'Once There Were Wolves' by Charlotte McConaghy follows Inti Flynn, a biologist with the Cairngorms Wolf Project, who aims to reintroduce wolves back into the Scottish Highlands to combat climate change. The story intricately weaves themes of environmental conservation, domestic abuse, twin bonds, and the resilience of nature. The narrative unfolds with a mix of gripping thriller elements, poignant character development, and vivid descriptions of the Scottish landscape, creating a haunting and atmospheric tale.
The book delves into the complexities of human emotions, the interconnectedness of all living beings, and the struggle between progress and tradition. Through the eyes of Inti and her team, readers are taken on a journey of self-discovery, redemption, and the realization that we are all capable of both darkness and light. The writing style is evocative, immersive, and thought-provoking, offering a unique perspective on humanity's relationship with the natural world.
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Triggers include domestic violence, graphic descriptions of animal behavior, and themes related to trauma.
Has Romance?
The book includes a medium level of romance, primarily through Inti's relationship with Duncan.
From The Publisher:
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
"Blazing...Visceral" (Los Angeles Times) · "Exceptional" (Newsweek) · "Bold...Heartfelt" (New York Times Book Review) · "Thought-provoking and thrilling" (GMA) · "Suspenseful and poignant" (Scientific American) · "Gripping" (The Sydney Morning Herald)
From the author of the beloved national bestseller Migrations, a pulse-pounding new novel set in the wild Scottish Highlands.
Inti Flynn arrives in Scotland with her twin sister, Aggie, to lead a team of biologists tasked with reintroducing fourteen gray wolves into the remote Highlands. She hopes to heal not only the dying landscape, but Aggie, too, unmade by the terrible secrets that drove the sisters out of Alaska.
Inti is not the woman she once was, either, changed by the harm she's witnessed-inflicted by humans on both the wild and each other. Yet as the wolves surprise everyone by thriving, Inti begins to let her guard down, even opening herself up to the possibility of love. But when a farmer is found dead, Inti knows where the town will lay blame. Unable to accept her wolves could be responsible, Inti makes a reckless decision to protect them. But if the wolves didn't make the kill, then who did? And what will Inti do when the man she is falling for seems to be the prime suspect?
Propulsive and spell-binding, Charlotte McConaghy's Once There Were Wolves is the unforgettable story of a woman desperate to save the creatures she loves-if she isn't consumed by a wild that was once her refuge.
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3.5 stars. It was a very engaging story and I got very invested in the wokfs and the drama. I read it quickly as I needed to know what was going to happen by the end. Not quite a 4 stars but enjoyed it. Might pick up another boom I have by her and reread to see if I enjoy it more now.
Beautiful - audio is a must!
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