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nicnacsmom's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book started out so slow, that I nearly lost interest. However, if you can push through & keep reading, you'll be rewarded. The story is very much both character & plot driven. While it feels a bit light at the beginning, the themes tend to get heavier & tense later on, and there are some slightly graphic descriptions. If you'r good at guessing book endings, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised by this one. I definitely enjoyed this take on Red Riding Hood & the twists it entailed.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Death, Death of parent, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
haley49's review
4.0
I couldn’t tell if this was a masterpiece or a dumpster fire. All I know is that I read it in one day. Did I feel empty after? Yes but it did end on a bit of a cliffhanger. (No book 2 in sight) There is moral ambiguity on the part of the main character but the other characters (outside her family and love interest) are so bad to make her sacrifices seem fruitless. It was frustrating and yet so compelling. The world building wasn’t really good but I survived.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Death of parent, Death, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, Religious bigotry, Suicidal thoughts, Misogyny, and Murder
words_and_dreams's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a really fun retelling of Red Riding Hood.
Adele, when she is 16 finds out that she is from a long line of Guardians who protect the villagers from the dark wood and its many monsters. She is a werewolf, a Redwulf who can transform into a wolf protector.
The story is all about duality and destiny.
Her dreams for the future are now not possible. Can she be with the boy she loves or does she need to be with her betrothed. There is a love triangle of sorts but it was not the main focus if thats not your thing. The focus of the story is on Adele and her choices and how her worldview changes.
Brutal in places but still hopeful.
Though set in a relatively small world it felt well rounded and atmospheric. I loved the ending and the choices Adele makes, chosing the 3rd path of her own. Her dreams for the future become a reality, just not in the way she used to think.
Adele, when she is 16 finds out that she is from a long line of Guardians who protect the villagers from the dark wood and its many monsters. She is a werewolf, a Redwulf who can transform into a wolf protector.
The story is all about duality and destiny.
Her dreams for the future are now not possible. Can she be with the boy she loves or does she need to be with her betrothed. There is a love triangle of sorts but it was not the main focus if thats not your thing. The focus of the story is on Adele and her choices and how her worldview changes.
Brutal in places but still hopeful.
Though set in a relatively small world it felt well rounded and atmospheric. I loved the ending and the choices Adele makes, chosing the 3rd path of her own. Her dreams for the future become a reality, just not in the way she used to think.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Death, Murder, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Animal death
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