This was a great story and very unique. I love how this book was wrote from the wolfs point of view. This made for a very interesting read. The author did a fantastic job of writing this book. Bringing out a great sense of atmosphere and tension. I definitely became emotionally involved in this story. How do you talk about characters when they are wolves?. Well they were great and I loved reading about there hardships and problems they had to face. Not only is this book a brilliant story but I also got to learn about wolves. This books target audience is ages 12 to 18 but I really think adults will love it too. I certainly recommend reading it. As I was taken on a wonderful adventure reading it.

So much praise goes out to the author and publishing team for creating this fantastic story that certainly had me on the edge of my seat. Its definitely a page turning novel. 
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This is an amazing story told through a wolf's eyes. I loved it! This is a *Must Read* for all animal lovers.
I received a complimentary copy from Teng Rong, Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) via NetGalley and I loved the book so much I bought my own copy. All opinions expressed are my own.

Brilliant White Peaks is rated as a children's/YA book but is truly for anyone who loves animals at least as much as people. The journey of the wolves to an always uncertain outcome pulls the reader along steadily, a real page turner. I had to smile when I read this on the author's page - Teng's favorite novels are "The Brothers Karamazov" by Dostoevsky, "World War Z" by Max Brooks, "Unwind" by Neal Schusterman, "Silverwing" by Kenneth Oppel, "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver, and "Blood Meridian" by Cormac McCarthy.

Raw. Brutal. Real. That's among the three prominent points and features that comes to mind when thinking and describing about this book. Never in my life i felt so up close and personal with a wolf before (as there are no wolves in my country, Malaysia except in the zoo!).

Reading this story took me on an entirely different experience where i had to think like a wolf, feel like a wolf,even eat,sleep and communicate just like a wolf!. I had to learn to look at life and my surroundings from the perspective of a wolf as the story is narrated in a first person narration from the perspective of a young, male unnamed wolf who has to shoulder the responsibility of taking care of his sister, White Ears and bringing her towards safety after they were separated from their parents during a ferocious attack and ambush by another pack of wolves while on their travel to a better and safer place.

Both brother and sister then continued on with their journey towards the designated destination as suggested by their mother that is the ocean despite White Ears suffering from an injury during the attack. From there on begin their quest towards adulthood where they met with endless perils, adventures and found love and friendships along the way.

Wow!. What an experience this story took me on, where i had to also learn how to fight and survive and how to take down my own food, sometimes entirely on my own when my sister is still injured and unable to help me (as wolves usually hunt in a pack or a small group). Imagine how much work and such a hassle that would be for sometimes i missed the food for my lack of experience and skill in killing and hunting.

Survival is the prominent theme of this story where the stronger and the smarter outsmarted the weaker species for food and territory, a constant battle against the extreme and harsh cold weather where food is difficult to find. Sometimes they had to go on an empty stomach for days in the cold weather as there is no food. Yet they had to keep on moving and surviving each day. I would say the author nailed it in his realistic descriptions of the harsh and wild surroundings, the cold and extreme weather made me feel the chills in my own skin and the most realistic part would be the hunting and the eating parts!. Such a bloody,gory and messy scenes!. The eating those innocent and fragile Lynx's cubs, i actually skipped reading that part because that was too much for me to bear. But that's just how life is in the wild. You had to feed yourself and your family or end up being dead yourself, even what you are eating is somebody's cubs.

The only problem i had with this story is its slow start which takes a while to warm up and get myself fully immerse into the story as some parts at the beginning, bored me a little as i keep on expecting for something thrilling to happen just to perks things up which i am glad that it did happen later on. However, the ending left me unsatisfied as it is so sudden with things still left unanswered. Not sure if the author intended it to be that way for making it seem like life in the wild is tragic and unexpected like that, only the strongest and the smartest survived while the weaker ones succumbed to their fate.

Nevertheless, kudos to Teng Rong for making this story so real and alive with his strong and vivid descriptions about the wolves and life in the wildness. For all his creativity, imaginations and research and for raising the awareness about the wolves,especially the Mexican Gray and Red wolves; both classified as endangered species with the latter falling under Critically Endangered species which at the beginning of the book, he strongly urge the readers to send their donations to either one of the two following organizations, the Wolf Conservation Centre or International Wolf Centre. Donations to the Wolf Conservation Centre funds the wolves recovery program for the endangered Mexican Gray and Red wolves while donations to the International Wolf Centre funds educational programs.

I am so glad to learned about the lives of wolves and how much their survival is under threat not only caused by their predators in the wild and the extreme harsh environment but by humans themselves. We are actually their biggest predators right now for our own actions and activities are causing these wolves declining in great numbers and the loss of their natural habitats. As described through this book so realistically,how much scarce food sources are for them, until it forced them to fight and kill among themselves even their own family members in order to survive. Once again kudos for this eye-opening read.

Thank you Teng Rong and the IBPA (Independent Book Publishers Association) for this electronic advanced copy in an exchange for my honest feedback and review.

