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danggeun's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
5.0
annaliesttraume's review against another edition
I liked this book but the JKR references kinda destroyed it for me. a book about women rights and u decide to name drop a women who is openly transphobic and makes trans women feel like their existence is not valid? total no go
thepagelady's review against another edition
4.0
The Wolves Are Waiting touches on a subject that may be a trigger for some readers but it is also a powerful story & the fact that it is a YA book is absolutely fantastic. We need more light shined on some areas. The story is told from different points of views which I know some try to stay away from, but with this book it helps to create a complete picture & more of an understanding. I enjoyed seeing Nora's character change & grow! The family & support system that Nora had was also wonderful! Overall the writing is great & I really enjoyed this book.
Thank you @tbrbeyondtours & @natashafriendbooks for sharing this wonderful story with me!
Thank you @tbrbeyondtours & @natashafriendbooks for sharing this wonderful story with me!
marlenelaurencon's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
izzys_internet_bookshelf's review against another edition
3.0
3/5
I have finally enjoyed reading a book for once in a while. The plot was interesting enough to keep me wanting to know how it was going to end and I enjoyed multiple POVs for once. My problem with the book is that the the age of the characters seemed really hard to remember. They were supposedly in college but the main character was 15? I might just be confused on how old people are when they get to college but it is just something I can’t really piece together right at this moment.
I have finally enjoyed reading a book for once in a while. The plot was interesting enough to keep me wanting to know how it was going to end and I enjoyed multiple POVs for once. My problem with the book is that the the age of the characters seemed really hard to remember. They were supposedly in college but the main character was 15? I might just be confused on how old people are when they get to college but it is just something I can’t really piece together right at this moment.
maddieandherbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc!
This was a really well-written book! I thought that Nora was a very realistic main character, and the characters were all very individual and interesting. Each had their own issues to work through, in addition to the main plot. The plot moved very quickly; it’s a fairly quick read. “The Wolves Are Waiting” tackled some pretty heavy themes (rape culture, sexual assault), and Natasha Friend did a good job of addressing them. Over all, I thought that this was a good book, and dealt well with the issues presented in it.
This was a really well-written book! I thought that Nora was a very realistic main character, and the characters were all very individual and interesting. Each had their own issues to work through, in addition to the main plot. The plot moved very quickly; it’s a fairly quick read. “The Wolves Are Waiting” tackled some pretty heavy themes (rape culture, sexual assault), and Natasha Friend did a good job of addressing them. Over all, I thought that this was a good book, and dealt well with the issues presented in it.
kthornette's review
4.0
“My feelings aren’t hurt. She thought, I woke up on a golf course with a Sharpie 9 on my crotch. She thought, I didn’t misinterpret anything.”
Thank you, Netgalley, for the arc!
I’ve read books with this kind of social commentary on sexual assault and rape culture, and they always amaze me. This book was different for me because it felt like we got different POVs. I usually tend to steer away from books with multiple POVs, but this one was handled well since they all brought different perspectives and had their own struggles to relate to the main conflict.
I really wanted to know how things would’ve been resolved for Nora. That freaking plot reveal in the middle surprised me so I was hooked on seeing the resolution. It was amazing to see how Nora grew as a character who experienced the absolute worst — and that she had such a great support system.
Thank you, Netgalley, for the arc!
I’ve read books with this kind of social commentary on sexual assault and rape culture, and they always amaze me. This book was different for me because it felt like we got different POVs. I usually tend to steer away from books with multiple POVs, but this one was handled well since they all brought different perspectives and had their own struggles to relate to the main conflict.
I really wanted to know how things would’ve been resolved for Nora. That freaking plot reveal in the middle surprised me so I was hooked on seeing the resolution. It was amazing to see how Nora grew as a character who experienced the absolute worst — and that she had such a great support system.
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I personally think the idea of Adam Xu being in love with Nora wasn’t necessary. I think it would’ve been better if he gave the perspective of being an outsider athlete with his own reputation at stake for whatever reasons. It would’ve been a cool dynamic and inner struggle since he helped Cam take them down.bookishlychar's review against another edition
5.0
The Wolves are Waiting is a powerful book looking at sexual assault and rape culture. It is not only about this, but it is about consent, misogyny and toxic masculinity. This book had me sucked in from the beginning, and pulled at my heart strings. I felt for all the people in this story.
This book had so many good discussion about sexual assault and the impact it can have on an entire community. It also talked about supporting someone who has been sexually assaulted and seeking justice. There was a great discussion on the fact that it is NEVER a persons fault for being sexually assaulted. It tackles the myths of "she drank to much" or "she dressed like she wanted it" head on and challenges, even well meaning men in the story, that it is not an appropriate narrative. Aside from the sexual assault storyline, there is also a discussion of friendships and the importance of friendship.
This book is written in multiple POVs, and that sometimes can take away from the story, but in this case it was so well done. Natasha Friend has a knack for knowing who's POV will most enhance the story at a particular time. This brough the book together in a way that made it cohesive and well written.
I found reading Cam narrative was hard. She wanted to be a friend to Nora so badly, and wanted justice for her friend, but struggled to do that in the time frame that Nora wanted. I understand why she did the things she did, especially her being a young person herself. She was looking for justice. Some of the justice she sought though, was pushing Nora to fast into talking about what happened. I think Cam and Adam came from a place of love and support, but the book did a good job of showing how it hurt Nora to force her to process the assault faster than she was ready to.
This book was chilling and challenging. Natasha Friend did an excellent job exploring the issue of rape and sexual assault. This would be and excellent book to be read by high school students to learn about some of the aftermath of sexual assault.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an open and honest review. All opinions are 100% mine.
This book had so many good discussion about sexual assault and the impact it can have on an entire community. It also talked about supporting someone who has been sexually assaulted and seeking justice. There was a great discussion on the fact that it is NEVER a persons fault for being sexually assaulted. It tackles the myths of "she drank to much" or "she dressed like she wanted it" head on and challenges, even well meaning men in the story, that it is not an appropriate narrative. Aside from the sexual assault storyline, there is also a discussion of friendships and the importance of friendship.
This book is written in multiple POVs, and that sometimes can take away from the story, but in this case it was so well done. Natasha Friend has a knack for knowing who's POV will most enhance the story at a particular time. This brough the book together in a way that made it cohesive and well written.
I found reading Cam narrative was hard. She wanted to be a friend to Nora so badly, and wanted justice for her friend, but struggled to do that in the time frame that Nora wanted. I understand why she did the things she did, especially her being a young person herself. She was looking for justice. Some of the justice she sought though, was pushing Nora to fast into talking about what happened. I think Cam and Adam came from a place of love and support, but the book did a good job of showing how it hurt Nora to force her to process the assault faster than she was ready to.
This book was chilling and challenging. Natasha Friend did an excellent job exploring the issue of rape and sexual assault. This would be and excellent book to be read by high school students to learn about some of the aftermath of sexual assault.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an open and honest review. All opinions are 100% mine.
weronine's review against another edition
3.0
important & powerful yet i felt something was missing.
also - why so many hp mentions?
also - why so many hp mentions?