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Green Creek #2.5
Lovesong
She has lived.
She has lost.
Everything she has is blue.
But here, in the end, she'll be given one last chance.
A gift for all she has endured.
And her lovesong will be heard.
Author's Note: This is part of a series meant to be read in order, starting with Wolfsong followed by Ravensong. If you haven't read both books, this will spoil major events. You've been warned.
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Status: Complete
Words: 6,403
She has lost.
Everything she has is blue.
But here, in the end, she'll be given one last chance.
A gift for all she has endured.
And her lovesong will be heard.
Author's Note: This is part of a series meant to be read in order, starting with Wolfsong followed by Ravensong. If you haven't read both books, this will spoil major events. You've been warned.
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Status: Complete
Words: 6,403
15 pages, ebook
First published August 25, 2018
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About the author
T.J. Klune
69 books60.9k followersTJ KLUNE is a Lambda Literary Award-winning author (Into This River I Drown) and an ex-claims examiner for an insurance company. His novels include The House in the Cerulean Sea and The Extraordinaries. Being queer himself, TJ believes it's important—now more than ever—to have accurate, positive, queer representation in stories.
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August 25, 2018
Yup, I was a crying, slobbering mess!!
October 12, 2024
Found on TJ Klune's website under his blog posts.
September 6, 2018
GAH! This free, short story gets ALL the stars, no question.
If you don't remember the main points of the first two books, you'll be totally lost.
However, if you do, you'll get so many feels, it's kinda ridiculous.
Fans of TJ's Green Creek series need to READ. THIS. NOW.
5 stars.
August 5, 2024
She’s never been demure. She’s seen other mates to Alphas, subservient and quiet. That was never her. If Thomas asked that of her, demanded her silence, she would tear him limb from limb.
This is a short story told from Elizabeth's POV (available here. It shows us how she went through losing her pack, abandoning Gordo, losing her mate, fighting against Richard, and everything else that happened in Wolfsong and Ravensong.
Did I almost cry at the end? Yes, I did. 😭 Those damn wolves... How can a short story of 15 pages make me cry?! I am happy that Elizabeth got some kind of closure though, she suffered a lot in the first book, but she always remained strong for the pack.
“I’m not going to get naked,” Rico tells them seriously. “Last time I did that, Carter grabbed my junk in his sleep, and I don’t want Bambi to kick his ass for touching what belongs to her.”
“Oh please,” Carter snaps. “You wish I would touch your junk.”
“He’s like twice your age,” Chris tells him. “You could call him Daddy if you really wanted.”
“Papi,” Rico says with a sniff. “You would call me papi.”
“So gross,” Kelly whispers as he lies against his brother. The timber wolf growls, but Carter slaps him across the head, and it subsides. It lays down next to Carter, even as he sighs.
“Everyone in town thinks we have orgies,” Rico says, apropos of nothing. “And I don’t tell them otherwise. Just so you all know.”
There are shouts of horror that lead to a pillow fight.
Elizabeth closes her eyes and smiles.
Did I laugh out loud? Yes, I did. It's impossible not to when all the pack is together.
Honestly, though, this short story does not add anything to the plot, it's just a heartwarming little story about how Elizabeth is a kickass side character and a true Queen. 👑
1. Wolfsong ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
2. Ravensong ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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January 1, 2023
4.5⭐
Joder que triste. Me declaro fan de esta saga.
Podemos hablar de que Thomas le leía y hacia poesía para Elizabeth? Lo más tierno que leí en el día.
Joder que triste. Me declaro fan de esta saga.
Podemos hablar de que Thomas le leía y hacia poesía para Elizabeth? Lo más tierno que leí en el día.
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June 26, 2024
|| 4.0 stars ||
It seems to me that Elisabeth has actually been so lonely and unhappy over the years. Sure, she loved her pack and her children, but she was clearly missing something. I don’t think she ever felt truly whole.
However, the loss, the grief and the guilt never brought her to her knees; she always continued to be strong, courageous and formidable. Nothing could bring her down completely.
