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Wolf's Daughter
“Childhood home looks like the safest place to hide, but the dark past Lilianna abandoned here years ago wants to bring her back.”
Lilianna was only seventeen when she was forced to leave home. After eight years, she must return to Silver Lake to say goodbye to her grandfather. She confronts her past. Something she cannot escape from. Lilianna falls back into addiction and wakes up the darkness, and this time, it won’t let her run away.
When someone damaged her car, left footprints behind the forest cabin's window, and was lurking near her home in daylight, Lilianna understood—she was not safe here either.
Now Lilianna must decide what she’s ready to sacrifice to reclaim her freedom. If she runs again, she may stay alive, but her family will be left in danger. If she stays, Lilianna could lose everything, including her life.
“Content warning: this book contains sensitive topics which may be triggering for some readers. Read them carefully before starting to read the book.”
Lilianna was only seventeen when she was forced to leave home. After eight years, she must return to Silver Lake to say goodbye to her grandfather. She confronts her past. Something she cannot escape from. Lilianna falls back into addiction and wakes up the darkness, and this time, it won’t let her run away.
When someone damaged her car, left footprints behind the forest cabin's window, and was lurking near her home in daylight, Lilianna understood—she was not safe here either.
Now Lilianna must decide what she’s ready to sacrifice to reclaim her freedom. If she runs again, she may stay alive, but her family will be left in danger. If she stays, Lilianna could lose everything, including her life.
“Content warning: this book contains sensitive topics which may be triggering for some readers. Read them carefully before starting to read the book.”
398 pages, Paperback
Published October 30, 2026
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Review of advance copy
Wow. I genuinely don’t know how to put into words how much I loved this book. 😭
From the very beginning, I felt so emotionally connected to Lily. The way the author shows emotions rather than simply telling you how a character feels made everything feel so much more real. I could genuinely feel the sadness, confusion, doubt and hope alongside her.
I also loved how the story gives you little pieces of information without immediately explaining them. It leaves you with questions, makes you notice the little details, and then later you get that amazing “WAIT… OH MY GOD” moment when something suddenly clicks into place. There were so many moments where I thought I had things figured out, only to be completely surprised again.
The whole book kept me hooked because I was constantly questioning things and wanting to know more, but it never felt like the answers were being forced on me. Everything unfolded naturally and made me feel like I was discovering it alongside the characters. And the emotions?! 😭 I was genuinely SOBBING by the end with the good kind of tears. 😂
I honestly have not got a single negative thing to say about this book. It made me feel, it surprised me, it kept me guessing and it gave me so many little “WOW” moments.
ARC received in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are completely my own. A very well-deserved ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ from me. ❤️
From the very beginning, I felt so emotionally connected to Lily. The way the author shows emotions rather than simply telling you how a character feels made everything feel so much more real. I could genuinely feel the sadness, confusion, doubt and hope alongside her.
I also loved how the story gives you little pieces of information without immediately explaining them. It leaves you with questions, makes you notice the little details, and then later you get that amazing “WAIT… OH MY GOD” moment when something suddenly clicks into place. There were so many moments where I thought I had things figured out, only to be completely surprised again.
The whole book kept me hooked because I was constantly questioning things and wanting to know more, but it never felt like the answers were being forced on me. Everything unfolded naturally and made me feel like I was discovering it alongside the characters. And the emotions?! 😭 I was genuinely SOBBING by the end with the good kind of tears. 😂
I honestly have not got a single negative thing to say about this book. It made me feel, it surprised me, it kept me guessing and it gave me so many little “WOW” moments.
ARC received in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are completely my own. A very well-deserved ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ from me. ❤️
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September 5, 2026Well , I was a lucky person to read this book for free and leaving this review is a huge opportunity.
