What an absolutely glorious conclusion to one of my favourite book series of all time. This book was everything I wanted it to be; poignant, thrilling, funny in places and sad in places. This book will rip your heart out and put it back together again and I cannot get over how beautiful the ending was - it’s genuinely everything I wanted for the Bennett pack and Green Creek.

This book is the first to actually be told in the POV of one of the Bennett brothers, Carter Bennett, and it’s really exciting to be able to view the family from the inside this time around. This book flashes around in time and there are a lot of callbacks to the previous books; it was so interesting to see them from a different perspective. The ‘now’ timeline of the plot follows Carter as he tries to find and rescue Gavin Livingstone from his father, after he took him at the battle of Caswell and as expected, that plot line was emotional and traumatic as hell. My heart broke for both Carter and Gavin throughout.

Gavin and Carter (stupid Carter) are just so perfect - it’s my absolute favourite trope (black cat x golden retriever) and both of these boys are just self sacrificing assholes. The amount of emotion and pain they went through to get their HEA is immense and I just loved them so damn much.

I also loved getting more ‘pack life’, especially the comic relief from Rico, Tanner and Chris, plus Jessie being her badass self. I adored the ‘platonic mate bond’ between Tanner and Chris (in my headcannon theirs is the ultimate friends-to-lovers slow burn, but of course other readers may choose to keep them as platonic mates in their heads!).

Overall this book made me cry, smile, laugh and squeal with happiness. The Green Creek series has cemented itself as one of my favourites of all time, and for that I am grateful to always have these books to go back to.

Read Brothersong for:
✨ Perfect conclusion to a beautiful series
✨ Carter Bennett’s POV (Stupid Carter)
✨ Idiots to lovers
✨ Black Cat x Golden Retriever personalities
✨ Flashbacks to the other books
✨ Doing everything to save the one you love
✨ PackPackPack 💕

Thanks to NetGalley for the eARC of this book! All opinions are my own.

A fitting and wonderful end to an absolutely fantastic series.

I can’t recommend the Green Creek series enough. TJ Klune has created something here that everyone can enjoy.

Thank you to NetGalley, Pan MacMillan and Tor for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

This book feels like a love letter to Green Creek and every single member of the Bennett pack and words cannot express how much I adored it.

It picks up shortly after the events of Heartsong, with Carter deciding to go after Robert Livingstone on his own to get Gavin back, and it's packed with meaningful moments and heartfelt conversations between all the different characters that had me tearing up at times and laughing out loud at others.

I already loved Carter, but his fierce protectiveness and his way of carrying the weight of the world on his shoulders really touched me. And I ached for Gavin and everything he had to go through. I loved seeing both of their vulnerable sides, but I also enjoyed all their bickering. And Gavin's sassy side was a nice surprise and a treat to read!

The only downside to this book is that it is the last one of the series, but there couldn't be a more perfect ending for it. The Bennett pack will forever hold a piece of my heart and live rent-free in my mind.

Green Creek really forced its way into my heart, bones and head and I couldn’t be happier about it!

Like others I’m sure, I was petrified to read this. TJ Klune, whilst offering immensely cosy and wholesome reads, also has a way of causing fierce amounts of pain - Wolfsong taught us that the hard way!

I feel like I can’t pour my heart out about this book or series in a way that’s justifiable without it feeling slightly spoilery, so instead I’ll just say this: your fear is warranted, but trust TJ to do right by these characters!

Thankyou to Netgalley and Pan Macmillan for this ARC of Brothersong by TJ Klune.

The emotions I felt during this book😢 it’s such a rollercoaster. We follow Carter, the eldest of the Bennet Pack, in his search for rogue wolf, Gavin. But Robert Livingstone will not let Gavin go without a fight. Brothersong is a heartwarming ending to the Green Creek Series, I have grown to love these characters and felt really involved in their journey.
This is a story of found family and it doesn’t disappoint, seeing the developments between Carter and Gavin within their interactions was so heartwarming.
TJ Klune writes these books so beautifully, and I am saddened that this is the last book in their series. I’ve shed tears, sad and happy. What I have to praise Klune for is how he keeps every character unique and it is clear throughout his writing, their personalities really come out of the page.
This whole series really is a must read, it’s emotional and wholesome and truly shows the strength of their pack.

pack, pack, pack

Once again a huge thank you to Pan Macmillan and Netgalley for this ARC!

Yeah, no, listen I can't believe that this series is now over.
It's been such a long time coming to finally see Carter and Gavin get their happily-ever-after but I just can't leave Green Creek, please don't make me *sobs in agony*
This series is literally everything and this installment hurt in all the best ways and yet managed to make it feel so cathartic to finally see the villain get what he deserved. And the focus on friendship and brothers and found family? Yeah, that jumped to a whole new level in this story. The amount of times I teared up was unreal. There's nothing in this series that doesn't deserve a Nobel prize.
All I can say is:
It was candy canes and pinecones and epic and awesome.
PACKPACKPACK

I loved being back in Green Creek, reading about these brothers, especially Carter, was lovely. Wolfsong remains my favourite in this universe, and I do feel that I struggled more to make sense of this book than I did the first. There was a lot of repetition and though some reminders (like Joe's feelings for Ox) were welcome, some sort of irritated me.

