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Wolf King's Keeper
Kaitlyn Brunner's life is in shambles. Jobless and facing eviction, she returns to her lakeside hometown, hoping for a fresh start. Little does she know, her new position as a zookeeper's assistant will lead her into the arms of a beast who's more than he seems.
Coda, a werewolf prince cursed to spend most of his days in wolf form, is on the run. Betrayed by his brother and exiled from his pack, he finds himself captured and caged in a newly opened zoo. Wounded and wary, he catches the eye of kind-hearted Kate, who sees beyond his gruff exterior.
As Kate tends to the mysterious wolf, an undeniable connection forms.
But when the full moon reveals Coda's true nature, she's thrust into a world of shapeshifters, pack politics, and primal desires. Now, Coda must choose between the throne that's rightfully his and the woman who's stolen his heart.
Coda, a werewolf prince cursed to spend most of his days in wolf form, is on the run. Betrayed by his brother and exiled from his pack, he finds himself captured and caged in a newly opened zoo. Wounded and wary, he catches the eye of kind-hearted Kate, who sees beyond his gruff exterior.
As Kate tends to the mysterious wolf, an undeniable connection forms.
But when the full moon reveals Coda's true nature, she's thrust into a world of shapeshifters, pack politics, and primal desires. Now, Coda must choose between the throne that's rightfully his and the woman who's stolen his heart.
319 pages, Hardcover
Published August 6, 2024
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Elle Lacerta
9 books41 followersHi! I'm Elle, I'm a bestselling author with a PhD in nerdery. I've been writing ever since I stole my bestie's favorite pen in fourth grade, but besides hoarding hard-earned inkwells, I play games when I can! Rimworld, Pokemon, Palworld, and other coffee-filled shenanigans.
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March 7, 2025
Sooo good!
September 5, 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
This was a fantastic journey and mix of romance, suspense, action, drama and spice in a paranormal world.
It's told from multiple POV so you're immersed in all the characters experiences and get a real sense of their personalities, especially Kate's empathy, Daniel's manipulation, and Jake's positivity.
There is a lot going on in this exploration of hidden worlds, a fight for the wolf King's throne, discovering witches and werewolves, curses and fated bonds, and exploring sexual desires including a BDSM club.
I liked how this story switched things up and you didn't know what to expect especially with the relationship dynamics.
You can tell there's still lots of drama to be resolved, truths to confess, and bonds to develop.
I was really gripped by this storyline, and i'm excited to see what happens next.
🐺 "To let go, to give up control, to put your trust in someone else's hands. It's a powerful experience"
🐺"You're either the bravest or the stupidest person I've ever met. Maybe both"
🐺"You showed me that not all people are evil. You showed me kindness, compassion. You made me feel...well, human, for once"
🐺"We were meant to be together, and nothing would stop us from claiming what was ours"
🐺"What do you want my Queen"
"I want you... All of you"
This was a fantastic journey and mix of romance, suspense, action, drama and spice in a paranormal world.
It's told from multiple POV so you're immersed in all the characters experiences and get a real sense of their personalities, especially Kate's empathy, Daniel's manipulation, and Jake's positivity.
There is a lot going on in this exploration of hidden worlds, a fight for the wolf King's throne, discovering witches and werewolves, curses and fated bonds, and exploring sexual desires including a BDSM club.
I liked how this story switched things up and you didn't know what to expect especially with the relationship dynamics.
You can tell there's still lots of drama to be resolved, truths to confess, and bonds to develop.
I was really gripped by this storyline, and i'm excited to see what happens next.
🐺 "To let go, to give up control, to put your trust in someone else's hands. It's a powerful experience"
🐺"You're either the bravest or the stupidest person I've ever met. Maybe both"
🐺"You showed me that not all people are evil. You showed me kindness, compassion. You made me feel...well, human, for once"
🐺"We were meant to be together, and nothing would stop us from claiming what was ours"
🐺"What do you want my Queen"
"I want you... All of you"
August 8, 2024
This book was so far from what I expected, and it was amazing. I absolutely loved this story and can't wait for more. The characters personalities were so vastly different than the normal. Thank you so much Ella Lacerta for this amazing story!
August 11, 2024
the plot was so good and was such a good idea, there was so much potential with it, I just felt like it was all rushed especially the relationship dynamics, they’re with one person and then a few days later in love with someone else, I really couldn’t tell who the main characters was supposed to be with all the povs and then some characters just felt forgotten about, like the ex soon to be queen who’s with the southern pack now, I presume all that will be cleared up In the next book but it just felt really out of the story for this one! HOWEVER, I did enjoy the read except those nit picking bits, it was intriguing and I read it really quickly! all the characters were interesting too, and I liked seeing all their journeys and how they Intertwine, I thought that was really brilliantly planned out by the author! I am interested to see where it goes next and how the war plays out! overall, a good book, especially as a quick read that has an interesting plot and good characters!
August 9, 2024
This book was my everything for 2 days and I am so sad it’s already done because wow! The ride the feelings, character building! I am so excited to see the journey for Becca/kate/jake and coda and where they all go and routes their lives take! Coda is such a sweet wolf and so so confused about what is happening. Kate is restarting again and I feel her on so many levels.
September 4, 2024
You're telling me… two pages after she learns he's a werewolf she asks him to be her Dom, which she also just found out?? And in that next moment confesses her love and to be his mate. It's all inclusive of some very cringe dialogue. This book could DEFINITELY use some edits, and maybe some thoughts on pacing.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
November 26, 2024
This one was the werewolf version on Lion King, with just as witty banter! This story has spice unlike lion king!
I enjoyed it, the witches, the spells, all of it! I laughed, I covered my mouth in oh my goodness moments too. The sister relationship and the brothers relationships just add to the stories thrill!
I enjoyed it, the witches, the spells, all of it! I laughed, I covered my mouth in oh my goodness moments too. The sister relationship and the brothers relationships just add to the stories thrill!
September 13, 2024
2.5/5 Stars
I love the main plot idea, and the summary got me hooked, but I feel with editing and a longer thought process, this book could be a lot better. To start, there are lots of typing mistakes, which is understandable. Lots of repeated paragraphs and sentences (I'm not sure how something like that can happen), and even repeated topics and phrases that just go on and on. Some good proofreading will help!
The summary only talks about Coda and Kate. I assumed it would only take in their POVs, but there are 6 POVs! Daniel and Mia's POV definitely felt like fillers. Becca and Jake seemed really interesting, but would probably be better if their POVs were in a different book? The constant switching between POVs confused the timeline. The best part of the book for me was chapters 31-35 because it mainly focused on Coda and Kate and their growth. No other POVs were added, less confusion.
The characters. Jake was the only character that felt genuine. All the other characters felt almost the same, except the dialogue and the events that were happening was the only difference. This book was also advertised as a slow burn, but Coda and Kate's love was very instant. One chapter, Coda hated humans and hated Kate. Next chapter, he started having feelings for Kate. I despised Kate SO MUCH. She was so bland, and SHE'S A TERRIBLE EMPLOYEE. A wolf goes missing, and she decides to get a snack from the break room and flirt with a guy, AND GOES TO THE SEX CLUB like.. And then when two wolves went missing, she started taking her job seriously. BUT THEN THE SIRENS WERE GOING OFF, AND SHE WAS LIKE "Not my problem, I got paid TEEHEE." >:0 Very inconsistent behavior. Daniel was also super annoying to read (and not in the good villain way). He was boring, and sounded like how Coda sounded in the beginning, just never changed throughout the book.
The book is left open ended (I'm assuming for a sequel), but I also have many questions. I'm not exactly sure why Coda had a curse in the first place? It was briefly mentioned by Daniel, but not very clear (maybe for next book?). Coda also despised Becca in the beginning, but was never brought up again. I was expecting it to be brought up when Kate mentioned Becca is her sister. Did he get over the anger? Kate did not care about Becca being gone AT ALL. She was gone for days, probably even longer (IDK because the constant POV switching confused the timeline). I want to know more about the coven. Did Becca know where the coven was? Was she involved a lot in it? It seemed like Becca was doing her own thing. How did Kate not notice any witch stuff growing up? I know because her mom kept her from it, but never noticed the dry herbs? The books? The cauldron? Never questioned the hunting accident??
Also, take a drink every time someone makes a vow. :D
Overall, I loved the concept, loved the plot idea. Execution wasn't the greatest. Could be better with further proofreading.
The copy of the book was given to me for free to review. This is my own opinion and I did this voluntarily.
I love the main plot idea, and the summary got me hooked, but I feel with editing and a longer thought process, this book could be a lot better. To start, there are lots of typing mistakes, which is understandable. Lots of repeated paragraphs and sentences (I'm not sure how something like that can happen), and even repeated topics and phrases that just go on and on. Some good proofreading will help!
The summary only talks about Coda and Kate. I assumed it would only take in their POVs, but there are 6 POVs! Daniel and Mia's POV definitely felt like fillers. Becca and Jake seemed really interesting, but would probably be better if their POVs were in a different book? The constant switching between POVs confused the timeline. The best part of the book for me was chapters 31-35 because it mainly focused on Coda and Kate and their growth. No other POVs were added, less confusion.
