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Wolverine Frogs
Wolverine Frogs is a gritty dystopian horror novel set in a ravaged Australian outback crawling with monsters.
When Lara’s sister vanishes, her only hope of finding her lies with a crooked cop and a stranger from the pub—both with secrets of their own. But Lara has a secret, she’s hiding the truth about what she really is. As their journey takes them deep into a land overrun by shapeshifting creatures with monstrous hunger, Lara must confront the dark prophecy tied to her blood and decide who she can trust in a world where survival often costs your soul.
A savage tale of horror, betrayal, and transformation, Wolverine Frogs is a love letter to the wilds of Australia—and a warning about what’s lurking beneath.
When Lara’s sister vanishes, her only hope of finding her lies with a crooked cop and a stranger from the pub—both with secrets of their own. But Lara has a secret, she’s hiding the truth about what she really is. As their journey takes them deep into a land overrun by shapeshifting creatures with monstrous hunger, Lara must confront the dark prophecy tied to her blood and decide who she can trust in a world where survival often costs your soul.
A savage tale of horror, betrayal, and transformation, Wolverine Frogs is a love letter to the wilds of Australia—and a warning about what’s lurking beneath.
539 pages, Paperback
Published June 25, 2025
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About the author
Holly Scott
1 book4 followersHolly Scott is a horror author from rural Australia She also serves as a first reader for Flash Fiction Magazine, was shortlisted for a competition held by Calanthe Press and has had work published in numerous magazines. When she’s not writing, Holly can be found going on walks, enjoying a cup of coffee and wrangling a number of guinea pigs.
You can find more of her writing on her substack, The Assorted Monsters
You can find more of her writing on her substack, The Assorted Monsters
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September 21, 2025
✨ARC Review✨
A dystopian horror, set in the Australian Outback, with terrifying monsters causing chaos and death. 💀
This was a fun yet creepy read, and what seems like an easy search for a missing sister turns into something straight from a horror movie. Not everyone or everything is as it seems.
It gives Wolf Creek vibes, with monsters instead of that one crazy dude. 😅
And I love that it was set in my own backyard, Aussie books hit different. 🥺
A dystopian horror, set in the Australian Outback, with terrifying monsters causing chaos and death. 💀
This was a fun yet creepy read, and what seems like an easy search for a missing sister turns into something straight from a horror movie. Not everyone or everything is as it seems.
It gives Wolf Creek vibes, with monsters instead of that one crazy dude. 😅
And I love that it was set in my own backyard, Aussie books hit different. 🥺
August 17, 2025
(I'm weird and re-read my own writing just for fun)
July 10, 2025
Wolverine Frogs sets up this amazing premise— across Australia, people are transforming into monsters. No one knows how, no one knows why.
Lara is searching for her missing sister, Polly. Helping her along the way is Ethan, who is incredibly unpleasant after the first few chapters. They go along the torn up country as people try to get on with their lives.
The interludes throughout the book were my favorite. These characters are introduced, and they’re incredibly compelling individuals. Their plot lines, despite their brevity, were more interesting to read through than the majority of Lara’s story.
The concept of this book is fantastic. I am not disparaging that in the least. The execution is lacking. I do think it could’ve used a few more rounds of structural editing. Parts of the book are unclear, some vaguer aspects needed expanding on, and there were a few plot holes: ex, Lara choosing to trust Ethan after he has continually betrayed her. The prose was also a bit too repetitive for me.
Holly Scott does show promise. This book reads as a debut novel, but I have no doubt that she will become an excellent author.
As a last note, I did receive an advanced reader copy!
Lara is searching for her missing sister, Polly. Helping her along the way is Ethan, who is incredibly unpleasant after the first few chapters. They go along the torn up country as people try to get on with their lives.
The interludes throughout the book were my favorite. These characters are introduced, and they’re incredibly compelling individuals. Their plot lines, despite their brevity, were more interesting to read through than the majority of Lara’s story.
The concept of this book is fantastic. I am not disparaging that in the least. The execution is lacking. I do think it could’ve used a few more rounds of structural editing. Parts of the book are unclear, some vaguer aspects needed expanding on, and there were a few plot holes: ex, Lara choosing to trust Ethan after he has continually betrayed her. The prose was also a bit too repetitive for me.
Holly Scott does show promise. This book reads as a debut novel, but I have no doubt that she will become an excellent author.
As a last note, I did receive an advanced reader copy!
June 24, 2025
Holly Scott's inaugural horror novel weaves a fictional narrative involving a national emergency in Australia, precipitated by the rapid spread of perilous shape-shifting monsters, juxtaposed with a personal story of a girl reflecting on her turbulent family life.the young girl dealing with her mother's suicide and the impact it has on her family dynamics. Lara contemplates her mother's harshness and her father's struggles, exposing a complex emotional terrain. The narrative delves into themes of power, control, and the aftermath of violence. She reflects on her past, her recollections of childhood, and the unavoidable metamorphosis into a monstrous being.
Holly Rose Scott Your writing style is so vivid and immersive. I felt like I was right there with Lara as she navigated her turbulent family life and confronted those menacing creatures. Fan art of the characters would be amazing!
Holly Rose Scott Your writing style is so vivid and immersive. I felt like I was right there with Lara as she navigated her turbulent family life and confronted those menacing creatures. Fan art of the characters would be amazing!
October 20, 2025
This book was so interesting and so amazing I absolutely loved it the plot was amazing and so were the characters
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