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Beautifully written - I need to go back and re read the rest!
Thanks to Net Galley, the author and publishers for the ARC

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This was such a wonderful conclusion to the Green Creek saga, with everything wrapped up really well. I cried a lot. No notes, just tears.

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5 stars for Gavin!

"It was warm like a summer day. It was candy canes and pinecones, it was epic and awesome, it was dirt and leaves and rain, it was grass and lake water and sunshine. It was a forest so alive, so untouched."

Just when I thought Robbie's story in book 3 broke me, Gavin said "hold my beer".

Brothersong is a masterful conclusion to the amazing Green Creek series, blending supernatural elements with profound human emotions. This book is an emotional rollercoaster, filled with intense moments of love, sacrifice, and redemption. Klune's ability to weave intricate character relationships while maintaining a compelling plot is unparalleled. The story of Carter Bennett, his struggles, and his unwavering bond with his family and pack, is beautifully portrayed. Klune's lyrical prose and deep understanding of human nature make Brothersong (and the entire series) an unforgettable read. It's a heartfelt and satisfying end to an epic saga that will stay with readers long after the last page is turned. Five stars for a poignant and powerful tale that celebrates the strength of family and the enduring power of love.

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Brothersong by T.J. Klune is the emotional and action-packed finale to the beloved Green Creek series. This isn't a book you can jump into without context, this is a series finale and you know it.

The story centres on Carter Bennett, the eldest of the werewolf Bennett brothers. Reeling from a revelation in the prior book (haha, see what I did there?), Carter embarks on a desperate quest that forces him to confront his role in the pack and his own identity. Along the way, he encounters Gavin, a feral wolf with a mysterious past. Who loves bacon. The bacon is VERY important (jk).

Klune excels at weaving humour and angst together. The Bennett brothers' banter provides laugh-out-loud moments, even as Carter grapples with serious emotional turmoil. The romance between Carter and Gavin is a slow burn that feels all the more satisfying for its development.

Brothersong is a must-read for fans of the Green Creek series. It delivers on the series' promise of complex characters, fantastical elements, and a heartwarming found family dynamic. Be prepared for danger, self-discovery, and a hefty dose of Klune's signature charm.

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"Brothersong," the final book in the Green Creek series, this instalment focuses on Carter Bennett and Gavin, . The story ties together the previous books and is the perfect conclusion to the Green Creek series. The series is perfect for fans of fantasy, paranormal romance, it's a must-read for anyone who loves immersive and heartfelt narratives,
Bennett family, it’s been a blast - I will miss you. TJ Klune thank you for writing such an awesome series… from the moment I laid eyes on Wolfsong, I was hooked!

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I’ve never read a series quite like this. I loved it. The way the characters internal thoughts are written so so unique to me. The banter is some of the best I’ve read and I don’t think I’ve ever been so emotional reading a book like I have this one. Packpackpack.

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TJ Klune should really consider traveling back in time to create more of the Bennett brothers, because there’s no way that Green Creek series has only four books. It's simply not enough and I need more. Nearly two thousand pages of the story of the Bennett family, where I shared tears of joy and sadness with them, where I was filled with happiness when each of them found their happy ending, where I was excited, scared and anxious with them, is not enough. I can't believe that one of my most beloved series, which means everything to me, has come to an end. I will miss this family with my entire heart.


Brothersong — the final book about Carter and his mysterious timber wolf, who turned out to be Gavin, was the one I was looking forward to reading the most, so I felt like the happiest person on earth when I closed this book after finishing it and I was close to crying with happiness because of how much I loved this story and these two. Somewhere inside I even felt that this couple might become my favorite and I was right, as Gavin and Carter turned out to be everything I dreamed of. They may even have knocked Gordo and Mark — my favorite duo so far, from first place to second. It's still hard for me to believe that my favorite grumpy witch and his wolf lost their spot on the podium, but I'm a big fan of couples who have great banter, especially when they have a grumpy/sunshine dynamic like Carter and Gavin, so that happened.

