There is a recent trend in publishing wherein an author becomes popular after publishing their third, fourth, or fifth book. To capitalize on that popularity, publishers will rerelease the author's previous books, repackaging them and minimizing the fact that they are part of the author's backlist. It used to irk me until this trend swept up two authors with whom I have fallen completely and utterly in love with their work. Since I will gladly read anything these two authors write, I have no problems checking out their earlier novels. T. J. Klune is one of those authors, and Wolfsong is one of those novels. 

Wolfsong was, by far, the best book I read this month and will be among my favorites for the year. It is so beautiful. The writing is spectacular, and the characters...oh my. The characters, particularly Ox, will tear out your heart, stomp on it, and tear it to pieces. 

You can't do much better for a main character than Ox. He is capable, loyal, sensitive, insecure, and so full of love. Mr. Klune captures each aspect of his character to perfection. The supporting cast is equally loving and supportive. Seriously, I want the type of family Mr. Klune creates in each of his novels. 

It doesn't hurt that Wolfsong has werewolves, witches, and perhaps other things that go bump in the night. As in Mr. Klune's other novels, he gets the supernatural element just right. They aren't cheesy or too over-the-top horrific. They are just what they are. For the wolves, they are nothing worse than their animal counterparts. As for the bonds between the witches and the wolves, it adds a unique layer of complication and intrigue. 

Wolfsong is a gorgeous book. I will be raving about it for a long time. It is poetic, emotional, and dark but still hopeful. I swooned, worried to the point of nausea, became obsessed, and loved every word. I am so grateful that the publishers decided to rerelease this series. T. J. Klune fans who have not had the privilege of reading it are going to love it.