A review by chersonese
Bored Gay Werewolf by Tony Santorella

dark funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

This book is a different take on werewolves, i've seen elements of it done before in older media where it didn't quit mirror modern toxic masculinity as well as this book and I found that refreshing. However, while I did like this book, it just felt rushed. It's fast-paced anyway but sometimes I felt that moments that were left to breath didn't need it and others needed a step back before continuing.

The ending felt really tacked on to me as well, I don't know if this is more to do with me, but the whole joining up as a supernatural defense squad genuinely disappointed me. I get that the author obviously has a sequel in the works and is excited for that but it just felt so forced. My other nitpick was the flippant responses to murder throughout the book, the overarching tone didn't make casual murder any less jarring when played off for laughs.
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