THE WEREWOLF & HIS BOY BY WARREN ROCHELLE : BOOK REVIEW

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Their leap of faith could unleash magic--or plunge them into darkness.


Henry Thorn has worked at Larkin's since graduating high school. He likes it--especially when he can use his secret skill of hiding inside shadows so his boss can't find him. Without that talent, he would never have survived growing up different.


When a new hire enters the store, Henry's other latent talent kicks in. He can smell an emotional response even before he lays eyes on the redhead.


Jamey Currey came out, and his conservative parents promptly kicked him out. He, too, is different--he senses Henry's attraction the moment they meet. The first time they kiss, torrential rains fall from skies split by lightning.


Their kiss also awakens the Watchers, diabolical hunters who will stop at nothing--even extermination--to keep magic suppressed. With the help of a coven of friendly witches, the boys embark on a quest to discover an ancient key to restoring magic to the world, and to understand the mysteries of their own hearts.


Warning: Contains a werewolf and a godling, prescient dreams, bloodthirsty monsters, annoying pets, (mostly) friendly witches, dark secrets, sex in hardwares, and meddling gods.


REVIEW 


Let me start by saying that this is not your usual shifter story. 

The author has created a unique world building for this one which was so engaging and refreshing for a change.

The story is set in a dystopian fantasy world with a myriad of paranormal beings.

From watchers, to ancient Godlings, to keepers to Demons, Witches and Shifters we have them all and so much more.


Henry and Jamey's meet cute was adorable and I liked their dynamics.

The secondary characters were entertaining and enjoyable to read as well. The authors writing style was engaging and I liked the tone and setting of the universe in which the story was based in.


The story ends on a HFN and I feel that the author hints that there is more to come from this fabulous universe and the adventures of Henry and Jamey are still not over yet.


I would recommend this if you like 

magic and mythology with a YA vibe which is low on the angst and steam.


ABOUT THE AUTHOR 

Warren Rochelle lives in Charlottesville, Virginia, and has just retired from teaching English at the University of Mary Washington.

Rochelle is also the author of four novels: The Wild Boy (2001), Harvest of Changelings (2007), and The Called (2010), all published by Golden Gryphon Press, and The Werewolf and His Boy, published by Samhain Publishing in September 2016. The Werewolf and His Boy was re-released from JMS Books in August 2020. The Wicked Stepbrother and Other Stories is forthcoming from JMS Books in late September 2020.


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