A review by gabography
Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-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
3.75
it's so hard to find werewolf stuff that isn't campy trash or odd smut that toes a little too close to it sounding like the author/main character wants to bone an actual animal, so this being a fun read with a solid story that does grab you hard enough it makes you HAVE to see how this ends are what make it a win.
but... monster/horror book this is not. it has a more melodramatic character centric story that has to do with her personal life and traumatic past, then the werewolf thing is just sort of there. the mc was complex, relatable, and entertaining, even if it did take me a second to find her likable and not too try-hard edgy "look how cool i am" as she seemed in the beginning.
honestly, my only serious gripe is
there's more i can say but i don't want to really tear this book up too much since i did enjoy and it would honestly be best for people to check it out on their own if they like werewolves, feminine rage, drama, and don't cringe at the trope of a "girlboss" leaving it all behind to move back to her hometown because love (since it's way more than that in this story. take that, hallmark!)
but... monster/horror book this is not. it has a more melodramatic character centric story that has to do with her personal life and traumatic past, then the werewolf thing is just sort of there. the mc was complex, relatable, and entertaining, even if it did take me a second to find her likable and not too try-hard edgy "look how cool i am" as she seemed in the beginning.
honestly, my only serious gripe is
Spoiler
so many other reviews (idr if here or on goodreads or amazon) were talking about this being a werewolf romance and i was so ready for the werewolf that bit the mc to be the love interest to set up the "i love you no matter what. we're in this together uwu" message that ended with them howling into the night together, not the fellow grungy gal with nlog energy and ~trauma~. like yeah, i guess if you are coming into this more for the melodramatic plot than anything horror related, it works. but i audibly went "oh :/" at the reveal. althoug , i did smile at the epilogue because it made it seem like everyone gets a happy ending.there's more i can say but i don't want to really tear this book up too much since i did enjoy and it would honestly be best for people to check it out on their own if they like werewolves, feminine rage, drama, and don't cringe at the trope of a "girlboss" leaving it all behind to move back to her hometown because love (since it's way more than that in this story. take that, hallmark!)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Body horror, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Pregnancy, Mental illness, Vomit, Violence, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Alcohol, Drug use, Child abuse, Infidelity, Death of parent, and Pedophilia