4.5 stars

I don’t think there’s much I can say about this amazing book that hasn’t already been said a hundred times before. The story was intriguing and pulled me right in. Wolfsong is a gut wrenching story about family and duty and above all else, love. It will make your heart hurt, but it will also heal you and make you laugh. I loved the writing overall, but I did feel that some of the repeated phrases got a little tiresome by the end.

Joe and Ox had my emotions all over the place and I cried several times while reading this book. Their journey (as painful as it was) and the ending were exactly what they needed to be though. I loved all of the characters and this is definitely one of my favorite found families. I’m excited to continue on with the series and get Mark and Gordo’s story next.

I listened to a majority of the book and thought Kirt Graves did a great job with the narration. I wish he had used more variation in his voices though, since there were a few times where it was unclear who was speaking. It was still a great audio experience though.

Audiobook Review
Overall 4.5 stars
Performance 4 stars
Story 4.5 stars

CW: parental abandonment, parental death, grief, financial insecurity, death, murder, fighting,/violence, blood, childhood kidnapping and torture, physical and emotional abuse, PTSD

I loved this book. The characters, the angst, the werewolf lore and story, the paranormal romance, the yearning - it created the perfect atmosphere for this story. I think the characters are multifaceted and flawed which makes the story more likable and made their trials and tribulations more plausible. It gave me Twilight nostalgia in the best way - PNW, a family with a secret that comes and goes, and a main character thrown into their midst. This was so much better than Twilight IMO and the queer romance was great. Some people may not like the possessiveness of characters, death, violence, torture, kidnapping, and abuse.

DNF @21%

I LOVE Tj Klune. Like have only given his books 5 stars.....but this was...not it. At all. I felt so bored and had no connection to any of the characters. Also I was given such a big ick from the relationship between some of the characters and how they were like icky possessive towards Ox. Not a hit. I will read from TJ Klune again but this was so not it for me.

3.5 stars

I enjoyed this book it was just SO long!! It could have easily been 150 pages less. I did enjoy Ox a lot though. His story line was so heartwarming. Without giving too much away I just loved the connections he made and how much growth he had throughout the book.

Thank you netgalley for the earc in exchange for an honest review.

Talk about a book taking you by surprise. It shouldn't have, it is a TJ Klune book after all. To sum up the book in one sentence? Angst. That's all. Enough said.
But really, this was so much deeper than a ya paranormal lovemance. It was about heartbreak and trust and failure and rising above and more failure and did I say Trust? Read it...you may not like it, but you might too!

This book wasn't for me. I don't really know how to review it, because it kinda left me just scratching my head. Maybe it was the length? I'm not sure.

I received an ARC ebook from the publisher. I rated this book 2 starts out of 5. I have recently enjoyed two other books by this author and was looking forward to another book by him. I started out really enjoying it and thought it would likely make me cry by the end. Unfortunately, as the story progressed, the storyline felt silly and repetitive with some unhealthy possessive relationships. I found myself wanting to DNF the book but decided to stick with it until the end and I honestly wish I had stopped reading when I realized it wasn't the book for me. I will still look forward to other works by this author, but this series is not for me.

I am newer to the Klune world but thoroughly enjoyed Puppets this year so i was excited to be approved for this series coming back out. I wasn't really sure what to expect but I was pulled in Immediately. The writing is so well done and everything flowed so effortlessly. I fell in love with the small town and with Ox and his mother. The characters in this book really are what made this one for me. There really wasn't a character that I didn't absolutely love, except of course Richard. There were so many places in this book that i laughed outloud, clenched my fists, and cried. I cannot wait to read the rest of this trio and hear the stories of the other characters more In depth. This is a trilogy that will hold a place in my heart and my shelves for a long time.

The first book I read by TJ Klune was "The House in the Cerulean Sea," and it quickly became one of my favorites. Up until then, I had never read a cozy fantasy like this, and I absolutely loved how wholesome it was. It definitely left me wanting to explore more books by this author. The writing is very easy to understand, and I cherished the emotions this book contained. Every scene felt meaningful, and it brought a smile to my face numerous times. This book filled my heart with warmth. I adored the banter between the characters, and the strong connections among them created a beautiful found family that I couldn't help but love.

thank you to netgalley for the advanced reading copy. I really enjoyed this and will be getting copies for my shop.

This page-turning fantasy romance is the first in the Green Creek series, the rest of which I will be inhaling VERY soon (they’re all getting a reprint with amazing cover art!).
M/M love story, but make it wolfish shapeshifters? Um, yes please! I love the family dynamics, the pining, the magical elements, the alpha sexy scenes…and can’t wait to read about some of the other wolf brothers next! Have you read this series yet?
And I LOVE this new cover!!!

I will read and love everything to Kline writes. This book was no different! Everyone needs to read this.

I'd like to thank Netgalley and Tor Publishing Group, Tor Books for providing this Arc in exchange for an honest review.

T.J. Klune could sell me ocean front property in Arizona! He's one of those authors I can pick up and know I'll like whatever he's written.

Wolfsong was good but sooooo long!! I never felt bored reading it but just felt like I was getting no where in the story. Mature content and lanuage.

Wolfsong by TJ Klune is a phenomenal paranormal queer romantasy. This story had me so invested in every character from the very beginning which is no suprise. Klune's writing never ceases to capture my attention. As always this story flows just like watching a movie; watching it unfold in front of your eyes.

I simply cannot wait to jump into the next title in the Green Creek series. I'm in love!

