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Wrath of the White Wolf
I escaped Queens with my freedom—but not my enemies.
They accused me of kidnappings and poisonings I didn't commit. Turning an entire city against me. So I did the only thing I could—I ran. Back to Colombia. Back to the only place that's ever felt like home. But peace doesn't last long. A new alpha from Medellín steps onto my territory, testing what's left of my control. And before I can finish dealing with him—Queens reminds me exactly why I ran in the first place. Because they don't let their enemies go. They finish them.
What comes for me isn't a warning. It's a message. And it costs more than I'm willing to lose. So I stop running. I go back to New York with one revenge. But Queens isn't just waiting for me. The God of Death is. The man I thought I could trust when everything fell apart. The one person who should have stood at my side—and didn't. Now Elias is the only thing standing between me and the war I came to start . . . and I don't know if I want to destroy him or make him understand exactly what his betrayal cost me.
And somehow, there's someone willing to follow me straight into the chaos. No questions. No hesitation. Angel walks into the destruction with me like it's the easiest choice he’s ever made.
Queens thought the bastard of the alpha had run. They're about to learn the truth. I'm not running. I'm coming back. And this time? I'm bringing wrath.
Contains mature themes.
They accused me of kidnappings and poisonings I didn't commit. Turning an entire city against me. So I did the only thing I could—I ran. Back to Colombia. Back to the only place that's ever felt like home. But peace doesn't last long. A new alpha from Medellín steps onto my territory, testing what's left of my control. And before I can finish dealing with him—Queens reminds me exactly why I ran in the first place. Because they don't let their enemies go. They finish them.
What comes for me isn't a warning. It's a message. And it costs more than I'm willing to lose. So I stop running. I go back to New York with one revenge. But Queens isn't just waiting for me. The God of Death is. The man I thought I could trust when everything fell apart. The one person who should have stood at my side—and didn't. Now Elias is the only thing standing between me and the war I came to start . . . and I don't know if I want to destroy him or make him understand exactly what his betrayal cost me.
And somehow, there's someone willing to follow me straight into the chaos. No questions. No hesitation. Angel walks into the destruction with me like it's the easiest choice he’s ever made.
Queens thought the bastard of the alpha had run. They're about to learn the truth. I'm not running. I'm coming back. And this time? I'm bringing wrath.
Contains mature themes.
556 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 24, 2026
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Karina Espinosa
56 books483 followersKarina Espinosa is a Colombian-American author best known for the Mackenzie Grey series, the Blood Weaver Trilogy, and her latest romantasy hit, The Dragon’s Ballad. When she’s not writing fierce heroines and magical chaos, she’s globe-trotting, bingeing Asian dramas, or teaching college students how to write essays—with a coffee in hand and fictional body count on the rise.
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August 2, 2026
I really love the striking cover image of Frankie aka La Loba Blanca standing front and centre looking extremely, shall we say “peeved off” with someone. She is certainly looking like she means business! The cover goes well with the bk1 cover which also featured Frankie front and centre too with the Queens city skyline behind her and the magic swirling around her. It would certainly make me pick it up from a bookstore shelf or click on it online to learn more!
At the end of the last book, Frankie had been framed by Tian for the poisonings that were happening and locked away by the SIU, then rescued on the instruction of the Queen herself Mackenzie Grey/MacCoinnich. It was amazing to have her featured and I hope we get even more of her and some of the older characters from the Mackenzie Grey Universe as this series develops. Mackenzie has plans for Frankie, at the “right time” she wants her to return from laying low in Colombia to clear the Salazar name and retake the Queens pack.
However, before any of that can begin to come into play Frankie has things to deal with in Columbia. Since arriving in Columbia being back in the midst of her Cali pack has eased some of the trauma she went through back in Queens but she still has flashbacks and nightmares about it all. As always, she has her pack family around her, the steady fatherly hand of Mateo, the older brother in Santi, who I sometimes think may have deeply hidden romantic feelings towards Frankie too. Then there’s the cheeky clown brother in Rafa, then the studious compute whizz sister Caro and the worrier, healer of the group Isa. Frankie is slowly healing though she is ignoring the rather large elephant that is Queens for the moment. She simply cut off everyone in Queens although the only person who has persistently continued to reach out is Angel Roderiguez. Frankie is both disappointed and hurt that Elias aka the God Of Death just stood by refusing to even look at her when the SIU arrested her. Though she’s not totally surprised that he is standing by his Queens Pack Alpha father and the man that framed Tian Lang.
Just as Frankie seems to be relaxing, a new Alpha rolls into to town, right up to the pack home and challenges Mateo for the Cali territory & Alph position. Of course, Frankie is immediately furious at the fact this newcomer is wanting the Cali pack, challenging Mateo but she soon becomes equally irritated by the newcomer’s apparent obsession and weird, totally unwanted flirting with her. It is decided Frankie will fight Tomas Jaramillo aka Tavo the new Alpha of Medellin, a date, time and place is set.
When Frankie and the rest of the Cali group go to a bar for a drink to let off some steam before the training for the fight really begins, they do not expect to see Tavo but he strolls into the bar within pack territory like he owns it as if he is already Alpha in this area. He pulls up a seat to their table and talks and flirts with Frankie, who doesn’t rise to the bait but simply puts him back in his place with banter. Until the conversation takes a dangerous turn when Tavo asks if Santi is Frankies boyfriend, she neither confirms nor denies it but simply replies what if he is and Tavo replies seriously, he will kill him.
Frankie trains with Santi, when she gets flashbacks of how she was attacked and taken to the warehouse and then how she wans manhandled by the SIU, Santi patiently works through it with Frankie telling her to push through those feelings, turn them round and use them to fight.
The fight happens and Frankie deals with Tavo although things are still brewing there, it seems a fair fight was not enough for Tavo. The way he pushes Frankies boundaries at the end of it leave her feeling a range of mixed emotions. Tavo has been dealt with for now and Mateo thinks that’s worth celebrating with the whole pack. He hires a restaurant on a mountain so there will only be the Cali Pack there.
Frankie wanders off for a little quieter time and is soon followed by Mateo and Santi, the someone else arrives at the party with an agenda of his own, he wants Frankie. Mateo tells Frankie & Santi to run, which eventually happens, with Santi dragging her away. The “thing” because it’s not apparent what this fighting machine all dressed in black with a metal demon mask and swords is demands Frankie again but Mateo has none of it, refusing to give her up, saying he will give his own life up first. A fight ensues whilst a helpless Frankie and Santi watch from nearby. But it doesn’t end there because the fighting machine ends up attacking the pack too. The only reason it doesn’t get Frankie is Santi takes her out of the battle.