The characters. Jake was the only character that felt genuine. All the other characters felt almost the same, except the dialogue and the events that were happening was the only difference. This book was also advertised as a slow burn, but Coda and Kate's love was very instant. One chapter, Coda hated humans and hated Kate. Next chapter, he started having feelings for Kate. I despised Kate SO MUCH. She was so bland, and SHE'S A TERRIBLE EMPLOYEE. A wolf goes missing, and she decides to get a snack from the break room and flirt with a guy, AND GOES TO THE SEX CLUB like.. And then when two wolves went missing, she started taking her job seriously. BUT THEN THE SIRENS WERE GOING OFF, AND SHE WAS LIKE "Not my problem, I got paid TEEHEE." >:0 Very inconsistent behavior. Daniel was also super annoying to read (and not in the good villain way). He was boring, and sounded like how Coda sounded in the beginning, just never changed throughout the book.
The book is left open ended (I'm assuming for a sequel), but I also have many questions. I'm not exactly sure why Coda had a curse in the first place? It was briefly mentioned by Daniel, but not very clear (maybe for next book?). Coda also despised Becca in the beginning, but was never brought up again. I was expecting it to be brought up when Kate mentioned Becca is her sister. Did he get over the anger? Kate did not care about Becca being gone AT ALL. She was gone for days, probably even longer (IDK because the constant POV switching confused the timeline). I want to know more about the coven. Did Becca know where the coven was? Was she involved a lot in it? It seemed like Becca was doing her own thing. How did Kate not notice any witch stuff growing up? I know because her mom kept her from it, but never noticed the dry herbs? The books? The cauldron? Never questioned the hunting accident??
Also, take a drink every time someone makes a vow. :D
Overall, I loved the concept, loved the plot idea. Execution wasn't the greatest. Could be better with further proofreading.
The copy of the book was given to me for free to review. This is my own opinion and I did this voluntarily.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 15, 2024
2.5 stars ⭐️ DNF
I wanna thank the author for sending me this book to review. Never got sent a book before so I greatly appreciate the opportunity.
I made it to page 147 but was struggling to get myself to read more. I really wanted to like this book, the concept was great and had so much potential but unfortunately the execution wasn’t the best.
Loved the style of writing, was easy to visualize and greatly detailed. But from what I read there was so many errors. Ranging from grammar to repeated paragraphs. Made it very confusing and honestly took me out of the story.
Kate was a really frustrating character, worrying more about her job than a wolf being on the loose!!! Her decisions making skills made it hard to read. Didn’t see much of a difference in character between Coda and Daniel. Also Coda seemed to have memory loss? When talking about how he didn’t want to be displayed at a zoo, then proceeded to say the word zoo was unfamiliar. Becca just didn’t make sense to me overall. I don’t understand why he didn’t shoot Coda or why she couldn’t tell Kate about them being witches. Daniel felt like such a stereotypical villain. Talked about how he changed from the little boy who once cared for Mia. I would’ve loved to see and or read on what caused him to suddenly switch. Personally loved Mia, sad that it seemed she was so easily forgotten about. Would’ve loved to read more of her POV. Jake was a pretty cool character though, I did not expect him to have a raspy voice. Thought more of a Sid the sloth voice without the lisp.
Sucks that the other POV’s felt like filler. With all the POV’s it’s makes it difficult to connect to this story. I personally think that all of the different character dynamics could benefit being their own books, focusing on the individual characters or dynamics (Daniel and Mia’s for example) would be an intriguing read.
I wanna thank the author for sending me this book to review. Never got sent a book before so I greatly appreciate the opportunity.
I made it to page 147 but was struggling to get myself to read more. I really wanted to like this book, the concept was great and had so much potential but unfortunately the execution wasn’t the best.
Loved the style of writing, was easy to visualize and greatly detailed. But from what I read there was so many errors. Ranging from grammar to repeated paragraphs. Made it very confusing and honestly took me out of the story.
Kate was a really frustrating character, worrying more about her job than a wolf being on the loose!!! Her decisions making skills made it hard to read. Didn’t see much of a difference in character between Coda and Daniel. Also Coda seemed to have memory loss? When talking about how he didn’t want to be displayed at a zoo, then proceeded to say the word zoo was unfamiliar. Becca just didn’t make sense to me overall. I don’t understand why he didn’t shoot Coda or why she couldn’t tell Kate about them being witches. Daniel felt like such a stereotypical villain. Talked about how he changed from the little boy who once cared for Mia. I would’ve loved to see and or read on what caused him to suddenly switch. Personally loved Mia, sad that it seemed she was so easily forgotten about. Would’ve loved to read more of her POV. Jake was a pretty cool character though, I did not expect him to have a raspy voice. Thought more of a Sid the sloth voice without the lisp.
Sucks that the other POV’s felt like filler. With all the POV’s it’s makes it difficult to connect to this story. I personally think that all of the different character dynamics could benefit being their own books, focusing on the individual characters or dynamics (Daniel and Mia’s for example) would be an intriguing read.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 15, 2024
Rating would have to be a 2-2.5 for this book. I loved the idea of the book but it fell flat for me. I felt like it started out strong and I was initially excited to read it. However, as the story continued I had more and more issues with it.
The characters: I had a hard time really enjoying any of them. They were all very fickle and flip flopped between who they were in love with. No real character development was made between all of the characters in the story. The characters fall in and out of love every other page. Coda was so in love with Mia who was supposed to be his fated mate, and yet, a few days away from her and having only seen Kate a handful of times in wolf form, he was suddenly in love with her. There was no build up to a relationship with coda and Kate, and within their first few hours together, not only did they have sex and profess their love, but they ran away together. No way would a woman run away with a strange man she just met hours ago. I don’t even think he told her his last name.
Daniel was too formal sounding for me to like reading his scenes. Especially when his inner dialogue was not as formal. It didn’t match up to the century it was based in, and made me lose interest in his storyline. Becca and Jake were interesting characters but their experience together seemed completely unnecessary and the story should have stayed focused on Coda and Kate’s relationship, not a bond forming between those two. The witchcraft aspect of the novel again felt like the concept was a good one, but fell flat. Not having any character development for Kate or Becca, and bringing their hidden witchcraft abilities into the story made it feel very random to throw into the story only to break Codas curse later on.
Timeline: the timeline for this was extremely confusing. While in some chapters it felt like it had been weeks, in another chapter it’s told it’s only been a few days. Overall, the story seemed to only last over a course of a week even though it was all based on the moon cycle so was supposed to be over a full months time. This again did not help with the character development or why/how they fell in love in that amount of time.
Different perspectives: while I enjoy hearing from multiple characters, I felt this was overdone. It created too many inner dialogue moments that were unnecessary to the overall plot and wasn’t needed. It also felt confusing to read some of these perspectives in terms of the above mentioned timelines. Very hard to follow when it changed between characters so much.
Some background on the curse for Coda should have been explained more thoroughly at the beginning. I was very confused how he could only be human for one day a month and yet Mia, and Kate for that matter, was completely enamored with him so immediately. Neither relationship sounded realistic to me so it was hard for me to stay interested. The fact that Coda was confused how Jake could shift so easily threw me off, as shifting seamlessly is a normal werewolf behavior in everything I’ve read before now.
It was also hard for me to follow whether or not they were in human or wolf form. There was no distinction made between the two and there were times I thought they were shifted only to find out they were in human form. Very distracting when trying to read a scene.
To me, the BDSM was nothing but a voyeuristic experience watching someone on a stage. This shouldn’t be classified as a novel with BDSM or even mentioned that there are BDSM scenes, as that is not accurate at all.
There are too many issues in this storyline for me to want to continue with future books, however I’d be interested in seeing if any reviews alter how the next book is written. As I do think there is a lot of potential here. This felt more like a first draft that needed to be ironed out prior to being released. There may still be time for some of these issues to be addressed before the release date though. This review is solely my own after receiving an advanced reader copy, and should not deter others from reading it themselves and making their own decisions in regards to the book.
The characters: I had a hard time really enjoying any of them. They were all very fickle and flip flopped between who they were in love with. No real character development was made between all of the characters in the story. The characters fall in and out of love every other page. Coda was so in love with Mia who was supposed to be his fated mate, and yet, a few days away from her and having only seen Kate a handful of times in wolf form, he was suddenly in love with her. There was no build up to a relationship with coda and Kate, and within their first few hours together, not only did they have sex and profess their love, but they ran away together. No way would a woman run away with a strange man she just met hours ago. I don’t even think he told her his last name.
Daniel was too formal sounding for me to like reading his scenes. Especially when his inner dialogue was not as formal. It didn’t match up to the century it was based in, and made me lose interest in his storyline. Becca and Jake were interesting characters but their experience together seemed completely unnecessary and the story should have stayed focused on Coda and Kate’s relationship, not a bond forming between those two. The witchcraft aspect of the novel again felt like the concept was a good one, but fell flat. Not having any character development for Kate or Becca, and bringing their hidden witchcraft abilities into the story made it feel very random to throw into the story only to break Codas curse later on.
Timeline: the timeline for this was extremely confusing. While in some chapters it felt like it had been weeks, in another chapter it’s told it’s only been a few days. Overall, the story seemed to only last over a course of a week even though it was all based on the moon cycle so was supposed to be over a full months time. This again did not help with the character development or why/how they fell in love in that amount of time.
Different perspectives: while I enjoy hearing from multiple characters, I felt this was overdone. It created too many inner dialogue moments that were unnecessary to the overall plot and wasn’t needed. It also felt confusing to read some of these perspectives in terms of the above mentioned timelines. Very hard to follow when it changed between characters so much.
