WOLF PACK

by Billy Balibally

オオカミ部族の長×長、結婚。
屈強なもふもふが恋をする、至高の人外BL

そこは、狼が統べる極北の地。谷の長・ガルムは、ある事情から、しきたりに従い湖の長・ハテイと番の契りを結ぶ。
率直でタフなガルムと、生真面目で純粋なハテイ。
長として、オスとしての矜持を尊重し合うが、初めはどこか噛み合わない2人。
しかし、互いの生き様に触れ、深まる絆が、彼らを唯一無二の番にしていく――。

Genres: Manga, Romance, Fantasy, LGBT, Queer, Boys Love, Comics

182 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 22, 2019

About the author

Billy Balibally (ビリー・バリバリー) is a Japanese mangaka.

Reviews

[Phu · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tại một vùng đất thuộc Châu Âu nọ, tồn tại những cá thể người sói gọi là Fenrir. Vì em gái đã chết nên Hati - người sói đầu đàn cai trị ở hồ đã thực hiện lời hứa hôn với Garm - người soi đầu đàn cai trị ở thung lũng. Mặc dù chỉ là kết hôn theo lời hứa đã định, nhưng Garm và Fenrir dần phát triển mối quan hệ bạn đời đặc biệt.

Quyển này có cốt truyện rất là Billy Balibally, với sự kết hợp giữa thế giới sinh vật giả tưởng cùng với cuộc sống, sự cô đơn. Truyện không hề dong dài mà mọi thứ diễn ra rất nhanh và rõ ràng. Dần dần về sau nguồn gốc, hận thù giữa người soi và con người được giải thích nhiều hơn.
Mình thích nét vẽ của tác giả, giống như quyển FANGS 1 là quyển này có vài chi tiết dễ thương, không quá nhiều chi tiết nhưng vẫn rất đẹp.

WOLF PACK có những phần khiến truyện thêm cao trào và hồi hộp, hay mình rất thích cách tác giả tạo nên thế giới của người sói và con người. Mình thích chi tiết về mối quan hệ giữa những nhân vật như mặt trăng và mặt trời - tìm kiếm ánh sáng mới mẻ hay sự cô độc trong nỗi buồn.
Nhưng chỉ là mình cảm thấy mọi thứ về WOLF PACK giống như một quyển debut hơn. Ở đây với mình truyện sáng tạo và nét vẽ đẹp, chỉ là mối quan hệ giữa Garm và Hati mình chưa thấy có gì ấn tượng. Thậm chí truyện có nhiều đoạn tốn thời gian, và do diễn ra quá nhanh nên tuyến nhân vật chưa đủ chiều sâu.

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

This cover is one of the most beautiful I've seen and luckily the art inside lives up to it. This is a story based on Norse mythology and ultimately one about all forms of love. I wish the romance had more growth on page, but ultimately it was still very sweet.

[Bettina · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 ⭐️ I loved the story and artwork in Wolf Pack by Billy Balibally! With shifters, a forced marriage, lots of alpha-tension, drama and the cutest pups you'll ever see, this was a win for me!

[Lexyloowoo · Rating 3 out of 5]

This manga is nothing like I thought it would be. I thought I would get more of an emotional in-depth relationship. But I didn’t. And it was nowhere nearest spicy as I thought I was going to be, but the artwork was beautiful and the cast was full of green flags, which I loved. But like I said nothing like I thought was gonna be and they weren’t as death as I would have liked

[Autumn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful art and an interesting story. Would love more but it was a satisfying oneshot

[Elena Rodríguez · Rating 2 out of 5]

No entendí la obsesión por esta historia

[Daesy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not bad, but flat plot. Alpha x Alpha.

4 stars

[Robiok · Rating 4 out of 5]

The art is so gorgeous it made me push the rating up despite this being a pretty simple and straight to the point story, the plot is so condensed it cannot help but suffer over all and feel…if not rushed at least underdeveloped
Still it was effective and heartwarming with focus on multiple characters that allowed the cast to feel realized
So! A more than positive rating

[Minnie Quinn · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars

Somewhat disappointing. Had lots of potential. Art was lovely.

[rika ⋆₊˚⊹ · Rating 4 out of 5]

" my soul was already yours."

ho adorato questa storia e il fatto che si rifaccia alla mitologia nordica. disegni dell'autrice poi, sono fantastici, ho proprio divorato ogni pagina - che dire, è stata una lettura decisamente veloce, ma ne ho apprezzato ogni aspetto !

p.s. i mini lupetti sono adorabili, vale la pena leggerlo solo per loro !!

[.•°•MonaLisa•°•. · Rating 5 out of 5]

★ 5 stars ★

✨✨ Masterpiece ✨✨

The art is 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼 and is 1000% wholesome, absolutely loved it!!!!!! I just need more and dangggg why the sister be looking so fiiiiiiine😍😭❤️❤️❤️

[Lysa · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️
Peccato che la storia non fosse più lunga

[⋆｡˚꒰ঌ estelle ໒꒱˚｡⋆ · Rating 4 out of 5]

i wanted them to get freaky but it’s okay the art made up for it also i love the norse mythology in it!!!

