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The Wolf King
When war erupts between humans and werewolves, a princess finds herself torn between duty and desire.
On the eve of her wedding, Princess Aurora spares the life of a young werewolf at a brutal dog fight, catching the eye of a powerful alpha, Callum.
That night, the alpha escapes and kidnaps Aurora, whisking her away to the rugged lands north of the border, where the once-warring Wolf clans are beginning to unite. Callum believes she is the key to their victory against the humans.
As they send time together, a forbidden attraction starts to grow. Just when Aurora learns not all Wolves are bad, Callum discovers that she is in danger from both his enemies and those he once considered friends.
With monsters on both sides and a bloodthirsty war between humans and Wolves raging, will their story end in love or tragedy? And will Aurora ever get home?
Does she even want to?
On the eve of her wedding, Princess Aurora spares the life of a young werewolf at a brutal dog fight, catching the eye of a powerful alpha, Callum.
That night, the alpha escapes and kidnaps Aurora, whisking her away to the rugged lands north of the border, where the once-warring Wolf clans are beginning to unite. Callum believes she is the key to their victory against the humans.
As they send time together, a forbidden attraction starts to grow. Just when Aurora learns not all Wolves are bad, Callum discovers that she is in danger from both his enemies and those he once considered friends.
With monsters on both sides and a bloodthirsty war between humans and Wolves raging, will their story end in love or tragedy? And will Aurora ever get home?
Does she even want to?
496 pages, Trade Paperback
First published September 12, 2023
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Lauren Palphreyman
10 books5,901 followersLauren Palphreyman is an author based in London. She writes books full of magic and romance. Cupid's Match, and Devils Inc. are out now.
Her next book, A Circus of Ink comes out spring 2021.
Her next book, A Circus of Ink comes out spring 2021.
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November 4, 2023
Somebody stop me from falling for the morally pitch-black alpha instead of the loving, earnest one. I can’t help myself.
June 29, 2025
If you want a giggly, fun, “Bella-where-the-hell-have-you-been-loca” (and by that I mean werewolves) time, read this
October 23, 2025
OMG I'VE FOUND MY NEW OBSESSION. This is everything I wanted in a book and more. Ahh I didn't want to stop reading and didn't want the book to end 😩 The perfect sort of book to get one out of a slump and give the cozy, warm paranormal vibes- just more intense.
It's got a good world building. The pacing is fast and straight to the point, there's not much filler in it and I absolutely loved it. Cause not all books need to be 500+ pages thick. This was just under and got everything done beautifully. The political intrigue between the wolves and humans was so interesting to me. And omg the drama 🤭🤭
The characters are pretty likable and complex. I loved Aurora as the fmc, she's got fire in her and strong with her opinions and yet there was an innocence about her which I appreciated. Callum is so easy to like. He's the kind of guy or rather wolf you cuddle, who's warm and straightforward. He's simplistic in his ideals and I loved that about him. His possessiveness and protective side was endearing. Blake, on the other hand, is more cunning, subtle. I loved his manipulative and dark self. Basically, he's like Rhysand from ACOTAR- not acomaf- just to be clear. Iykyk 👀🤭
The chemistry is so good between them. The dynamics just work perfectly. The romance between Callum and Aurora is sweet, hot and swoon worthy. They had me blushing, giggling and kicking my feet. But I want to see some Blake in the mix, cause I just know that man is going to shake my world if I do get his scenes in a more romantic or spicy fashion.
The ending had me shook. I couldn't put the book down at all. Some of the things were a bit predictable, I won't lie. But at the same time, I ate it all up. The action and twists were so good. I can't wait to read the next book.
Basically, go read it if you're in the mood for sone werewolves. It won't disappoint 👀🤭
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I need more werewolves and a new series to obsess over 😤
It's got a good world building. The pacing is fast and straight to the point, there's not much filler in it and I absolutely loved it. Cause not all books need to be 500+ pages thick. This was just under and got everything done beautifully. The political intrigue between the wolves and humans was so interesting to me. And omg the drama 🤭🤭
The characters are pretty likable and complex. I loved Aurora as the fmc, she's got fire in her and strong with her opinions and yet there was an innocence about her which I appreciated. Callum is so easy to like. He's the kind of guy or rather wolf you cuddle, who's warm and straightforward. He's simplistic in his ideals and I loved that about him. His possessiveness and protective side was endearing. Blake, on the other hand, is more cunning, subtle. I loved his manipulative and dark self. Basically, he's like Rhysand from ACOTAR- not acomaf- just to be clear. Iykyk 👀🤭
The chemistry is so good between them. The dynamics just work perfectly. The romance between Callum and Aurora is sweet, hot and swoon worthy. They had me blushing, giggling and kicking my feet. But I want to see some Blake in the mix, cause I just know that man is going to shake my world if I do get his scenes in a more romantic or spicy fashion.
The ending had me shook. I couldn't put the book down at all. Some of the things were a bit predictable, I won't lie. But at the same time, I ate it all up. The action and twists were so good. I can't wait to read the next book.
Basically, go read it if you're in the mood for sone werewolves. It won't disappoint 👀🤭
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I need more werewolves and a new series to obsess over 😤
February 24, 2024
Obsessed is an understatement. This can’t be real. I need book 2 NOW WTF OMG
November 26, 2025
Maybe it’s the aftermath of my overdosing Wattpad werewolf teen phase (no regrets—those days were a blast!), but now, I'm yearning for something with a touch more elegance. To my surprise, this book was written by the same author of Cupid's Match, which ultimately is one of my favorites Wattpad story back then. Unfortunately, this one didn’t quite capture the same magic I was hoping for, and nostalgia just wasn’t enough to save it.
I definitely appreciate the short chapters from the book, which should make for a breezy read, but instead, they stretch the story thin, spinning in place without progression. Multiple chapters pass, yet the plot remains static, looping the same uneventful moment without momentum. The narration meanders and my interest waned with every digression.