To be honest, this book took me a while to get into it. I felt like the story/plot was either nonexistent or all over the place. I started to get more into the book once it seemed like there was going to be a storyline but I still feel like that dropped out about 2/3 into the book. The ending left me, not confused, but with a sense of nonfulfillment? A lot of things didn't really get "wrapped up" for me. I had a lot of questions that were left unanswered; however, that being said I feel like it was very realistic in describing certain aspects (especially more gruesome things like killing). There was even one part of the book that I had trouble stomaching....which is interesting because I believe this is a juvenile book. The book has a very unique perspective that I appreciated, but just wasn't a hit for me.

Reading about animals naver fails to make me cry. A very poignant read I won't forget anytime soon. It is well written an engaging and you could just feel the cold winter air numbing your face as you read about this young wolf's adventures.

Thank you Netgalley for providing an eARC.

Brilliant White Peaks is the story of two growing wolves, and the trials they must overcome growing up in the wild alone after being separated from their parents. While the topic is heavy, the writing puts a hopeful spin on the story and keeps you wanting to read more, longing for a happy ending. It is evident that the author did deep research into the lives of wolves, and that is reflected in the hyper-realistic anthropomorphism of the animals, and the picturesque images in the settings.

I recommend this book to anybody that is looking for an immersive story into the veiled lives of not only wolves, but nature in general. This coming-of-age story can resonate with a reader of any age, younger or older.

4.5 rounded up
Well written and so different from anything I've read. Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book

I requested this book because something about the cover and the description reminded me of the beloved book The Call of the Wild by Jack London. And I wasn’t disappointed. Brilliant White Peaks is a beautiful coming-of-age novel of a wolf. From childhood to maturity, the novel spans the protagonist’s struggles which are somewhat similar to human struggles for survival. The wolf’s main concerns are food and security, and at the end of it all, don’t we have the same priorities? He does not have to worry about education, career or finances, which is an alluring aspect of the wild, but his other concerns had me thanking heavens for my kids well-fed and sleeping safely at home. I can’t say more about the book without adding spoilers. Go ahead and read the book!

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for the ARC. I look forward to more works by Teng Rong.

A coming-of-age adventure with subtly lyrical prose and a unique POV, Brilliant White Peaks tells the story of the first years of the life of a young wolf. The wolves are so incredibly real -- not "humans who look like wolves" but real, living wolves with feelings and goals that are relatable yet distinctly animal.

The story is engaging, with a satisfying plot with unexpected twists and turns. The writing is clean and vivid. Most memorably, Teng Rong's powerful imagery takes the reader from big blue skies to impossibly tall mountains to the warm misty spray of the sea. Everywhere you go with the nameless narrator, you see what he sees and you smell what he smells.

Five stars. Definitely recommend.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the free copy.

"“The forest is alive. You are alive. Do not be afraid. You are here, and nothing will hurt you,” Ma sang."

That's probably how I would describe this book by Teng Rong – alive. Both in the sense that you can feel the characters coming to life while reading it, and the fact that it's about life itself.
It was a amazing reading, and even more it was an amazing experience. The stile and the atmosphere surrounding it were something I would call ethereal and delicate, but it lacks on conveying the right emotion. At some point was heartbreaking and cruel, but that's also part of life and nature themselves.
I really lack on words to describe a book so rich of emotion, and talking about the vivid characters, their point of view (never broke, a realistic experience) or the page-turner plot is reductive and it would be disservice towards an author on which I'll keep my eye on.

"I kept going north. A path led me down the mountain until I stood in a valley once again. This time, the valley had thin and tall trees, just like the trees from my childhood. It was pristine here, so I decided to rub my scent all over the trees. Let it be known that I was here and that I have laid claim to this land."

Teng Ronge’s “Brilliant White Peaks” (ISBN: 9781777858506) is a surprisingly memorable book that weaves a tale of an adventuresome wolf cub who grows up to become a great adult wolf and a compassionate family patriarch. It is a beautifully told story—from the perspectives of the wolves.

The story opens in the mountains with the birth of the wolf club, who with his sister, had to separate from their parents due to attacks from another wolf pack. Then, it is a tale of endurance, growth, love and families—with survival being an ever-present issue in all phases of their lives.

However, that doesn’t begin to tell the tale because the story is told by the wolves themselves in an entirely natural and believable way, without being contrived. This makes it a compelling read that easily earns five stars.

Thanks to the publisher, Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) , for granting this writer the opportunity to read this Advance Reader Copy (ARC), and thanks to NetGalley for helping to make that possible.

This one starts slowly and builds nicely. I don't know if animal centered stories are a guaranteed high rating, but this one is quite good. Emotional at times, and satisfying overall. Recommended.

I really appreciate the free review copy!!

I have always been drawn to wolves.
I wish I worked in a wolf sanctuary.

When I saw this was coming out, on 9/23 I added to my to-read list and searched and waited for it to arrive.
I received an ARC 12/22; I was busy with holidays, so started and read on 1/9/22.
I could not stop reading until I was done.
I love this was told from wolf perspective!
I felt like I wolf also.

I recommend this book to every wolf lover, animal lover/advocate, and person who wants a good story!