[Musical_literature_of_vannah · Rating 3 out of 5]

C'est un one-shot et donc va malheureusement un peu trop vite en besogne, mais il reste très chou. De plus le côté inspiration mythologie nordique c'est une chouette idée !
J'apprécie aussi le fait que les scènes soient pas trop explicites... Ça lasse à force. Là c'est cool !
Bonne lecture, jolie découverte

[ℂ ✧ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Havent llegit FANGS 1 m'imaginava una cosa més hot, però tenint en compte que és un volum únic, se li dona més importància al lore que no pas a les escenes explícites. Un BL entre dos homes llop alfa líders de les seves respectives bandades, que es veuen obligats a fer una cerimònia de matrimoni perquè la germana del llop blanc va morir. Hi ha un petit gir de guió (la germana sobreviu i la cuida un humà descendent d'homes llop), però la unió no es trenca perquè *feelings*. Està bé, però el ritme queda excessivament accelerat pel format d'un sol volum.

[Elaine White · Rating 5 out of 5]

I became a fan of Billy Balibally when I first read FANGS, and I knew that the art style and storytelling were right up my alley. Wolf Pack is no different.

This was a surprisingly romantic story, based on the mythology of wolves, specifically Norwegian myths. There are two different wolf packs, led by the alphas Garm and Hati, the latter of whom has a twin sister, Skoll, also an alpha. Garm is supposed to marry Skoll, to unite their packs. Garm's pack live on the mountain and Skoll's on the lake, right beside the mountain, so their marriage will not only merge packs but territory. Only, we begin the story with Skoll having died two days prior to the arranged marriage and Hati offering to take her place as bride.
What Hati doesn't realise is that Garm is much happier with the switch than he would have been had he married Skoll. :)

I loved how clueless Hati was and how Garm didn't really know what he was doing, just going by instinct, but that he also didn't know how to be even more obvious so that Hati would understand.
The story definitely had a bi-awakening theme, which was explored well.

I've read a lot of Alpha x Alpha BL and yaoi, but most of them are strongly focused on sex, whereas this is an upper teen novel and I honestly think that was the best move. It let the story be more emotional and plot based than sex-focused. There was a little bit of action/adventure and whole lot of underlying, simmering romance between Garm and Hati that was the perfect blend of two strangers coming together with a common aim while leaving themselves open to being mates.

As expected of Billy, the art was stunning!

I also really loved the author's note at the end, explaining the origin of the story and how it connected to real mythology.

[Nina DuBois · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was hoping for more when I picked up Wolf Pack, especially with that stunning cover. The premise was definitely intriguing, and I was ready to dive into what promised to be an opposites-attract romance. What I expected was a slow build-up, with Garm and Hati adjusting to one another, especially since Hati is marrying Garm after his sister's tragic death just two days before her wedding. Hati is stepping in for her.

From the start, we see the contrasting personalities between Garm and Hati, and to top it off, they're both alphas. Things quickly spiral into danger, and after the dust settles, we finally start to see how utterly adorable Garm is. From the beginning, he accepts the marriage with Hati without hesitation, becoming protective and considerate of her. Then, bam—Garm turns on the charm, and it's clear that he's deeply connected to Hati. The only challenge is Hati coming to terms with her own feelings.

However, there wasn’t quite enough time from the wedding to that point of emotional development for me to fully invest in their connection. Still, I really enjoyed the artwork. The little pups were absolutely adorable, and I have to say, the drawings of Garm were perfection. Every page with a close-up of those piercing eyes had me captivated. The artist truly captured the essence of Garm as a true alpha. I also adored the drawing of Skoll—so beautiful.

[Adele Lostinaclassicworld · Rating 4 out of 5]

Non sono una grande fan dei lupi che si trasformano in umani, ma questo volume mi ha piacevolmente sorpresa.

Garmr è il capo della valle, mentre Hati guida il branco del lago. I due, per seguire la tradizione, si impegnano in un giuramento e diventano compagni.
La trama, però, non si limita al loro legame: c'è anche un conflitto avvincente tra lupi e umani che aggiunge tensione alla narrazione.

Oltre ai due protagonisti, mi sono piaciuti anche i vari personaggi secondari, soprattutto i piccoli cuccioli, che sono di una dolcezza infinita.

Garmr e Hati sembrano molto diversi caratterialmente, ma entrambi sanno bene cosa significa mettere il branco prima dei propri sentimenti. Anche se è un volume unico, il loro legame si approfondisce con credibilità. Mi piacerebbe molto leggere un secondo volume per poter vedere l'evoluzione del loro rapporto.

È un volume delizioso, che parla di famiglia, di antichi legami e di sentimenti che non si possono più nascondere. Promosso!

I disegni, poi, sono eleganti e mi hanno fatto sognare il freddo pungente delle montagne innevate.

