Wolfpack

by Natalie Shaw Evjen

300 pages, Paperback

Published October 7, 2025

Reviews

[Sarah Allen-Sutter · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book I wish I had read as a teenager and still enjoyed as an adult. Felt so attached to all the characters, and the writing kept me engaged until the very end.

[Lizzie Parish · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best YA I’ve read in a while! Awesome characters and a compelling story. Highly recommend

[maya · Rating 5 out of 5]

really loved this!! it's been a while since i picked up a YA contemporary but Wolfpack is everything i love about the genre. we follow two protagonists, Cat - who has just returned home after seven months in hospital in recovery for her eating disorder - and Josie, fighting to keep the cross country team she loves and the coach who is like a father to her.

well-written, emotional (the whole last third had me unable to put it down) and featuring rounded characters who will stay with you.

i'd recommend this especially if you're looking for a book that features:
🌟found family trope
🌟fast-paced yet emotional plot
🌟raw yet uplifting depictions of ED recovery
🌟a super cute love story
🌟heartwarming parental/sibling relationships

i'll definitely be picking up any future books from this author !!

[Grace Kinirons · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5🥹

I absolutely loved this, such a beautiful story that tackled tough topics such as eating disorders, friendship, competition and growing up. I will definitely be using some of the Wolfpacks mantras on my next long-distance race! This was the book I didn’t know I needed that merged my 2 hobbies❤️

I love a found friendship group of weirdos too!

- half a star because I feel the reason Cat wasn’t allowed to run should have been fleshed out a bit more, this was so disappointing after she worked so hard for it! However it did show the reality of eating disorder recovery and how it can have a long-term impact on your body.

[Hannah Reynolds · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great heartfelt read and an inspiring story that I couldn’t put down! This novel, in a vulnerable and captivating way, is a lesson in self-growth, team spirit and friendship. It’s an honest representation of recovery and captures the complexity of being a young adult navigating personal struggles. Throughout the story, you will find yourself invested in the characters individual journeys, internally cheering for each of their personal triumphs and feeling motivated by the way they come together as a team in the end. Read this book!

[Kelly Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I heard Natalie Shaw Evjen do a reading of the first page at a multi-author event, and it pulled me in so much I rushed right over to buy a copy. The rest of the book was just as engaging. Wolfpack is beautifully written with no words wasted, but all the impact driven home, and had me tearing up, cheering for the characters. Highly recommend.
Be aware that the book deals with healing from disordered eating (but the emphasis is on the healing; the main character has returned home from a treatment center and is dealing with transitioning back into daily life.)

[Sunni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully written and deeply moving. I loved the journey I went on with Cat and Josie, loved the humor, the heartaches, the details about cross country culture and the lives of these very likable, very believable characters. Highly recommend!!

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is impossible not to cheer on the two protagonists as they face the ups and downs of the cross-country season and a tumultuous high school year. Rich with vivid detail and real emotion, "Wolfpack" is an engaging and an inspiring read.

[Emily Rowlett · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! Wolfpack is a heartwarming tale of healing, hope, and learning that you always go farthest if you run as a pack.