, Klune's character development, dialogue and themes were really strong. The characters were extremely lovable and you could feel a sense of belonging with them - I always form the best relationships with books that are like that. Having said that, it is just a gay werewolf romance with a HUGE sprawling, at times unnecessary, backstory. I think if this was your first introduction to Klune's writing, you might be disengaged to read more, as it's not his most vibrant work.

I couldn't put this book down. It's a lovely found-family, coming-of-age, small-town romance with gay werewolves who have near constant drama. There was literally always something going on, whether they were preparing for a fight or just progressing character development and relationships, and it made it difficult to stop reading. Plus I adored pretty much all of the characters and wanted more interactions between any and all of them.

I do have to say that the blurb sucks though - thankfully I didn't read it until I was around 33% (150 pages-ish) in and it still mentioned a lot of stuff in there that hadn't happened yet and was quite spoiler-y, so my advice for maximum enjoyment is to not read it.

I loved Ox as a main character because he was such a no nonsense sorta guy. And I loved the whole Bennett family and their immediate acceptance and love for Ox. The guys at the garage were all lovely also.

Wolfsong is the first book in The Green Creek adult romantasy genre. While I am not a huge fan of werewolf stories, T J Klune has a beautiful way with words that draws you in, which is just as well as this book comes in at over 500 pages. It follows Ox, a young brow beaten boy with zero confidence due to verbal abuse and abandonment by his father. Then something special happens for Ox with the arrival of the Bennett family. He feels a kinship and is drawn to their loyalty. A new life opens up that is so different to the quiet mundane one experienced to date. He develops a close bond with the youngest family member Joe. However, when something awful happens in town the Bennetts leave, and Ox is heartbroken. Three years after their departure, he runs into Joe, all grown up into a handsome man and he cannot help but feel the attraction and hear the wolfsong. As per Klune's other novels, this one has good LGBTQIA representation. If LGBTQIA romantasy is your thing then this book and series is for you. #wolfsong #tjklune #netgalley

This book sounded right up my alley and some friends kept recommending this paranormal romance series to me, so I was sure I was going to love it. So you can imagine how disappointed I am when I say I didn’t enjoy it at all. First of all, let me preface this review by saying i don’t mind age gap romances when both characters are adults. Ox is sixteen when he meets a ten-year-old Joe and although nothing romantic happens between them until Joe is seventeen, seeing a teenage Ox referring to a kid as his best friend and normalizing Joe’s reactions when Ox spends time with his girlfriend was already weird.

Ox then starts lusting for (his words, not mine) Joe when the former is twenty-three and the latter is seventeen, which again was a choice. And if that was already making me feel uncomfortable, the fact that Ox keeps reminding that Joe is still a teenager didn’t help. I understand that the author wanted to develop a friendship between them first and show the readers the emotional impact they had on each other when they were younger, but I think he could have done it with the characters being the same age instead of trying to justify their dynamic by saying it is a werewolf thing.

Romance aside, this book could have been 200 pages shorter. The last third of the book was very repetitive—Ox having daddy issues and repeating every few pages that he isn’t enough, everyone telling him that he is worth it, some characters trying to justify why they were gone for three years—and the plot didn’t move forward until the last 60 pages, when Ox goes and makes the most stupid decision ever. If you and your people have been preparing for the enemy coming to your territory for a long time and you say several times that he cannot be trusted, why do you sacrifice yourself just because the villain makes you a promise that you recognize he is not going to keep? It didn’t make any sense.

Overall, this book wasn’t for me. I didn’t like most of the characters and I definitely wasn’t a fan of the romance. I’ll read the next one as it follows the only character I actually liked in Wolfsong and because I’m kind curious to know more about the witches, but I honestly don’t see myself reading the rest of the series.

Gays and Werewolves... need I say more. I absolutely adore everything TJ writes and Wolfsong was no different. Though not as good as House by the Cerulean Sea in my opinion, it is still a beautifully gay and fantastical world and will need to get my butt into gear and read the next in the series!

My rating:⭐⭐⭐⭐

When I told a friend I had this book to read, she told me that she had been surprised by the graphic sex scenes in it as the other books she'd read by T J Klune have been heartwarming and cosy.  I started reading Wolfsong, and sent my friend a message saying that it read like it would be spicy in the sex scenes.  When I was reading the longest sex scene, I sent my friend a message because graphic is the word for that sex scene!