The book was amazing to read the writing was well studied and received by the reader as you can feel main characters emotion and what they are going through .Now for the first 85 to 100 pages of this book i was loving the ride but after that I felt that the plot was delayed or a bit repressed. From my perspective I think the author was trying to keep the plot a bit as a surprise or something i couldn't think about what was coming but it wasn't delivered properly . Also a few characters were a bit unpleasant to read which was a good thing and this was my only complaint . Otherwise the book was engaging and I as a reader felt the need to not to leave the book well my first read was in one sitting . And I am writing this review after reading the book twice .
And this part is for the author ,
Keep up the good work and I hope this will available in physical copy soon as I would love to add it in my collection. And I hope we get more books from you also thank you for giving me the chance to read this book.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The book was amazing to read the writing was well studied and received by the reader as you can feel main characters emotion and what they are going through .Now for the first 85 to 100 pages of this book i was loving the ride but after that I felt that the plot was delayed or a bit repressed. From my perspective I think the author was trying to keep the plot a bit as a surprise or something i couldn't think about what was coming but it wasn't delivered properly . Also a few characters were a bit unpleasant to read which was a good thing and this was my only complaint . Otherwise the book was engaging and I as a reader felt the need to not to leave the book well my first read was in one sitting . And I am writing this review after reading the book twice .
And this part is for the author ,
Keep up the good work and I hope this will available in physical copy soon as I would love to add it in my collection. And I hope we get more books from you also thank you for giving me the chance to read this book.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Review of advance copy
I received this book as an ARC through Book Sirens. It suggested it was a thriller which is why I picked it out. Instead I thought it was more of a fiction book. The book was very slow to me. There is a lot of family drama in the book with a bit of romance. I did like how the author showed how Lily struggled with her addiction and overcame her demons. This was not my style of reading but I know some people would enjoy it.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Review of Advanced Copy Recieved by Author thank you for the opportunity
Wolf's Daughter is an incredibly intense and emotionally raw story. The novel dives deep into heavy themes of trauma, addiction, and the search for identity, all set against a backdrop of long buried family secrets. The dynamic between Lily and Adrian is particularly complex and controversial, creating an angst filled atmosphere that drives the narrative. It is a dark, gripping read that doesn't shy away from difficult topics, focusing on the painful process of uncovering the truth and the struggle to find a sense of "home" amidst the wreckage of the past.
Wolf's Daughter is an incredibly intense and emotionally raw story. The novel dives deep into heavy themes of trauma, addiction, and the search for identity, all set against a backdrop of long buried family secrets. The dynamic between Lily and Adrian is particularly complex and controversial, creating an angst filled atmosphere that drives the narrative. It is a dark, gripping read that doesn't shy away from difficult topics, focusing on the painful process of uncovering the truth and the struggle to find a sense of "home" amidst the wreckage of the past.
Review of advance copy received from Author
A suspenseful read that kept me on the edge on my seat from the first chapter. The FMC is interestingly written and the more you find out about her, the more intriguing she becomes. And, as the story progresses, more and more questions start to come to mind.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This is an emotional read that I was very engaged in. I enjoyed the romance and even the family drama portrayed within . The Book deals with addiction, the search for one’s self, trauma and family secrets. I had so many questions it kept the pages turning. I love the suspense and all the twists and turns. The story is dark and heartbreaking and yet you keep rooting for Lily.
Review of advance copy
I truly did not expect the way this story took so many twists and turns. I also was not fully ready for my emotions to go so up and down. This is a fantastic story of family secrets, small town drama, and life events.
Review of advance copy
Wolf’s Daughter was one of those books I picked up expecting to read for a little while and somehow finished in a single night.
From the beginning, I was drawn into Lilianna’s return to Silver Lake and, more importantly, into the complicated family dynamics waiting for her there. There is so much heartbreak woven into her story, and as pieces of her past begin to surface, I found myself rooting for Lily simply because I needed to. She is messy, vulnerable, and carrying the weight of trauma that makes many of her choices difficult to watch but easy to understand.
