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mdpenguin's review
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
I just want to point out at the top here that there's no such thing as an alpha wolf in a wolf pack. That came from a study of captive wolves and the behaviors described don't actually happen in the wild. I kind of hate it when books perpetuate that myth. Anyway, the story was pretty good. I loved the idea of the mature women of the town being its protectors and becoming a powerful wolf is a wonderful twist on the changes that come with menopause, which is often treated as something negative and disempowering. I'd have liked this a lot more, I think, if Becca ever really embraced the power that came with her change. The story needed her to remain uncomfortable with it and wary, though, so I guess it worked, but it made it less of the story of empowerment that I had wanted when I started reading this.
lezreadalot's review against another edition
3.0
To Becca, it felt like she was waking up from a long sleep.
A fun werewolf adventure with a unique premise: in this sleepy little town, when women of a certain age start feeling that change coming upon them, well... it comes with another change too. I.e. menopause comes with a dose of lycantropy. I loved that; the premise, the pack of 50-yo+ ladies taking on werewolf hunters, and a little f/f romance all made this sound like the book of my dreams.
Unfortunately the book doesn't do an amazing job of like, keeping your attention. The writing isn't amazing and I got pretty bored at times. Lots of little plot holes, and definitely a few places that could have been edited better.
Still, I'm so tickled by the idea, I'm glad I read this. 2.5 stars.
A fun werewolf adventure with a unique premise: in this sleepy little town, when women of a certain age start feeling that change coming upon them, well... it comes with another change too. I.e. menopause comes with a dose of lycantropy. I loved that; the premise, the pack of 50-yo+ ladies taking on werewolf hunters, and a little f/f romance all made this sound like the book of my dreams.
Unfortunately the book doesn't do an amazing job of like, keeping your attention. The writing isn't amazing and I got pretty bored at times. Lots of little plot holes, and definitely a few places that could have been edited better.
Still, I'm so tickled by the idea, I'm glad I read this. 2.5 stars.
mxsallybend's review against another edition
3.0
This was a really intriguing concept (menopausal lycanthropy), with a solid cast of heroines. Unfortunately, it seemed as if all the effort went into developing them, and the villains were left to be stock (and unrealistic). The romance was nice, subtle and tasteful, and the pro-lesbian community was refreshing.
arnoldad1's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
aneton's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
sparkatito's review against another edition
3.0
Love the premise so much, but the book lost its way a little in trying to have an action plot. Trouble is the main character never sees anything clearly or hears what other characters are saying when they are having important conversations. A whole section of the book talks about her trying to find a way back to some place that another character already knew how to get to. The reader was also not my favorite.
eaterofwordsandworlds's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.0
kblincoln's review against another edition
4.0
Becca's having hot flashes. She just divorced her husband, is finally settling into her job at the hardware store and getting to know her neighbors in the small town of Wolf's Point. But those hot flashes signal the change- only it's not just menopause Becca has to worry about.
There's the weird way the group of middle-aged women who invited her to join their club look at her now. There's that strange hair growing on her hands and the sudden urge to get back to nature. Not to mention her attraction to Erin, one of the club members who makes Becca feel all squirmy inside.
A group of strangers set up camp outside town and start threatening Becca's Pals just as she finds out her hot flashes and hair mean she is becoming a werewolf. That women's club isn't just a place for margaritas and chit-chat, the town of Wolf's Point holds an ancient magic that "calls" women of a certain age to become wolves in order to defend it.
Becca's been chosen :)
This twist on werewolves is definitely worth a gander. I love the main idea: middle-aged women defending their territory through ancient magic. I also liked the low-key romance that blossomed between Becca and Erin. The pacing of the action was a bit off for me. Even when Beccas finds herself in her enemy's clutches it just seems a bit slow instead of heart-poundingly anxious.
I also felt besides Shelly and Erin, the other women's club members were somewhat interchangeable and never solidified for me.
However, the end of the book was left open enough for more installments, so I'm hoping future installments develop the characters more.
This Book's Snack Rating: Pita and Hummus for the mature taste of the werewolves and the creamy-smooth feelings Becca has as she faces Changes
There's the weird way the group of middle-aged women who invited her to join their club look at her now. There's that strange hair growing on her hands and the sudden urge to get back to nature. Not to mention her attraction to Erin, one of the club members who makes Becca feel all squirmy inside.
A group of strangers set up camp outside town and start threatening Becca's Pals just as she finds out her hot flashes and hair mean she is becoming a werewolf. That women's club isn't just a place for margaritas and chit-chat, the town of Wolf's Point holds an ancient magic that "calls" women of a certain age to become wolves in order to defend it.
Becca's been chosen :)
This twist on werewolves is definitely worth a gander. I love the main idea: middle-aged women defending their territory through ancient magic. I also liked the low-key romance that blossomed between Becca and Erin. The pacing of the action was a bit off for me. Even when Beccas finds herself in her enemy's clutches it just seems a bit slow instead of heart-poundingly anxious.
I also felt besides Shelly and Erin, the other women's club members were somewhat interchangeable and never solidified for me.
However, the end of the book was left open enough for more installments, so I'm hoping future installments develop the characters more.
This Book's Snack Rating: Pita and Hummus for the mature taste of the werewolves and the creamy-smooth feelings Becca has as she faces Changes
greeniezona's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
4.25
I read the description for this one and you had me at SAPPHIC MENOPAUSAL WEREWOLVES! Becca, 50, and recently divorced, comes up on her "change of life" and SURPRISE! In this town, that might mean you join the pack of werewolves protecting the town! One day she's just living her life, keeping her head down, and the next... hot flashes, a sudden primal urge to take long runs under the moonlight, and OH YEAH, her cute lesbian neighbor, Erin, is making her feel some type of way!
That is a WHOLE LOT of life changes to process at once, and Becca does not take it all gracefully, but I am here for a snarly, out-of-sorts, doing-her-best, middle-aged mess!
Fantastic popcorn summer read, with the post-menopausal heroines WE DESERVE!
That is a WHOLE LOT of life changes to process at once, and Becca does not take it all gracefully, but I am here for a snarly, out-of-sorts, doing-her-best, middle-aged mess!
Fantastic popcorn summer read, with the post-menopausal heroines WE DESERVE!
ledzephlin's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5