I liked the way T J Klune (no, this isn't going to be about the sex scenes, i've said enough) described the family, and how important touch is for them, solidifying then together.

I was at about 30% through this book and honestly wondered what more could happen, I thought I knew what was going to come, and I was really wrong!

It's got found family, a lot of love, romantic, friend and family, and a big dose of magic (you thought I was going to say sex, didn't you).

I was given this book in exchange for an unbiased review, so my thanks to NetGalley and to Pan Macmillan.

I love Klune's books. Every single one of them: there is something warm in them, and the humor... and.... damn, the writing is so good!

Well, this was an interesting one. I went in with a “well, I like werewolf stories, so let’s give this a go”, and finished thinking “ok, you should all probably go and read this now!”

It’s about found family, loyalty, love, grief and healing.

Oxnard (Ox) narrates the story about how he meets a young boy who has moved into the house at the bottom of his remote country lane. They form a close friendship very quickly, and the boy (Joe) gives Ox a small stone Wolf as a gift. The true nature of the gift isn’t clear for a few years, and in that time Ox learns just who and what the Bennett family are. He goes from believing he’s stupid and worthless, to being an important, integral member of the Bennett pack - a family of werewolves.

Something terrible happens, and the family fragments in two: whilst one half (including Joe) go off on an arduous adventure, Ox remains behind to protect who is left along with the Bennett territory.

This does get pretty graphically violent, I’ll warn you now, but it’s in context - and these are wolves!

I was utterly beguiled by this story - and I’m glad that I have the next in the series to head to already! I’d like to know how Ox and Joe are getting on as newly mated wolves - and who we’ll learn more about in the next book, Ravensong (I have my suspicions!).

Green Creek is a small town, but it's the only place Ox knows as home. When a new family moves in next door, Ox finds out there is more to his friends than meets the eye.

I received a free copy from Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review.

The story follows Ox Matheson from a kid through to adulthood. He's the sweetest guy, but since his dad abandoned them, Ox has been under the impression that he's not good enough. Although it's just him and his mum, Ox starts to learn that family doesn't have to mean blood-relatives. First, when he starts working for the local garage, and bonds with the other guys.
Then when the Bennett family move in next door, Ox gets a different type of pack.

Ox is neurodiverse, and I loved how faithfully the narrative stayed in keeping with that. It was wonderful to see things the way Ox does. The fear of being different, and not always being able to read signals and social cues that seem so easy for others. Linked with his issues with his father abandoning him, Ox finds it hard to trust that people like him, and will stick around.
Throughout the book, Ox is a beacon of innocent goodness and hope. He finds so much beauty in the world around him.

Then there's the werewolves. Honestly, I think this would be a great book without the supernatural element - but werewolves always makes things better!

There is an instant shift in dynamics when the Bennett family move in - they are big, and boisterous, connect with the quite Ox so quickly, him and his mum are soon part of the pack.
It was heartwarming watching Ox realise how big his family really is. He's just so accepting of everyone, and always sees that best in those around him.

The main romantic aspect took a while to get going, which is a good thing. Joe recognises Ox as his mate when they are 10 and 16 respectively.
Ox isn't aware of this - he and Joe become best friends, until Joe grows up and Ox starts to notice him in a different light.
The age difference, and growing up together, made it a little awkward at first, but it ends up being really sweet. They take things slowly, but there's this connection between them, you know they're endgame.

Plot wise, I wasn't totally sold on the necessity of Joe leaving Green Creek on his mission. I thought it was too long and it was hard to believe he'd leave his home and family.
On the other hand, time apart allowed Ox to really mature and come into his own. I loved Ox's side of the story, and was cheering for him throughout.

I really enjoyed this book, and I'm looking forward to the next one in the series.

I can only give this 5 stars because it was epic and awesome and I stayed up all night to finish it.

I got all the feels reading this one, thoroughly on board with candy canes, pinecones, epic and awesome! This is my 6th TJ Klune book and for a first in a series it has everything that will keep me reading.

We were killing it with the found family vibes in this one, its one of my favourite tropes and I was here for the warm fuzzies! I also very much enjoyed the romance, I had a few concerns when the tether was first discovered and the ages and the pushiness that i read, but I think I was misunderstanding the dynamics, once I was past that I was fully on board! I loved how the story progressed, there was so many heart-breaking moments and then many that I could have cheered for!

I am SO excited to move onto Ravensong!!!

Unfortunately this one was a miss for me.
Felt like Twilight reimagined and I was so close to DNFing it too many times I could count