The pyres for the slaughtered wolves are still smouldering when in walks Angel Roderiguez with more bad news. Tian is pressuring the SIU to find Frankie. Frankie reveals what just happened and there is both shock and horror on Angel’s face as he recognises the description of the demon masked fighting machine – it is Kairon, basically a hitman for hire. An extremely dangerous being as no one knows what supernatural race he actually is. Coincidentally he had recently been seen in Queens, meaning he was probably getting instructions for a new job. Its not long before the dots are connected and Frankie, Angel, Santi & the Cali gang come to the conclusion that Tian Lang sent Kairon to tie the loose end up that is Frankie!!
Its then Frankie decides she has to go back to Queens to clear her name, clear the Salazar name and get Queens out of her system once and for all, but with all of Queens still looking for her and a murderous hitman on her trail things aren’t going to be easy. It also means leaving the Cali pack when she has just become Alpha. Santi vows to hold the fort with the help of Rafa with his inappropriate jokes, Caro and healer Isa. Once back in the vicinity of Queens Frankie needs to stay under the radar, which she does with the help of Angel who vows to fight to the end at her side, Brooklyn Pack Alpha Jackson and SIU Detective Cassidy Chan. Moving from safe house to safe house they manage to stay one step ahead, though Frankie does upset Angel by taking what he says are unnecessary risks like visiting the warehouse crime scene alone. Its whilst Frankie is at the warehouse that she finds important evidence missed by the SIU a piece of metal, it triggers a memory in Frankie of her clawing it off her captor’s mask. This new evidence could prove that Kairon is involved with Tian and the conspiracy of framing both herself and her father for something neither had anything to do with. Frankie ends up totally blowing her cover when Estefana contacts her desperate for help, Tian has called a public meeting to disgrace what is left of the Salazar family even further. Theres also a letter for Frankie from her father that Carmen cruelly kept from her. Carmen has had a change of heart, due to a taste of her own medicine that she has been receiving from the rest of the pack since her fall from grace and no longer being an important pack member to be feared.
I think I have already covered a lot in my review and don’t want to give away the ending of the book, though I do have to say it makes you gasp and has you wanting to read the next book immediately!! I cannot wait for bk3!!
I continue to love the character of Frankie, despite being treat badly by her stepmother and siblings she still rushes to their aid when she is needed, putting herself in danger and also blowing her cover. I felt so, so sorry for her when she watched the Kairon vs Mateo fight and then again when she finally read the letter from her father. Frankie has a strong sense of family be that blood, pack or friend.
I still have mixed feeling about Elias, he blows hot and cold on Frankie, he’s there for her yet doesn’t seem to fully trust her. I guess he is conflicted because Tian is his father and Alpha too.
Another character I continue to love is Angel Roderiguez, the way he put himself in danger for Frankie. Its obvious he has serious feeling for her, I just hope he doesn’t end up getting hurt. He really is a real gentle man in more than once sense when thins start getting heated/passionate between them and Frankie says stop, he does so with no repercussions. I liked the way he told Frankie off for going off on her own to the warehouse, but I think things could have ended badly there is he had been with her when she came across Elias.
The way he literally went into battle with her when she went to the Queens Pack compound, there was no hesitation he was prepared to fight to the death is needed. I have to say that the Frankie & Angel dynamic reminds me a little of Mackenzie & Sebastian.
Speaking of old favourite characters, Bobby Wu is mentioned in this book, the fact he is missing, that perhaps Tavo may know a way to contact him. I’m hoping he is in the next book!!
So, in this book there are four possibilities as to who Frankie could fall in love with, Santi – she has known him since childhood, always been close, they have their own unspoken language and he would die for her, or is it only sibling/pack love?
Elias – who can remember her before she was sent to Columbia as a teenager, though Frankie doesn’t seem to remember him that much from that time. He does come through for her at times, but his loyalties also lie with Tian as his father and Alpha.
Angel – who breaks his parole, bribing his fae probation officer so he can go to Frankie in Colombia. He deeply cares for, dare I say loves her. He would also die for her in a second. He fights by her side and treats her well.
Tavo – new Alpha on the block! Flirty banter with Frankie. Wants to dominate Frankie. Didn’t ask or wait for permission for that stolen, demanding kiss. Theres also the dark shadow of how he bested the Alpha of Medellin, was it an honourable take over or did he in fact poison him.
So, who am I hoping Frankie ends up with? Angel or Santi to be honest. I don’t think she could or should ever fully trust Elias and I don’t know enough about Tavo, what I do know about him appearing to want to beat her in a fight seems like he wants to show dominance over her and I don’t think that in a relationship would work for Frankie.
My immediate thoughts upon finishing the book were…Wow, when can I read book 3!! Though its definitely not a solely romance book at all, I noticed so many potential suitors for Frankie in this book!!
Summing up, I thoroughly enjoyed this one from beginning to end. Frankie gives me Kenzie vibes and I can’t help thinking two strong Lunas are possibly going to clash at some point! Frankie is already prepared to go against what Queen Mackenzie says in this book, so I can’t wait to see what she has to say in bk3. I’m also looking forward to seeing is Elias will go up against Kairon as he has the sword skills and cold calculating fight style to do so.
At the end of the last book, Frankie had been framed by Tian for the poisonings that were happening and locked away by the SIU, then rescued on the instruction of the Queen herself Mackenzie Grey/MacCoinnich. It was amazing to have her featured and I hope we get even more of her and some of the older characters from the Mackenzie Grey Universe as this series develops. Mackenzie has plans for Frankie, at the “right time” she wants her to return from laying low in Colombia to clear the Salazar name and retake the Queens pack.
However, before any of that can begin to come into play Frankie has things to deal with in Columbia. Since arriving in Columbia being back in the midst of her Cali pack has eased some of the trauma she went through back in Queens but she still has flashbacks and nightmares about it all. As always, she has her pack family around her, the steady fatherly hand of Mateo, the older brother in Santi, who I sometimes think may have deeply hidden romantic feelings towards Frankie too. Then there’s the cheeky clown brother in Rafa, then the studious compute whizz sister Caro and the worrier, healer of the group Isa. Frankie is slowly healing though she is ignoring the rather large elephant that is Queens for the moment. She simply cut off everyone in Queens although the only person who has persistently continued to reach out is Angel Roderiguez. Frankie is both disappointed and hurt that Elias aka the God Of Death just stood by refusing to even look at her when the SIU arrested her. Though she’s not totally surprised that he is standing by his Queens Pack Alpha father and the man that framed Tian Lang.
Just as Frankie seems to be relaxing, a new Alpha rolls into to town, right up to the pack home and challenges Mateo for the Cali territory & Alph position. Of course, Frankie is immediately furious at the fact this newcomer is wanting the Cali pack, challenging Mateo but she soon becomes equally irritated by the newcomer’s apparent obsession and weird, totally unwanted flirting with her. It is decided Frankie will fight Tomas Jaramillo aka Tavo the new Alpha of Medellin, a date, time and place is set.