Now that I am looking back, I’ve noticed Palphreyman has a habit of shoehorning love triangles into her work—a trope I have outgrown as maturity has shown me how rarely it’s done well. Most of the time, it’s just hollow drama for drama’s sake and sadly, this book is no exception. Neither of the love interest stands out to me: Callum is blandly chivalrous, while Blake’s constant smirking and faux mystery make him more grating than intriguing. Their dynamic isn’t a conflict—it’s filler, stretching a flimsy plot across future installments.
And so, it’s genuinely disappointing how this novel squander its promising beginning. The moment Aurora enters the wolf kingdom; the story loses all pace. We’re subjected to endless cycles of the same internal monologues, with key motivations rehashed in nearly identical wording chapter after chapter. The dialogue serves only as exposition, and the chapters lack satisfying arcs, often ending abruptly.
A teenage me, who once gobbled up anything on the orange app, might’ve devoured this. Now? The author's writing feels frozen in time—unchallenged, unrefined, and painfully surface-level. There’s no richness to the world, no complexity to the characters, just a void shell of a story that leaves me wondering why I bothered. A disappointing execution of what could have been a compelling premise.
I definitely appreciate the short chapters from the book, which should make for a breezy read, but instead, they stretch the story thin, spinning in place without progression. Multiple chapters pass, yet the plot remains static, looping the same uneventful moment without momentum. The narration meanders and my interest waned with every digression.
Now that I am looking back, I’ve noticed Palphreyman has a habit of shoehorning love triangles into her work—a trope I have outgrown as maturity has shown me how rarely it’s done well. Most of the time, it’s just hollow drama for drama’s sake and sadly, this book is no exception. Neither of the love interest stands out to me: Callum is blandly chivalrous, while Blake’s constant smirking and faux mystery make him more grating than intriguing. Their dynamic isn’t a conflict—it’s filler, stretching a flimsy plot across future installments.
And so, it’s genuinely disappointing how this novel squander its promising beginning. The moment Aurora enters the wolf kingdom; the story loses all pace. We’re subjected to endless cycles of the same internal monologues, with key motivations rehashed in nearly identical wording chapter after chapter. The dialogue serves only as exposition, and the chapters lack satisfying arcs, often ending abruptly.
A teenage me, who once gobbled up anything on the orange app, might’ve devoured this. Now? The author's writing feels frozen in time—unchallenged, unrefined, and painfully surface-level. There’s no richness to the world, no complexity to the characters, just a void shell of a story that leaves me wondering why I bothered. A disappointing execution of what could have been a compelling premise.
April 27, 2025
Acotar/Outlander vibes but with wolves. Kind of a slay
November 14, 2023
Very wattpad-y, but still good, nonetheless!!!
December 2, 2023
I feel like I can’t ever unread this book now.
it started off promising but ended like a btec acotar with so many cliches and not enough originality.
also there is seriously nobody more irritating and self righteous than the main character. if she was a bug I’d squish her.
it started off promising but ended like a btec acotar with so many cliches and not enough originality.
also there is seriously nobody more irritating and self righteous than the main character. if she was a bug I’d squish her.
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November 11, 2025
Rating: 4.5 stars.
“I want you to smell like me. When another wolf is close, I want it to be my scent they smell on your skin. I want to mark you as mine.”
Is it ACOTAR with werewolves? Absolutely.
Did I devour every single page of it? Without a doubt.
There’s just something irresistibly addictive about a story where a girl is torn from her world and thrust into another, one filled with danger, magic, and impossible choices. Aurora’s journey from a sheltered princess to a woman caught in the middle of a supernatural war had that perfect blend of tension, romance, and discovery that I can never get enough of.
And then there are the men, two powerful, magnetic forces pulling her in different directions. The brooding alpha with his secrets and scars, the kind of man who makes you question everything you thought you knew about monsters… and the human world she left behind, full of its own brand of cruelty. That love triangle, that emotional tug-of-war, it just works. Every. Single. Time.
The story balances action and emotion so well: brutal battles, simmering attraction, moral conflicts, and moments of vulnerability that sneak up on you. It’s dark and thrilling, but also deeply romantic in that “I shouldn’t want you, but I do” way that makes your heart ache.
So yes, if ACOTAR met a werewolf war and had a slow-burn, forbidden romance baby, this would be it, and I ate up every delicious, dramatic, dangerous page.
➺ The Characters:
Aurora:
“I’ll learn to fight. I’ll make my own stories, rather than be the side character in the stories of kings.”
The characters in The Wolf King are what make this story come alive, each one feels real, layered, and full of emotion, and they give the story a heartbeat that keeps you completely hooked. Aurora, especially, stole my heart. She’s fierce, passionate, and unafraid to stand up for herself, but there’s also this tender, vulnerable side to her that makes her so relatable. She’s not your typical damsel in distress, she’s figuring herself out in a world that constantly tries to control her, and you can feel every struggle, every moment of doubt, every spark of courage.
The chemistry between all of them? Chef’s kiss. The romance between Aurora and Callum had me absolutely kicking my feet, it’s sweet, hot, and brimming with emotion. Their connection feels organic and sincere, full of those tender, blush-inducing moments that make you squeal and reread lines twice.
Callem:
“I thought of you every hour I was away,” he says. “All I could think of was getting back to you. I shouldn’t have left you. I won’t do it again.”
And then there’s Callum, oh my heart, where do I even begin? He’s the kind of person who feels like a safe harbor in the middle of a storm, like when you see him, every chaos will be forgotten (he is going to be on my boyfriends list as well, hehe). There’s a loyalty and protectiveness about him that’s impossible not to fall for, the kind that makes you want to lean into him and never let go. His possessiveness doesn’t feel controlling at all, it’s instinctive, fierce, and full of care, the kind that makes your chest ache in the best way. He’s simple in his values, but that simplicity is comforting, like a quiet promise that even in a harsh, unpredictable world, love can still feel steady and real.
“I love him,” I say, softly. “I cannot marry you, because I love Callum.”