[Sol · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was browsing Hoopla and this title caught my eye — and the moment I saw it was Ballibally-sensei, I checked it out ASAPPP!
Ballibally’s works are so sensual and sexy and gorgeous and breathtaking, but come from a place deep in the heart, too. Wolf Pack is about clinging to love and partnership, even if it’s against the grain of tradition. And the art — I swear, “breathtaking” doesn’t do it justice. It’s jaw-dropping. I need to buy a physical copy of this ASAP because reading it on a smartphone isn’t the treatment such masterful art deserves.

I’m so happy this exists (both because it’s utterly gorgeous, and to tide me over while waiting for FANGS volume 4 ☺️). Ballibally-sensei, you are a master pro. And those wolf puppies were SO GODDAMN CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Natalie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Considering what I know this mangaka is able to write…this was incredibly mid.

The pacing of this was completely off because it’s all condensed into one volume. We neither get enough of the complexities between the fenrir and humans nor of the relationship between Gar and Hati.

The artwork, of course, is gorgeous. The cover alone is stunning! However, the character design was terrible. There was a scene where literally members of the same pack were talking, and if it wasn’t for the different scar placement, they all looked exactly the same. There definitely should have been more variety in the character design.

Anyway! At least we’ll be blessed by a new Fangs volume soon enough!

[Anne · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars
Eine schöne an Mythologie angelehnte Geschichte, die so einiges in diesem einen Band thematisiert. Nicht nur Gut und Böse, sondern auch Zusammenleben, Akzeptanz, Pflichtbewusstsein, Stolz und Familie. Vielleicht waren es auch ein paar viele Themen, die alle super interessant und auch gut dargestellt wurden, weshalb die Liebesgeschichte leider etwas unterging. Man hat zwar vor allem Garms Gefühle erahnen können, aber bei Hati war es schwieriger. Das fand ich etwas Schade. Die Zeichnungen waren aber mal wieder klasse. Wenn man auf Mythologie und paranormale Sachen steht, ist dieser Einzelband bestimmt was.

[Konstantin R. · Rating 3 out of 5]

[reating - B-]

I rather enjoy BL manga that delves into the fantastical and mythical. There is a certain sense of Indigenous mythology here that is enchanting yet relatable in its show of humanity (or at least the traits we might associate with beneficent humanity). The openness expressed by these "werewolves" (to name them crudely) is admirable, and perhaps further shows the power of being open-minded about love as well as tradition as it relates to culture and its rituals.

[Amel · Rating 4 out of 5]

4/5

Un petit BL rapide à lire ! Une histoire courte mais très bien construite, dès le début l'univers fantastique est mis en avant et c'est un très bon point. J'ai adoré avoir plusieurs explications sur les différentes meutes et légendes. Un manga super complet malgré le fait qu'il soit court. 🐺

⚠️ Pour public averti ⚠️

- Amel - 🦋

[Isabel Fluffy · Rating 3 out of 5]

One things that's bothering me. Why do the children look like amigurumi about to puke and the adults are hot af, looking like they're gonna kill you every second. I can only imagine how hard it is to grow up looking like a cuddly, fluffy baby and then to became this kind of angry and depressed and sexy looking adult. Idk, why not stay fluffy and cute?

[Debo · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would have spent multiple volumes in this world, it’s baffling to me that this is a one shot. Due to that there’s a quick, insta-love vibe in the air. I enjoyed the style and the pining alpha an incredible amount and were this longer, it would have been a 4* for sure

CNs for illegal hunters, their guns and wounds/assault caused by them

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

This did not give what I wanted it to give. I think the potential was there, but there wasn't enough build up to really feel their love and desperation for each other. It just felt like there was a chapter or two missing. I think this could've been great if it was longer.

Anyway I'm just happy to have another Billy Balibally English release. The art was still amazing per usual.

[Camron Winger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well damn-this was some story. I was not happy when a friend recommended this book and I saw it was OT, that does not even come close to the XXX rated books I love so much. However, this book was well worth it. The story was incredible, the art was beautiful, and the ties into mythology were brilliant. I’m going to need a sequel- ASAP.

[estherbookster · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simple story, stellar designs and panels. I loved it! It's a fairly easy tale to follow along. The book is PG-13, older teen. Billy Balibally always pulls through with whatever stand-alone or series. This manga mostly featured the art with fewer captions and dialogue. Overall I liked it and recommend it.

[Yolotzin · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5. I LOVE the art. It's so beautiful! 😍 The little wolfies are adorable!!!
The story itself, though, was a bit confusing at times, and Idk that I truly felt the bond they built. It's short and to the point, which is great, but I feel like it was trying to do a lot at once and I got lost along the way. I'm so glad they're all happy at the end though.

[Lizzieb123 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Someone needs to take manga as a genre away from me! Clearly! The art in this was beautiful. Though the plot felt slightly underdeveloped, the world building was interesting and the story and its tropes were satisfying. There were also some profoundly sweet moments. I love gay werewolves (not actually werewolves, but still)