When Frankie and the rest of the Cali group go to a bar for a drink to let off some steam before the training for the fight really begins, they do not expect to see Tavo but he strolls into the bar within pack territory like he owns it as if he is already Alpha in this area. He pulls up a seat to their table and talks and flirts with Frankie, who doesn’t rise to the bait but simply puts him back in his place with banter. Until the conversation takes a dangerous turn when Tavo asks if Santi is Frankies boyfriend, she neither confirms nor denies it but simply replies what if he is and Tavo replies seriously, he will kill him.
Frankie trains with Santi, when she gets flashbacks of how she was attacked and taken to the warehouse and then how she wans manhandled by the SIU, Santi patiently works through it with Frankie telling her to push through those feelings, turn them round and use them to fight.
The fight happens and Frankie deals with Tavo although things are still brewing there, it seems a fair fight was not enough for Tavo. The way he pushes Frankies boundaries at the end of it leave her feeling a range of mixed emotions. Tavo has been dealt with for now and Mateo thinks that’s worth celebrating with the whole pack. He hires a restaurant on a mountain so there will only be the Cali Pack there.
Frankie wanders off for a little quieter time and is soon followed by Mateo and Santi, the someone else arrives at the party with an agenda of his own, he wants Frankie. Mateo tells Frankie & Santi to run, which eventually happens, with Santi dragging her away. The “thing” because it’s not apparent what this fighting machine all dressed in black with a metal demon mask and swords is demands Frankie again but Mateo has none of it, refusing to give her up, saying he will give his own life up first. A fight ensues whilst a helpless Frankie and Santi watch from nearby. But it doesn’t end there because the fighting machine ends up attacking the pack too. The only reason it doesn’t get Frankie is Santi takes her out of the battle.
The pyres for the slaughtered wolves are still smouldering when in walks Angel Roderiguez with more bad news. Tian is pressuring the SIU to find Frankie. Frankie reveals what just happened and there is both shock and horror on Angel’s face as he recognises the description of the demon masked fighting machine – it is Kairon, basically a hitman for hire. An extremely dangerous being as no one knows what supernatural race he actually is. Coincidentally he had recently been seen in Queens, meaning he was probably getting instructions for a new job. Its not long before the dots are connected and Frankie, Angel, Santi & the Cali gang come to the conclusion that Tian Lang sent Kairon to tie the loose end up that is Frankie!!
Its then Frankie decides she has to go back to Queens to clear her name, clear the Salazar name and get Queens out of her system once and for all, but with all of Queens still looking for her and a murderous hitman on her trail things aren’t going to be easy. It also means leaving the Cali pack when she has just become Alpha. Santi vows to hold the fort with the help of Rafa with his inappropriate jokes, Caro and healer Isa. Once back in the vicinity of Queens Frankie needs to stay under the radar, which she does with the help of Angel who vows to fight to the end at her side, Brooklyn Pack Alpha Jackson and SIU Detective Cassidy Chan. Moving from safe house to safe house they manage to stay one step ahead, though Frankie does upset Angel by taking what he says are unnecessary risks like visiting the warehouse crime scene alone. Its whilst Frankie is at the warehouse that she finds important evidence missed by the SIU a piece of metal, it triggers a memory in Frankie of her clawing it off her captor’s mask. This new evidence could prove that Kairon is involved with Tian and the conspiracy of framing both herself and her father for something neither had anything to do with. Frankie ends up totally blowing her cover when Estefana contacts her desperate for help, Tian has called a public meeting to disgrace what is left of the Salazar family even further. Theres also a letter for Frankie from her father that Carmen cruelly kept from her. Carmen has had a change of heart, due to a taste of her own medicine that she has been receiving from the rest of the pack since her fall from grace and no longer being an important pack member to be feared.
I think I have already covered a lot in my review and don’t want to give away the ending of the book, though I do have to say it makes you gasp and has you wanting to read the next book immediately!! I cannot wait for bk3!!
I continue to love the character of Frankie, despite being treat badly by her stepmother and siblings she still rushes to their aid when she is needed, putting herself in danger and also blowing her cover. I felt so, so sorry for her when she watched the Kairon vs Mateo fight and then again when she finally read the letter from her father. Frankie has a strong sense of family be that blood, pack or friend.
I still have mixed feeling about Elias, he blows hot and cold on Frankie, he’s there for her yet doesn’t seem to fully trust her. I guess he is conflicted because Tian is his father and Alpha too.
Another character I continue to love is Angel Roderiguez, the way he put himself in danger for Frankie. Its obvious he has serious feeling for her, I just hope he doesn’t end up getting hurt. He really is a real gentle man in more than once sense when thins start getting heated/passionate between them and Frankie says stop, he does so with no repercussions. I liked the way he told Frankie off for going off on her own to the warehouse, but I think things could have ended badly there is he had been with her when she came across Elias.
The way he literally went into battle with her when she went to the Queens Pack compound, there was no hesitation he was prepared to fight to the death is needed. I have to say that the Frankie & Angel dynamic reminds me a little of Mackenzie & Sebastian.
Speaking of old favourite characters, Bobby Wu is mentioned in this book, the fact he is missing, that perhaps Tavo may know a way to contact him. I’m hoping he is in the next book!!
So, in this book there are four possibilities as to who Frankie could fall in love with, Santi – she has known him since childhood, always been close, they have their own unspoken language and he would die for her, or is it only sibling/pack love?
Elias – who can remember her before she was sent to Columbia as a teenager, though Frankie doesn’t seem to remember him that much from that time. He does come through for her at times, but his loyalties also lie with Tian as his father and Alpha.
Angel – who breaks his parole, bribing his fae probation officer so he can go to Frankie in Colombia. He deeply cares for, dare I say loves her. He would also die for her in a second. He fights by her side and treats her well.
Tavo – new Alpha on the block! Flirty banter with Frankie. Wants to dominate Frankie. Didn’t ask or wait for permission for that stolen, demanding kiss. Theres also the dark shadow of how he bested the Alpha of Medellin, was it an honourable take over or did he in fact poison him.
So, who am I hoping Frankie ends up with? Angel or Santi to be honest. I don’t think she could or should ever fully trust Elias and I don’t know enough about Tavo, what I do know about him appearing to want to beat her in a fight seems like he wants to show dominance over her and I don’t think that in a relationship would work for Frankie.
My immediate thoughts upon finishing the book were…Wow, when can I read book 3!! Though its definitely not a solely romance book at all, I noticed so many potential suitors for Frankie in this book!!
Summing up, I thoroughly enjoyed this one from beginning to end. Frankie gives me Kenzie vibes and I can’t help thinking two strong Lunas are possibly going to clash at some point! Frankie is already prepared to go against what Queen Mackenzie says in this book, so I can’t wait to see what she has to say in bk3. I’m also looking forward to seeing is Elias will go up against Kairon as he has the sword skills and cold calculating fight style to do so.