The one thing that really frustrated me about him was how every single time he went off to make some deal or handle his “king” duties, he left Aurora behind, and of course, every time he left, something would happen to her! Like, whyyyy?! It made me so anxious and honestly a little mad at him, because you just want him to stay and protect the person he clearly cares about. It was one of those moments that made me shout at the book like, “Stay with her, man! it’s getting annoying.”
Blake:
Ohhh, Blake… where do I even start?! My heart was literally racing every time he appeared on the page. He’s dark, dangerous, and just… magnetic in a way that makes you gasp and go, “Wait, why am I feeling this?!” His cunning, his subtle manipulations, that glint of danger in his eyes, it all makes your pulse spike like crazy. You know he’s bad for Aurora (and honestly, for you too if we’re being real), but somehow you can’t look away.
He’s got that irresistible Rhysand energy, mysterious, commanding, with a bite that makes your stomach twist in the best way. Every scene he’s in, I was sitting there clutching the book, heart pounding, whispering “oh no… oh yes…!” I swear, I lived for every single moment with him.
“I’ve wanted you since the moment I first set eyes on you. I told myself I took you from the Borderlands because I needed you for the Heart of the Moon, but I think even then, I knew the truth. I couldn’t bear the thought of leaving you there. And I wanted you. Goddess, I wanted you. I’ve been like a lovesick pup since that moment. I think about you all the time. I want to make you smile, and make you happy, and to impress you.”
Uhh… big, hot Scottish wolf-men? Yes please.
Sure,the story has its flaws, a few moments that made me pause or roll my eyes just a little, but honestly? I didn’t care. I was far too busy falling for Callum (and, if I’m completely honest, for Blake too). There’s something about their strength, their loyalty, that wild edge barely kept in check, it’s impossible not to get swept up in it.
“I thought you said there was always a choice. And what? You chose him?” His voice is dark, and his breathing shallow. “Did he touch you?”
This book gave me everything I wanted: danger, tension, heat, and that hint of tenderness buried under all the growling and chaos. It’s not perfect, but it’s fun, it’s addictive, and it makes you dream just a little about having your own brooding wolf-man waiting in the shadows. Just read it, let go of logic for a while, and enjoy the ride.
“I won’t, Rory. I promise I will not ask you to do anything that will cause you harm, nor compromise your morals or integrity. And in return, while you will be mine, I will be yours, too. I will be your alpha. And I promise to take care of you. For as long as you’re here, with me.”
➺ World Building:
The werewolf lore in The Wolf King really strikes that perfect balance between the familiar and the unexpected. I especially loved how the story explored politics on two paces, the regal, courtly kind tied to Aurora’s world, and the primal, instinct-driven power plays among the wolves. It made the stakes feel so much bigger than just romance (though the romance definitely burns). The moral grayness throughout, no clear “good” or “bad” side, gave it an emotional weight that really pulled me in.
If anything, I just wanted more of it. More detail about how the territories interact, how the clans formed, what their customs mean. There’s so much potential in this world that I hope the next book dives even deeper into. Still, as a first installment, it did exactly what it needed to: built a vivid foundation, set up political intrigue, and left me hungry for the next chapter.
The ending completely shook me, I was on the edge of my seat until the very last page and honestly could not put the book down. Every twist, every reveal kept me glued to the story, my heart racing with each turn. Sure, there were moments that frustrated me, like some of Rory’s decisions that made me want to scream at the pages, but even those moments added to the intensity of the story and made it feel more real, I guess.
The action was relentless and thrilling, with danger around every corner, and the emotional stakes were just as high. I loved how the author balanced high-octane tension with the slow-burn romance and character development. By the time I reached the final chapters, I was completely invested in the characters and their fates, desperate to see how everything would play out.
Now, all I can do jump immediately into the next book. I’m beyond excited to dive back into this world, explore more of the pack dynamics, and finally see how the relationships and conflicts evolve. The Wolf King left me both breathless and hungry for more, and I can’t wait to get back into the chaos, passion, and drama of this gripping series.
── .✦
༉‧₊🕯️🖤❀༉ Omg, like… I’ve been watching people LOSING THEIR MINDS over this book, sobbing, gasping, feral giggling, the whole dramatic package, and I’m officially done playing it cool. I NEED to know what’s going on in those pages. This is officially my first dark romantasy (send prayers pls), and I’m equal parts scared and absolutely pumped. I want the morally gray chaos, the intense yearning, the emotional damage, WHATEVER it is that’s turning everyone else into unhinged book gremlins.
So yeah… if this book ruins my life in the best way possible, just know I walked in willingly. Let’s do this.
“I want you to smell like me. When another wolf is close, I want it to be my scent they smell on your skin. I want to mark you as mine.”
Is it ACOTAR with werewolves? Absolutely.
Did I devour every single page of it? Without a doubt.
There’s just something irresistibly addictive about a story where a girl is torn from her world and thrust into another, one filled with danger, magic, and impossible choices. Aurora’s journey from a sheltered princess to a woman caught in the middle of a supernatural war had that perfect blend of tension, romance, and discovery that I can never get enough of.
And then there are the men, two powerful, magnetic forces pulling her in different directions. The brooding alpha with his secrets and scars, the kind of man who makes you question everything you thought you knew about monsters… and the human world she left behind, full of its own brand of cruelty. That love triangle, that emotional tug-of-war, it just works. Every. Single. Time.
The story balances action and emotion so well: brutal battles, simmering attraction, moral conflicts, and moments of vulnerability that sneak up on you. It’s dark and thrilling, but also deeply romantic in that “I shouldn’t want you, but I do” way that makes your heart ache.
So yes, if ACOTAR met a werewolf war and had a slow-burn, forbidden romance baby, this would be it, and I ate up every delicious, dramatic, dangerous page.
➺ The Characters:
Aurora:
“I’ll learn to fight. I’ll make my own stories, rather than be the side character in the stories of kings.”