'Green Creek' series:
1. Wolfsong - 3.5 stars
2. Ravensong - 3.0 stars
It seems to me that Elisabeth has actually been so lonely and unhappy over the years. Sure, she loved her pack and her children, but she was clearly missing something. I don’t think she ever felt truly whole.
“One day,” she whispers to it. “One day, my love. I will look upon your face, and all will be well.”
However, the loss, the grief and the guilt never brought her to her knees; she always continued to be strong, courageous and formidable. Nothing could bring her down completely.
'Green Creek' series:
1. Wolfsong - 3.5 stars
2. Ravensong - 3.0 stars
February 25, 2020
5 stars
There is a door.
A door to everything.
***Please note: There are links to the free audiobook narration of this book closer to the end of my review. Many thanks to Kirt Graves and TJ Klune for making this possible and available.
Lovesong incorporates aspects of the past and present from Elizabeth Bennett's perspective, while also giving hints about the future. So, if you're planning to continue on with this series, I'd recommend reading it after you've completed Wolfsong and Ravensong. This is not a standalone story and it's jam-packed with spoilers. So you definitely need to read the first two books before diving in.
When she dreams these days, it's always in shades of blue.
By this point, we already know so much of what she's been through. This short story explores the myriad aspects of grief, loss, regrets, and pain, through her eyes. That being said, we are also privy to moments of joy, connection, motherhood, love, and more...
But she's too late.
Joe is on his knees, his head tilted back.
His eyes are filled with fire. [...]
Which means -
When her sons return to her, she doesn't recognize them.
Oh, she knows their scent. She can feel them along the bonds, but it's different.
They're men now. Harder than they've ever been before.
But it's not until she has Carter and Kelly in her arms that she knows they're still her children. "Mom," they whisper against her neck. "Mom. Mom. Mom."
"My boys," she whispers back. "I love you so."
And this tale is not without its moments of humor as it conveys the depth of the bonds between the members of the Bennett pack. We're given a wee window into what's been happening with various characters (Ox, Joe, Gordo, Mark, Kelly, Robbie, Carter etc.).
Elizabeth is beginning to drift off when -
"[They] think we have orgies," Rico says, apropos of nothing. "And I don't tell them otherwise. Just so you all know."
There are shouts of horror that lead to a pillow fight.
Elizabeth closes her eyes and smiles.
There is a sense of hope here, despite what we suspect still lies ahead for them all...
"It's the calm before the storm, isn't it?"
Elizabeth glances at her. "Yes."
[She] nods, looking out at their pack. "Is it always going to be this way?"
Yes. "I don't know." [...]
"It doesn't matter."
"It doesn't?"
[She] shakes her head. "We're going to be here. No matter what. Always. We're pack."
Elizabeth believes her.
It was wonderful to see what TJ did with such a short story.
(Mind you, not shocked over here. He's never let me down.)
And I will admit that I got a bit teary at the end (which doesn't happen to me often, but with this series, it seems to be a given, which speaks to how TJ's writing works its will where I'm concerned), but not because I was shattered. No, I was more moved than anything because I'd already accepted all that came before and that life isn't always fair...
Something started in my soul, fever or forgotten wings, and I made my own way, deciphering that fire. -- Pablo Neruda
So the gift that Elizabeth is given? Well, I wanted that for her (and, in fact, was waiting for it to happen) after all she'd been through.
The lovesong is roaring through her.
So, on that rather mysterious note? This was a poignant, beautiful, and moving short read.
TJ gets me right in the heart with this series.
Every. Time.
***
Episode 0: Lovesong Trailer 10/12/2018
https://thrivecast-network.podiant.co...
Episode 1: Lovesong Part 1 10/19/2018
(Audiobook narration by Kirt Graves)
https://thrivecast-network.podiant.co...
Episode 2: Lovesong Part 2 10/19/2018
(Audiobook narration by Kirt Graves)
https://thrivecast-network.podiant.co...
For more podcast interviews by Kirt Graves with the other narrators of TJ Klune's books (Derrick McClain, Michael Lesley, and Greg Tremblay) as well as TJ himself, here's the link:
https://thrivecast-network.podiant.co...