The story becomes increasingly dramatic and intense as the secrets start unraveling. Just when I thought I understood where things were headed, another revelation would shift the story and keep me questioning what was really happening. The author's prose is simple and very readable, which worked especially well with the heavier subject matter and kept the story moving without feeling weighed down. Between the family secrets, suspense, emotional moments, and twists, I was completely immersed.
Dark, heartbreaking, gripping, and surprisingly easy to fly through, I started Wolf’s Daughter and apparently had no intention of going to bed until I knew how Lily’s story ended.
Thank you to the author and BookSirens for the ARC.
From the beginning, I was drawn into Lilianna’s return to Silver Lake and, more importantly, into the complicated family dynamics waiting for her there. There is so much heartbreak woven into her story, and as pieces of her past begin to surface, I found myself rooting for Lily simply because I needed to. She is messy, vulnerable, and carrying the weight of trauma that makes many of her choices difficult to watch but easy to understand.
The story becomes increasingly dramatic and intense as the secrets start unraveling. Just when I thought I understood where things were headed, another revelation would shift the story and keep me questioning what was really happening. The author's prose is simple and very readable, which worked especially well with the heavier subject matter and kept the story moving without feeling weighed down. Between the family secrets, suspense, emotional moments, and twists, I was completely immersed.
Dark, heartbreaking, gripping, and surprisingly easy to fly through, I started Wolf’s Daughter and apparently had no intention of going to bed until I knew how Lily’s story ended.
Thank you to the author and BookSirens for the ARC.
November 1, 2026
*Received my book as an ARC from the author. All of my thoughts and opinions are my own*
I finished this book last month and honestly I just really had to sit with it, in the best way possible.
Wolf's Daughter had me hooked from the first chapter with the INCREDIBLE imagery in the writing. This continued throughout the book, but I significantly admired how much is made me FEEL like I was there.
I enjoyed that I was guessing the whole way about how the puzzle would fit together to get the answers both us and the characters were trying so hard to find. The elements mixed together of thriller, mystery, and bits of romantic tension made it SUCH a unique read.
The heavy topics of trauma, addiction, and trying the search for identity were very well done and in a different manner than I'm used to reading.
Watching the whole story come together was both devastating and beautiful in their own way. My mind and emotions ran wild, and I would HAPPILY do it all over again.
I finished this book last month and honestly I just really had to sit with it, in the best way possible.
Wolf's Daughter had me hooked from the first chapter with the INCREDIBLE imagery in the writing. This continued throughout the book, but I significantly admired how much is made me FEEL like I was there.
I enjoyed that I was guessing the whole way about how the puzzle would fit together to get the answers both us and the characters were trying so hard to find. The elements mixed together of thriller, mystery, and bits of romantic tension made it SUCH a unique read.
The heavy topics of trauma, addiction, and trying the search for identity were very well done and in a different manner than I'm used to reading.
Watching the whole story come together was both devastating and beautiful in their own way. My mind and emotions ran wild, and I would HAPPILY do it all over again.
Review of advance copy
Wow I enjoyed this story as it draws me in from the beginning and hooked tell the very ending as this has plot twist that keeps twists and keeps me on edge. This is a dark and intense read.
“Childhood home looks like the safest place to hide, but the dark past Lilianna abandoned here years ago wants to bring her back.”
Lilianna was only seventeen when she was forced to leave home. After eight years, she must return to Silver Lake to say goodbye to her grandfather. She confronts her past. Something she cannot escape from. Lilianna falls back into addiction and wakes up the darkness, and this time, it won’t let her run away.
“Content warning: this book contains sensitive topics which may be triggering for some readers. Read them carefully before starting to read the book.”
“Childhood home looks like the safest place to hide, but the dark past Lilianna abandoned here years ago wants to bring her back.”
Lilianna was only seventeen when she was forced to leave home. After eight years, she must return to Silver Lake to say goodbye to her grandfather. She confronts her past. Something she cannot escape from. Lilianna falls back into addiction and wakes up the darkness, and this time, it won’t let her run away.