August 2, 2026
I escaped Queens with my freedom—but not my enemies.
They accused me of kidnappings and poisonings I didn’t commit. Turning an entire city against me. So, I did the only thing I could—I ran. Back to Colombia. Back to the only place that’s ever felt like home.
But peace doesn’t last long. A new alpha from Medellín steps onto my territory, testing what’s left of my control. And before I can finish dealing with him—Queens reminds me exactly why I ran in the first place. Because they don’t let their enemies go. They finish them.
What comes for me isn’t a warning. It’s a message. And it costs more than I’m willing to lose.
So, I stop running. I go back to New York with one goal: revenge.
But Queens isn’t just waiting for me. The God of Death is. The man I thought I could trust when everything fell apart. The one person who should have stood at my side—and didn’t. Now Elias is the only thing standing between me and the war I came to start… and I don’t know if I want to destroy him or make him understand exactly what his betrayal cost me.
And somehow, there’s someone willing to follow me straight into the chaos. No questions. No hesitation. Angel walks into the destruction with me like it’s the easiest choice he’s ever made.
Queens thought the bastard of the alpha had run. They’re about to learn the truth. I’m not running. I’m coming back. And this time? I’m bringing wrath.
Tropes: Revenge Quest, False Accusations, Exile and Homecoming, Betrayal by a Trusted Ally, Friends-to-Enemies, Second Chance at Trust, Love-Hate Relationship, Emotionally Conflicted Hero, Protective Love Interest, Ride-or-Die Loyalty, Chosen Family, Alpha Politics, Pack Hierarchy, Territorial Conflict, Power Struggle, Returning to Face the Past, War Between Packs/Factions, Supernatural Crime World, Found Strength Through Adversity, No More Running, Dark Urban Fantasy, Morally Gray Characters, High-Stakes Action, Secrets and Lies, Slow-Burn Relationship Tension, Touch Him and Die/Protective Instincts, Redemption Arc
Wrath of the White Wolf is the 2nd book in The Damned Return series by Karina Espinosa.
The novel Wrath of the White Wolf begins with the flavour of blood and asphalt, the city's heartbeat pulsing under each step. In the second act written by Karina Espinosa, the world becomes more vivid, the shadows are longer, and the pain from past injuries is felt in every part of it. Underneath the surface, the pack's politics are boiling, ready to erupt, while the prospect of violence lingers in the air just as the smell of rain does before a storm.
Frankie comes back, lean and marked by scars, her desire for revenge winding underneath her skin. Queens is spat out, bruised but still alive, and for a brief moment she sinks into the humid atmosphere of Colombia—a place where laughter stays on the café tables and men debate the pastries as if nothing in the world ever could go wrong. However, this moment of relief is as fragile as tissue and is ripped apart by the memory of the betrayal. When she once again takes up the search, she does so with the patience of a predator, her determination settling onto her shoulders like a second skin.
Frankie's progress is not the result of dramatic actions, but rather a series of small and difficult victories—such as taking a deep breath before facing a situation, and the quiet thought process in her eyes as she considers the cost of each decision. Her rage and determination combine within her, transforming her into a being that is both terrifying and delicate. The responsibility of leading comes at the price of sleepless nights and the steady, quiet pain of that duty, with each decision leaving a lasting impact long after the noise has died down.
Elias moves through the story like a shadow at dusk, his presence serving as both a warning and a promise. There is a sweet aspect to his danger, a kind of attraction that carries the flavour of regret and something more sinister. Angel, on the other hand, remains firmly in place; his loyalty is quiet and tenacious, a kind of loyalty that continues even when the world itself begins to tilt. Frankie, between them, finds himself trapped in a web made up of longing and betrayal, with every look and pause full of significance. Trust in this situation is money spent too quickly, and revenge is never truly clean.
The city extends outwards, with its alleys and rooftops spreading out to form new battlegrounds under a bruised sky. Every new person has secrets reflected in their eyes, and the world grows stranger as Frankie moves from one street to another. The sensation of danger is always nearby, yet it is in the quiet instances, such as fingers shaking as they turn a doorknob or a promise whispered in the dark, that it causes the greatest impact. In this place, revenge is not something to be seen, but rather a slow and careful kind of burning.
To anyone who has searched through Bastard of the Alpha in the hope of finding some real grit hidden beneath all the glamour, Wrath of the White Wolf provides it, spinning darkness into every chapter and building the tension until it vibrates under your skin. The ending gives no comfort, merely the sharp pain of unresolved matters and the promise of further battles to come. Frankie's story never settles; her strength comes from being forged in both fire and doubt, and her journey is a restless, unrelenting hunt through the shadows.
If you want stories in which suffering is not a side issue but the main route, and in which betrayal leaves bruises that never fully go away, then Frankie's story will stay with you. She struggles through all the difficulties, refusing to be eased by hope or troubled by regret. In this world, transformation is won rather than handed to you, and the only endings are those shaped by determination and the results of one's actions.
They accused me of kidnappings and poisonings I didn’t commit. Turning an entire city against me. So, I did the only thing I could—I ran. Back to Colombia. Back to the only place that’s ever felt like home.
But peace doesn’t last long. A new alpha from Medellín steps onto my territory, testing what’s left of my control. And before I can finish dealing with him—Queens reminds me exactly why I ran in the first place. Because they don’t let their enemies go. They finish them.
What comes for me isn’t a warning. It’s a message. And it costs more than I’m willing to lose.
So, I stop running. I go back to New York with one goal: revenge.
But Queens isn’t just waiting for me. The God of Death is. The man I thought I could trust when everything fell apart. The one person who should have stood at my side—and didn’t. Now Elias is the only thing standing between me and the war I came to start… and I don’t know if I want to destroy him or make him understand exactly what his betrayal cost me.
And somehow, there’s someone willing to follow me straight into the chaos. No questions. No hesitation. Angel walks into the destruction with me like it’s the easiest choice he’s ever made.
Queens thought the bastard of the alpha had run. They’re about to learn the truth. I’m not running. I’m coming back. And this time? I’m bringing wrath.
Tropes: Revenge Quest, False Accusations, Exile and Homecoming, Betrayal by a Trusted Ally, Friends-to-Enemies, Second Chance at Trust, Love-Hate Relationship, Emotionally Conflicted Hero, Protective Love Interest, Ride-or-Die Loyalty, Chosen Family, Alpha Politics, Pack Hierarchy, Territorial Conflict, Power Struggle, Returning to Face the Past, War Between Packs/Factions, Supernatural Crime World, Found Strength Through Adversity, No More Running, Dark Urban Fantasy, Morally Gray Characters, High-Stakes Action, Secrets and Lies, Slow-Burn Relationship Tension, Touch Him and Die/Protective Instincts, Redemption Arc
Wrath of the White Wolf is the 2nd book in The Damned Return series by Karina Espinosa.