Some background on the curse for Coda should have been explained more thoroughly at the beginning. I was very confused how he could only be human for one day a month and yet Mia, and Kate for that matter, was completely enamored with him so immediately. Neither relationship sounded realistic to me so it was hard for me to stay interested. The fact that Coda was confused how Jake could shift so easily threw me off, as shifting seamlessly is a normal werewolf behavior in everything I’ve read before now.
It was also hard for me to follow whether or not they were in human or wolf form. There was no distinction made between the two and there were times I thought they were shifted only to find out they were in human form. Very distracting when trying to read a scene.
To me, the BDSM was nothing but a voyeuristic experience watching someone on a stage. This shouldn’t be classified as a novel with BDSM or even mentioned that there are BDSM scenes, as that is not accurate at all.
There are too many issues in this storyline for me to want to continue with future books, however I’d be interested in seeing if any reviews alter how the next book is written. As I do think there is a lot of potential here. This felt more like a first draft that needed to be ironed out prior to being released. There may still be time for some of these issues to be addressed before the release date though. This review is solely my own after receiving an advanced reader copy, and should not deter others from reading it themselves and making their own decisions in regards to the book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 22, 2024
This was a really compelling story. Mia and Coda are mated and Coda is about to become King. Daniel is Coda's brother and wants to take everything from him. Jake is a dancer and also a wolf, but he's come to terms with living in both worlds. Rebecca is a hunter and Kate is her sister who ends up coming home and working at the zoo, with the wolves.
When Daniel destroys everything they know in one fall swoop, these characters' lives will be intertwined in ways they'd never expect. With Coda escaping one cage for another, he's in position to meet both Jake and Kate. He begins to realize that maybe there's more to life than being king....a memo his brother missed!
Seeing everything intertwine was so interesting and I hope there's more of the story to come.
When Daniel destroys everything they know in one fall swoop, these characters' lives will be intertwined in ways they'd never expect. With Coda escaping one cage for another, he's in position to meet both Jake and Kate. He begins to realize that maybe there's more to life than being king....a memo his brother missed!
Seeing everything intertwine was so interesting and I hope there's more of the story to come.
October 4, 2024
I really enjoyed this story! I loved the premise of it, and I couldn’t stop reading because I had to know what was going to happen. The world that was created was so interesting! I’m so curious to know more about witches in this world and how their magic works.
I do think there were some things that were rushed or not fully fleshed out. I’d love to see more build in romantic relationships.
Overall, I enjoyed the story a lot! I’m very curious to see how everything plays out, and I’ll definitely pick up the next book. 🩷
Thank you so much to Elle Lacerta and BookSirens for sending me an arc for an honest review!
I do think there were some things that were rushed or not fully fleshed out. I’d love to see more build in romantic relationships.
Overall, I enjoyed the story a lot! I’m very curious to see how everything plays out, and I’ll definitely pick up the next book. 🩷
Thank you so much to Elle Lacerta and BookSirens for sending me an arc for an honest review!
September 12, 2024
Thank you so much to Elle Lacerta for this ARC opportunity! ♡
This is a captivating fantasy read with engaging characters and an interesting plot! I loved seeing the dynamics with Jake, Coda and Kate, and seeing everyone come into their powers. However, some parts of the book were confusing with timelines and romantic interests. Regardless I’m interested to see the next novel where the fight comes into play!!
This is a captivating fantasy read with engaging characters and an interesting plot! I loved seeing the dynamics with Jake, Coda and Kate, and seeing everyone come into their powers. However, some parts of the book were confusing with timelines and romantic interests. Regardless I’m interested to see the next novel where the fight comes into play!!
August 26, 2024
This is a PRN with shifters, BDSM, Submissive, and werewolves. Coda is cursed to remain in his wolf form, except during the full moon, he was betrayed by his brother, Daniel, he was wounded, captured & caged in the new zoo. Kate was jobless and facing eviction in Chicago so she moved back home to the Lake house. She starts working at the new zoo. Kate see intelligence in the big wolf. It is like he is human. She makes a connection to Coda, but he is jealous of her relationship with Jake, the other wolf, who can shift at will. Coda wants to escape the zoo to find his queen to be Mia and regain his throne as the Wolf King. However, something is pulling him to Kate. Can she be his true mate? Can she help break his curse? Will Daniel intervene? The book ends on a cliffhanger. I really enjoyed reading this book!!
September 7, 2024
I enjoyed this book! It was such an interesting take on the werewolf trope and I was pleasantly surprised. The end chapters wrapped up some questions I had from the middle, but nothing majorly distracting from the storyline. I can’t wait for the next book since that cliffhanger leaves me wanting more! We need to know what happens with Mia and Jake and Becca!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 12, 2024
I wasn’t sure what to expect going in but I was very pleasantly surprised! I enjoyed the story and I will be looking forward to more of how it unfolds. The story is told from different characters perspectives, which I also enjoy. I wasn’t expecting the spice but it suited the story nicely. This is my first time reading a book from Elle but it won’t be the last!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
August 9, 2024
On the day of his coronation with his mate, Mia, Coda is betrayed by his brother Daniel. In the chaos, Mia is kidnapped, the den burned down, and Coda is shot by a hunter and given to a local zoo. As Coda has lived the majority of his life cursed to stay in his wolf form he finds himself unable to escape his new reality. Meanwhile, Kate’s life in Chicago has become unsustainable, so when her estranged sister Becca invites her to move home and take a job at the local zoo, she jumps at the chance. The zoo offers a new opportunity for Kate, can she turn her life around?
I really wanted to like this book. The idea of a werewolf in a zoo was a clever idea, and initially the story seemed like it might be a nice slow burn romance in which Kate reunites with her sister and properly grieves for her dead parents. Coda would learn to trust humans and would either regain his throne or learn to live without revenge. However there were so many issues that I could not enjoy it.
First, the timeline of the novel is extremely variable depending on which character the chapter is being told from. For example, Becca is kidnapped, likely for weeks. However, from Cole’s vantage point, it might only be a few days. Meanwhile, Kate works a whole day but returns home before noon that same day. Multiple times Kate lives through seemingly unending evenings where she can stay at work until after midnight, then go to a local sex club for hours, then still have time to sleep well before returning to work in the morning. The fluidity of time in the book made for a very jarring, confusing read.
Secondly, Kate is the absolute worst both as an employee and a sister. She never even realizes her sister, whom she’s been living with, has been missing for days to weeks, depending on what timeline you put the book in. Considering her mother died in a hunting accident, you would think Kate would be particularly sensitive to her sister not returning from a hunting trip. In her short time at the zoo, Kate lets the wolves escape not once but twice, and refuses to tell any other actual staff to alert anyone to the danger or help find the escaped wolves. She performs her own physical exam of Coda and then removes a muzzle and a cone without medical direction from a veterinarian. She regularly pets the wolves, which are dangerous wild animals, and then falls asleep with them in the enclosure. Her safety instincts are equally dismal outside of the zoo. She lets one man that she just met walk her home, without truly knowing who the man is, then follows that man to a sex club. She then wakes up in the arms of another unknown man, wanders the woods in isolation with said man, and describes her home so completely that said man can find her home on his own. She then allows the man into her home and has sex with him within hours of meeting him. It’s honestly impressive that she lived in Chicago without being mugged and murdered.
Thirdly, the internal logic of this book is exhausting and illogical. Characters routinely jump to conclusions that have been revealed to the readers but have not been revealed to the characters. For example, Coda somehow knows that Becca is Kate’s sister without this being told to him. At another time, Coda is shocked that the werewolf Jake can shift. This is extremely confusing, as shifting is a major part of being a werewolf, so it seems strange that Coda would be shocked by this basic werewolf ability. Furthermore, as a character, Becca makes no logical sense. She’s mad that her sister came to live with her, even though she’s the one that invited her to live with her. She’s hunting werewolves and yet randomly decides to donate a wolf to a zoo. Why would she do this if there’s a possibility it’s a werewolf? And if she’s scared of werewolves, why isn’t she shooting to kill? It’s even implied that Jake knows all about Becca and she has some sort of regular wolf donation scheme. Why? Is the zoo corrupt in addition to incompetent? Is this some sort of werewolf trafficking situation? We will never know.
Finally, all characters fall in and out of love extremely fast. For instance, Coda considers Mia to be his mate. In typical werewolf lore, this is a very deep bond between werewolves. However, a few days into captivity, Coda apparently wakes up and decides he’s in love with Kate and literally can’t remember Mia’s face despite the fact that he was delving into memories of sexual encounters with Mia to escape the horror of his reality. Prior to this, there had been minimal interactions between Kate and Coda. Honestly, it seems more like Coda is jealous of the time Kate and Jake spent together and decided he was in love as a result. Another example of instant love is Kate. She meets Jake and follows him to a sex club and decides that she must be in love with him. She then forgets about him when she meets Coda in his human form, and falls deeply in love within hours. At this point, all romantic entanglements had the depth of a piece of paper, making it difficult to care. Honestly, the most believable romance in the book was Daniel’s toxic obsession with Mia.