The characters in The Wolf King are what make this story come alive, each one feels real, layered, and full of emotion, and they give the story a heartbeat that keeps you completely hooked. Aurora, especially, stole my heart. She’s fierce, passionate, and unafraid to stand up for herself, but there’s also this tender, vulnerable side to her that makes her so relatable. She’s not your typical damsel in distress, she’s figuring herself out in a world that constantly tries to control her, and you can feel every struggle, every moment of doubt, every spark of courage.
The chemistry between all of them? Chef’s kiss. The romance between Aurora and Callum had me absolutely kicking my feet, it’s sweet, hot, and brimming with emotion. Their connection feels organic and sincere, full of those tender, blush-inducing moments that make you squeal and reread lines twice.
Callem:
“I thought of you every hour I was away,” he says. “All I could think of was getting back to you. I shouldn’t have left you. I won’t do it again.”
And then there’s Callum, oh my heart, where do I even begin? He’s the kind of person who feels like a safe harbor in the middle of a storm, like when you see him, every chaos will be forgotten
“I love him,” I say, softly. “I cannot marry you, because I love Callum.”
The one thing that really frustrated me about him was how every single time he went off to make some deal or handle his “king” duties, he left Aurora behind, and of course, every time he left, something would happen to her! Like, whyyyy?! It made me so anxious and honestly a little mad at him, because you just want him to stay and protect the person he clearly cares about. It was one of those moments that made me shout at the book like, “Stay with her, man! it’s getting annoying.”
Blake:
Ohhh, Blake… where do I even start?! My heart was literally racing every time he appeared on the page. He’s dark, dangerous, and just… magnetic in a way that makes you gasp and go, “Wait, why am I feeling this?!” His cunning, his subtle manipulations, that glint of danger in his eyes, it all makes your pulse spike like crazy. You know he’s bad for Aurora (and honestly, for you too if we’re being real), but somehow you can’t look away.
He’s got that irresistible Rhysand energy, mysterious, commanding, with a bite that makes your stomach twist in the best way. Every scene he’s in, I was sitting there clutching the book, heart pounding, whispering “oh no… oh yes…!” I swear, I lived for every single moment with him.
“I’ve wanted you since the moment I first set eyes on you. I told myself I took you from the Borderlands because I needed you for the Heart of the Moon, but I think even then, I knew the truth. I couldn’t bear the thought of leaving you there. And I wanted you. Goddess, I wanted you. I’ve been like a lovesick pup since that moment. I think about you all the time. I want to make you smile, and make you happy, and to impress you.”
Uhh… big, hot Scottish wolf-men? Yes please.
Sure,
“I thought you said there was always a choice. And what? You chose him?” His voice is dark, and his breathing shallow. “Did he touch you?”
This book gave me everything I wanted: danger, tension, heat, and that hint of tenderness buried under all the growling and chaos. It’s not perfect, but it’s fun, it’s addictive, and it makes you dream just a little about having your own brooding wolf-man waiting in the shadows. Just read it, let go of logic for a while, and enjoy the ride.
“I won’t, Rory. I promise I will not ask you to do anything that will cause you harm, nor compromise your morals or integrity. And in return, while you will be mine, I will be yours, too. I will be your alpha. And I promise to take care of you. For as long as you’re here, with me.”
➺ World Building:
The werewolf lore in The Wolf King really strikes that perfect balance between the familiar and the unexpected. I especially loved how the story explored politics on two paces, the regal, courtly kind tied to Aurora’s world, and the primal, instinct-driven power plays among the wolves. It made the stakes feel so much bigger than just romance (though the romance definitely burns). The moral grayness throughout, no clear “good” or “bad” side, gave it an emotional weight that really pulled me in.
If anything, I just wanted more of it. More detail about how the territories interact, how the clans formed, what their customs mean. There’s so much potential in this world that I hope the next book dives even deeper into. Still, as a first installment, it did exactly what it needed to: built a vivid foundation, set up political intrigue, and left me hungry for the next chapter.
The ending completely shook me, I was on the edge of my seat until the very last page and honestly could not put the book down. Every twist, every reveal kept me glued to the story, my heart racing with each turn. Sure, there were moments that frustrated me, like some of Rory’s decisions that made me want to scream at the pages, but even those moments added to the intensity of the story and made it feel more real, I guess.
The action was relentless and thrilling, with danger around every corner, and the emotional stakes were just as high. I loved how the author balanced high-octane tension with the slow-burn romance and character development. By the time I reached the final chapters, I was completely invested in the characters and their fates, desperate to see how everything would play out.
Now, all I can do jump immediately into the next book. I’m beyond excited to dive back into this world, explore more of the pack dynamics, and finally see how the relationships and conflicts evolve. The Wolf King left me both breathless and hungry for more, and I can’t wait to get back into the chaos, passion, and drama of this gripping series.
── .✦
༉‧₊🕯️🖤❀༉ Omg, like… I’ve been watching people LOSING THEIR MINDS over this book, sobbing, gasping, feral giggling, the whole dramatic package, and I’m officially done playing it cool. I NEED to know what’s going on in those pages. This is officially my first dark romantasy (send prayers pls), and I’m equal parts scared and absolutely pumped. I want the morally gray chaos, the intense yearning, the emotional damage, WHATEVER it is that’s turning everyone else into unhinged book gremlins.
So yeah… if this book ruins my life in the best way possible, just know I walked in willingly. Let’s do this.
March 5, 2024
Stop! Listen!
Cut it out with all the ACOTAR comparisons, and that is coming from someone who loves Sarah J M!
If you try any more than 3 romantasty series, you will notice there’s always a trend with war and someone being captured, or having to go to another land/realm.
This is not a copycat book!
The characters are so good, your emotions are pulled in every direction, and it’s surprising and unpredictable.
(There’s no self-pity main to drag you down.)
This book gives you all of the feels.
When finding new fantasy books, it can be difficult because many adult authors take smut too far — but not in The Wolf King!
I really appreciate the authors pace and level of discovery, action, and romance, and the lovable and respectable characters!
I have high, high hopes for book 2!
