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Once There Were Wolves

Charlotte McConaghy

Start date: March 1, 2025

Finish date: March 31, 2025

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Jan 06, 2022 Pat rated it really liked it

Excellent first half, but second 1/2 became increasingly violent which I understand is common in animal world. But Aggie’s decisions so questionable and damage (over the top for me)! Mental health issues seem to be pervasive in novels nowadays! Happy that Inti finall figures out where she went Wrong with wolves reintroduction and solved Stuart mystery.

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Aug 19, 2021 Haley rated it really liked it

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This book caught me by surprise. I got this book because I loved the premise of the re-introduction of wolves back into Scotland and reading it I loved the information surrounding the wolves. When people started dying and getting hurt, I was terrified for the wolves I felt for them and honestly, I cared more about the wolves than the people.

This book followed Inti and her twin sister, Aggie, as they moved to Scotland so Inti can re-locate wolves back into Scotland. Of course she is fought with t This book caught me by surprise. I got this book because I loved the premise of the re-introduction of wolves back into Scotland and reading it I loved the information surrounding the wolves. When people started dying and getting hurt, I was terrified for the wolves I felt for them and honestly, I cared more about the wolves than the people.

This book followed Inti and her twin sister, Aggie, as they moved to Scotland so Inti can re-locate wolves back into Scotland. Of course she is fought with this from the townspeople. When someone in town goes missing, fingers start pointing towards the wolves. However, who really are the real monsters in this story?

Inti has a neurologic disorder where she feels what others feel, physically. And I think this brought something really unique to this story telling, especially with her in relation to the wolves. There are so many feelings running through this novel both emotionally and physically. It almost feels like the reader has the same condition as Inti and I thought that was really immersive. Also, the bond between the two sisters was so strong, they're loyalty towards each other is remarkable.

This story is dark, emotional, violent, beautiful, and heartwrenching. I loved the aspect of the wolves. Usually, I can't stand reading books (or watching movies) that involve animals because they always die but this novel I was okay with which was surprising.

The only critique I can think of was the beginning felt a little rushed, I felt like character introductions didn't happen with some characters I was left very confused but I understand this was definitely a show-not-tell kind of novel which I grew more comfortable with. But I just wish the author took more time in the beginning to introduce characters a little bit more.

Overall, this was such an incredible novel that now I need to read more by this author. I know the author has another book called Migrations and it is in relation to birds so I probably will be checking that book out sometime soon.

There are a lot of content warnings with this novel including domestic violence, death, murder, child abuse, animal death, pregnancy ...more

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Aug 21, 2022 Nicole rated it it was amazing

This book is a lot, but it’s written gracefully and compassionately. I’m going to need time to digest it, and while it isn’t a feel good read that I might enjoy rereading to escape, it is grounded enough in reality to stay.

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Feb 09, 2022 Wisteria rated it it was amazing

Such a hauntingly beautiful, well written book. This story isn't a genre I'd typically pick up, but it took my breath away. Charlotte McConaghy is definitely one to watch for. ...more

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