The novel Wrath of the White Wolf begins with the flavour of blood and asphalt, the city's heartbeat pulsing under each step. In the second act written by Karina Espinosa, the world becomes more vivid, the shadows are longer, and the pain from past injuries is felt in every part of it. Underneath the surface, the pack's politics are boiling, ready to erupt, while the prospect of violence lingers in the air just as the smell of rain does before a storm.
Frankie comes back, lean and marked by scars, her desire for revenge winding underneath her skin. Queens is spat out, bruised but still alive, and for a brief moment she sinks into the humid atmosphere of Colombia—a place where laughter stays on the café tables and men debate the pastries as if nothing in the world ever could go wrong. However, this moment of relief is as fragile as tissue and is ripped apart by the memory of the betrayal. When she once again takes up the search, she does so with the patience of a predator, her determination settling onto her shoulders like a second skin.
Frankie's progress is not the result of dramatic actions, but rather a series of small and difficult victories—such as taking a deep breath before facing a situation, and the quiet thought process in her eyes as she considers the cost of each decision. Her rage and determination combine within her, transforming her into a being that is both terrifying and delicate. The responsibility of leading comes at the price of sleepless nights and the steady, quiet pain of that duty, with each decision leaving a lasting impact long after the noise has died down.
Elias moves through the story like a shadow at dusk, his presence serving as both a warning and a promise. There is a sweet aspect to his danger, a kind of attraction that carries the flavour of regret and something more sinister. Angel, on the other hand, remains firmly in place; his loyalty is quiet and tenacious, a kind of loyalty that continues even when the world itself begins to tilt. Frankie, between them, finds himself trapped in a web made up of longing and betrayal, with every look and pause full of significance. Trust in this situation is money spent too quickly, and revenge is never truly clean.
The city extends outwards, with its alleys and rooftops spreading out to form new battlegrounds under a bruised sky. Every new person has secrets reflected in their eyes, and the world grows stranger as Frankie moves from one street to another. The sensation of danger is always nearby, yet it is in the quiet instances, such as fingers shaking as they turn a doorknob or a promise whispered in the dark, that it causes the greatest impact. In this place, revenge is not something to be seen, but rather a slow and careful kind of burning.
To anyone who has searched through Bastard of the Alpha in the hope of finding some real grit hidden beneath all the glamour, Wrath of the White Wolf provides it, spinning darkness into every chapter and building the tension until it vibrates under your skin. The ending gives no comfort, merely the sharp pain of unresolved matters and the promise of further battles to come. Frankie's story never settles; her strength comes from being forged in both fire and doubt, and her journey is a restless, unrelenting hunt through the shadows.
If you want stories in which suffering is not a side issue but the main route, and in which betrayal leaves bruises that never fully go away, then Frankie's story will stay with you. She struggles through all the difficulties, refusing to be eased by hope or troubled by regret. In this world, transformation is won rather than handed to you, and the only endings are those shaped by determination and the results of one's actions.
August 2, 2026
Damn! Nobody makes an entrance like Franchesca Salazar, La Loba Blanca
Elias’ desertion in the face of the charges against her placed by his corrupt father, Tain, took a hit on Frankie’s confidence in herself and trust in people she thought she knew. So, managing, with help, to break out of SIU custody, escaping New York, high tailing it back to Cali with the presumption of safety still doesn’t feel right to her. Unfairly set up to take the rap for the poison deaths of so many supernaturals, all she wants to do is find a way to clear her name. Just her luck, the month back in Cali with Mateo, her friends and pack, she’s no closer to the answers she needs.
A new problem arises, a challenge from the ambitious Medelin Alpha, Tomás (Tavo) Juramillo, who has decided to try to expand his territory. Frankie will be the one to accept the challenge in Mateo’s place. An all-out battle between Frankie and Tavo ends with her as the clear winner. However, the pack’s timing of a celebration doesn’t sit too well with her. With Mateo encouraging words…”The world can be ugly, but it’s hard to hate it when you mouth is full of something sweet.” She agrees only to have it end in the death of Mateo and half her pack when an assassin, Karion, appears demanding Mateo give him Frankie. It’s time to return to New York and search out the answers that must end what may have begun with her father’s defeat as the Alpha of Queens. While, Angel has “just conveniently” turned up in Cali, uninvited, to stand by her side and bring her back to New York. And if given an opening to show her his feelings he has for her.
Frankie’s patience is tried and she is even more on edge as the journey back to New York is slow and round about until they are able to reach Jackson, the Alpha of Bronx, who has offered to assist them. Along with the possible assistance of Detective Cassidy Chang who also had doubts about the charges against Frankie. As Elias has pulled back, Angel wants Frankie to see him as the one person who will stand beside her, with his strength, trust and the feelings he has been carrying for her. He refuses to leave her, becomes angry when she gives him the slip and takes her in his arms at some of her lowest points. Things are definitely changing between them.
Karina Espinosa has given us a tale full of the philosophical wisdom, loyalties, beliefs and traditions of several cultures that come together. The streets and people come to life with imagery filled with original language phrases, music, lights, smells of traditional dishes and the more unpleasant smells of death in the streets. This is a mystery, a homicide, a set up, a play for more power….but is this all it is? What started the search to bring Frankie back from Cali after over fifteen years? New characters and some older ones enter the game. Frankie’s stepmother, Carmen, and her step siblings play an important part. Then there is Karion, a ruthless, deadly assassin. What is his part and who is he working for?
However, Karina Espinosa saved the best for last! A face down with Tain, Elias, Carmen, the Queen’s Pack and the SIU as she storms through the doors of the wolf’s lair in the middle of an interrogation. Carmen knows something and Tain wants it! But to get it he will have to go through Frankie and Angel!
At the end I was hopping up and down on the chair, reaching for the popcorn, and yelling for blood, Tain’s and Elias’. Tain wanted to dance with him devil? So, sure he would come out on top. Let him try!
I highly recommend this action packed dark paranormal, mystery, drama, romance, culturally rich tale. Stay with it! There is still more to come.
Elias’ desertion in the face of the charges against her placed by his corrupt father, Tain, took a hit on Frankie’s confidence in herself and trust in people she thought she knew. So, managing, with help, to break out of SIU custody, escaping New York, high tailing it back to Cali with the presumption of safety still doesn’t feel right to her. Unfairly set up to take the rap for the poison deaths of so many supernaturals, all she wants to do is find a way to clear her name. Just her luck, the month back in Cali with Mateo, her friends and pack, she’s no closer to the answers she needs.