As I mentioned above, this pair did not disappoint me, so obviously neither did our heroes individually. Carter — my playful, funny, laid-back mayor of Green Creek, but definitely more mature in this book — which made me tear a little, as I couldn't believe that in his story he was already a thirty-year-old man, and not that funny teenager from the first books. It just made me think "Damn, they grow up so fast." And our second main character — Gavin Livingstone, our grumpy, stubborn, but at the same time freaking cute Timber Wolf who was obsessed with pink. It's a shame that his character wasn't introduced earlier and not just at the end of Heartsong, but at least he got his own story, which I enjoyed a lot, so let's just say that's enough for me.

As a romance reader, the fact that this book was largely devoted to the romance between Carter and Gavin literally made me hug my Kindle. Ravensong — Mark and Gordo's story didn't focus enough on them falling in love, at least in my opinion, so I was overjoyed to see that Carter and his Timber Wolf got more romantic scenes. The beginning of their story, when Carter was looking for Gavin, was quite depressing, but after finding him — which turned out not to be the easiest, but fortunately had a happy ending — the book became much funnier and before I knew it I was already at the last chapter.


I haven't talked about Bennet Pack yet, so let's get to them now. What can I say here, I love them, I love them, I love them, I love them. Where can I find this type of family? Gavin, Elizabeth, Gordo, Carter Mark, Kelly, Joseph, Robbie, Rico, Ox, Bambi, Joshua, Tanner, Chris, Jessie, I just love them all. Everyone got their very well-deserved happy ending, and I had tears in my eyes because of it — happy tears, of course.

The ending was literally perfect. I wondered how TJ Klune would end this series after everything that happened in the previous book, but it couldn't have ended any better. I mean, the ending might have been better if it didn't exist at all and it wasn't the last book, but what can I do. I will miss this series so much!

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Brothersong by TJ Klune
I give this book 4.5 stars

Carter takes to the road, leaving family and the safety of his pack behind, all in the name of Gavin, a man he only knows as a feral wolf.
What Carter finds will change the course of the pack forever. Because Gavin’s history with the Bennett family goes back further than anyone knows.And with this knowledge comes a price: the sins of the fathers now rest upon the shoulders of their sons.

The final book in the beloved Green Creek series centres around Carter and Gavin. The whole saga focuses on family, love, loss, acceptance, wolves, witches and magic. This is another book filled with a rollercoaster of emotions,the characters have such richness and depth,the narrative is descriptive and witty and the relationships are deep.The authors writing style for these books is unique and I’m all for it.My heart is filled with love for this found family,I’ve got to know them all so well during this amazing series. A bittersweet ending for me as I didn’t want it to end but a satisfying conclusion. For the last time pack pack pack!
With thanks to Netgalley,TJ Klune and Pan MacMillan for my chance to read and review the beautiful series

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Thank you to NetGalley and Pan Macmillan for the advance reader copy.

Brothersong is the conclusion to the Green Creek series and rounds everything off nicely.

We follow in straight from the end of Heartsong and deals with the fallout of the ending and the big fight we’ve been following.

I’m an always enjoyed how you can tell the difference between the wolf thoughts and when they aren’t shifted and feel that it was carried through in this book as well.

The story is full of heartbreak and love which I feel flows through the whole series.
A beautiful end to a great series.

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Shaking, screaming, crying! Literally. I cried so much my sister worried I was getting dehydrated. But I also laughed so hard my face hurt so yeah. I didn't think I'd love another couple as much as the previous ones in this series but along come Carter and Gavin and whaddyaknow, I'm fully obsessed with them!

I LOVED BROTHERSONG! It's the final book in the Greek Creek series and ohhh boy have these books hurt me. HOWEVER! They only were able to do so because I fell so madly in love with the characters and cared so deeply about them. I feel insane thinking about how just over a year ago I didn't even know the Bennett pack and now they're so freaking precious to me! All of them!

I read Brothersong almost exactly a year after Wolfsong, in the same place, which felt like things were coming full circle. Carter's been one of my fave characters since the beginning (him and Ox) and this book just solidified it. It's the only book that has a Bennett as the narrator and I loved getting to see beyond how funny Carter is and peek inside his messed up head.

This book is the perfect ending to an amazing series. There's so much focus on (found) family, and the Bennett brothers, and pack, and choices. Choosing who you are, who you want to be, and who you want at your side. Choosing your own path, choosing happiness, and then fighting with tooth and nail to get there.

