Reviews tagging 'Cursing'

Bored Gay Werewolf by Tony Santorella

4 reviews

annathechaoticreader's review

funny mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Firstly, I gotta point out that I think this was advertised poorly and think it would have much better reviews if it hadn’t been in the horror section as its really more of a contemporary fiction with some werewolf scenes. 

This was a clever, fun and chaotic book satirizing the millennial business bros. The fantasy and action scenes were well done and the main character along with his coworkers are complex and likeable and this is one of my favourite books of the year. 

If you like werewolves, queers and contemporary novel then this is a good choice! If you want werewolf horror with a side of gay, maybe look elsewhere! Will definitely be reading more from this author! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Body shaming, Cursing, Death, Gore, Blood, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol

Minor: Animal death, Homophobia, and Mental illness

ophycore's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Drug use, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Stalking, Murder, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Animal cruelty, Misogyny, Sexism, and Blood

Minor: Animal death, Death, Infidelity, and Mass/school shootings

snootle's review

adventurous funny hopeful mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Drug use, Gun violence, Homophobia, and Alcohol

fanboyriot's review against another edition

funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Read For:

Found Family

Happy Ending

Self-Discovery

Good Friendships

Werewolves (duh)

This book had such a great mix of fantasy and contemporary.  Following the mundane life of a relatable—and sarcastic main character who is also a confused werewolf who doesn’t really know what he’s doing.

Brian was a great MC, he was flawed and realistic—and his sarcastic comments were always on point.  His path for self-discovery was aggravating, yet, all so satisfying.  He really fell into some toxic ‘friendships’ only to be slapped to reality by his actual friends.  Which was super satisfying in the end but the poor customers that had to deal with him before then.

The found family really shined in this book.  There wasn’t this big push for romance for Brian, sure he had hookups but nothing more than that.  I think it really worked well for this book.  The plot has more of a focus on the friendships to family relationships.  Darby, Nic, and Abe were all so loveable.  Darby’s dialogue had me laughing so hard.

It was an entertaining listen with a great narrator who brought the book to life.  Thanks to NetGalley and the author/publisher for this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

(Third Person POV)

Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

Rep: Gay MC, LGBTQIA+ SCs

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Violence, Gaslighting, and Toxic friendship

Moderate: Drug abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Minor: Fatphobia, Blood, and Murder