A new problem arises, a challenge from the ambitious Medelin Alpha, Tomás (Tavo) Juramillo, who has decided to try to expand his territory. Frankie will be the one to accept the challenge in Mateo’s place. An all-out battle between Frankie and Tavo ends with her as the clear winner. However, the pack’s timing of a celebration doesn’t sit too well with her. With Mateo encouraging words…”The world can be ugly, but it’s hard to hate it when you mouth is full of something sweet.” She agrees only to have it end in the death of Mateo and half her pack when an assassin, Karion, appears demanding Mateo give him Frankie. It’s time to return to New York and search out the answers that must end what may have begun with her father’s defeat as the Alpha of Queens. While, Angel has “just conveniently” turned up in Cali, uninvited, to stand by her side and bring her back to New York. And if given an opening to show her his feelings he has for her.
Frankie’s patience is tried and she is even more on edge as the journey back to New York is slow and round about until they are able to reach Jackson, the Alpha of Bronx, who has offered to assist them. Along with the possible assistance of Detective Cassidy Chang who also had doubts about the charges against Frankie. As Elias has pulled back, Angel wants Frankie to see him as the one person who will stand beside her, with his strength, trust and the feelings he has been carrying for her. He refuses to leave her, becomes angry when she gives him the slip and takes her in his arms at some of her lowest points. Things are definitely changing between them.
Karina Espinosa has given us a tale full of the philosophical wisdom, loyalties, beliefs and traditions of several cultures that come together. The streets and people come to life with imagery filled with original language phrases, music, lights, smells of traditional dishes and the more unpleasant smells of death in the streets. This is a mystery, a homicide, a set up, a play for more power….but is this all it is? What started the search to bring Frankie back from Cali after over fifteen years? New characters and some older ones enter the game. Frankie’s stepmother, Carmen, and her step siblings play an important part. Then there is Karion, a ruthless, deadly assassin. What is his part and who is he working for?
However, Karina Espinosa saved the best for last! A face down with Tain, Elias, Carmen, the Queen’s Pack and the SIU as she storms through the doors of the wolf’s lair in the middle of an interrogation. Carmen knows something and Tain wants it! But to get it he will have to go through Frankie and Angel!
At the end I was hopping up and down on the chair, reaching for the popcorn, and yelling for blood, Tain’s and Elias’. Tain wanted to dance with him devil? So, sure he would come out on top. Let him try!
I highly recommend this action packed dark paranormal, mystery, drama, romance, culturally rich tale. Stay with it! There is still more to come.
August 10, 2026
This second book in this series was another great read. Full of action, a possible romance on the horizon and lots and lots of revenge! After the ending in the first book, Bastard of the Alpha, Frankie is now back in Cali in Columbia, dealing with those events as well as she can, but mostly with how Elias did nothing to help her.
When someone appears in her territory and takes something she loves most dearly from her, she knows that she has to return to Queens, New York and finish what she started all those months ago, even if it means she may have to put herself in the line of fire once again. Along with Angel this time, she is determined to clear her name and to prove that Tian was really the person behind the kidnappings, poisonings and murders that he has viciously accused her of. But finding that proof is not going to be easy especially when she needs to stay under the radar and away from the Queens pack and the SIU as well if she wants to avoid being arrested again.
I loved Frankie in this one - she is so determined and strong, but at times a touch reckless as well. Without her own pack with her, she finds it hard to rely on Angel, to fully trust him, but she starts to knowing that he is there for her willingly and loyally! Angel was a great support for her and I really do hope that some day soon they can explore their relationship beyond what they have so far.
Elias was difficult in this one - you could see he was torn between what he could actually see was going on and with what he had been told by both Frankie and his father Tian. He was definitely more generous towards her than I expected him to be at times.
Her stepmother Carmen surprised me the most though and I am glad that she finally realised that the way she had treated Frankie when she was a child was now the way she is being treated and she finally seemed to understand what Frankie had been going through!
I loved the ending but once again Queen Mackenzie surprised me with her request. I can't wait to see what the repercussions are going to be now! Does Frankie get to take over the Queens pack as their alpha or will Elias step into that role? Frankie definitely doesn't want or even need the hassle of that job title!
I received an ARC copy of this book through BookSprout, but this review is my own honest one!
When someone appears in her territory and takes something she loves most dearly from her, she knows that she has to return to Queens, New York and finish what she started all those months ago, even if it means she may have to put herself in the line of fire once again. Along with Angel this time, she is determined to clear her name and to prove that Tian was really the person behind the kidnappings, poisonings and murders that he has viciously accused her of. But finding that proof is not going to be easy especially when she needs to stay under the radar and away from the Queens pack and the SIU as well if she wants to avoid being arrested again.
I loved Frankie in this one - she is so determined and strong, but at times a touch reckless as well. Without her own pack with her, she finds it hard to rely on Angel, to fully trust him, but she starts to knowing that he is there for her willingly and loyally! Angel was a great support for her and I really do hope that some day soon they can explore their relationship beyond what they have so far.
Elias was difficult in this one - you could see he was torn between what he could actually see was going on and with what he had been told by both Frankie and his father Tian. He was definitely more generous towards her than I expected him to be at times.
Her stepmother Carmen surprised me the most though and I am glad that she finally realised that the way she had treated Frankie when she was a child was now the way she is being treated and she finally seemed to understand what Frankie had been going through!
I loved the ending but once again Queen Mackenzie surprised me with her request. I can't wait to see what the repercussions are going to be now! Does Frankie get to take over the Queens pack as their alpha or will Elias step into that role? Frankie definitely doesn't want or even need the hassle of that job title!
I received an ARC copy of this book through BookSprout, but this review is my own honest one!
July 24, 2026
Wrath of the White Wolf is an explosive, adrenaline rush follow up that takes everything I loved about Bastard of the Alpha and turns the intensity up several notches.
Frankie returns with even more fire in her veins after being framed and forced to flee Queens….
Her time back in Colombia feels like a brief, hard won breath before the past drags her right back into the chaos….
The shift from hunted to hunter was deeply satisfying. Watching her decide she’s done running and instead bring the fight to New York had me cheering.
This book dives deeper into her rage, resilience, and the heavy cost of leadership, making her feel more legendary than ever as La Loba Blanca.
The relationships that pulled me in during the first book become even more tangled and compelling here. Elias, the God of Death, is a constant storm of betrayal and magnetic pull, his presence creates this gut wrenching push/pull that had me torn between wanting to shake him and rooting for some kind of reckoning. On the other side, Angel’s unwavering loyalty shines brightly. He’s steady in the storm, walking straight into danger with Frankie without hesitation, and that kind of devotion adds a beautiful contrast to the darker, more volatile dynamics. The emotional stakes around trust, loyalty, and revenge felt real.