Carter is the love of my life, he's carrying the world on his shoulders and he cares so deeply. He's always putting others first, even to his own detriment, and people tend to not truly see all of him because he works hard for them not to. And Gavin? Gavin's the best boy but he's so lost and broken. He's never had anyone want him without conditions, he's not used to good things, and he doesn't know how to deal with love and kindness aimed at him. That said, these two are also both absolute assholes and I truly love that about them! They give each other so much shit, they're both too stubborn for their own good, loyal af, and they both love fiercely and are such a great match!

This book was amazing, easily my second fave in the series, and I wish it never had to end. The way Klune manages to have you going from laughing out loud to full on sobbing in less than a page is amazing!

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Sadly this was the last one. I loved this series so much! I'm not much of a fantasy or shapeshifter reader, so I just tried Wolfsong but then I got hooked! So I read Ravensong and Heartsong too and couldn't wait to read Brothersong. And now it’s over.

I loved Joe and Ox, Gordo and Mark and Kelly and Robbie. I loved the bond between the three brothers, especially the way Carter loves Kelly. That love is powerful, infinite and so incredibly strong. And finally I loved Carter and Gavin.

This was a lovely ending of the series. Now I really need to read T'J. Klune's other books because they seem to be wonderful as well.

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Headlines:
Epic plotlines across the series
Favourite found family of all time
Thump, thump, thump

The story started with heartbreak, the kind that took us away from Green Creek and while this was painful, it was compelling. I feel like I really got to know Carter in that time period and I loved him as a character. Gavin was a very complex character, the wolf always at the fore and the human side was uncomfortable for him.

It did take me time to warm up to Gavin but I did, I loved his individuality, his flamboyance and pragmatism. There were some utterly hilarious scenes as Carter came to terms with his connection to Gavin and what that would mean in a practical sense. His brothers were particularly funny and unhelpful over this.

I had an issue with some of the seemingly unfounded suggestions of Thomas and Elizabeth's attractions outside of their partnership; I didn't get the need for that brief storyline. In better news, the townspeople truly won my heart in this final installment and I've wondered if there's room for me in Green Creek!

Overall, this is a favourite series, rich and deep with characterisation that is some of the best I've read. I will definitely re-read.

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Brothersong is the conclusion to the Green Creek Saga and I couldn't have wished for a better ending to one of my favourite stories. After Heartsong I truly didn't believe Brothersong could top it, but the book was fantastic. I cried, I laughed and I said goodbye to characters who have been with me for the course of now four books. I will for sure do a reread soon, since I am truly not ready to let the Bennets go.
TJ Klune again created a masterpiece with all the emotions to feel.

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I enjoyed this book a lot!

The relationships between pack members is everything. The brothers, the couple, the bonds. It was also funnier at points than I was expecting. I actually giggled at some points and then my heart hurt at others and then it was full of emotion. I truly feel like I have been on an emotional rollercoaster of the best sort.

I’ve always adored T.J Klune’s writing style and this last book of the series does not dissapoint. In fact it’s probably my favorite of the entire series. It brings all the other books to a satisfying conclusion.

Absolutely recommend!

Thank you to Pan Macmillan and NetGalley for the ARC. These opinions are my own and I am sharing them voluntarily.

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This series has been emotional and I’ve loved every single second of it. These wolves will live in my heart forever.
Packpackpack
The bonds they share as a pack are magical but the bond between the brothers Carter Kelly and Joe is something else. I loved that it wasn’t all about finding your mate, it was so much more than that. It was family it was home it was packpackpack.
This series was like pinecones and candy canes it was epic and awesome!
I want to re read them all again already. I’ve loved TJ Klunes other books but this series is my favourite, I’m a massive wolf fan anyway but this was so much more. The writing is phenomenal, Green Creek sounds like the most epic town, and the people, even all the side characters are so interesting. Rico makes me smile every time he talks and Will, oh Will, what a man!
I can’t wait to buy this series and display it somewhere special.