***
Just a quick acknowledgement that the review below (which contains kind of a spoiler... kind of... but for those of us who were ready to read this... I think we knew...) led me to the audiobook narration of Lovesong and various podcasts re: the 'Klune-iverse'.
Thank you, Melissa. *smile*
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
There is a door.
A door to everything.
***Please note: There are links to the free audiobook narration of this book closer to the end of my review. Many thanks to Kirt Graves and TJ Klune for making this possible and available.
Lovesong incorporates aspects of the past and present from Elizabeth Bennett's perspective, while also giving hints about the future. So, if you're planning to continue on with this series, I'd recommend reading it after you've completed Wolfsong and Ravensong. This is not a standalone story and it's jam-packed with spoilers. So you definitely need to read the first two books before diving in.
When she dreams these days, it's always in shades of blue.
By this point, we already know so much of what she's been through. This short story explores the myriad aspects of grief, loss, regrets, and pain, through her eyes. That being said, we are also privy to moments of joy, connection, motherhood, love, and more...
But she's too late.
Joe is on his knees, his head tilted back.
His eyes are filled with fire. [...]
Which means -
When her sons return to her, she doesn't recognize them.
Oh, she knows their scent. She can feel them along the bonds, but it's different.
They're men now. Harder than they've ever been before.
But it's not until she has Carter and Kelly in her arms that she knows they're still her children. "Mom," they whisper against her neck. "Mom. Mom. Mom."
"My boys," she whispers back. "I love you so."
And this tale is not without its moments of humor as it conveys the depth of the bonds between the members of the Bennett pack. We're given a wee window into what's been happening with various characters (Ox, Joe, Gordo, Mark, Kelly, Robbie, Carter etc.).
Elizabeth is beginning to drift off when -
"[They] think we have orgies," Rico says, apropos of nothing. "And I don't tell them otherwise. Just so you all know."
There are shouts of horror that lead to a pillow fight.
Elizabeth closes her eyes and smiles.
There is a sense of hope here, despite what we suspect still lies ahead for them all...
"It's the calm before the storm, isn't it?"
Elizabeth glances at her. "Yes."
[She] nods, looking out at their pack. "Is it always going to be this way?"
Yes. "I don't know." [...]
"It doesn't matter."
"It doesn't?"
[She] shakes her head. "We're going to be here. No matter what. Always. We're pack."
Elizabeth believes her.
It was wonderful to see what TJ did with such a short story.
(Mind you, not shocked over here. He's never let me down.)
And I will admit that I got a bit teary at the end (which doesn't happen to me often, but with this series, it seems to be a given, which speaks to how TJ's writing works its will where I'm concerned), but not because I was shattered. No, I was more moved than anything because I'd already accepted all that came before and that life isn't always fair...
Something started in my soul, fever or forgotten wings, and I made my own way, deciphering that fire. -- Pablo Neruda
So the gift that Elizabeth is given? Well, I wanted that for her (and, in fact, was waiting for it to happen) after all she'd been through.
The lovesong is roaring through her.
So, on that rather mysterious note? This was a poignant, beautiful, and moving short read.
TJ gets me right in the heart with this series.
Every. Time.
***
Episode 0: Lovesong Trailer 10/12/2018
https://thrivecast-network.podiant.co...
Episode 1: Lovesong Part 1 10/19/2018
(Audiobook narration by Kirt Graves)
https://thrivecast-network.podiant.co...
Episode 2: Lovesong Part 2 10/19/2018
(Audiobook narration by Kirt Graves)
https://thrivecast-network.podiant.co...
For more podcast interviews by Kirt Graves with the other narrators of TJ Klune's books (Derrick McClain, Michael Lesley, and Greg Tremblay) as well as TJ himself, here's the link:
https://thrivecast-network.podiant.co...
***
Just a quick acknowledgement that the review below (which contains kind of a spoiler... kind of... but for those of us who were ready to read this... I think we knew...) led me to the audiobook narration of Lovesong and various podcasts re: the 'Klune-iverse'.
Thank you, Melissa. *smile*
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
August 22, 2020
I cried through this a second time. Why do we do this to ourselves.
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This is like.. ten pages long (and free on the author's site!) and make me tear up and/or cry like three times.