Cut it out with all the ACOTAR comparisons, and that is coming from someone who loves Sarah J M!
If you try any more than 3 romantasty series, you will notice there’s always a trend with war and someone being captured, or having to go to another land/realm.
This is not a copycat book!
The characters are so good, your emotions are pulled in every direction, and it’s surprising and unpredictable.
(There’s no self-pity main to drag you down.)
This book gives you all of the feels.
When finding new fantasy books, it can be difficult because many adult authors take smut too far — but not in The Wolf King!
I really appreciate the authors pace and level of discovery, action, and romance, and the lovable and respectable characters!
I have high, high hopes for book 2!
January 16, 2026
| ★★★★★ |
OKAY OKAY, I AM OBSESSED!! This book must be laced with some sort of illegal substance because it had me ADDICTED to flipping the pages even faster than I'd flip over for a certain alpha.
The world building? Superb! The descriptions of the environment and surroundings provided a welcomed sense of immersive cosiness within an otherwise intense and angsty paranormal romance.
The tension? DELICIOUS! And is that a love triangle I smell? I am hooked!
I'll be honest, during the first half of the book, Aurora kind of irritated me. I totally get that as a princess she has been sheltered her entire life and schooled on what is "proper", but her naivety and immaturity towards certain things, although very true to character, was kind of frustrating. HOWEVER, I loved her character development. The way she became a total badass and wasn't afraid to stand up for herself by biting back at people pushing her around or treating her undesirably was so refreshing!
I love a possessive MMC, so I really liked Callum and his soft yet protective personality. The tension between him and Aurora was palpable and I totally ate it up! However, Blake has my FULL ATTENTION! 👀 Every appearance he made had me kicking my feet and giggling. As much as I liked Callum, I think his vibe was slightly too golden retriever-esque for me. Blake on the other hand, shared the same "alpha male, touch her and die" vibes, but also had an air of aloofness, which, quite frankly I found rather hot. If you've read any of my other romance reviews, you will know that I LOVE a dark, morally grey mmc, and Blake fitted that to a T!
I've read a few reviews where people have pointed out similarities to the vibes in the ACOTAR series, especially drawing on resemblances between Blake and Rhysand.. and honestly, I have to agree! But lemme say right now, if the Callum/Blake sitch turns into a Tamlin/Rhysand sitch, I fear I may lose my mind (not that I'll be complaining, I am HERE for the drama!). Is this gonna be a "fight for the girl" vibe? Is it gonna be more of a "why choose" moment? I don't know, but I NEED TO FIND OUT!
Now let's talk about that ending. Yes, I guessed part of the plot twist from early on and found elements a little predictable, but that CLIFFHANGER had me launching my book across the room, screaming into my pillow, chewing on my hand, booking the next flight to Scotland and changing my name to "Lauren Palphreyman's #1 enemy" because what do you MEAN you're going to end the book on such a diabolical cliffhanger!? I am FERAL, I tell you!! I cannot wait to dive into The Night Prince and find out what happens next!
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I've seen how many of you have loved this book so I have major FOMO and will be starting it immediately! As someone who hasn't read any werewolf books, I have no idea what I'm letting myself in for but it better be good!
OKAY OKAY, I AM OBSESSED!! This book must be laced with some sort of illegal substance because it had me ADDICTED to flipping the pages even faster than I'd flip over for a certain alpha.
The world building? Superb! The descriptions of the environment and surroundings provided a welcomed sense of immersive cosiness within an otherwise intense and angsty paranormal romance.
The tension? DELICIOUS! And is that a love triangle I smell? I am hooked!
I'll be honest, during the first half of the book, Aurora kind of irritated me. I totally get that as a princess she has been sheltered her entire life and schooled on what is "proper", but her naivety and immaturity towards certain things, although very true to character, was kind of frustrating. HOWEVER, I loved her character development. The way she became a total badass and wasn't afraid to stand up for herself by biting back at people pushing her around or treating her undesirably was so refreshing!
I love a possessive MMC, so I really liked Callum and his soft yet protective personality. The tension between him and Aurora was palpable and I totally ate it up! However, Blake has my FULL ATTENTION! 👀 Every appearance he made had me kicking my feet and giggling. As much as I liked Callum, I think his vibe was slightly too golden retriever-esque for me. Blake on the other hand, shared the same "alpha male, touch her and die" vibes, but also had an air of aloofness, which, quite frankly I found rather hot. If you've read any of my other romance reviews, you will know that I LOVE a dark, morally grey mmc, and Blake fitted that to a T!
I've read a few reviews where people have pointed out similarities to the vibes in the ACOTAR series, especially drawing on resemblances between Blake and Rhysand.. and honestly, I have to agree! But lemme say right now, if the Callum/Blake sitch turns into a Tamlin/Rhysand sitch, I fear I may lose my mind (not that I'll be complaining, I am HERE for the drama!). Is this gonna be a "fight for the girl" vibe? Is it gonna be more of a "why choose" moment? I don't know, but I NEED TO FIND OUT!
Now let's talk about that ending. Yes, I guessed part of the plot twist from early on and found elements a little predictable, but that CLIFFHANGER had me launching my book across the room, screaming into my pillow, chewing on my hand, booking the next flight to Scotland and changing my name to "Lauren Palphreyman's #1 enemy" because what do you MEAN you're going to end the book on such a diabolical cliffhanger!? I am FERAL, I tell you!! I cannot wait to dive into The Night Prince and find out what happens next!
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I've seen how many of you have loved this book so I have major FOMO and will be starting it immediately! As someone who hasn't read any werewolf books, I have no idea what I'm letting myself in for but it better be good!
September 29, 2025
4.5⭐️
Callum ……
Blake ……
What a hard choice…….
I would say “Why Choose” ? lol
I was practically forced by daughter to read this book, but as other books she forced me to read it, I end it up loving. I regret nothing!