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This is it. The entire Green Creek series has led to this book. It not only hits the marks it needs to hit, it obliterates them. Every storyline is threaded through with drama and danger and excitement and romance, and still manages to be tied up in a perfect bow to end the series. While it's sad that this is the last book, I find comfort in knowing that whenever I want to return to these stories, i know the pack will always be there to howl me home.

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OMG THIS BOOK IS EVERYTHING!

I thought Heartsong was going to be my favorite of the series but Gavin has actually stolen my heart and I hope he never gives it back!

We know that Carter went off to find Gavin who basically sacrificed himself to go with that horrible Richard Livingstone and what follows made me feel every emotion there is!

There were some scenes that had me snorting with laughter, the mash potato, the fork and ‘The Book’!!! There was also all the faves from the previous books, loyalty, love, family….and pack.

‘You make me feel safe. Thump. Thump. Thump.’

‘And that’s that.’
I can’t believe it’s over…..

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Too many feelings. At first I have to say: this book saved my poor ass from a two month reading slump. So a very big thanks for that!
This is a rather quiet book (at least until the big boom in the end). And I especially loved the quiet parts of the book. The scenery is very gloomy and dark in the beginning.
Carter is in search of Gavin, slowly loosing his mind being alone, without his pack, his teather, his alphas.
I loved all the flashbacks in the first half, especially about the three brothers (baby Kelly omg!!!). The title is just perfect for this book. And it’s what I think the book is mostly about. The relationship between the Bennett brothers. Not the romance.

I was so happy when Carter finally found Gavin, and of course it was evident that he wouldn’t make it easy for Stupid Carter.
I loved their dynamic, their banter, how they slowly learned to trust each other and come closer in the last book.
I honestly would have loved for them to have some more 1:1 scenes together in this. To see them getting to know each other better over time with Carter now knowing what Gavin is to him. More interaction. But their time together really was rather short in comparison to the books length. For me personally it was my least favourite romance in the whole series, not because I didn’t love them together, but because I didn’t have enough time to see their relationship to develop, to see them work together.
My favourite scene was when Carter revealed his feelings toward him and Gavin, still as a Wolf, finally gave in a little.
I loved loved loved Gavin. My scowling hipster Wolf. Constantly in fear of Carter dying because he’s such an idiot. Always trying to protect him and taking care of him. So romantic.

But I was also happy when the pack was finally back together. I don’t know how often my heart hurt while reading this book, but it’s been a lot I’m telling you. The mood was starting to get lighter again after that though.
The dynamics, the solidarity and love in the wolf pack is my favourite thing about the whole series. The gayest pack ever.
I loved how Gavin finally found his place in the family, how he started to settle and accept that there are actually people who want and need him to be with them. How he startes to feel safe and content with Carter and the pack. How Carter is fighting for him to stay. So heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time.

I tagged so many quotes in this. For most parts it’s very very hilarious ones. The humour is still going strong in this. (We have many, MANY penis jokes. The gay panic IS. ON.).
Also Carter as a little boy? Hilarious. I laughed so hard. The flashbacks are everything!!!
But also so many beautiful word. It’s a very emotional story.

What I personally wasn’t the biggest fan of in this were the action scenes. There’s one scene in the first half of the book that came too sudden and was too rushed for my taste. Maybe it reads like that because Carter wasn’t really thinking straight (ha ha) anymore at that time. But the action parts play a very secondary role in this. We don’t really get to know much that’s happening with “the beast”, and what happens in the past year.
The “big fight scene” at the ending of the book came a little too easy and fast for me. I wasn’t the biggest fan of how everything was solved, mostly because there wasn’t really a detailed explanation, when we were waiting for four books for something to happen.
I won’t go into detail because of spoilers though.
But I have to say it was the “easiest” book in the series. There aren’t many really shocking scenes and for most parts is rather funny and emotional in different ways. I was so anxious all the time while reading and in the end I really had not much to fear.

I loved the ending though. It’s a happy ending. A worthy ending for the Bennett pack.
All in all for me this book could have easily have been even longer or put into two books.
I would have loved to read more about the romance between Carter and Gavin and I would also liked to have longer, more realistic fighting scenes and a little more explanation for some things.
But it was also a beautiful story about brothers and family.
I’m equal parts sad and happy that it’s over now.
One of my favourite book series of all time.

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