A review by panopticemu
Wolfsong by TJ Klune

adventurous dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Definitely one of my favourite fantasy books from this year. The writing style took a little getting used to, as it was different to what I've read in the past, at no time was it difficult to understand, just different.

TJ Klune delved into a lot of sensitive topics throughout this book, but at no point did it feel forced or strained, and the subject matter was handled very well. I definitely want to read the rest of the series. TJ definitely knows how to make us feel pathos and my heart was constantly being wrenched by the two MCs.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Kidnapping, Death of parent, and Gaslighting

An explanation of some of the CW tags. A/M relationship:

While this is handled very well, and ensures certain plot points of the story pack more punch, the fact that family members encourage the MCs to pursue a relationship while one is a minor and there's a 7 year age gap is something worth being aware of.

Child abuse:

There is zero detail regarding the actual abuse, however it is a major plot point and plays a significant role throughout the whole book

Sexual content:

Some small references as well as two on-page descriptions of explicit sexual acts.