I am very conflicted here because I LOVE throuples and if I had a say in how the trilogy was written I would DEFINITELY make her have both of them. Callum is hot, loyal, strong and loving. Blake is dark and mysterious, sexy, strong and manipulative. So the way I see she would truly have the best of both worlds here if she could keep them both 😂😂😂😂😂😂
But idk the direction of this trilogy and this is my very first time reading this type of romance and also a new to me author, so I truly have no idea. I can just say for a fact that I loved this book So much and I can’t wait to start the second which I will do IMMEDIATELY! 🖤
Callum ……
Blake ……
What a hard choice…….
I would say “Why Choose” ? lol
I was practically forced by daughter to read this book, but as other books she forced me to read it, I end it up loving. I regret nothing!
I am very conflicted here because I LOVE throuples and if I had a say in how the trilogy was written I would DEFINITELY make her have both of them. Callum is hot, loyal, strong and loving. Blake is dark and mysterious, sexy, strong and manipulative. So the way I see she would truly have the best of both worlds here if she could keep them both 😂😂😂😂😂😂
But idk the direction of this trilogy and this is my very first time reading this type of romance and also a new to me author, so I truly have no idea. I can just say for a fact that I loved this book So much and I can’t wait to start the second which I will do IMMEDIATELY! 🖤
June 26, 2025
i would highly recommend doing the audio for this one! it’s duet narration and it really gave the story an extra layer, i loved it! our FMC Aurora is a princess kidnapped by Callum the alpha of a wolf shifter clan and is held “captive”. this was super fast paced and a really fun time, the tension between these two was chefs kiss and i really enjoyed the political lore between the wolves and humans so i can’t wait to pick up the next book and find out more! 👏🏼
April 14, 2024
I'm pissed about two things. First it is part of series that is nowhere mentioned or when the second book is coming out, the only positive thing is that it hfn and doesn't end in cliffhanger.
Second I'm really not sure if I'm rooting for Callum-Aurora or Blake-Aurora. I mean Blake was somewhat unpredictable and I'm not really sure if he's just morally grey (which I'm fine with that) or just evil that every action he takes is purely for his interest. Don't drop me this unfair dilemma author, especially when I don't know when the second book is coming!
Second I'm really not sure if I'm rooting for Callum-Aurora or Blake-Aurora. I mean Blake was somewhat unpredictable and I'm not really sure if he's just morally grey (which I'm fine with that) or just evil that every action he takes is purely for his interest. Don't drop me this unfair dilemma author, especially when I don't know when the second book is coming!
October 24, 2025
4 stars . ⊹ ･ﾟ𖥔 ₊ ˑ
⤷ LONG LIVE THE KING 🫡🐺
Werewolves are my current fixation and let me tell you, this fking delivered!!!!!
The Wolf King is such a fun read. It is fast paced with high stakes and has an easy to understand world of humans against werewolves. I found it a touch predictable but wasn't really bothered by that. I was a bit icked too as soon as I realised there was going to be a love triangle but I feel like it's been executed really well in this.
Honestly, I have like two demands when it comes to werewolf books and that is a territorial af alpha male and a mating bond (the ending of this was close enough) so this feels like a pretty successful read for me. Loved the ending, and loved the set up for book 2. Will be picking it up right now!
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Desperately trying to stay on the werewolf train after reading Mate don’t judge pls and ty
⤷ LONG LIVE THE KING 🫡🐺
Werewolves are my current fixation and let me tell you, this fking delivered!!!!!
The Wolf King is such a fun read. It is fast paced with high stakes and has an easy to understand world of humans against werewolves. I found it a touch predictable but wasn't really bothered by that. I was a bit icked too as soon as I realised there was going to be a love triangle but I feel like it's been executed really well in this.
Honestly, I have like two demands when it comes to werewolf books and that is a territorial af alpha male and a mating bond (the ending of this was close enough) so this feels like a pretty successful read for me. Loved the ending, and loved the set up for book 2. Will be picking it up right now!
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Desperately trying to stay on the werewolf train after reading Mate don’t judge pls and ty
March 18, 2024
Was kinda fun at first, then we hit the middle mark and the plot line as well as the romance between Aurora and Callum was boring as hell. The most uninteresting couple. Callum was sweet and everything but there was just nothing there for me,,, chemistry was not chemistrying.
The chapter structure was also weird as hell it would end on one sentence then just pick up on the next but as a new chapter???? The book was basically one long chapter.
It’s funny because I saw the reviews saying Aurora was irritating and didn’t understand because although she was a snooze fest that doesn’t make one annoying. Then I hit the 70% mark and Aurora became annoying as hell like I now get it. Her decisions and thought processes were just so stupid. Her acting all big and bad with Blake was just… she didn’t have this energy with any of her other adversaries. It was genuinely confusing me why she was going so hard especially if she just took a moment to remember he has helped her in the past.
Blake was the most interesting character here and even then if he said something about playing his game one more time i was ready to jump off the cliff.
The chapter structure was also weird as hell it would end on one sentence then just pick up on the next but as a new chapter???? The book was basically one long chapter.
It’s funny because I saw the reviews saying Aurora was irritating and didn’t understand because although she was a snooze fest that doesn’t make one annoying. Then I hit the 70% mark and Aurora became annoying as hell like I now get it. Her decisions and thought processes were just so stupid. Her acting all big and bad with Blake was just… she didn’t have this energy with any of her other adversaries. It was genuinely confusing me why she was going so hard especially if she just took a moment to remember he has helped her in the past.
Blake was the most interesting character here and even then if he said something about playing his game one more time i was ready to jump off the cliff.
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January 4, 2026My sister recently started getting into reading and this is my first rec from her. 🥰 So fun!
September 9, 2025
this was so good omg. starting the next one immediately !!!!
July 17, 2025
Do NOT let this book hit your TBR. Drop your current read right now and read this!
September 22, 2025
Rory is a princess.
Her dad doesn’t give a single fuck about her and sends her off to marry this disgusting oaf of a man, lord, prince. Whatever he is. He’s ugly and he sucks.