All in all, I was extremely disappointed with Wolf King’s Keeper. It had a promising premise but failed to deliver.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I really wanted to like this book. The idea of a werewolf in a zoo was a clever idea, and initially the story seemed like it might be a nice slow burn romance in which Kate reunites with her sister and properly grieves for her dead parents. Coda would learn to trust humans and would either regain his throne or learn to live without revenge. However there were so many issues that I could not enjoy it.
First, the timeline of the novel is extremely variable depending on which character the chapter is being told from. For example, Becca is kidnapped, likely for weeks. However, from Cole’s vantage point, it might only be a few days. Meanwhile, Kate works a whole day but returns home before noon that same day. Multiple times Kate lives through seemingly unending evenings where she can stay at work until after midnight, then go to a local sex club for hours, then still have time to sleep well before returning to work in the morning. The fluidity of time in the book made for a very jarring, confusing read.
Secondly, Kate is the absolute worst both as an employee and a sister. She never even realizes her sister, whom she’s been living with, has been missing for days to weeks, depending on what timeline you put the book in. Considering her mother died in a hunting accident, you would think Kate would be particularly sensitive to her sister not returning from a hunting trip. In her short time at the zoo, Kate lets the wolves escape not once but twice, and refuses to tell any other actual staff to alert anyone to the danger or help find the escaped wolves. She performs her own physical exam of Coda and then removes a muzzle and a cone without medical direction from a veterinarian. She regularly pets the wolves, which are dangerous wild animals, and then falls asleep with them in the enclosure. Her safety instincts are equally dismal outside of the zoo. She lets one man that she just met walk her home, without truly knowing who the man is, then follows that man to a sex club. She then wakes up in the arms of another unknown man, wanders the woods in isolation with said man, and describes her home so completely that said man can find her home on his own. She then allows the man into her home and has sex with him within hours of meeting him. It’s honestly impressive that she lived in Chicago without being mugged and murdered.
Thirdly, the internal logic of this book is exhausting and illogical. Characters routinely jump to conclusions that have been revealed to the readers but have not been revealed to the characters. For example, Coda somehow knows that Becca is Kate’s sister without this being told to him. At another time, Coda is shocked that the werewolf Jake can shift. This is extremely confusing, as shifting is a major part of being a werewolf, so it seems strange that Coda would be shocked by this basic werewolf ability. Furthermore, as a character, Becca makes no logical sense. She’s mad that her sister came to live with her, even though she’s the one that invited her to live with her. She’s hunting werewolves and yet randomly decides to donate a wolf to a zoo. Why would she do this if there’s a possibility it’s a werewolf? And if she’s scared of werewolves, why isn’t she shooting to kill? It’s even implied that Jake knows all about Becca and she has some sort of regular wolf donation scheme. Why? Is the zoo corrupt in addition to incompetent? Is this some sort of werewolf trafficking situation? We will never know.
Finally, all characters fall in and out of love extremely fast. For instance, Coda considers Mia to be his mate. In typical werewolf lore, this is a very deep bond between werewolves. However, a few days into captivity, Coda apparently wakes up and decides he’s in love with Kate and literally can’t remember Mia’s face despite the fact that he was delving into memories of sexual encounters with Mia to escape the horror of his reality. Prior to this, there had been minimal interactions between Kate and Coda. Honestly, it seems more like Coda is jealous of the time Kate and Jake spent together and decided he was in love as a result. Another example of instant love is Kate. She meets Jake and follows him to a sex club and decides that she must be in love with him. She then forgets about him when she meets Coda in his human form, and falls deeply in love within hours. At this point, all romantic entanglements had the depth of a piece of paper, making it difficult to care. Honestly, the most believable romance in the book was Daniel’s toxic obsession with Mia.
All in all, I was extremely disappointed with Wolf King’s Keeper. It had a promising premise but failed to deliver.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
August 14, 2024
The Wolf King's Keeper is a captivating
werewolf fantasy romance
that sets a new standard for compelling prologues. The opening scene expertly establishes the story's theme, tone, and elements, it drew me in from the very first page.
The prologue was probably one of the best I have read in a while
.
Elle Lacerta pulled me into a world where familial betrayal and the intricate dynamics of love collide against a backdrop of werewolf lore. Adding a twist on traditional shifter romance.
The story follows Coda, a werewolf cursed to remain in his wolf form except during full moons, and his mate Mia, on the day of Coda's coronation as King. The tale takes a dark turn when Coda's brother Daniel betrays him out of jealousy, kidnapping Mia in the process.
Lacerta's writing was very vivid for me in descriptions that perfectly capture the atmosphere, theme, and emotions of each scene. This allowed for me to have clear mental images in my head for the duration of this book.
The twist of Coda's shifting curse added a fresh spin to the typical shifter romance I very much enjoyed.
Daniel makes for a well-crafted villain , inspiring all of the reactions I expect to have when faced with a villain!!!
The supporting cast is equally well-developed, having their own POV in the story. I found that it was well laid out and there was no confusion on who or what I was reading about or whom was thinking or speaking. Characters like Jake and Becca offered plenty of potential for intriguing subplots or their own story.
The conflicts and resolutions we do get in this installment are satisfying, though a few feel slightly rushed or glossed over for me.
One of the novel's greatest strengths for me was the ability to evoke powerful emotions. The betrayal of some, the heart-wrenching twist involving Jake and Becca will left me reeling. I NEED MORE FROM JAKE AND BECCA ASAP!!!!! The revelation Becca makes in her head was a twist I did NOT foreshadow but defiantly loved.
However, the book is not without its flaws. I found that the timeline varies wildly between characters, sometimes disrupting the sense of pacing and realism. After Daniel's mishap we have so much being revealed and happening for chapters only to return to Daniel's POV taking place as if the mishap only just occurred…. this made me feel completely at odds with the initial severity of his injuries, pulling me out of the story.
Coda's revelation to Kate feels immature compared to how the book in categorized.
The much-anticipated "spice" scenes, while not poorly written, lack the primal intensity hinted at earlier in the story. I wanted more primal, animalistic elements that follow the lore of werewolves. In a "dark fantasy" I want the taboo and crude to accompany character development so that when on-page spice takes place it fuels the reaction while reading.
Despite my personal issues, The Wolf King's Keeper was a read with a compelling world, interesting characters, and plenty of potential for future books. With some tightening of the timeline or clearly laying it out with more reference to the time of events taking place, adding more "darkness" or "adult-ish" language to characters to help spice up the on-page romance scenes, this series could truly shine. As is, it's still a great read for fans of werewolf fantasy romances looking for a story with fresh elements and twist on the genre. I will be reading the next installment if and when the author publishes it .
I could tell the author put in a lot of time and love writing this story and I appreciated that so much.
I received an advanced review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily .
Elle Lacerta pulled me into a world where familial betrayal and the intricate dynamics of love collide against a backdrop of werewolf lore. Adding a twist on traditional shifter romance.
The story follows Coda, a werewolf cursed to remain in his wolf form except during full moons, and his mate Mia, on the day of Coda's coronation as King. The tale takes a dark turn when Coda's brother Daniel betrays him out of jealousy, kidnapping Mia in the process.
Lacerta's writing was very vivid for me in descriptions that perfectly capture the atmosphere, theme, and emotions of each scene. This allowed for me to have clear mental images in my head for the duration of this book.
The twist of Coda's shifting curse added a fresh spin to the typical shifter romance I very much enjoyed.
Daniel makes for a well-crafted villain , inspiring all of the reactions I expect to have when faced with a villain!!!
The supporting cast is equally well-developed, having their own POV in the story. I found that it was well laid out and there was no confusion on who or what I was reading about or whom was thinking or speaking. Characters like Jake and Becca offered plenty of potential for intriguing subplots or their own story.
The conflicts and resolutions we do get in this installment are satisfying, though a few feel slightly rushed or glossed over for me.
One of the novel's greatest strengths for me was the ability to evoke powerful emotions. The betrayal of some, the heart-wrenching twist involving Jake and Becca will left me reeling. I NEED MORE FROM JAKE AND BECCA ASAP!!!!! The revelation Becca makes in her head was a twist I did NOT foreshadow but defiantly loved.
However, the book is not without its flaws. I found that the timeline varies wildly between characters, sometimes disrupting the sense of pacing and realism. After Daniel's mishap we have so much being revealed and happening for chapters only to return to Daniel's POV taking place as if the mishap only just occurred…. this made me feel completely at odds with the initial severity of his injuries, pulling me out of the story.
Coda's revelation to Kate feels immature compared to how the book in categorized.
The much-anticipated "spice" scenes, while not poorly written, lack the primal intensity hinted at earlier in the story. I wanted more primal, animalistic elements that follow the lore of werewolves. In a "dark fantasy" I want the taboo and crude to accompany character development so that when on-page spice takes place it fuels the reaction while reading.
Despite my personal issues, The Wolf King's Keeper was a read with a compelling world, interesting characters, and plenty of potential for future books. With some tightening of the timeline or clearly laying it out with more reference to the time of events taking place, adding more "darkness" or "adult-ish" language to characters to help spice up the on-page romance scenes, this series could truly shine. As is, it's still a great read for fans of werewolf fantasy romances looking for a story with fresh elements and twist on the genre. I will be reading the next installment if and when the author publishes it .
I could tell the author put in a lot of time and love writing this story and I appreciated that so much.
I received an advanced review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily .
September 8, 2024
My rating scale generally goes as follows:
5 Star: Will read again and again, and recommend to everyone I talk to - story drew me into the world and I didn't want to leave it - well written, fully developed characters, believable world building, realistic dialogue and situations, relatable challenges
4 Star: Great book, would recommend to friends, probably won't re-read, but glad I experienced it. Well written, good character development, interesting world/magic system, realistic dialogue and situations
3 Star: Decent book, might recommend to friends if it's a genre they really like, wouldn't re-read, but was entertaining/kept my attention while I was reading it. Likely some plot holes, needs more character development/more realistic dialogue/likeable characters etc.
2 Star: Not great. Definitely wouldn't read again, lots of issues with the writing or storyline
1 Star: Should not have read this - major story issues, writing issues, editing etc.
DNF: Couldn't bring myself to slog through the mess of these books.
I was really happy to find this book was well edited (only a few small typos which I find in the print copies from big publishers all the time!) and the writing itself was a better quality than a lot of books I've read either as an ARC reader, or found on Kindle Unlimited. I liked the premise of the book as well, an upheaval in the pack, a prince on the run, the female main character trying for a fresh start in her hometown and finding the cursed prince as a caged wolf at her new job...BUT the story itself jumped around a lot, and fell short when it came to fully developing the characters in my opinion. I feel as though this book needed to be longer and maybe was heavily edited to break it into two for the sequel?
The love interests jump around quite a bit, without much explanation or reasoning - there's a main character that goes missing but no one in their life seems to notice/care, as a prior vet tech I also had issues with how the FMC was left to her own devices upon getting a job at the local zoo with zero prior experience - AND the treatment of the wolves in her care (including keeping them muzzled for days on end) - I realize this isn't something that might bother other readers, but from the perspective of believability it fell short for me in that regard. The BDSM aspect had the potential to be better as well, and felt super rushed and a bit unbelievable as well - I feel like if there was more character development it would have worked better.
That being said, the writing itself was well done, the descriptions were great, you could definitely get a feel for the scenes and what everything looked like and smelled like which I love when I'm reading. The spice was well written (but if you're expecting a ton of it, don't be surprised when there isn't - it's mostly just one scene and a slow burn/tension otherwise). It ends on a cliff hanger, which could be a good or bad thing depending on how you feel about those and waiting for the sequel!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I'm leaving this review voluntarily.
5 Star: Will read again and again, and recommend to everyone I talk to - story drew me into the world and I didn't want to leave it - well written, fully developed characters, believable world building, realistic dialogue and situations, relatable challenges
4 Star: Great book, would recommend to friends, probably won't re-read, but glad I experienced it. Well written, good character development, interesting world/magic system, realistic dialogue and situations
3 Star: Decent book, might recommend to friends if it's a genre they really like, wouldn't re-read, but was entertaining/kept my attention while I was reading it. Likely some plot holes, needs more character development/more realistic dialogue/likeable characters etc.
2 Star: Not great. Definitely wouldn't read again, lots of issues with the writing or storyline
1 Star: Should not have read this - major story issues, writing issues, editing etc.
DNF: Couldn't bring myself to slog through the mess of these books.
I was really happy to find this book was well edited (only a few small typos which I find in the print copies from big publishers all the time!) and the writing itself was a better quality than a lot of books I've read either as an ARC reader, or found on Kindle Unlimited. I liked the premise of the book as well, an upheaval in the pack, a prince on the run, the female main character trying for a fresh start in her hometown and finding the cursed prince as a caged wolf at her new job...BUT the story itself jumped around a lot, and fell short when it came to fully developing the characters in my opinion. I feel as though this book needed to be longer and maybe was heavily edited to break it into two for the sequel?
The love interests jump around quite a bit, without much explanation or reasoning - there's a main character that goes missing but no one in their life seems to notice/care, as a prior vet tech I also had issues with how the FMC was left to her own devices upon getting a job at the local zoo with zero prior experience - AND the treatment of the wolves in her care (including keeping them muzzled for days on end) - I realize this isn't something that might bother other readers, but from the perspective of believability it fell short for me in that regard. The BDSM aspect had the potential to be better as well, and felt super rushed and a bit unbelievable as well - I feel like if there was more character development it would have worked better.
That being said, the writing itself was well done, the descriptions were great, you could definitely get a feel for the scenes and what everything looked like and smelled like which I love when I'm reading. The spice was well written (but if you're expecting a ton of it, don't be surprised when there isn't - it's mostly just one scene and a slow burn/tension otherwise). It ends on a cliff hanger, which could be a good or bad thing depending on how you feel about those and waiting for the sequel!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I'm leaving this review voluntarily.
September 18, 2024
The Wolf King's Keeper begins where most books end - the HEA. Coda, Eldest prince of the wolves is about to get hitched to Mia, the love of his life. Coda is cursed - he stays in his wolf form all the time except at the full moon when he turns into a man. He is unaware that Mia has a secret proclivity for BDSM and frequents a club on the downlow. But they hope that love will conquer all and they are just a few vows away from becoming King and Queen of the wolves.
Enter Dastardly Daniel, his traitorous brother who secretly hankers after Coda's kingdom and his fiancee. He manages to prevent the wedding by blackmailing Mia and making her run away with his henchman Fenris. When Mia refuses his advances, Fenris puts Mia in silver chains in a basement.
Coda has to run for his life as Daniel sets a fire to kill him. He is shot and captured by a hunter, Rebecca, as he flees.
Coda wakes up in a zoo, caged with another wolf shifter Jake, who can shift at will. Jake coincidentally is a performer at Mia's favorite BDSM club and escapes the cage most nights to perform and returns in the morning.
The hunter who happens to capture Coda is also a witch, with a sister Kate who gets a job as the keeper of the wolves at the zoo, which is situated (coincidentally) in the same town as the BDSM club Mia frequented. .
Meanwhile, Daniel, at his evil best has usurped his brother's position as King of Wolves and is out to create mayhem with his henchmen. He visits the BDSM club where he scents Jake and recognizes him as Mia's favorite performer. Jake's trail leads him to the zoo where he realizes the Coda is not dead and is a captive at the zoo. Rebecca is struggling with secrets that she hides from Kate. In one of his forays into the town, Daniel abducts Becca and tortures her to get her to use her powers for him, but she refuses to do so.
We get to see the blossoming interactions between Kate and the wolves as well as their human counterparts. Does Coda break his curse? What happens to Mia? Is Kate a witch like her sister Becca? Will Becca break and do Daniel's bidding? These are some of the questions answered in the book, with more probably to be answered in the sequel.
I have one issue with the book though - there are too many coincidences and leaves one thinking 'What are the odds of that happening?' everytime a coincidence occurs. I do get it when an author uses coincidence as a tool to knit parts of a narrative together, but this story had one coincidence too many. It made the book very predictable. I feel the book could have benefitted from a good team of critical beta readers. The BDSM angle too, had very little part to play in the story. Sure, Mia is into BDSM and Kate is a closet submissive, but it felt superfluous.
For a fan of the shifter genre who devours paranormal romances and doesn't mind coincidences falling thick and fast everywhere, this can be a good afternoon read. There is a lot of scope for improvement in the narrative, which I hope would be addressed in the sequel.
My thanks to Booksirens for giving me a free copy the ARC to review.
Enter Dastardly Daniel, his traitorous brother who secretly hankers after Coda's kingdom and his fiancee. He manages to prevent the wedding by blackmailing Mia and making her run away with his henchman Fenris. When Mia refuses his advances, Fenris puts Mia in silver chains in a basement.
Coda has to run for his life as Daniel sets a fire to kill him. He is shot and captured by a hunter, Rebecca, as he flees.
Coda wakes up in a zoo, caged with another wolf shifter Jake, who can shift at will. Jake coincidentally is a performer at Mia's favorite BDSM club and escapes the cage most nights to perform and returns in the morning.
The hunter who happens to capture Coda is also a witch, with a sister Kate who gets a job as the keeper of the wolves at the zoo, which is situated (coincidentally) in the same town as the BDSM club Mia frequented. .
Meanwhile, Daniel, at his evil best has usurped his brother's position as King of Wolves and is out to create mayhem with his henchmen. He visits the BDSM club where he scents Jake and recognizes him as Mia's favorite performer. Jake's trail leads him to the zoo where he realizes the Coda is not dead and is a captive at the zoo. Rebecca is struggling with secrets that she hides from Kate. In one of his forays into the town, Daniel abducts Becca and tortures her to get her to use her powers for him, but she refuses to do so.
We get to see the blossoming interactions between Kate and the wolves as well as their human counterparts. Does Coda break his curse? What happens to Mia? Is Kate a witch like her sister Becca? Will Becca break and do Daniel's bidding? These are some of the questions answered in the book, with more probably to be answered in the sequel.
I have one issue with the book though - there are too many coincidences and leaves one thinking 'What are the odds of that happening?' everytime a coincidence occurs. I do get it when an author uses coincidence as a tool to knit parts of a narrative together, but this story had one coincidence too many. It made the book very predictable. I feel the book could have benefitted from a good team of critical beta readers. The BDSM angle too, had very little part to play in the story. Sure, Mia is into BDSM and Kate is a closet submissive, but it felt superfluous.
For a fan of the shifter genre who devours paranormal romances and doesn't mind coincidences falling thick and fast everywhere, this can be a good afternoon read. There is a lot of scope for improvement in the narrative, which I hope would be addressed in the sequel.
My thanks to Booksirens for giving me a free copy the ARC to review.