How rUDE.
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This is like.. ten pages long (and free on the author's site!) and make me tear up and/or cry like three times.
How rUDE.
October 9, 2023
Era necesario hacerme sufrir así ????? quedé deshidratada.
August 26, 2018
Her mother told her when she was a child that all those who leave are never truly gone.
Klune can definitely write awesomely about strong female characters.
I love it when a author loves the characters of his books that much.
This short free story will make you cry, but please read Wolfsong and Ravesong first.
Klune can definitely write awesomely about strong female characters.
I love it when a author loves the characters of his books that much.
This short free story will make you cry, but please read Wolfsong and Ravesong first.
August 21, 2025
“One day,” she whispers to it. “One day, my love. I will look upon your face, and all will be well.”
I HATE YOU, TJ.
(read for free here: http://www.tjklunebooks.com/new-blog/...)
I HATE YOU, TJ.
(read for free here: http://www.tjklunebooks.com/new-blog/...)
August 25, 2018
When she dreams these days, it’s always in shades of blue.
There is a lovesong howling in her head.
I have to make this comment and it has to be put under a spoiler tag - I just have to say this:
July 3, 2020
I enjoyed this very short story from the perspective of a pretty interesting character. It definitely has spoilers for books 1 and 2 of the series. I liked it as a little fun addition, and I liked that it showed that the character is self-aware about what they're doing to other characters.
However, it doesn't really add all that much to the series in my opinion. It would be difficult to do so in such a short story anyway though (I still enjoyed it), and I guess it wouldn't be free if it did add cool details. I admit, I was hoping to get some more info on the original pack because I really like this series. Having some fun canon facts about old, gone members would have been awesome. I recommend to people who are completionists, but if you skip it, you're not missing anything that the primary books don't already give.
However, it doesn't really add all that much to the series in my opinion. It would be difficult to do so in such a short story anyway though (I still enjoyed it), and I guess it wouldn't be free if it did add cool details. I admit, I was hoping to get some more info on the original pack because I really like this series. Having some fun canon facts about old, gone members would have been awesome. I recommend to people who are completionists, but if you skip it, you're not missing anything that the primary books don't already give.
August 31, 2020
“She sings her Lovesong into the trees and sky, and it’s blue and green and the territory around her quakes with the power of her voice.”
What a heartbreaking and bittersweet novella.
I mean, I already knew it was not gonna be a walk in the park or anything. That it was not gonna be pink and flowery and soft. No, I knew it was gonna rip me apart and leave me in tatters. That I was gonna bleed through it.
So, it did not disappoint one bit when that's exactly what happened.
Elizabeth's POV of everything that happens through the first two books is nothing short of a revelation at the same time that it is exactly what I wanted.
“Because grief is there. It burns until all that remains are charred bones of a life that used to be.”
The story is barely a few pages long but it was so incredibly powerful and it captured all the beauty of the main books to perfection.
Sure, I thought I was gonna be getting a lot more flashbacks and past stories rather than a more present timeline but we still got what I wanted and that is nice Elizabeth content so I'm not complaining at all.
Truly, this is just a nice companion to read if you want to flood your sense with pain and grief and bittersweetness not something that changes anything important in the plot or moves anything forward but is terribly nice to have the moments.
Especially since it's the first time that a Bennett had a POV.
“She runs, he runs, they run together, and it’s like it used to be, before. When they were young and had nothing to be afraid of.”
Just re-reading the quotes brings tears to my eyes and a knot to my throat.
Anyway, I regret only that it took me so long to finally read this super quick little novella and I didn't enjoy it in the order it's supposed to be enjoyed in.
“You are the Bennett pack. And your song will always be heard.”
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It was just as hurtful and pain-filled as I wanted it to be.
I'm absolutely satisfied to be drowning in emotion right now. Such a beautiful story.
RTC.
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With the impending ending of the Green Creek series, I knew I just needed to get around to finally reading this novella - alongside the others - so I can enjoy the full might of Brothersong.
I may be late to the party but at least I'm here.
I just hope this breaks my heart. That's all I'm asking from it.
