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A review by bookstuff
The Black Wolves of Boston by Wen Spencer
Wen Spencer is one of my favorite writers. I love the Elfhome series and the Dog Warrior books. She has a great sense of humor, a wonderful imagination, and interesting characters.
I was pretty excited to read the start of a new series.
I liked that Spencer's trademark humor is here. The set-up is interesting, although there was a lot of extra dialogue basically just explaining background to the reader.
I loved the surprise of seeing illustrations!
But there was big flaw that almost made me throw the book at the wall, and because of it I can't properly rate the book. I'm torn between 1 star and four stars.
Basically the flaw is that one character is presented as a good guy but isn't, and I don't think the writer realizes it. Let me explain
So I don't know if I want to read any of the sequels. It might just get worse. :(
I was pretty excited to read the start of a new series.
I liked that Spencer's trademark humor is here. The set-up is interesting, although there was a lot of extra dialogue basically just explaining background to the reader.
I loved the surprise of seeing illustrations!
But there was big flaw that almost made me throw the book at the wall, and because of it I can't properly rate the book. I'm torn between 1 star and four stars.
Basically the flaw is that one character is presented as a good guy but isn't, and I don't think the writer realizes it. Let me explain
Spoiler
Decker the vampire crosses the line from quirky into pervert by Josh the puppy in a way that bordered on a pedophile impression. It was wrong and felt sick. What's worse is that it's being written as titillating and good. The whole relationship that seemed fun and innocent caring became at that point obviously that of a perv grooming a runaway.So I don't know if I want to read any of the sequels. It might just get worse. :(