October 4, 2024
Summary review (spoiler free)
3.5 ⭐️ 2-3 🌶️
Please go in knowing that this is the 1st book in a series. There are small events throughout the book but it is more laying the groundwork and the tension doesn’t really build until the last 5-10%.
Enemies to lovers is more of a distrust in humans/ doesn’t know shifter exist to lovers. There are 6 POVs (i think) but i’ll include more info in the detailed/slight spoiler review below. Building the story & events using different POVs was a good way to add depth to the various characters and give light to the way each thinks/behaves according to themselves and not how only other people see them.
Looking forward to seeing where book 2 takes us.
Detailed review with possible spoilers
I received an advanced copy for review - unfortunately this is late for being advanced. I’m giving this a 3.5 ⭐️ as I wish I knew going in that it was the first book in a series. At 75% there seemed to be a lot of groundwork in place and I was unfortunately struggling. However, knowing it is a first book, I think it would read well being able to continue on to book 2 as the tension builds in the last 5%-10%.
I would say 2-3 🌶️ - 1 self scene after an impromptu visit to a club with some sex shows & 2 spicy chapters (34 & 38). The scenes are good but could do with a little more editing. There is a also slight sub/dom dynamic.
Good Points
- This was a new type of shifter story for me and I do like the take on animal in zoo/ rehab facility and the keeper earning their trust/ looking after them.
- The building dynamic between the fmc & mc is really good.
- Building the story & events using different POVs was a good way to add depth to the various characters and give light to the way each thinks/behaves according to themselves and not how only other people see them.
Points that needs work
- There were a couple of paragraphs where it seemed like an event was written in 2 different ways to see which worked best and 1 should have been deleted but wasn’t.
- Never heard of a cl*t being described as a ‘a hard knot of flesh’.
- It seemed to be a very lax zoo/ rehab and although it is a nice thought of getting a job without training or proper experience, it was not that realistic but I guess it helps with the wolves breaking in and out easy enough and the fmc being in the right place.
POV info
Coda - MC - cursed - meant to be King (shifter)
Daniel - Coda’s younger brother - usurper King (shifter)
Jake - lives in the zoo - stripper extrodinaire (half-shifter)
Mia - was meant to be queen - Daniel’s obsession - loves a bit of Jake (shifter)
Kate - FMC - wolf tamer - thinks Jake is hot stuff but Coda is hotter - didn’t know shifters/ witches existed (human-ish)
Becca - Kate’s sister - Daniel’s obsession number 2 (witch)
3.5 ⭐️ 2-3 🌶️
Please go in knowing that this is the 1st book in a series. There are small events throughout the book but it is more laying the groundwork and the tension doesn’t really build until the last 5-10%.
Enemies to lovers is more of a distrust in humans/ doesn’t know shifter exist to lovers. There are 6 POVs (i think) but i’ll include more info in the detailed/slight spoiler review below. Building the story & events using different POVs was a good way to add depth to the various characters and give light to the way each thinks/behaves according to themselves and not how only other people see them.
Looking forward to seeing where book 2 takes us.
Detailed review with possible spoilers
I received an advanced copy for review - unfortunately this is late for being advanced. I’m giving this a 3.5 ⭐️ as I wish I knew going in that it was the first book in a series. At 75% there seemed to be a lot of groundwork in place and I was unfortunately struggling. However, knowing it is a first book, I think it would read well being able to continue on to book 2 as the tension builds in the last 5%-10%.
I would say 2-3 🌶️ - 1 self scene after an impromptu visit to a club with some sex shows & 2 spicy chapters (34 & 38). The scenes are good but could do with a little more editing. There is a also slight sub/dom dynamic.
Good Points
- This was a new type of shifter story for me and I do like the take on animal in zoo/ rehab facility and the keeper earning their trust/ looking after them.
- The building dynamic between the fmc & mc is really good.
- Building the story & events using different POVs was a good way to add depth to the various characters and give light to the way each thinks/behaves according to themselves and not how only other people see them.
Points that needs work
- There were a couple of paragraphs where it seemed like an event was written in 2 different ways to see which worked best and 1 should have been deleted but wasn’t.
- Never heard of a cl*t being described as a ‘a hard knot of flesh’.
- It seemed to be a very lax zoo/ rehab and although it is a nice thought of getting a job without training or proper experience, it was not that realistic but I guess it helps with the wolves breaking in and out easy enough and the fmc being in the right place.
POV info
Coda - MC - cursed - meant to be King (shifter)
Daniel - Coda’s younger brother - usurper King (shifter)
Jake - lives in the zoo - stripper extrodinaire (half-shifter)
Mia - was meant to be queen - Daniel’s obsession - loves a bit of Jake (shifter)
Kate - FMC - wolf tamer - thinks Jake is hot stuff but Coda is hotter - didn’t know shifters/ witches existed (human-ish)
Becca - Kate’s sister - Daniel’s obsession number 2 (witch)
September 8, 2024
I want to love this book but there were just too many continuity issues that were confusing and distracted from the story.
Characters: 4.5 stars
Overall story idea: 4.5 stars
As written: 2 stars dues to continuity and other issues
(Warning: spoilers)
Time is really warped in many cases and clearly doesn't add up (and it only gets worse as the book progresses). Examples: one night described by several characters but Daniel's experience sounded like it was describing multiple nights. Another night it mentions the morning twilight then hours (and lots of action) pass before dawn. The worst case was even spelled out with one character being told that he was unconscious for 3 days but the next morning after he was originally injured he's there…
Other smaller continuity issues like being taken to the downstairs bathroom and told "I'll be downstairs when you are done" and coming downstairs after… A couple issues like this I could ignore, but unfortunately this is just one example of the many!
When the werewolves shift they usually are naked but several scenes they shift without taking off their clothing and a couple times they apparently have clothes on when they transition back to human.
Some things were just too unbelievable to work. For example, an animal escaped from the zoo and the keeper never reported it to her boss or anyone else and no one else noticed for a day or two!?! (or maybe not since time was so messed up?). A brand new zookeeper allowed to wander into the wolf exhibit by herself. She even falls asleep on the ground in with the wolves! This is just so completely against anything that people who work with animals would ever do in a million years. I understand suspension of disbelief but this takes it too far.
I will probably read the next book because I did enjoy the characters and the concept of the story. I just hope that they pay better attention to continuity issues and time! I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Characters: 4.5 stars
Overall story idea: 4.5 stars
As written: 2 stars dues to continuity and other issues
(Warning: spoilers)
Time is really warped in many cases and clearly doesn't add up (and it only gets worse as the book progresses). Examples: one night described by several characters but Daniel's experience sounded like it was describing multiple nights. Another night it mentions the morning twilight then hours (and lots of action) pass before dawn. The worst case was even spelled out with one character being told that he was unconscious for 3 days but the next morning after he was originally injured he's there…
Other smaller continuity issues like being taken to the downstairs bathroom and told "I'll be downstairs when you are done" and coming downstairs after… A couple issues like this I could ignore, but unfortunately this is just one example of the many!
When the werewolves shift they usually are naked but several scenes they shift without taking off their clothing and a couple times they apparently have clothes on when they transition back to human.
Some things were just too unbelievable to work. For example, an animal escaped from the zoo and the keeper never reported it to her boss or anyone else and no one else noticed for a day or two!?! (or maybe not since time was so messed up?). A brand new zookeeper allowed to wander into the wolf exhibit by herself. She even falls asleep on the ground in with the wolves! This is just so completely against anything that people who work with animals would ever do in a million years. I understand suspension of disbelief but this takes it too far.
I will probably read the next book because I did enjoy the characters and the concept of the story. I just hope that they pay better attention to continuity issues and time! I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
September 16, 2024
Wolf King's Keeper by Elle Lacerta has a captivating premise, but unfortunately, the execution didn’t live up to its potential for me. While I was initially excited by the idea of a cursed Wolf King and the intrigue of his complicated relationships, the story gradually fell flat due to several issues.
One of the disappointments I experienced was the character development—or rather, the lack of it. The main characters, especially Coda and Mia, flip-flopped in their feelings far too frequently. Coda’s fated bond with Mia was central to the plot, yet within a short period of time, he shifts his attention to Kate with little buildup or emotional depth. Their romance felt rushed and implausible. Within mere hours of meeting, they had sex, professed their love, and even ran away together. It didn’t feel realistic or organic, and Kate’s sudden willingness to run off with a man she barely knew strained believability.
The side characters, like Daniel, were equally difficult to connect with. His formal dialogue didn’t match the inner thoughts he had, creating an inconsistency that pulled me out of his scenes. Becca and Jake were interesting characters, but their storyline seemed unnecessary and only distracted from the main focus of Coda and Kate. There was also an underdeveloped witchcraft element introduced with Kate and Becca that felt random and forced, especially since it only seemed to serve as a way to break Coda’s curse later on.
I loved the idea behind Wolf King’s Keeper, but it ultimately felt more like a final draft that needed more developmental editing before release. The characters lacked depth, the timeline was muddled, and the relationships were too rushed for me to fully invest in the story. There is potential here, and I hope that future books will address some of these issues. I encourage others to read the book and form their own opinions, but for me, it missed the mark.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
One of the disappointments I experienced was the character development—or rather, the lack of it. The main characters, especially Coda and Mia, flip-flopped in their feelings far too frequently. Coda’s fated bond with Mia was central to the plot, yet within a short period of time, he shifts his attention to Kate with little buildup or emotional depth. Their romance felt rushed and implausible. Within mere hours of meeting, they had sex, professed their love, and even ran away together. It didn’t feel realistic or organic, and Kate’s sudden willingness to run off with a man she barely knew strained believability.
