Angie's Reviews > Wolf Gone Wild

4 ⭐️ I think I just found my new favorite paranormal rom-com series!!!!!!


"A man can fall for many women, but the wolf falls only once."


Summary:

Mateo Cruz is a werewolf who hasn't been able to shift for three months. His wolf has taken up residence in his head, taunting him night and day with vividly violent and carnal thoughts. Convinced he's cursed, he needs the help of a powerful witch before he literally goes insane.

Evie Savoie is the best hex-breaker around, but her coven has never been allowed to interact with werewolves, who are known for being moody and volatile. And when one distempered werewolf strolls into her family's bar, she's determined to turn him away. But the desperation in Mateo's eyes softens her heart and convinces her to bend the rules.

But what Evie doesn't know is that Mateo's wolf has a mind of his own. And now that she's in his sights, he wants only one thing. Her.


WHAT TO EXPECT:
✨ new orleans setting
✨ paranormal romance
✨ creatures: witches, werewolves, vampire, grim reapers
✨ she’s a loving, fun, nerdy, hex breaker witch
✨ he’s a introverted, kind hearted, metalworker werewolf
✨ forced proximity
✨ friends to lovers
✨ slow burn
✨ pining/longing
✨ open communication
✨ fated mates
✨ 2.5 🌶️ (open door/explicit)
✨ close knit family
✨ simple, yet interesting world-building
✨ mystery
✨ plot twist
✨ dual POV
✨ HEA


My Thoughts:

I LOVED this and never wanted to put it down! Easily one of the most fun and entertaining reads of the year.

So what exactly did I love?

The MCs, Mateo and Evie, have my whole god damn heart! Mateo is the sweetest, most thoughtful man ever and Evie is such a lovely, caring woman. Together, they make the cutest couple - the kind that's so sweet, you may want to vomit, but only in the best way possible lol. I am so glad they are an unproblematic couple and their relationship wasn't the main conflict of the story (though there is a lot of tension and pining).

Evie is also super nerdy and I LOVED seeing her geekiness shine through with all the Star Wars references and talk. And she even converts Mateo into a Star Wars fan! It was fun seeing her embrace her creative side and gain the confidence to publish her own comics by the end.

Really quick, back to Mateo. If you like a MMC that worships his woman, you're going to fall in love with this man. From the beginning, Mateo eats, sleeps, and dreams of Evie and all he wants is to make her his and make her happy. I adored how he playfully teases Evie. Plus, Mateo openly communicates with Evie, and once he figures out she's the one for him, he makes his intentions known. He’s seriously the best book boyfriend! I absolutely LOVED him.

And how could I not talk about Alpha - Mateo's wolf side who happens to be super dominated and very vocal about his desire for Evie lol. The conversations inside Mateo's head between him and Alpha had me laughing out loud. And Alpha not understanding sarcasm and his little one liners were absolutely hysterical.

The romance was a slow burn but swoon-worthy! There's a pretty instant connection between the two but because Mateo is currently in a dangerous state with his Alpha side constantly threatening to take over, he doesn't act on his desires for a while. And the tension and lust that follows was so delicious. Waiting for these two to finally get together was absolute torture but so worth it. And Alpha finally getting Evie to submit was fucking hot!

The overall writing, the plot, and the world-building were very well done! I especially loved this take on paranormal creatures - werewolves, vampires, witches, and grims. While some of their traits stick to traditional lore, there were quite a few new elements added which I found interesting. Juliette Cross also does a great job being informative without info dumping as well as balance the romance and plot.

I adore all of the Savoie sisters. Throughout the book, we were slowly introduced to Evie's five sisters and I cannot wait to read each of their stories (each book features a different sister and love interest). They have such a healthy, loving family dynamic, which was wonderful to see. It's also so cool that each sister has a different power and that they can rely on each other whenever they need help and support.


My only complaints are that sometimes the story was a bit too slow, especially with Mateo and Evie's relationship, and then the conflict at the end happened so fast. However, neither was a big enough problem for it to take away from my overall enjoyment.


Overall, Wolf Gone Wild was a great story and I can't wait to read the rest! This series is perfect to read any time of year, but especially during the fall when you're looking for something paranormal and cozy. PS: It's free on Kindle Unlimited so download this immediately!

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Stay A Spell Series + Ratings:

1. Wolf Gone Wild: 4 ⭐️
2. Don't Hex and Drive: 4.5 ⭐️
3. Witches Get Stitches: 2.5 ⭐️
3.5: Walking in a Witchy Wonderland: 4 ⭐️
4. Always Practice Safe Hex: 3.5⭐️
5. Resting Witch Face: 4 ⭐️
6. Grim and Bear It: 4 ⭐️

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Favorite Quotes:

"To be trustful and kind isn't a defect, Evie. It's rather wonderful really."
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"I wanted to come by and sort of look at you, I mean, see you. Hang out with you." That was the stupidest fucking string of words I'd ever put together. She laughed. My heart soared.
"You just couldn't live without me, could you?"
You have no fucking idea.
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One second, I was thinking friends was good, then I thought maybe more than friends could work, and now I was sure I couldn't go a day without her in my life. I wanted her, not just as my lover or my friend, but as my one and only.
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Mateo was the key. Alpha was the welcome mat. And I was loving the hell out of walking through this door, pushing my werewolf over the edge. I wanted us to go together.
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I knew then and there that he'd put the most powerful spell of all on me. The one that launched a thousand ships and waged wars and toppled kingdoms. The one that compelled kings to forsake their oaths for a woman. The one that would beguile me to do anything - anything - for him.
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His wolf-bright eyes staring into my very soul. Digging deep. Making silent promises. Promises that yes, he'd be fierce and hard, but he'd be gentle, too. That he'd kill or die for me if he had to. That he'd guard me, protect me. That he'd never hurt or leave me. That he was mine as surly as I was his.
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I was lost to any other but him. That he was indeed my mate. My soulmate, my best friend. My deepest love.
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"I'll give you whatever you want." His thumb skimmed over the slope of my cheekbone. "Anything you want of mine." And then his pad swept father down to caress my kiss-swollen lips. "Just tell me and it's yours."
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