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I can't believe this series is finished, I've had the best time reading these books.
These are some of my favourite characters I've ever read about
I don't think it's a spoiler to say they all live happily ever after...I sort of wish I could get another book to read of just them being all happy and pack and town community, with nothibg dramatic happening. I would love that, because these are characters you just want to spend more time with.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a free eARC of this book
A fitting climax to an amazing series of books.
It manages to retain it's own arc whilst tying up loose end,, making dramatic revelations without detracting from your immersion into the character of Carter and his love story with Gavin.
The hardest part of this book was knowing it was the end.
Loved it
Oh the final instalment of the Green Creek series has been traditionally published and I'm so happy that this will reach an even wider audience! This book follows Carter and Gavin - the timberwolf from Brothersong. I did find it quite hard to get invested at the start of the book as Carter sets off alone to track down Gavin after he leaves at the end of book 3. It takes a lot of searching to track him down and this obviously takes him away from the rest of the family and expanded pack back at home. How the relationship develops after this point is really sweet though and there are a lot of funny moments after the whole gang is reunited. Of course there is underlying tension - in this case from Gavin (and Gordo's) father Richard Collins who is not happy that he's lost an eye and now another son to the Bennett pack, but this just leads to another epic third qarter showdown with serious consequences in the aftermath. All round a really good book, I'm sad that this world is finished with (although there are a couple of novellas I still need to check out) and will miss the easy banter from the Green Creek pack.
“I was stunned when he raised our joined hands to his lips. He kissed the back of my hand. And then he was gone, as if he hadn’t just devastated me. As if he hadn’t just rocked me down to my foundation.”
GIFTED - this book was gifted to me in exchange for an honest review.
There is something incredibly captivating and addictive about TJ Klune’s writing that just keeps you on the page, even if it’s at 3am and you almost definitely should be sleeping. But sometimes sacrificing sleep for the greater good and reading a great book is worth it.
Brothersong marks the finale of the Green Creek quartet. Due to be published 1st of August 2024. Each book follows one of the main characters from the werewolf pack and this one follows Carter. A headstrong, avoidant and extremely stubborn young man. He was actually one of the weaker characters in my opinion, but Brothersong changed this for me.
It should be noted that this werewolf back is massively gay, every single one of them is gay, and I LOVE IT. I think one of the characters calls them ‘the gayest wolf pack that ever lived.’
It should also be noted that there are open door sex scenes and those can be quite graphic. So if you’re not into that in your reading, then I probably wouldn’t recommend this.
I thought Brothersong was beautiful, heart breaking, soul crushing but also funny, touching, and heart warming. And all of the books in the Green Creek series are like this. I just had such an amazing time reading about the dynamics of the pack, the love interested and learning about how love and family and compassion can change everything.
I am genuinely sad that this series has ended and know that I will revisit them again and again.
Thank you to @netgalley and @panmacmillan for the ARC copy in exchange for an honest review.
How I’m going to miss these characters!
I enjoyed as always the stylistic choices made by the author, the way the narration was a bit muddled and dark at first echoing Carter’s feelings, the way the emotions coming through the pack links are described and put into words. I was overtaken with joy at every group interaction of the pack members, smiling like an idiot when reading about their antics, and I absolutely adored that Gavin’s grumpiness could rival Gordo’s.
The only thing I might have loved a bit less than in the other books is that there were a lot more time jumps, and although I liked seeing these snippets of the past, I sometimes felt frustrated to have to leave the present so often.
In the end, I felt like every character was given enough highlights that we got to properly say goodbye to all of them, but I’m still going to miss them like family members.
While this wasn’t the strongest book in the series, it was definitely powerful and a really nice ending to the series. The theme of circularity and ouroboros felt particularly poignant, as well as the ending. In a way Carters story felt like it took a back seat in the second half, and more like we needed a return to Ox and Joe for that section, but nonetheless a nice read.
Beautifully written - I need to go back and re read the rest!
Thanks to Net Galley, the author and publishers for the ARC
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.
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.
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.
"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!
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.
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!
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
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.
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!
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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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.
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.
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.