Scott Graham
This fever dream of a grimmer tale than the fairytales of the Brothers Grimm was a delight from start to finish. I took my time(?) in the reading because there was a plethora to glean from the Middle English used throughout much of the story (see meanie, lief, pizzle, sieur, etc). Luckily I had undertaken the reading as an ebook; I had lookup capabilities at hand rather than having to constantly swivel-chair between book and dictionary. As for the story itself, this sword-and-sorcery-lite novel of a revenant boy vs evil sorceror and the battle for the future of a small village is filled with the threats that are born from the worst desires of people with power, desirous of more power at any cost, with a dark magic twist. It’s either a fast read if you glide over the Latin and French phrases, and Middle English words, or a slower one if, like me, you take interest in new words and ancient etymology. The author threw a lot into the narrative, from theology to mythology, damsals in distress, hapless villagers, a plucky protagonist and darkly evil villains, and sundry monsters in a medieval setting. I was reminded of The Legendary Black Beast of Arrrrgh in a few spots (IYKYK), but that did not detract from the pleasure in the reading. Highly recommended.
This fever dream of a grimmer tale than the fairytales of the Brothers Grimm was a delight from start to finish. I took my time(?) in the reading because there was a plethora to glean from the Middle English used throughout much of the story (see meanie, lief, pizzle, sieur, etc). Luckily I had undertaken the reading as an ebook; I had lookup capabilities at hand rather than having to constantly swivel-chair between book and dictionary. As for the story itself, this sword-and-sorcery-lite novel of a revenant boy vs evil sorceror and the battle for the future of a small village is filled with the threats that are born from the worst desires of people with power, desirous of more power at any cost, with a dark magic twist. It’s either a fast read if you glide over the Latin and French phrases, and Middle English words, or a slower one if, like me, you take interest in new words and ancient etymology. The author threw a lot into the narrative, from theology to mythology, damsals in distress, hapless villagers, a plucky protagonist and darkly evil villains, and sundry monsters in a medieval setting. I was reminded of The Legendary Black Beast of Arrrrgh in a few spots (IYKYK), but that did not detract from the pleasure in the reading. Highly recommended.
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Book 2 of TJ Klune’s Green Creek Series (beginning with the fantastic Wolfsong), follows and furthers the magical fantasy romance of werewolves and witches in Green Creek OR, a town and surrounds that may have some magic of its own. Ravensong contains the complete tale of a threat to the Bennett family/pack, but it also unveils more of the antagonists and their motivations without bringing them to a conclusion (there ARE 2 more volumes in the series as of the time of this opinion). Extremely likeable and sympathetic protagonists and formidable villains drive the action to a satisfying minor conclusion, but threats still exist and the clouds are gathering in the distance. Again, like Wolfsong, this novel is not for those of a closed minded sensibility; gay love is represented both emotionally and physically in a tasteful and descriptive manner.
Book 2 of TJ Klune’s Green Creek Series (beginning with the fantastic Wolfsong), follows and furthers the magical fantasy romance of werewolves and witches in Green Creek OR, a town and surrounds that may have some magic of its own. Ravensong contains the complete tale of a threat to the Bennett family/pack, but it also unveils more of the antagonists and their motivations without bringing them to a conclusion (there ARE 2 more volumes in the series as of the time of this opinion). Extremely likeable and sympathetic protagonists and formidable villains drive the action to a satisfying minor conclusion, but threats still exist and the clouds are gathering in the distance. Again, like Wolfsong, this novel is not for those of a closed minded sensibility; gay love is represented both emotionally and physically in a tasteful and descriptive manner.
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A spicy gay romance with werewolves, but it is beautifully written, compelling reading. The characters are extremely well developed and the reader immediately becomes invested in them, their stories, and their well-being. The romantic couple are a bit unorthodox, werewolf status aside, but give the author a chance to let things unfurl before you start clutching pearls. At turns happy, ecstatic, sad, and devastating, Mr. Klune will wring a few tears from all but the most stoic of souls (and if you are one of those people, all I can say is, “who hurt you?”). Very recommended for an open minded reader.
A spicy gay romance with werewolves, but it is beautifully written, compelling reading. The characters are extremely well developed and the reader immediately becomes invested in them, their stories, and their well-being. The romantic couple are a bit unorthodox, werewolf status aside, but give the author a chance to let things unfurl before you start clutching pearls. At turns happy, ecstatic, sad, and devastating, Mr. Klune will wring a few tears from all but the most stoic of souls (and if you are one of those people, all I can say is, “who hurt you?”). Very recommended for an open minded reader.