July 20, 2024
Lovesong short story
When she dreams these days, it’s always in shades of blue.
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06/12/2018
How could I not know that there is a short story?! And since August?!
When she dreams these days, it’s always in shades of blue.
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06/12/2018
How could I not know that there is a short story?! And since August?!
July 18, 2021
4.5/5
Pensé que iba a llorar más. Lo estaba esperando, pero sólo boté unas lagrimitas al final. Por lo demás, simplemente majestuoso. Este pequeño relato narrado por Elizabeth le hizo daño y a la vez curó mi corazoncito.
Pensé que iba a llorar más. Lo estaba esperando, pero sólo boté unas lagrimitas al final. Por lo demás, simplemente majestuoso. Este pequeño relato narrado por Elizabeth le hizo daño y a la vez curó mi corazoncito.
August 22, 2020
Yup. This definitely pulled at my heart strings.
Beautifully written. 🧡🧡🧡
Beautifully written. 🧡🧡🧡
October 19, 2018
Oct 2018 "audio" review. :D
OMG, this is sooooo cool! The amazing Josy shared a much easier podcast to listen to these episodes.
"Lovesong in audio format narrated by Kirt Graves - including interviews with the narrators Derrick McClain, Michael Lesley, Greg Tremblay & TJ Klune"
https://thrivecast-network.podiant.co...
Aug 2018 Review "ebook"
This is on TJs website. Gah, I just love this series and loved seeing Thomas and Elizabeth together again. I don't know how I will wait until September 2019, but I guess I have no choice.
OMG, this is sooooo cool! The amazing Josy shared a much easier podcast to listen to these episodes.
"Lovesong in audio format narrated by Kirt Graves - including interviews with the narrators Derrick McClain, Michael Lesley, Greg Tremblay & TJ Klune"
https://thrivecast-network.podiant.co...
Aug 2018 Review "ebook"
This is on TJs website. Gah, I just love this series and loved seeing Thomas and Elizabeth together again. I don't know how I will wait until September 2019, but I guess I have no choice.
July 13, 2022
Wolfsong ★★★★
Ravensong ★★★★
Lovesong ★★★★
One of the best short stories I have ever read!!
Ravensong ★★★★
Lovesong ★★★★
One of the best short stories I have ever read!!
December 31, 2018
All the feels!
This hit me right in the feels. TJ, please don't ever stop writing.
This hit me right in the feels. TJ, please don't ever stop writing.
August 3, 2024
4.5 ⭐️
They run.
They all run.
He says,LoveWifeMate.
Queen 💛 👑
They run.
They all run.
He says,LoveWifeMate.
Queen 💛 👑
January 30, 2022
Grief is a funny thing. There are days when it feels like it’s fading, like it’s nothing more than a low buzz at the back of her mind.
But then one little thing can set it off all over again.
June 25, 2019
Can't wait for the final two books. Ahhhhh!
September 21, 2020
Thomas is such a wonderfully flawed character.
I love him but I also want to punch him in his jerk face.
I love him but I also want to punch him in his jerk face.
September 1, 2018
This little novella was a nice addition to the series.
Did I cry while reading it? Of course I did. I don’t know what it is about these wolves but no matter what they do they make me cry.
I’m really happy Elizabeth had some closure, it was definitely needed.
Now the wait begins, the third book in the series comes out in September 2019!
Did I cry while reading it? Of course I did. I don’t know what it is about these wolves but no matter what they do they make me cry.
I’m really happy Elizabeth had some closure, it was definitely needed.
Now the wait begins, the third book in the series comes out in September 2019!
February 15, 2021
This was beautiful. It broke my heart and then made it whole again.
This spoke to me as I’m in mourning as well. And it helped I think.
I just love this world, I cannot wait for Heartsong (a whole year? We have to wait for a whole year!?).
This spoke to me as I’m in mourning as well. And it helped I think.
I just love this world, I cannot wait for Heartsong (a whole year? We have to wait for a whole year!?).
August 25, 2018
Elizabeth’s story, beautifully written! 💕
September 1, 2021
Star Rating: —> 5 MILLION POETIC EMOTIONAL STARS & the Moon.
🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟
🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟
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