A review by kellysrambles
In the Shadow of the Wolf Queen by Kiran Millwood Hargrave

adventurous fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

A magical adventure from start to finish, packed full of action, myths, legends and Earth magic. I adored the power of nature in this book and how this is woven so tightly through this first book in what is sure to be an epic trilogy from Kiran Millwood Hargrove. 

The world is brought to life on the page with vivid descriptions and characters to love, loathe and root for. I loved the relationships and respect between animals and humans from Nara the sea hawk to the many wolves. There were definitely a few tear jerking moments too! 

Ysolda is a wonderful protagonist: ambitious, determined and loving. I also really liked many of the side characters and hope we’ll see more of Eira and Hari in future instalments! 

The Welsh person in me does also need to say how much I enjoyed there (unexpectedly) being so many Welsh links to names and vocabulary in this book too - things like this always make my heart sing! 

Fast-paced and magical from beginning to end, I loved this new adventure and can’t wait to see what will happen next! 

Thank you to Hachette, Kiran Millwood Hargrave and NetGalley for my early review copy in exchange of a fair and honest review.