While I overall enjoyed this story, there were some elements that didn't work for me. While the relationship between the two main characters isn't "official/consummated" until both are past the age of 18, I wasn't fond of the fact the an underage Joe had chosen Ox as his "mate" when Ox was already an adult. The story pacing also felt slow at times, and there were phrases and descriptions that were repeated a lot.

If you are looking for something charming by TJ Klune but a little spicier, the Greencreek series is for you. Wolfsong is a little bit Twilight, a little bit romance, and a lot about the importance of family even if they aren't related by blood.

The story follows Ox, a young man who's faced adversity and rejection throughout his life, including from his father. But everything changes when the Bennett family, who happen to be shapeshifters with the ability to transform into wolves, moves in next door. This family brings magic, loyalty, and enduring friendships into Ox's life, creating a stark contrast with the quiet existence he's always known.

The relationship that develops between Ox and Joe, the youngest Bennett boy, is beautifully portrayed. The bond between them deepens over the years, and as the story unfolds, we see the complexities of love, loyalty, and betrayal in all their glory. The emotional journey these characters go through is so well-crafted, and it keeps you turning the pages.

As the story takes unexpected turns, including the tragic event that tears the pack apart and Joe's subsequent departure, you can't help but be drawn into the rollercoaster of emotions and the hauntingly beautiful "song" that binds Ox and Joe together.

The return of Joe as a man after three years creates a powerful and tension-filled atmosphere that leaves you on the edge of your seat. The chemistry between Ox and Joe is palpable, and the connection between them is so intense that you can't help but root for their love to triumph.

I requested an ARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was a fun read! Not perfect, but fun.

We follow Ox and his relationship with the Bennet family. As a 16 year old, Ox is chosen by his neighbour Joe Bennet. Ox learns that the Bennets are a powerful werewolf family and also that Joe choosing him and "giving him his wolf" is kinda like Jacob from Twilight imprinting on the baby. Joe decides that Ox is his furever mate as a child.

There is some pretty detailed sex between Joe and Ox once Joe is legally an adult (there is a bit of an age gap between them by the time they decide to mate). Detailed to the point of being kinda yucky. Like, testicles are weird and wrinkly looking, yes. Having that described... was a time. Me repeating it here for you now... you're welcome.

Overall, this felt very reminiscent of Twilight. Ox is a bland Bella-esque character that falls in with a found family of really interesting supernatural people. As a person who grew up with Twilight, this felt somewhat nostalgic for me. It's what Twilight should have been -- gay and spicy.

After reading and loving “The House in the Cerulean Sea”, I knew I had to read more books by TJ Klune. I enjoy Klune's writing and the characters he develops, so I went into this with that mindset. Klune has a way of crafting characters and taking you along on a journey with them, that I love. I enjoyed the found family aspects of this. It was so wholesome to read.

Although, Klune's writing is easy to read, but this started to really drag for me. There was so much repetition that could've been cut out. At one point I was thinking about DNFing it because it started to become tedious to read. From what I've read Klune has this way of writing where he likes to repeat important lines, similar to poetry, but it was just too much.

The other thing that bothered me was the relationship between Ox and Joe. I get the whole werewolf thing, but "mating" at 10 is crazy. Ox is 6 years older than Joe. Their romantic relationship started when Joe was 16/17 and Ox was 22/23. It made me feel uncomfortable at times. There's also a rather explicit sex scene between them that took me off guard. The good thing is they were both adults, however I was not expecting that much detail. With that said, this is NOT a YA book. The cover can be misleading.

Overall, this was a nice small town paranormal romance full of all the found family vibes I love. I look forward to picking up more books by this author.

Many thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the advanced copy!

Unfortunately, this was not for me. I was unable to get into the story and did not finish it. I encourage others to give it a try for themselves!

Wolfsong follows Ox, a young boy who always told people would never understand him and that he would take shit from anyone. When Ox is 16, he meets a boy. A boy who talks and talks and talks and talks. He meets a family. A family that understands him.

I went in to Wolfsong expecting absolutely nothing. I’m not big on werewolves in a horror story, I had zero interest in werewolf love stories. The alpha and beta jokes I’ve seen over the years did nothing to convince me this was my type of book. The only reason I was willing to even consider reading this is how stupidly much I’ve loved all of TJ Klune’s books, and I needed to give him the benefit of the doubt that he wouldn’t fail me now.

He did it. TJ Klune made me enjoy weird werewolf love story. There were some questionable parts that I didn’t enjoy. The mate thing with an age gap came across a little awkward, even without being overly concerning for the timelines of when things happened. I’m not huge on sex in stories, I kind of skim it until it’s done, and it was pretty graphic - but that’s a personal thing, and I don’t think there was anything wrong with it and others will probably like it, if that’s their thing.

Despite the few things I didn’t love, the rest of it was beautiful. You can tell this is an earlier book by Klune, and that it lacks a bit of his later humour, his smoother writing style, but it still is evidently his book. The emotional gut punches are all present and accounted for. The fact that his love story extended beyond two people, and encompassed the love of family, especially found family. Ox and his mother Maggie, and their interactions with the Bennet’s was perfect. I loved watching all the characters grow and create this huge family, pack thing.

Anyways, the point being, if you’ve been ignoring this book because you also aren’t into what feels like it could be werewolf fanfic - give it a shot. If you’ve loved Klune’s other books, you’re going to find a lot of enjoyment in this as well. If you’ve not read his work, but are a fan of romance fantasy or found family, this is definitely a book to add to your list.