I appreciate the opportunity to read this but unfortunately this is a DNF for me.

This may be a reflection of the length but I had a hard time following the story. It felt like a lot was happening but I was just thrown into it without any detailed explanation. I also feel the characters (and their relationships) lacked any depth.

The White Wolf's Wrath has all the makings of a great and unique story. However, the writing felt rushed to me - and I often found myself feeling like I suffered whiplash. I was always wanting more.

The beginning battle the Emir rushed into on her family lands last only mere paragraphs - and this was the battle the whole book is based upon. The scene where she sneaks to Oisin to take care of his wounds went as follows - she sneaks in, see's an old friend (we don't even have any back story to this) and weeps with joy that her childhood friend is alive and well, Emer leaves. There was absolutely no building the relationship between her and her betrothed (which if I'm being honest, I kept forgetting about).

I was not invested in any of the characters. I was not invested in any of the issues taking place. TBH I didn't know what was happening most of the time. I was thrown from scene to scene with no real explanation in between.

The MC's love interest made no sense to me. It was shallow and I wasn't invested in learning more about it.

There was a lot of time spent on describing the MMC and what he looked like. This was done using the same language (his yellow eyes, his hair BRAIDED of course, and an excessive use of the word "lupine"). Within the first 3 chapters she was already struggling with her feelings. for him and thinking about forgiveness - after she believes he has KILLED her family and people.

This might just be a personal pet peeve of mine, but there was a strange mix of modern and traditional language. They characters would often say "Aye", but the FMC would talk about her "hormones" and use phrases like "as if". There were references to sinks, underwear, "pheromones, DNA, antennae, lace chemise, etc. I got the feeling this was a pre-modern day fantasy, but I wouldn't think that anyone would have even know what a hormone was during this time. The FMC also talked about needing to "pack in the calories" and a reference to her body needing protein. The MMC (who sounds like a laird or lord) is referred to as "the boss" with "muscular pecs".

I did love the way the author allowed the MMC to show that he had feelings and often times the reader was aware that they were hurt. He was soft and gentle. The author did a great job with the build-up of intimate angst!

I did have to DNF this book, but felt a loss because all the elements of a new and unique romantasy was there.

I received this book as an ARC.

It follows the story of a young woman whose life is thrown in turmoil as her clan is attacked and many people are killed. She must survive as a servant under the white wolf in the hopes of surviving and seaking revenge.

I really enjoyed the first half of the book! The story and characters were very entertaining. However, I did not enjoy the twist halfway through and felt like there were so many points that were unanswered and unclear. The FMC went from prim and proper to lusting after two men in the span of a blink.

I wish that the story had continued as the first half of the book and I will be reading the next one to see how it continues.