But before she can get married she gets kidnapped by an alpha wolf and taken to the wolf kingdom. Said alpha wolf is really a golden retriever in disguise. He’s safe and sweet and gives her warm soup and forehead kisses 🥺🥺🥺
Meanwhileeeeee there’s a hot as fuck wolf that has a bad attitude and acts like he doesn’t care if she lives or dies.(that’s the one we really want, you toxic bitches). He called her a good girl tho so obv that makes up for all the horrible things he did to her.
Anyways the rest of the book is just Rory being used in a political scheme with a bunch of alpha men because patriarchy, duh.
No knotting, sadly.
3.5 stars
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Ok but is there knotting in this book?
That’s the REAL question
Update:
Ok look. I know kilts are historically significant BUT let’s not pretend they were the sexiest war garment. Hard to take a man seriously in a skirt. Like damn I’m tryna fear you not wonder if your nuts are gunna fall out.
Update:
“he chased her into the woods” in real life = jail. 🚔
“he chased her into the woods” in a darkromance = daddy 🥵
Update: also the LOGISTICS of kilts? You’re trying to tell me you rode a horse, fought four men, and sprinted through a forest all while going commando under a skirt? I don’t believe it.
October 4, 2025
4 STARS FOR THE IMMACULATE VIBESSS OMGGGGG
Shane East and his growly Scottish accent WERE EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥
This gave me twilight and vampire diaries (sans vamps) in the best wayyyyyy. This was legitimately such a fun giggly time!
It had all the corny cliches, and the plot was nothing groundbreaking ... BUT THE VIBES GUYS THE VIBESSS??? Yeah I was giggling and smiling from ear to ear 🤣 This book could not have come at a better time after my Alchemised induced depression; it genuinely made me so happy and just.. light?😅
I am SO HERE for this Blake x Aurora x Callum situation!! Give me all the angst and pining and tension and competition it is feeding my TVD loving millennial heart so much🤣
Team Blake though I will always side with the man with a tortured past because I am in fact just a girl🎀
Shane East and his growly Scottish accent WERE EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥
This gave me twilight and vampire diaries (sans vamps) in the best wayyyyyy. This was legitimately such a fun giggly time!
It had all the corny cliches, and the plot was nothing groundbreaking ... BUT THE VIBES GUYS THE VIBESSS??? Yeah I was giggling and smiling from ear to ear 🤣 This book could not have come at a better time after my Alchemised induced depression; it genuinely made me so happy and just.. light?😅
I am SO HERE for this Blake x Aurora x Callum situation!! Give me all the angst and pining and tension and competition it is feeding my TVD loving millennial heart so much🤣
Team Blake though I will always side with the man with a tortured past because I am in fact just a girl🎀
January 17, 2026
The Wolf King is a perfect reminder that hype doesn’t always equal compatibility. I went in excited for a werewolf fantasy romance, but the execution didn’t work for me. The FMC’s repetitive inner conflict and the inconsistent dynamic between the main characters made it hard to stay emotionally invested.
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The romance felt more like emotional whiplash than a slow burn, and one possessive trope moment ultimately sealed my DNF. I wanted stronger character growth, clearer tension, and a relationship that felt more intentional.
This will work for readers who love possessive wolf shifter romantasy, and if you enjoyed Dire Bound, you might still want to give it a shot.
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The romance felt more like emotional whiplash than a slow burn, and one possessive trope moment ultimately sealed my DNF. I wanted stronger character growth, clearer tension, and a relationship that felt more intentional.
This will work for readers who love possessive wolf shifter romantasy, and if you enjoyed Dire Bound, you might still want to give it a shot.
👉 I go into much more detail on my blog if you want the full, honest breakdown.
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October 18, 2025
“I thought of you every hour I was away,” he says. “All I could think of was getting back to you. I shouldn’t have left you. I won’t do it again.”
this was a fun read, it brought me back to my younger years when all i’d read was paranormal werewolf books. Callum and Aurora had so much chemistry, i loved how he protected her and the way she kept getting shocked by how unfiltered he is. i was honestly living for the romance, but i can’t lie and say Blake didn’t have me in the ultimate chokehold. the drama with the wolf king and Blake’s unclear intentions kept me invested. the way this left off has me desperate for the next book! 😩
this was a fun read, it brought me back to my younger years when all i’d read was paranormal werewolf books. Callum and Aurora had so much chemistry, i loved how he protected her and the way she kept getting shocked by how unfiltered he is. i was honestly living for the romance, but i can’t lie and say Blake didn’t have me in the ultimate chokehold. the drama with the wolf king and Blake’s unclear intentions kept me invested. the way this left off has me desperate for the next book! 😩
August 31, 2025
4.25⭐️
I enjoyed every second of this! Straight on to book 2!
I enjoyed every second of this! Straight on to book 2!
September 23, 2023
OMG, this was an awesome read. The pacing was excellent. It’s beautifully written and I really felt for all MCs. Most of the time, princess are weak and helpless but not Aurora over here. She is smart, strong and brave without any combat skills and being awesome at everything. She is scared but always finds a way and trying her best. She felt like the best human real princesses and I admired her and genuinely liked her. Never once she irritated me which is very rare. Callum felt real and authentic too. He is big and strong but gentle and caring. He slowly helps Aurora to open up and start feeling, to be honest and real. He is not a book-boyfriend, he is a book-husband lol. The relationship development was so organic, so real and so satisfyingly sweet. I truly enjoyed it, masterpiece.
Blake is quite intriguing and I do like him as well, but Callum wins after that scene at the tent in the forest *wink* I wish for a spin off about Blake finding his equal. Meanwhile, I will eagerly await for the book#2. Super highly recommend.
Blake is quite intriguing and I do like him as well, but Callum wins after that scene at the tent in the forest *wink* I wish for a spin off about Blake finding his equal. Meanwhile, I will eagerly await for the book#2. Super highly recommend.