The bond that develops between Gavin and Carter is adorable, and seeing it grow is, for me a highlight of Brothersong, especially due to Carter's character in the first three books of the series, and the fact that they appear to be so different is what makes it special.

Gavin’s confused and raw nature appears to bring out a side of Carter that we likely wouldn't have seen in any other situation, he gives the staid Bennett brother a side of vulnerability while also bringing out even more of the protectiveness we know him for.

As it grows, the relationship becomes filled with moments that could easily make me swoon (if I were so romantically inclined) and show what both of them appeared to need from the very start, but neither wanted to acknowledge. Gavin's strange naivety about how families and friends should work together highlighted the trauma he had been subject to for most of his life and further brought to the fore what Carter ends up being able to give him (not only the stability of a bond but also the love that he has never really had).

Gavin trusts Carter to have his best interests (eventually) and for me, one of my favourite scenes is such a tiny moment...when he seems to crowd Carter because he needs to simply be near him as they are eating breakfast in the diner. He is such an anxiety-ridden creature of habit that anything outside of the familiar is terrifying, but he knows that Carter won't let it hurt him (even if it is just a fork!).

Overall, though I did love elements of the story, I do feel that it was a tiny bit longer than necessary and while providing welcome closure to the events that started with Wolfsong, it didn't provide me with the same feelings I have previously had with the series.

A wonderful, intense shifter story. Full of emotion and drama. Hard to read at times, with tears close by.

I've loved the whole series, and this book was a wonderful finale! Every character has made each book so special, and the love and bonds among the wolf pack emanates from the pages. It's a pity the series had to end, but this is a fantastic way to finish. Highly recommend.

I have so enjoyed this series from T J Klune - he is an author who has the power to write great books with wonderful characters and can elicit such strong feelings from me as a reader.

The conclusion of this series did not disappoint.

The found family theme of this series is written so well, I think this is a real speciality of TJ Klune’s; to write about families that don’t look traditional and to show how much love there can be in an unusual family setup.

The characters are so well written and I really enjoyed seeing Gordo and Mark’s relationship in this book.

The writing is lovely and the pacing is done well which makes this such a pleasure to read.

Another fantastic book from TJ Klune

Title:Brothersong
Author: TJ Klune
Publication Date: 1 Aug 2024
Rating: 4/5 stars

Thank you to Netgalley and Pan Macmillan | Tor for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

A magnificent way to end the series. It's a tale of love, family, and brotherhood, and Klune proves to be a master at it.

In truth, the majority of the novel's plot is sad. It's a roller coaster of emotions, but not nearly as painful as Heartsong or even Ravensong. It does get lighter, though. That being said, there are some incredibly happy and carefree scenes where families grow, the pack comes together, and characters fall in love. The way the individual stories of each character were concluded was also excellent. It was an incredible journey, and I'm happy for all of the Bennett Pack members. Thank you, TJ Klune, for bringing them to life.

I've come to the inevitable conclusion that TJ Klune is some sort of literary alchemist as everything he writes is unadulterated pure gold. This is such a wonderful and unique series and I'm genuinely devastated that finishing this book also means saying goodbye to the characters of Green Creek. These werewolves are real, the characters have so much depth and warmth and leap off the page. Klune has such a gift for creating characters that remain with you long after you've finished the book. I've been with them and cried my heart out with their sorrows and laughed at those wonderful funny moments they shared. I've felt every heart felt moment of warmth and forgiveness as though I'm a member of the pack too. I've adored each and every story in this series and I'm so sad it's over. I always feel as though I've just finished the most delicious warm hot chocolate with marshmallows, cream and sprinkles when I read a book by this author, these books should be used as therapy. This book follows the story of Carter and the unbelievably lovable Gavin as they battle with the sense of sacrifice and family to try and protect the pack and towns people. You may have noticed I really loved this book. Wholeheartedly. It's definitely a series I'll revisit.
Thank you so much to Netgalley and the publishers for providing an arc in return for an honest review.

Plot:
Carter, the eldest of Bennett's, has left his pack and gone on search of the feral wolf that had been like a shadow to him. He may get him back but not without a fight from Robert Livingstone and there won't be any happiness without defeating him. All the half truths and secrets get exposed bringing everyone closer and whether they survive Robert Livingstone is the rest of the story.
Thoughts:
This was a fitting conclusion with few heartbreaking moments. I wanted more chemistry between the MCs and less chatter at times. Overall it was good but the writing could've been crisper.

This is the fourth installment in the series. The plotline is as usual amazing and interesting. The characters were penned wonderfully nice as the previous installments of the series.
I have been a fan of the author and I am glad I got an opportunity to read this as an ARC .

𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐠 | 𝐓𝐉 𝐊𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐞 | 𝟑.𝟐𝟓*

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭:
⟡ Fantasy
⟡ Found family
⟡ Shifter romance
⟡ LGBTQ+

𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬:
This is the conclusion to the Green Creek series and oh my gosh, I have never been so disappointed.

This had been a typically five star series for me throughout, there was so much action and love it was easy to speed through these books. So what happened 😭😭😭

I found this confusing, boring and repetitive. Not only repetitive within the story itself, but repetitive of previous books too. Whereas the others are mind blowing in terms of depth of the romance, humour, plot, and plot twists, Brothersong is barely a shadow of that.

It’s still well written, still has that spark of all the awesome characters that TJ Klune has created for the most gorgeous found family ever, but lacks that wow factor that had me sobbing hysterically over a pack of gay werewolves in the previous books.

𝐅𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬:
“𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘢 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦’𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘦, 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵. 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯, 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘮𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘴 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳.”

𝘏𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘥, “𝘓𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭, 𝘮𝘺 𝘴𝘰𝘯.”
𝘏𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘥, “𝘓𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵.”
𝘏𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘥, “𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘰𝘮𝘦.”
𝘏𝘦 𝘴𝘢𝘪𝘥, “𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘶𝘤𝘬𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘸𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘴, 𝘵𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘴𝘢𝘺 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘯𝘢𝘮𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘰𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘴 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮.”

“𝘚𝘶𝘳𝘦, 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘺 𝘩𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢 𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘩, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘭?”

Right now I’m a huge mixed up ball of feelings - I have laughed, I have cried, I have gasped out loud and I’ve shouted at this book. All of this sat on a sunbed surrounded by strangers who now think I’m a complete lunatic and I don’t care!

I won’t say that this is the most actioned packed or emotional book of the series but, it’s the perfect ending to this amazing series. It begins at such a low and dark point in the Bennett family lives, with Carter very much lost, alone and desperate to find Gavin that my poor heart was breaking for them.

Despite this, it still broke into such wonderful heart warming and wonderful moments through Carter’s flashbacks to his childhood and his memories of his brothers, particularly Kelly his tether. It truly fleshed out the story of the brothers’ relationship and life together that was both emotional and at times funny.


Plus there’s the whole Carter/Gavin relationship, which was so wonderful to see develop beyond what we’d seen in the previous books in the series - “Stupid Carter.”

Their 121 interactions, though relatively brief were quite profound and I truly adored seeing Gavin come back into himself and truly dazzle us! I would loved for there to have been more time for us to discover them together but, the pace of the story needed the reunification of the pack and that small quiet Christmas was truly heart warming. It was lovely to see Gavin slot into place within this family and just how earnestly both he and Carter worked and fought for their future together.

I will say that at one point I totally had to put this book down - my heart was broken and I was truly crying, let’s be honest bawling my eyes out! So either damn, this is a good book or I’m getting very soft in my old age - I’ll leave that judgement up to you but, this is the final book in the series and that ending truly closed it perfectly. Although, if I was being critical I could ask for the book to be broken into two, the first giving Carter and Gavin the time and space to explore their relationship more, and the second to give a more detailed ending to the series but, I suspect then there would be complaints that it could all have been one book! You can’t please all of the people all of the time!

Brothersong is a beautiful ending to the Green Creek Series and I’m so sad it’s finished but, I’m also so happy for the conclusion it came to. Thank you so much Tor, Pan MacMillan and NetGalley for the arc of Brothersong by TJ Klune in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

A great series and this final installment does not disappoint.
A wonderful found family story with drama and all the feelings.

Thank you to NetGalley and Publishers for this ARC.

Beautiful series and this one didn’t not disappoint

The final instalment in The Green Creek series, we follow the oldest of the pack Carter.
As Carter leaves his pack to find answers, we learn more about Gavin and Thomas.
Plot: 3,5/5 (4/5 for the back stories, 3/5 for the romance)
Characterisation: 4.5/5
Prose: 3/5
Mood: 4/5
Brotherhood: 5/5
Inclusivity - great, but overall, the series would be perfectly perfect with more female characters (there are a few here)

I am completely, utterly, shamelessly wordless.
Coming up with something to describe this book, let alone this series it´s almost impossible, because just one word comes to mind: MASTERPIECE.

I knew Carter and Gavin´s story would have been my favourite. But what is the meaning of favourite when ALL the books in these serie are perfection and were my favourite at some point in my life?

TJ, I can and will give my soul to you, afterall I am already giving you my money, so same same.

Anyway. Since apparently I cannot explain myself, here is a list of things I likes about the book:
- GAVIN!
- CARTER!
- The book from Kelly and Joe.
- Joe vulnerability.
- GAVIN!
- Ox wolf Jesus.
- Chris and Tanner platonic whatever (I need at least a novella about them).
- CARTER!
- Rico´s bright soul and Bambi girlboss greatness.
- Robbie and Gordo´s relationship
- Elisabeth
- GAVIN
- Will and his sense of humor
- CARTER

10000 starts and all my fucking love to this serie!