I cried, I giggled and kicked my feet. What’s a ride.

The story follows Ox, whose father told him he was dumb and would get shit his whole life. Ox eventually finds many friends as close as family. Which is where the werewolves and witches come in.

Ox meets Joe when he’s 16, and they become best friends. As time passes their relationship changes. When a man who once kidnapped and Joe returns to town everything changes again.

The story deals with how trauma changes and stays with you, love, and sexuality. There are many powerful scenes in the book, but it seems like spoilers to point them all out. If you like TJ Klune, you’ll like this series. I also think it has similar vibes to the Wayward Children’s series, but more adult.

I love so many of the books that he writes, but I think this series did not work for me. Still excited to read his other novels.

Thank you to NetGalley and Tor Group for the e-book copy!

Wolfsong has always had a bit of buzz in the book community and I was curious enough to want to give it a read. I was not prepared for the age gap in this nor the omegaverse. I am not a huge fan of either, so this book did not work for me. I think if either of the aforementioned is something you enjoy then you will likely enjoy this.

This book was, as most TJ Klune’s work, a 5-star read and a warm touch to the heart.

This is the first book in the Green Creek trilogy, first published in 2016 and republished with new gorgeously illustrated covers in 2023. Expect the review of the second book and the series, once I'm done with it.

This is an urban fantasy for adults in which Ox, a boy whose father abandoned and always made him feel like useless and stupid, but never lost his honesty, openness and heart full of love. It is a story that shows that happy endings are possible, that life can give you all the godness back at some point, that there's hope and that those who are marginalised deserve to be accepted no matter what. We all deserve to be loved, and that includes acceptance.

As it has become a tradition every time I review a book by this author, HE DID IT AGAIN!!!!! He warmed my heart from beginning to end in a neverending rise, he made me laugh and cry; this cry is nothing like I've ever cried before. It's like there's so much warmth and love in my heart, my body cannot take it and the explosion or such beauty comes out in the shape of tears.

His characters have been marginalised and rejected at some point or, why not, their whole life. They're incredibly relatable because, as Toni Morrison states in The Bluest Eye,

"There can't be anyone, I am sure, who doesn't know what it feels like to be disliked, even rejected, momentarily or for sustained periods of time. Perhaps the feeling is merely indifference, mild annoyance, but it may also be hurt. It may even be that some of us know what it is like to be actually hated -hated for things we have no control over and channot change. When this happens, it is some consolation to know that the dislike or hatred is unjustified -that you don't deserve it. And if you have the emotional strength and/or support from family and friends, the damage is reduced or erased."

This summarises perfectly TJ Kune's books and explains why his characters are so relatable and his creations so fulfilling. As a person who is still bullied at times and has been rejected many times for being who they are, I can tell you there's nothing better than these books. Reading them is a must and this book is no exception.

I highly, highly recommend this book.

This book was a lot different than I expected, but a fun take on a known genre. TJ Klune has a way with making stories his own and I love that.

I love TJ Klune’s writing style so much and will probably read anything he publishes… however I have discovered I am not a werewolf girly. There was also a weird age gap mentioned that made me question things a bit. I definitely would have preferred if the age gap were not there at all.

Thank you, TOR Books, for an advanced copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

I also have ARCs for Ravensong and Heartsong that I'm looking forward to reading as I do love TJ Klune's writing. The House in the Cerulean Sea is one of my all-time favorite novels and I think I've reread it countless times at this point. Under the Whispering Door is also a 5-Star in my library.

All that to be said, I did not feel the same for this novel because while it is an age gap (and I've read age gaps in other novels) some scenes just did not compel me to keep reading. I'm excited to enjoy Green Creek series from other POVs as I eventually continue to consume the series. The found family trope and plotlines were entertaining, I just could not get behind some of the scenes that were intended to build the main relationship of this novel.

DNF

I wont lie
The ages in the story turned me off. I just couldn't settle in my brain that they met when one of the characters was so young.

What a fun story! I forgot to add my review when I originally read this but I loved the story line, the characters, and all the beautiful rawness the story brought. I had such a fantastic time reading this story and will be recommending it to literally everyone. I absolutely adore TJ Klune’s writing and the way he tells a story.

*Wolfsong* by TJ Klune has garnered praise for its emotional depth and unique take on the werewolf genre, but unfortunately, it didn’t resonate with me. The novel follows Ox, a young man who becomes intertwined with a werewolf pack, and the romance between him and Joe, the pack’s alpha. While Klune’s prose is undeniably heartfelt, I found the pacing to be uneven, with long stretches of slow, drawn-out introspection that bogged down the story. The characters, though well-intentioned, felt underdeveloped at times, and the romance, while passionate, came across as overly idealized and lacking real emotional complexity. The book also felt unnecessarily melodramatic, relying on excessive angst to push the plot forward, which made it difficult for me to fully connect with the narrative. While *Wolfsong* will undoubtedly appeal to readers who enjoy slow-burn romance and supernatural elements, I struggled to see past its pacing issues and overblown emotions.

Klune is always a sure bet for me. I love his style and humor and Wolfsong is no exception. Slightly slow start, but the characters really shine and made me love this story. Found family at it's finest <3

Honestly, I have loved every Klune book I've ever read. So it is not surprise I liked this one!

He writes characters so well, and his dialogue style is always smooth and witty. A true delight to read!

TJ Klune is one of my favorite authors and will always be an automatic read/buy for me! This book was a lot; a lot of emotion, depth, character development, honestly I could go on and on. This book follows Ox, his family, and reads similar to a coming of age novel, with a finding family style troupe set in the woods, and like the title insinuates, a wolf family. There were a few parts that I didn’t enjoy, but overall, this novel was so unique (Klune has a way of writing that is distinctive and incredible). I highly recommend him as an author, however this was not my favorite of his novels.


As always, thank you to NetGalley, Tor Publishing Group, and TJ Klune for my copy in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you for the opportunity to read this title.

I did have some issues with the cadence of the writing that from previous experience with the author is his style. It took me a bit too long to get into the Grove, and enjoy the story.

I also had an issue with the age gap between the couple. It was just a bit too icky for my liking even though everyone was of legal age when they got together.

I was also gar more interested in the background characters than I was the main characters.

Thank you to TJ Klune and their team! This book was amazing! I hadn’t read a book my TJ before and I would say this was a good starting point for me!

Okay so in the beginning I was really slogging through this book, it was a lot of setting and character development that was okay but went on a little too long in my opinion. But the end half of the book was amazing and totally made up for it. I can't wait to read the rest of this series.

I absolutely adored Wolfsong and TJ Klune's writing is so whimsical. The emotion I felt while reading this book made me absolutely not want to put it down! All the themes and the story overall tugged on my heartstrings. A must read if you're a fan of Klune!

Wolfsong is full of heart and soul. Between the found family elements and the lush environment, TJ Klune writes like he’s giving you a big hug. My only complaint with this book comes from the strange and often inappropriate dynamics between the two main characters. Had their age gap been more appropriate, this would have been a full 5 star recommendation.

I've tried this author many times his writing is just not for me. Sadly I won't be picking up from him in the future.

I am so glad I read this book. TJ Klune never disappoints.
I loved this book so much and cannot wait to read the whole series.
It was such a wholesome story of love and family. Finding your pack is everything and the only family you need.
I laughed and I cried. Cried more than laughed.

I want to tank NetGalley and the publisher for the gifted egalley.