January 17, 2026
A new favorite obsession on the horizon! These characters are so rich and very likeable, I mean come on..Scottish wolves, wearing kilts! I am definitely not a smut girlie, but I did appreciate this book. The smut was mild, but my focus was on the fantastic world building and getting to know each character anyway. Nice little turn at the end to make me wonder, which team I'm on, at this stage I feel like Blake's character is more dark and twisty, and love his witty nature. Callum is just too goody two shoes for my liking. So I guess team Blake for the win! I've savored all 488 pages of this book over the week. Very eager to jump into the next book!
June 23, 2025
Am I suppose to be rooting for Callum? Blake is like the wolf version of Damon from the vampire diaries and I can’t help but root for him even though I’m not sure what that says about me 🤣
April 14, 2025
EXCUSEEEEEE ME this was so fun??????
full rtc!!!
actual rating 4.5
full rtc!!!
actual rating 4.5
May 25, 2025
I’ve never given the Scottish accent much thought…until now 🙌. This book is serving up Medieval Scotland with Viking-esque men, all wrapped in a Romeo and Juliet-style omegaverse romance. It’s a mixing pot, and honestly, I’m a little obsessed.
I’d categorise this as a captive romance, but she was more of a willing abductee than a true prisoner. In her homeland, she was never truly valued as a princess, merely a pawn in the hands of powerful men.
This was a one-horse trope, and honestly, whether it’s one bed or one horse, I’m all in. I’m a sucker for forced proximity; it always seems to bring out the “touch her and die” heroes. In this case, the hero used their closeness to shield her from his own people. Long story short: being behind enemy lines came with plenty of hostility aimed squarely at her
Her kidnapping was all about political gain, but we cannot ignore the chemistry between the main characters. Give me a few smirks and a possessive waist hold any day. I also loved her constant innuendos, but it got a little confusing. She was described as sheltered and naive, yet she used to flirt with men to gather intel for her father or to sway opinions. That kind of savvy doesn’t exactly scream “innocent.” The two sides of her character didn’t quite add up for me.
A sort of love triangle started to form… but it also kind of didn’t. I couldn’t tell if it was an actual plot development or just something I imagined into existence. I had a clear favourite going into the story, but now? Honestly, I’m conflicted. It’s giving serious ACOTAR vibes, and I’m a little nervous about where this is headed 😅.
I saw the plot twists coming. There were just too many hints, but I still enjoyed it. The forbidden romance was a highlight, especially when being brought up on different sides didn’t tear them apart. There’s a clear class divide too: the Northern wolf-shifters (considered “savages”) vs. the Southern royals (very British, very judgmental). Let’s just say… they’re not each other's biggest fans.
Overall, I thought it was a great read. I’m usually picky with my omegaverse stories, but this one actually enhanced the plot in a meaningful way.
That said, I just realized the series isn’t complete, which definitely ruined my day. Might be holding off on book two for a bit…
I’d categorise this as a captive romance, but she was more of a willing abductee than a true prisoner. In her homeland, she was never truly valued as a princess, merely a pawn in the hands of powerful men.
This was a one-horse trope, and honestly, whether it’s one bed or one horse, I’m all in. I’m a sucker for forced proximity; it always seems to bring out the “touch her and die” heroes. In this case, the hero used their closeness to shield her from his own people. Long story short: being behind enemy lines came with plenty of hostility aimed squarely at her
Her kidnapping was all about political gain, but we cannot ignore the chemistry between the main characters. Give me a few smirks and a possessive waist hold any day. I also loved her constant innuendos, but it got a little confusing. She was described as sheltered and naive, yet she used to flirt with men to gather intel for her father or to sway opinions. That kind of savvy doesn’t exactly scream “innocent.” The two sides of her character didn’t quite add up for me.
A sort of love triangle started to form… but it also kind of didn’t. I couldn’t tell if it was an actual plot development or just something I imagined into existence. I had a clear favourite going into the story, but now? Honestly, I’m conflicted. It’s giving serious ACOTAR vibes, and I’m a little nervous about where this is headed 😅.
I saw the plot twists coming. There were just too many hints, but I still enjoyed it. The forbidden romance was a highlight, especially when being brought up on different sides didn’t tear them apart. There’s a clear class divide too: the Northern wolf-shifters (considered “savages”) vs. the Southern royals (very British, very judgmental). Let’s just say… they’re not each other's biggest fans.
Overall, I thought it was a great read. I’m usually picky with my omegaverse stories, but this one actually enhanced the plot in a meaningful way.
That said, I just realized the series isn’t complete, which definitely ruined my day. Might be holding off on book two for a bit…
April 5, 2025
April 5, 2025 reread:
this book is fucking good plain and simple. I was just as giddy reading this the second time as I was the first.
So very unlike me but I’m not solely rooting for the dark haired villainous one - I’m rooting for a why choose situation 😌
Sept 7,2024 Original Read & Review:
okay I loved this????
think season 1 of outlander except just the Scottish clans part and not the time travel…. & they’re werewolves.
I feel like I can’t even explain this book well or set up the story so I’m not even gonna try - just trust me. If you’re into werewolf romances or fantasy and are looking for something fast paced & exciting, this is it.
Human princess x Werewolves
Human x Werewolf war
Forced proximity
Only one horse
Bath scene
Possessive & protective MMC
You’re mine
Hot guys - PLURAL
I read this book in one sitting. 5 stars.
this book is fucking good plain and simple. I was just as giddy reading this the second time as I was the first.
So very unlike me but I’m not solely rooting for the dark haired villainous one - I’m rooting for a why choose situation 😌
Sept 7,2024 Original Read & Review:
okay I loved this????
think season 1 of outlander except just the Scottish clans part and not the time travel…. & they’re werewolves.
I feel like I can’t even explain this book well or set up the story so I’m not even gonna try - just trust me. If you’re into werewolf romances or fantasy and are looking for something fast paced & exciting, this is it.
Human princess x Werewolves
Human x Werewolf war
Forced proximity
Only one horse
Bath scene
Possessive & protective MMC
You’re mine
Hot guys - PLURAL
I read this book in one sitting. 5 stars.
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