The momentum is kept blazing with high
stakes action, pack politics, and escalating threats that span cities. The urban werewolf world expands naturally, introducing new players and raising the danger level without losing the personal heart of Frankie’s journey. The writing remains sharp and addictive, blending gritty revenge with moments of vulnerability that make the characters feel real.
If you enjoyed the first book, this sequel delivers on the promise of wrath in the best way possible.
It’s darker, more intense, and leaves you desperate for the next installment.
Frankie’s story is shaping up to be one of my favorite paranormal series in a long time, a strong heroine, complicated romance, and non stop tension.
Absolutely worth diving into. 👍🏻
🦋
4.5 ⭐️
Frankie returns with even more fire in her veins after being framed and forced to flee Queens….
Her time back in Colombia feels like a brief, hard won breath before the past drags her right back into the chaos….
The shift from hunted to hunter was deeply satisfying. Watching her decide she’s done running and instead bring the fight to New York had me cheering.
This book dives deeper into her rage, resilience, and the heavy cost of leadership, making her feel more legendary than ever as La Loba Blanca.
The relationships that pulled me in during the first book become even more tangled and compelling here. Elias, the God of Death, is a constant storm of betrayal and magnetic pull, his presence creates this gut wrenching push/pull that had me torn between wanting to shake him and rooting for some kind of reckoning. On the other side, Angel’s unwavering loyalty shines brightly. He’s steady in the storm, walking straight into danger with Frankie without hesitation, and that kind of devotion adds a beautiful contrast to the darker, more volatile dynamics. The emotional stakes around trust, loyalty, and revenge felt real.
The momentum is kept blazing with high
stakes action, pack politics, and escalating threats that span cities. The urban werewolf world expands naturally, introducing new players and raising the danger level without losing the personal heart of Frankie’s journey. The writing remains sharp and addictive, blending gritty revenge with moments of vulnerability that make the characters feel real.
If you enjoyed the first book, this sequel delivers on the promise of wrath in the best way possible.
It’s darker, more intense, and leaves you desperate for the next installment.
Frankie’s story is shaping up to be one of my favorite paranormal series in a long time, a strong heroine, complicated romance, and non stop tension.
Absolutely worth diving into. 👍🏻
🦋
4.5 ⭐️
July 29, 2026
It's here, Wrath of the White Wolf. I've been dying for this book since that cliffhanger in Bastard of the Alpha, but I was wholly unprepared. Frankie may be done with New York, but it's not done with her, and she learns that in the most savage way possible. This book was brutal. Physically, emotionally, mentally, romantically, and probably more. It's definitely a jaw-dropper. The father-daughter bond between Frankie and Maeto (her adoptive father) really took center stage. I enjoyed their heartfelt moments. There were a few key moments that absolutely wrecked me. Gods! I was not ready for any of that. Carmen. Freaking Carmen. Her openness and vulnerability in this book were shocking and had me hating her a little less.
The romance is low-key. I'm not usually one for love triangles, but dang, this one has me. Angel is back! I was so curious about what happened to him at the end of BoTA. He had a bigger role in this book and somehow managed to win me over even more with his loyalty and understands Frankie in a way very few people do. Gods, Elias and Frankie are beyond complicated. Talk about star-crossed. His dad is evil, and Frankie is hellbent on revenge. I'm not quite sure where things will end with them. I'm hanging by a thread.
The plot had me. It took me by surprise when I realized that I haven't read too many (if any) plots where the character had to clear their name. I was sure I had. Either way, I enjoyed it. It's like working a mystery in reverse, taking apart the clues to reveal who the real villain is. A lot happened, and I'm a sucker for a revenge tour. Get it, girl! This book was intense. There was a lot of action and drama. Just when I thought things were wrapping up, the story took a sharp left. The ending had me gobsmacked. WTH is going on? There's more going on than meets the eye, and Frankie is right in the middle of it. Gods, this series is addictive. I can't wait to get my hands on the next one.
The romance is low-key. I'm not usually one for love triangles, but dang, this one has me. Angel is back! I was so curious about what happened to him at the end of BoTA. He had a bigger role in this book and somehow managed to win me over even more with his loyalty and understands Frankie in a way very few people do. Gods, Elias and Frankie are beyond complicated. Talk about star-crossed. His dad is evil, and Frankie is hellbent on revenge. I'm not quite sure where things will end with them. I'm hanging by a thread.
The plot had me. It took me by surprise when I realized that I haven't read too many (if any) plots where the character had to clear their name. I was sure I had. Either way, I enjoyed it. It's like working a mystery in reverse, taking apart the clues to reveal who the real villain is. A lot happened, and I'm a sucker for a revenge tour. Get it, girl! This book was intense. There was a lot of action and drama. Just when I thought things were wrapping up, the story took a sharp left. The ending had me gobsmacked. WTH is going on? There's more going on than meets the eye, and Frankie is right in the middle of it. Gods, this series is addictive. I can't wait to get my hands on the next one.
July 30, 2026
Wrath of the White Wolf, the second book in Karina Espinosa’s The Damned Return series, is explosive from the first page to the last. I absolutely love this series so far, and Espinosa is quickly moving up my list of favorite authors.
After everything Frankie endured in the previous book, she returns to Colombia only to discover that the consequences of what happened in Queens have followed her home. She is struggling to control the powerful emotions threatening to overwhelm her at every turn, but she does not have to face the danger alone. Her fiercely loyal crew remains by her side, ready to stand with her, and Mateo continues to prove that he has her back.
The threats surrounding them also become more complicated. Two new evils emerge, including one that appears to be targeting Mateo while maintaining a disturbing interest in La Loba Blanca. His motives remain unclear, but I am certain the truth will become increasingly important as the series progresses. Meanwhile, a mysterious assassin arrives and wreaks havoc on the Cali pack’s territory, adding another dangerous and unpredictable layer to the story.
Packed with intrigue, pulse-pounding action, tragedy, suspense, vengeance, betrayal, reckoning, and intense family drama, this installment never slows down. The characters are compelling, the stakes continue to rise, and every revelation pulled me deeper into Frankie’s increasingly dangerous world. I could not put this book down.
The story ends on a devastating cliffhanger, leaving me impatiently, and perhaps a little desperately, waiting to dive into the next book. I cannot wait to see what happens next.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
After everything Frankie endured in the previous book, she returns to Colombia only to discover that the consequences of what happened in Queens have followed her home. She is struggling to control the powerful emotions threatening to overwhelm her at every turn, but she does not have to face the danger alone. Her fiercely loyal crew remains by her side, ready to stand with her, and Mateo continues to prove that he has her back.
The threats surrounding them also become more complicated. Two new evils emerge, including one that appears to be targeting Mateo while maintaining a disturbing interest in La Loba Blanca. His motives remain unclear, but I am certain the truth will become increasingly important as the series progresses. Meanwhile, a mysterious assassin arrives and wreaks havoc on the Cali pack’s territory, adding another dangerous and unpredictable layer to the story.