“Content warning: this book contains sensitive topics which may be triggering for some readers. Read them carefully before starting to read the book.”
Review of advance copy received from Author
WHOA WHOA WHOA!!!
Ok first off, this had my least fav trope, and yet the author wrote it so well, it made me love the story more.
This book gave me sooo many feels, and I stayed up all night reading it.
The family dynamics, the siblings' relationships, and the secrets and twists were sooooo well done.
Please check your trigger warnings!!! This story will stay with me for a long while.
The author's prose is not fancy; it is simple and easy to read and that only makes the scenes hit harder.
Ok first off, this had my least fav trope, and yet the author wrote it so well, it made me love the story more.
This book gave me sooo many feels, and I stayed up all night reading it.
The family dynamics, the siblings' relationships, and the secrets and twists were sooooo well done.
Please check your trigger warnings!!! This story will stay with me for a long while.
The author's prose is not fancy; it is simple and easy to read and that only makes the scenes hit harder.
Review of advance copy
Thank you to BookSirens and Erika Amber for the ARC!
Wolf’s Daughter was an emotional, messy read with a lot packed into it — family trauma, complicated relationships, grief, and healing. I really liked Lily’s journey and there were definitely moments that kept me wanting to know what happened next.
For me, the pacing did drag a little in places and some of the emotional moments felt a bit repetitive, but overall I still enjoyed the story and appreciated where the character arc went.
3.5/5 ⭐️
Wolf’s Daughter was an emotional, messy read with a lot packed into it — family trauma, complicated relationships, grief, and healing. I really liked Lily’s journey and there were definitely moments that kept me wanting to know what happened next.
For me, the pacing did drag a little in places and some of the emotional moments felt a bit repetitive, but overall I still enjoyed the story and appreciated where the character arc went.
3.5/5 ⭐️
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book is not an easy read because of the themes, but the author's light writing style provided a balance against the darkness. I loved the details. If you miss one, it's possible you won't understand why one happened or another, and the emotional depth was developed well.
I enjoyed the family dynamics. It was so real and close to reality.
This story is not for everyone, but it was definitely mine.
I enjoyed the family dynamics. It was so real and close to reality.
This story is not for everyone, but it was definitely mine.
November 3, 2026
Lily returns home what she's been avoiding for eight years, but her grandpa Harry passed away and wanted to be there. Lily and her family have a lot of family drama and so many secrets. Lily has been fighting her demons and struggling with addiction for a long time. This book was good and a nice, steady read that takes its time telling the story.
Thanks to Booksirens for sendin me an advanced readin copy to read and review.
Thanks to Booksirens for sendin me an advanced readin copy to read and review.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book was received as an ARC.
Wow.. I honestly don't know what else to say..
This story is beautiful and impactful and emotional. The author did a brilliant job conveying emotions and kept me hooked the whole way through. I already know I will be thinking about this book for a while. I can honestly say this book is up there as one of my all time favorites.
Wow.. I honestly don't know what else to say..
This story is beautiful and impactful and emotional. The author did a brilliant job conveying emotions and kept me hooked the whole way through. I already know I will be thinking about this book for a while. I can honestly say this book is up there as one of my all time favorites.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I got an ARC and it was a great book, the trauma, addiction, family loyalty, and the danger of returning to a past that never truly let go. The story follows Lilianna, who left her hometown of Silver Lake at seventeen and is forced back eight years later after her grandfather’s death. Must read. Finished in 1 day.
Review of advance copy
I went in on this book pretty blind. It is pretty slow to reveal the story line so I was a little confused in the beginning to see where the story was going. Lily has a lot of family drama. There is a lot of emotion, trauma, and damage there. She went through so much. Once I understood where the story was going I really got into it and enjoyed it.
Review of advance copy received from Author
When reading, I felt tension and was eager to keep reading to know what would happen next. Pages melted. The characters were developed very well. Each one is unique and has an individual bond with the main character. The plot twist hooked me even more. I didn't see what was coming.
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