The side characters, like Daniel, were equally difficult to connect with. His formal dialogue didn’t match the inner thoughts he had, creating an inconsistency that pulled me out of his scenes. Becca and Jake were interesting characters, but their storyline seemed unnecessary and only distracted from the main focus of Coda and Kate. There was also an underdeveloped witchcraft element introduced with Kate and Becca that felt random and forced, especially since it only seemed to serve as a way to break Coda’s curse later on.
I loved the idea behind Wolf King’s Keeper, but it ultimately felt more like a final draft that needed more developmental editing before release. The characters lacked depth, the timeline was muddled, and the relationships were too rushed for me to fully invest in the story. There is potential here, and I hope that future books will address some of these issues. I encourage others to read the book and form their own opinions, but for me, it missed the mark.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 6, 2024
⭐️
DNF @ Chapter 13 pg 124/375
"I firmly believe a story is only as good as the villain." - Clive Barker
I thought I would love this when I read the blurb but I was less than impressed. I almost DNF'd at Daniels first chapter but decided against it. This felt like it was a Wattpad story that hasn't been edited/proofread or Alpha/Beta read for criticism.
What I enjoyed:
- I really enjoyed the premise of a shifter caught by a zoo and falling for his keeper.
Penny for thoughts:
- This should be two separate books with Kate and Coda/Mia and Daniel. I'm not enjoying having to track both stories. Mia/Daniel feel like filler material, currently, that could've been conveyed summarised through Codas POV, otherwise could be expanded more upon in another book.
- POVs - I think there are far too many POVs and Beccas is definitely filler material. It's unnecessary as this could be conveyed through just the MC POVs.
- Characters: I didn't really enjoy any of these characters and I'll break it down per character
- Coda: very self important. "I'm the King" attitude which didn't feel all that different from Daniel, wasnt a greatly likeable character but wasn't a villainous character either. Kinda just a douche. He wasnt concerned about his "subjects" (which why is that how he sees the people he's charged with caring for and protecting?) or even about Mia, just about getting revenge on his brother who stole his throne.
- Kate: no thoughts, very boring
- Daniel: the way he talks is like a stereotypical incel, which makes him a poor villain as I just want to laugh each time I read his dialogue. He feels hurt and vulnerable by Mia's rejection but satisfaction over her tears. I ended up skimming his chapters.
- Mia: meh, loves Coda but was regularly cheating on him and doesn't want to have his heirs? Just wants to be his Queen?
- Becca: hunter who doesn't finish the hunt? Puts werewolves in the zoo?
- Jake: he escaped but didn't escape...
DNF @ Chapter 13 pg 124/375
"I firmly believe a story is only as good as the villain." - Clive Barker
I thought I would love this when I read the blurb but I was less than impressed. I almost DNF'd at Daniels first chapter but decided against it. This felt like it was a Wattpad story that hasn't been edited/proofread or Alpha/Beta read for criticism.
What I enjoyed:
- I really enjoyed the premise of a shifter caught by a zoo and falling for his keeper.
Penny for thoughts:
- This should be two separate books with Kate and Coda/Mia and Daniel. I'm not enjoying having to track both stories. Mia/Daniel feel like filler material, currently, that could've been conveyed summarised through Codas POV, otherwise could be expanded more upon in another book.
- POVs - I think there are far too many POVs and Beccas is definitely filler material. It's unnecessary as this could be conveyed through just the MC POVs.
- Characters: I didn't really enjoy any of these characters and I'll break it down per character
- Coda: very self important. "I'm the King" attitude which didn't feel all that different from Daniel, wasnt a greatly likeable character but wasn't a villainous character either. Kinda just a douche. He wasnt concerned about his "subjects" (which why is that how he sees the people he's charged with caring for and protecting?) or even about Mia, just about getting revenge on his brother who stole his throne.
- Kate: no thoughts, very boring
- Daniel: the way he talks is like a stereotypical incel, which makes him a poor villain as I just want to laugh each time I read his dialogue. He feels hurt and vulnerable by Mia's rejection but satisfaction over her tears. I ended up skimming his chapters.
- Mia: meh, loves Coda but was regularly cheating on him and doesn't want to have his heirs? Just wants to be his Queen?
- Becca: hunter who doesn't finish the hunt? Puts werewolves in the zoo?
- Jake: he escaped but didn't escape...
August 14, 2024
Rating: 2.5⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
The plot for the story was super intriguing! It’s about a woman, Kate, that moves back home to figure out her life. She ends up as a zookeeper, watching over a wolf that, unbeknownst to her, is actually a werewolf cursed to be in wolf form every day aside from the full moon.
It was told through 6 different POV, which sounds like it would be overwhelming but it actually flowed from each perspective pretty well for the most part.
Jake, another werewolf, was such a bright light and was definitely my favorite character!!
I liked the story overall, butttt for reasons listed below I did have to push myself to finish the book and don’t think I would re-read it.
If you like shifter romance, it’s worth giving it a shot! What’s not my favorite cup of tea might be yours, this is just my opinion.😋
💥💥💥Spoilers!!💥💥💥
It felt like everyone’s feelings for each other just changed at the drop of a dime without a lot of build up, which made those feelings seem a bit disingenuous.
Mia was supposedly so in love with Coda, but turned on him with extremely minimal persuasion and had also been seeing Jake behind Coda’s back for years. Then Coda was so hellbent on reclaiming his thrown and finding Mia, but seemingly gave up on that pretty quickly. For someone who was meant to be king of his pack, that was a bit shocking since werewolves are notoriously stubborn, protective and loyal.
Aside from that, it struck me as odd that Kate never even noticed her sister was missing. They live together, so it would’ve been obvious but that was never really addressed.
Anyways, like I said it was pretty intriguing and decent overall but some parts felt rushed and I had to push through to finish it. It’s not a book I would re-read. Hopefully some of these points are pulled together in the next book!
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
The plot for the story was super intriguing! It’s about a woman, Kate, that moves back home to figure out her life. She ends up as a zookeeper, watching over a wolf that, unbeknownst to her, is actually a werewolf cursed to be in wolf form every day aside from the full moon.
It was told through 6 different POV, which sounds like it would be overwhelming but it actually flowed from each perspective pretty well for the most part.
Jake, another werewolf, was such a bright light and was definitely my favorite character!!
I liked the story overall, butttt for reasons listed below I did have to push myself to finish the book and don’t think I would re-read it.
If you like shifter romance, it’s worth giving it a shot! What’s not my favorite cup of tea might be yours, this is just my opinion.😋
💥💥💥Spoilers!!💥💥💥
It felt like everyone’s feelings for each other just changed at the drop of a dime without a lot of build up, which made those feelings seem a bit disingenuous.
Mia was supposedly so in love with Coda, but turned on him with extremely minimal persuasion and had also been seeing Jake behind Coda’s back for years. Then Coda was so hellbent on reclaiming his thrown and finding Mia, but seemingly gave up on that pretty quickly. For someone who was meant to be king of his pack, that was a bit shocking since werewolves are notoriously stubborn, protective and loyal.
Aside from that, it struck me as odd that Kate never even noticed her sister was missing. They live together, so it would’ve been obvious but that was never really addressed.
Anyways, like I said it was pretty intriguing and decent overall but some parts felt rushed and I had to push through to finish it. It’s not a book I would re-read. Hopefully some of these points are pulled together in the next book!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 8, 2024
I was fully drawn into the storyline of this book. It was full of mystery, interesting characters, sibling betrayal, sexual discovery and unique predicaments that kept me flipping the pages. I loved the concept of a werewolf ending up captured and caged in a zoo, and I really enjoyed reading it play out. I felt that the running theme through this was having hope. Hope that these characters could overcome grief, loss, lack of control and betrayal. I also enjoyed all of the fantasy world building elements in this, and that all of the settings were packed with intricate details.
There was a whole host of characters to follow along with, each having a POV chapter scattered throughout.
There was:
Coda, the Wolf King.
Mia, the intented mate and queen for Coda.
Kate, the empathetic zookeeper.
Becca, a hunter/witch and Kate's older sister.
Jake, werewolf/adult performer.
Daniel, the jealous and spiteful younger brother of Coda.
These characters relationships to each other was constantly evolving, switching up and twisting together. It was interesting to see all of the moments between them all. I can't wait to see how these pairings end up along the journey.
I did find that the timeline in this story was a bit challenging to follow along with at times, where it felt like events happened over a much longer span of time but then it ended up only being a day. There were also some moments that took me right out of the book and had me questioning these characters.
There was a whole host of characters to follow along with, each having a POV chapter scattered throughout.
There was:
Coda, the Wolf King.
Mia, the intented mate and queen for Coda.
Kate, the empathetic zookeeper.
Becca, a hunter/witch and Kate's older sister.
Jake, werewolf/adult performer.
Daniel, the jealous and spiteful younger brother of Coda.
These characters relationships to each other was constantly evolving, switching up and twisting together. It was interesting to see all of the moments between them all. I can't wait to see how these pairings end up along the journey.