Packed with intrigue, pulse-pounding action, tragedy, suspense, vengeance, betrayal, reckoning, and intense family drama, this installment never slows down. The characters are compelling, the stakes continue to rise, and every revelation pulled me deeper into Frankie’s increasingly dangerous world. I could not put this book down.
The story ends on a devastating cliffhanger, leaving me impatiently, and perhaps a little desperately, waiting to dive into the next book. I cannot wait to see what happens next.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I dived into this knowing that I would love it and love it I did. Frankie is in Cali hiding mostly from the SIU for something she didn’t do but was framed for. While there, some things happen (no spoilers), and everything forces her to go back to Queens to confront her past, the charges, and her family. Well, this is an action-packed good time with so many surprises thrown in I can’t catch my breath. Even the end was so surprising, I’m salivating to find out more. I loved this installment though the beginning dragged just a tiny bit. The latter half more than made up for it. Fans of the first book will love this second. Highly recommend. I was provided a complimentary copy which I voluntarily reviewed.
July 30, 2026
Frankie went from one situation to another. She’s out to clear her name and she has no plan. I liked this book a lot. It felt fast paced and very eventful. The ending will having you saying, “Oh. My. Goodness.” She really does attract trouble. There are still some unanswered questions and this book will have you making theories and trying to connect the dots. I am looking forward to the next one to see if who and what are who and what I think. I am ready, I think, for whatever happens next. This is great Billy you want an adventurous shifter story with crazy complicated dynamics.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 1, 2026
Frankie is hiding out in California, mostly from the SIU after being framed for a crime she didn’t commit. When circumstances force her hand, she has no choice but to return to Queens and face her past, the charges, and her family.
This installment is an action-packed ride packed with nonstop surprises that left me breathless. Even the ending caught me completely off guard, and I’m already desperate for more. While the beginning dragged just a tiny bit, the second half more than made up for it. Fans of the first book will thoroughly enjoy this one. Highly recommend.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This installment is an action-packed ride packed with nonstop surprises that left me breathless. Even the ending caught me completely off guard, and I’m already desperate for more. While the beginning dragged just a tiny bit, the second half more than made up for it. Fans of the first book will thoroughly enjoy this one. Highly recommend.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 2, 2026
I really enjoyed reading The Lighthouse Whispers. I tend to read a lot of cozy mysteries, and over time, they tend to blur together. This one stands out. The book is well written and engrossing, with an interesting mystery to solve. It's an easy one to lose a few hours with. I enjoyed the specific things Brandy noticed with her painter's focus. Even with the strong focus on visuals, the author still gives us enough different sensory details to make the story immersive. I highly recommend this book to readers who enjoy cozy mysteries with animals, ghosts and supernatural aspects.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 2, 2026
I loved this book! I already thought Frankie was a kick-b*tt and take names type of girl, but this takes the cake. After a mysterious figure slaughters half her pack and her beloved second-father Mateo, Frankie returns to NYC out for vengeance and trying to clear her name. The action is non-stop as she confronts Elias and takes on Tian and the Queens pack. The ending cliffhanger is a stunner as we see the scope of the danger escalate as an unknown super-baddie is revealed. I can't wait to see where this goes and what happens between Frankie, Angel and Elias. Ohhhh the drama!!!.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 31, 2026
Wrath of the White Wolf, book two of The Damned Return, by Karina Espinosa was a full of action, family drama, plot twists, and suspense. Just when you think you've figured out who the bad guys are, something happens to prove you wrong. Frankie is still emotionally impulsive and headstrong, with a demi-god complex, but she is devoted to protecting the innocent. Will her need to clear her father and her names from the heinous crimes they were charged with, coupled with her burning need for revenge be her downfall.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 28, 2026
this was what I was needing with a story that had action, suspense and a bit of fantasy. Frankie was a FMC that makes you want to cheer for. When we get that she's on the run and why she's on the run you cannot help but want her to uncover the secrets. Like the action that was woven into this story felt like they were placed at the right time. I definitely cannot wait to read more by this author.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 6, 2026
There is so much in this story. Family fights, pack battles, loss, murder, assassinations, and one woman just so tired. As tough as Frankie is, there is still a part of her that yearns for love and family. Elias is a cold one to read. Angel is one that makes her feel when she doesn't want to.
This is a fight she may not win, but it's all she has to avenge her losses.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is a fight she may not win, but it's all she has to avenge her losses.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 26, 2026
Excellent!!!!
I was already invested in Frankie but this book tells a story. We saw a few old friends Mckenzie, and Jackson. We still dont know who Frankie will love Angel or Elias or someone new. This was a true cliffhanger. I cant wait to see what comes next. I do believe this is Karina's best series since Mckenzie Gray!!!!
I was already invested in Frankie but this book tells a story. We saw a few old friends Mckenzie, and Jackson. We still dont know who Frankie will love Angel or Elias or someone new. This was a true cliffhanger. I cant wait to see what comes next. I do believe this is Karina's best series since Mckenzie Gray!!!!
July 27, 2026
3.5 * I enjoyed the book, but there were instances, at times, that made the plot feel sluggish. All the descriptions of foods and places, some repetitive phrases (ie: "Of course") pulled me from the story. I often skipped paragraphs where descriptions just weren't necessary to the story. Will I read the next in the series? Probably.
August 2, 2026
Wrath of the White Wolf Book 2 of The Damned Return by Karina Espinosa ended on a cliffhanger so I've been waiting for this book, and it was totally worth the wait! excellent continuation of this series and absolutely loved it! Can't wait for more!
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 2, 2026
In the first book we meet and get to know Frankie ad what she went through in her past. And in this one things get even better and the chaos made for an amazing story. i laughed and enjoyed it all. had to see what she would face and how she would beat them all. Loved it and a great sequel to her story.
July 31, 2026
I really liked this book, it’s fast-paced, emotional, and full of danger, revenge, and chemistry that keeps pulling you in. Definitely recommend to read if you like this genre.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 3, 2026
Good read
This book is a slow read. For me it really started picking up after the 30% mark. There is so much potential for this series. I'm engaged and look forward to what comes next.
This book is a slow read. For me it really started picking up after the 30% mark. There is so much potential for this series. I'm engaged and look forward to what comes next.
August 26, 2026
wonderful sequel
Tighter scenes, lots of action and some intriguing new threads to follow.
Characters to love and hate, and then hate and love.
Tighter scenes, lots of action and some intriguing new threads to follow.
Characters to love and hate, and then hate and love.
September 9, 2026
omg, i absolutely couldn’t put this one down!! … such a fantastic story was built on this one … characters are epic … can’t recommend this one enough 🖤
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