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A review by words_and_dreams
Red Wolf by Rachel Vincent
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