A review by lisaluvsliterature
How to Help a Hungry Werewolf by Charlotte Stein

adventurous dark funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

So I forgot I had this before it came out and didn’t have it on my review schedule, so this review is behind. I picked it up after two other books that were Halloween type of reads disappointed me, and this one grabbed me and was enjoyable thankfully. And it was definitely pretty wild!

First of all a better title would have been How to Help a Horny Werewolf, and I think I read in the afterward by the author that it was originally named that. Because honestly it was more about the serious sexual tension/connection between Cassie and Seth than about any hunger per se. And there were some points in those scenes that might have been a little extreme or out there. But then I reminded myself it was a monster romance, so that was something that could be expected.

Usually I have issues with third person, but the way this one was told worked okay for me. It was easy enough to tell her voice. One thing I did love was how hilariously awkward the whole being horny and being attracted to each other. I get that to some that might come off as adolescent, but I’m here to tell you as an adult I can’t say that I wouldn’t be awkward myself as long as it’s been since I’ve been in a relationship. Or even just because I’m basically an awkward person.

The world in this was so hilarious. I loved her familiar. I loved how certain spells did not work at all like you’d expect. Like having a sentient microwave and other furniture/appliances. And the way that Seth became a werewolf? Well, I kind of wondered when something happened if that would be what it did actually turn out to be. And then the fairies and all the other supernatural creatures we got to meet in this book were original and so much fun to read about.

While I give it 4.5 stars here on my blog for the few issues I had with it, I’m giving it a full 5 stars on other sites that I can’t do half stars. I’m also hoping that we do get a sequel since it says it is going to be a series, and that the next book is her friend who might be a witch? We will see!