For the Wolf by Hannah Whitten
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!The first daughter is for the Throne.The second daughter is for the Wolf.An instant NYT bestseller and word-of-mouth sensation, this dark, romantic debut fantasy weaves the unforgettable tale of a young woman who must be sacrificed to the legendary Wolf of the Wood to save her kingdom. But not all legends are true, and the Wolf isn't the only danger lurking in the Wilderwood.As the only Second Daughter born in centuries, Red has one purpose to be sacrificed to the Wolf in the Wood in the hope he'll return the world's captured gods.Red is almost relieved to go. Plagued by a dangerous power she can't control, at least she knows that in the Wilderwood, she can't hurt those she loves. Again.But the legends lie. The Wolf is a man, not a monster. Her magic is a calling, not a curse. And if she doesn't learn how to use it, the monsters the gods have become will swallow the Wilderwood and her world whole."If you ever wished Beauty and the Beast had more eldritch forest monsters and political machinations, this is the romance for you".
- Author - Hannah Whitten
- Publisher - Orbit
- Publication Date - 06-01-2021
- Page Count - 480
- Hardcover
- Adult
- Science Fiction and Fantasy
- Product Dimensions - 5.4 H x 8.1 W x 1.7 D
- ISBN-13 - 9780316592789
Web ID: 12620756
must read fairy tale mashup
For the Wolf is such an original take on the Little Red Riding Hood story with a side of Beauty and the Beast. It's dark and twisty and really delves into the deep dark forest, which of course is not what Red expected when sent to the "Wolf". While the characters could have used a little more depth the world building is so well done. The slowly building relationship between Red and the Wolf is something I'd love to see expanded on in the second book. Their strengths and motivations really complement each other and their growth as characters centers around their interactions with each other.
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Nature/gothic infused magic and slow burn romance
One of my favorite books I’ve read in a while! A bit of a slow beginning but the world building and magic system in this book is amazing. The nature infused magic and gothic imagery create a beautiful and dark world that I couldn’t put down! A bit of romance as well that is a slow burn and perfectly weaves through the story.
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On the fence
I struggled with this one a bit. The writing was beautiful and descriptive yet lack fluidity at times. The love story was the one thing that kept me going and it fizzled.
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Darkly Atmospheric with a Slow-Burn Romance
This book took me an embarrassingly long time to review. This is very outside the norm for me, and I initially tried to read this book just as I was hitting a book slump. I recently revisited this to give it a fair shot, and I'm glad I did. "The first daughter is for the Throne. The second daughter is for the Wolf. And the Wolves are for the Wilderwood." Talk about an attention grabber. For the Wolf is a darkly atmospheric, foreboding, and well-written reimagining of a few well-known fairytales (for me, the most prominent tale that comes to mind is Beauty and the Beast). I enjoyed how it explores familial relationships, religion, politics, and magic. I'm also an eternal sucker for romance peppered in with my fantasy, so I was excited to dive in and discover how the relationship between Red and the Wolf (a.k.a. Eammon) would develop. Overall, this was an enjoyable read for me, but I didn't fall in love with it; I was missing the love-hate struggle of wanting to finish yet lamenting the fact that it's over. When I attempted to read this book the first time and on my successful reread, I found the pace to be a little too slow at times. The writing is beautiful, don't get me wrong. The author is clearly talented and writes in a way that makes me feel as if I'm experiencing the story with the characters—the Wilderwood is a creepy character in and of itself—but the repetition, lack of action, and somewhat confusing world-building took me out of the story and made it difficult to hold my interest. What kept me going and what made the story for me are the bits that give a peek into the relationships. The bond between sisters Red and Neve is strong and realistic, and reading about Neve sparked my curiosity about her story. I also enjoyed the slow (very, very slow lol) building up of the romance between Red and Eammon. While I prefer my romance to be on the spicier end of the spectrum, their connection was sweet and had me eager for more. If this book is anything to go by, I’m curious enough to check out what this author writes next. Read this if you enjoy slower-paced reimaginings of classic tales/folklore, slow-burn romance, interesting magic systems, and strong sisterly bonds. Many thanks to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review and for their patience.
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This book captured me !
This was my first intro into the magic/ fantasy genre and I’m so glad it was ! The way this book had me holding my breath, waiting and wanting more. Had me saying “finally” “oh my gosh” “what the heck” all out loud ! I loved it and it was so unpredictable!
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Really good
Some slow parts but overall really really good. I did not care about the other characters enough to buy the sequel to this book, and don't feel like I'm missing out on anything. Highly recommend this book.
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Fantastic world building and beautiful characters!
This is the first book in a duology and i really enjoyed it! The characters we meet here are very much bound by fate reluctantly, doing their damnedest to try to change their fates and live a life that was never meant for them. It was painful to read in many spots, because of that futility and hopelessness of fighting against your purpose or accepting it but still running from it, but the world-building was fantastic and the characters compelling. I loved the way this wasn’t just a reworking of the Red Riding Hood fairytale, but an amalgamation of so many fairytales rolled into something somehow familiar but new. And the ending was just impressive. I’m really looking forward to seeing how the overarching story resolves in the sequel.
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I couldn’t put it down!
I bought this book on a whim, and I’m immediately going to get the next one. The characters are interesting and captivating and the story line is legitimately addictive. I almost finished it in one day. If you grew up with Tamora Pierce and have been looking for books like that- here it is!
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