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A review by nerdynatreads
Heartsong by TJ Klune
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-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? No
4.0
When this book started, I was SO CONFUSED, but once it clicked what kind of story this was going to be, you bet your ass I was on board. The angst? I shouldn't have expected anything less from TJ Klune.
This book tended to alternate between the relationships and the plot a good bit more than the previous. Sometimes it felt as though the plot was all that was happening, then other times we were only looking at the relationships between the pack members, which did mess with the pacing a bit.
As for the main relationship, I love that we had a romantic relationship with an ace character involved. Kelly gained quite a bit of depth in this story and I really appreciated that he had more to give to the group than being asexual. His determination to win back Robbie was so sweet and being so protective of him just made me cry. Also Carter?? That weird goof?? A perfect big brother character. I can't wait to read from his perspective.
Something else I find that I love as this series continues is watching the way all the other relationships have aged. Joe and Ox, Mark and Gordo, but also Chris, Tanner, and Rico. This pack literally owns my soul, okay?
The conclusion to this book left me a bit unsatisfied in comparison to the others, however. It always felt like something bigger was on the horizon, but this time, it felt like we hardly even reached the big bad. That does make me, even more, intrigued to see how the series will end though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Murder