I did find that the timeline in this story was a bit challenging to follow along with at times, where it felt like events happened over a much longer span of time but then it ended up only being a day. There were also some moments that took me right out of the book and had me questioning these characters.
August 14, 2024
Kate’s life is in shambles. Jobless and facing eviction, she returns to her lakeside hometown, hoping for a fresh start. Little does she know, her new position as a zookeeper’s assistant will lead her into the arms of a beast who’s more than he seems. Coda, a werewolf prince cursed to spend most of his days in wolf form, is on the run. Betrayed by his brother and exiled from his pack, he finds himself captured and caged in a newly opened zoo. Wounded and wary, he catches the eye of kind-hearted Kate, who sees beyond his gruff exterior. As Kate tends to the mysterious wolf, an undeniable connection forms. But when the full moon reveals Coda’s true nature, she’s thrust into a world of shapeshifters, pack politics, and primal desires. Now, Coda must choose between the throne that’s rightfully his and the woman who’s stolen his heart
**Review**
I went into "Wolf King's Keeper" completely blind, excited to dive into the story, especially since I share the same name as the FMC. However, as I reached the 30% mark, I found the pacing a bit slow, and it felt like the plot was dragging. Despite this, I appreciated the multiple POVs—it's not often that every character involved gets their own voice, which added depth to the story.
That being said, I was eager to hear from Jake earlier on, and it wasn’t until 60% into the book that we finally got his perspective. While I was thrilled when his POV was introduced, the story's momentum was hindered by the earlier pacing. And then, just when things started picking up, the book ended on a cliffhanger! I wasn’t expecting that, and now I’m left hoping the next installment will provide a satisfying conclusion.
**Tropes:**
- Multiple POVs
- Slow-burn romance
- Fated mates
- Power struggle
- Cliffhanger ending
**Review**
I went into "Wolf King's Keeper" completely blind, excited to dive into the story, especially since I share the same name as the FMC. However, as I reached the 30% mark, I found the pacing a bit slow, and it felt like the plot was dragging. Despite this, I appreciated the multiple POVs—it's not often that every character involved gets their own voice, which added depth to the story.
That being said, I was eager to hear from Jake earlier on, and it wasn’t until 60% into the book that we finally got his perspective. While I was thrilled when his POV was introduced, the story's momentum was hindered by the earlier pacing. And then, just when things started picking up, the book ended on a cliffhanger! I wasn’t expecting that, and now I’m left hoping the next installment will provide a satisfying conclusion.
**Tropes:**
- Multiple POVs
- Slow-burn romance
- Fated mates
- Power struggle
- Cliffhanger ending
September 13, 2024
While Wolf King's Keeper initially intrigued me with its unique premise, I found myself growing increasingly frustrated as the story progressed. The characters were inconsistent and underdeveloped, the plot was confusing, and the romantic elements felt forced.
Character Flaws:
Fickle and Unpredictable: The characters seemed to change their minds and allegiances with alarming frequency. Coda's sudden and intense love for Kate after knowing her for a short time was unconvincing. However, I will say I am not a huge insta-love fan.
Lack of Character Development: The characters felt one-dimensional and lacked depth. Their motivations and personalities remained largely unchanged throughout the story.
Plot Issues:
Confusing Timeline: The timeline was inconsistent, making it difficult to follow the progression of events. I felt like I had to keep flipping back and forth to keep up.
Forced Romance: The romantic elements felt contrived and rushed. Coda and Kate's whirlwind romance was unrealistic and lacked the necessary build-up.
Unnecessary Subplots: The inclusion of Becca and Jake's storyline felt like a distraction from the main plot and added unnecessary complexity.
Other Concerns:
Lack of Clarity: The explanation of Coda's curse and the werewolf lore was insufficient, leaving readers feeling lost and confused.
Unrealistic Elements: Certain aspects of the story, such as Coda's immediate attraction to Kate and the ease with which she accepts his wolf form, were unrealistic.
Overall, while the concept of Wolf King's Keeper was promising, the execution fell short. The characters were poorly developed, the plot was confusing, and the romantic elements were forced. While the story may have potential, it requires significant revisions to address the numerous issues. I did like the descriptive words used by the author, and I was pleased with her writing style.
Character Flaws:
Fickle and Unpredictable: The characters seemed to change their minds and allegiances with alarming frequency. Coda's sudden and intense love for Kate after knowing her for a short time was unconvincing. However, I will say I am not a huge insta-love fan.
Lack of Character Development: The characters felt one-dimensional and lacked depth. Their motivations and personalities remained largely unchanged throughout the story.
Plot Issues:
Confusing Timeline: The timeline was inconsistent, making it difficult to follow the progression of events. I felt like I had to keep flipping back and forth to keep up.
Forced Romance: The romantic elements felt contrived and rushed. Coda and Kate's whirlwind romance was unrealistic and lacked the necessary build-up.
Unnecessary Subplots: The inclusion of Becca and Jake's storyline felt like a distraction from the main plot and added unnecessary complexity.
Other Concerns:
Lack of Clarity: The explanation of Coda's curse and the werewolf lore was insufficient, leaving readers feeling lost and confused.
Unrealistic Elements: Certain aspects of the story, such as Coda's immediate attraction to Kate and the ease with which she accepts his wolf form, were unrealistic.
Overall, while the concept of Wolf King's Keeper was promising, the execution fell short. The characters were poorly developed, the plot was confusing, and the romantic elements were forced. While the story may have potential, it requires significant revisions to address the numerous issues. I did like the descriptive words used by the author, and I was pleased with her writing style.
October 13, 2024
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. First off I want to start by saying that everyone looks for different things in when they read a book so while this wasn’t exactly my cup of tea it could definitely be yours! I loved the premise of this book and I think that if the author was to do some research on zoos and wildlife rehab facilities and just some common safety protocols it would make this story much more believable. The idea that Kate could just walk into a zoo, with no experience, and immediately oversee the well-being of some of these animals is so wildly incorrect that it completely took me out of the story. I won’t go into detail on all of the issues with the rehab protocols were as I don’t want to spoil the story for anyone. I would like to point out that the fact that I have experience with wildlife rehabilitation and research probably does not help with my feelings but I know that this is not something that everyone has experience with and probably would not be bothered by inaccuracies the way I was.
The dialogue also seemed unbelievable and forced between many of the characters. I didn’t find it believable how quickly one of the characters moved on from the supposed love of his life. It felt rushed and made him seem flakey. Perhaps if there were fewer POVs it would have given us more time to understand their decision making. There were a few spicy scenes that would probably make it worth it for some people. However, this one was just not for me. Hopefully you are able to enjoy this story and the upcoming sequel
The dialogue also seemed unbelievable and forced between many of the characters. I didn’t find it believable how quickly one of the characters moved on from the supposed love of his life. It felt rushed and made him seem flakey. Perhaps if there were fewer POVs it would have given us more time to understand their decision making. There were a few spicy scenes that would probably make it worth it for some people. However, this one was just not for me. Hopefully you are able to enjoy this story and the upcoming sequel
September 8, 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Then let's go. Our story isn't over yet, my love. It's only just beginning."
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Wolf King's Keeper is the first book in the Monsters by Midnight series by Elle Lacerta. It follows mulitple POV's to tell the story, but is mostly focused on Kate and Coda.
Kate is jobless and uncertain where her life is going when her sister calls her to tell her about a new job in the zoo in their hometown. Kate moves back and hopes for a fresh start. In the zoo she is entrusted with taking care of the wolves, but these majestic beasts carry their own secrets.
Coda is about to be the king of the Northern wolf pack, when his brother stages a coup and he has to run for his life. He gets caught by a huntress (Kate's witchy sister) and is brought to the zoo. He is cursed by witches to be bound to his wolf form and can only turn human once a month during the full moon.
Unexpected allianced are formed and their love story starts before they've even met as humans. Can their love withstand the choice Coda has to make? Well it ends on a cliff, so who knows?
I'm giving this 4 stars because the ending felt rushed, Kate's easily acceptance of the existance of the paranormal, and her being able to keep the wolves' escape a secret from the rest of the zoo multiple times. But it was still a quick and easy read with a werewolf story line like I haven't read before. And it has witches which is always a plus!
"Then let's go. Our story isn't over yet, my love. It's only just beginning."
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Wolf King's Keeper is the first book in the Monsters by Midnight series by Elle Lacerta. It follows mulitple POV's to tell the story, but is mostly focused on Kate and Coda.
Kate is jobless and uncertain where her life is going when her sister calls her to tell her about a new job in the zoo in their hometown. Kate moves back and hopes for a fresh start. In the zoo she is entrusted with taking care of the wolves, but these majestic beasts carry their own secrets.
Coda is about to be the king of the Northern wolf pack, when his brother stages a coup and he has to run for his life. He gets caught by a huntress (Kate's witchy sister) and is brought to the zoo. He is cursed by witches to be bound to his wolf form and can only turn human once a month during the full moon.
Unexpected allianced are formed and their love story starts before they've even met as humans. Can their love withstand the choice Coda has to make? Well it ends on a cliff, so who knows?
I'm giving this 4 stars because the ending felt rushed, Kate's easily acceptance of the existance of the paranormal, and her being able to keep the wolves' escape a secret from the rest of the zoo multiple times. But it was still a quick and easy read with a werewolf story line like I haven't read before. And it has witches which is always a plus!
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