Faewolves, like werewolves, can walk among men. What happens when Kiya Whitecloud, a young gay college student in Santa Cruz, wants one of these men enough to risk his heart–and his life?
Faewolf – D.M. Atkins and Chris Taylor
M/M Paranormal Romance
May 26, 2009
Paperback, 290 pages
Circlet Press
Kiya Whitecloud is in love with Brian, his college biology teacher’s assistant. He shamelessly flirts with him and doesn’t stop until Brian firmly tells him he cannot cross that teacher/student line. While walking in the woods, alone and upset at the set-down, Kiya’s abusive ex-boyfriend, Ted appears, not happy that Kiya put an end to their relationship. Before severe damage can be done, a wolf shows up and scares Ted away. Kiya’s instincts tell him the wolf is not there to harm him and a bond forms between them. Kiya finds himself meeting this wolf everyday in the woods and unloads all his troubles on this wolf. What Kiya doesn’t know is that this wolf is actually Brian. His wolf name is Saoi and his is called a faewolf. He was born a wolf and with a bit of fae magic, is able to transform into a man. Saoi is able to understand everything Kiya is telling him and starts to fall for him.
Brian, in his human form, finally accepts Kiya’s advances and a romance develops. But their love will be tested as Brian’s secret is revealed and ex-boyfriends from the past surface again.
First let me say, Faewolf kept me entertained the entire time. The ending may have been a little drawn out, but my interest level was high throughout. Kiya is an interesting character. He is very conceited and vain about his looks and his abilities in bed, and at first I was very annoyed with it. But he ends up owning up to it, mentioning several times that yes, he is vain and he doesn’t care, so I gave the character props for that, but it still wore on me. His pouting and thumb sucking when he got tired or upset was a little over the top for me – however, Kiya is definitely a submissive, so those actions play into that role. Being a submissive he yearns to be taken care of and protected. In the past, he has fallen victim to a very controlling, abusive person, Ted. The consequences of that relationship play a very big role in this book.
Brian on the other hand, is an alpha – a perfect mate for Kiya. He is a little too perfect in my opinion by always saying and doing the right thing. I would consider him a very polite alpha – he definitely wants to protect Kiya, but he is missing that fierce, darker edge. For as much as Kiya’s little quirks irked me, I found him to be a much more fascinating character than Brian.
The romance scenes in this book, and let me say there is a lot of sexin’ going on, are written really well – they are verra steamy. And let’s just put it out there – yes, Saoi (wolf) has sex with Kiya in wolf form. I knew it was coming, it had to be because Brian’s true form is a wolf. There was no way he could get around it, and Kiya’s personality lent to him experimenting new things. Now, the first time they do it, they are forced by certain people (don’t want to get into spoilers) and I find it interesting this is how the authors chose to have this scene since Kiya has a history of attempted rape. While I really had no problem with Kiya having sex with Brian in his wolf form, this scene is very intense and uncomfortable. The dialogue of the others in the room is super creepy and gave me the willies!
I did think Kiya’s acceptance of Brian in wolf form came across a bit too easily and I would have liked to see the two of them struggle a bit more in their relationship. External forces threatened them, but together they were happy as could be. A little too happy for my cynical little mind.
Overall, Faewolf kept my interest enough for me to definitely want to check out the next in the series as many things have yet to be wrapped up.
Rating: 3 Stars
Nice review Mandi! It certainly pushed my intrigue button ;) Especially on the sexin in wolf form, I haven't read about that…yet.
Before I read the book, I was sure about the whole sex with a wolf. But really, the way the characters are written, it wasn't a big deal (at least to me.) It really just seemed like a natural progression for them.
Above should be "WASN'T" sure
Wait…did I get this right, he as a human has sex with a wolf..?
Cos, yeah, I do not think I could get over that, feels a bit icky, ok really icky. And rape wibes always scares me too
Yes, wolf and man – BUT you really have to read the story to get the feel for it. I know everyone takes things differently – for me personally it didn't freak me out – I think it is the Anita books where there is some sex in shifted form? I can't remember exactly but it is not totally new to me.
The rape did bother me..but I think that was the purpose…LOL
Sold…
I am so getting this book today. I love a book that mixes it up and pushes all kind of boundries..
As you have not mention that you were frustrated or let down by the authors style – I am assuming some thought went into these scenes..
I am liking this alot … and you say there is smut and lots of it..
Yup… I am so there….\
I really need to stop buying books…
E.H>
Awesome EH – I would love to get your take on this book!
You know what the great thing is about wolves..they are really hairy! :)
That book cover is hilarious!
You made me choke on my M&M! (yes, I'm eating them for breakfast) You know I am all about the hair too.
Mandi because of you I like to now read about boys kissing boys ::sigh:: The cover is interesting, I'm a fan of Alphas so I'll have to put this one on my gaydar er… I mean radar
Hi Mandi, if it wasn't for you reading and reviewing this book, it would've never spiked my interest! It sure has now! Wonderful review, yours are always a pleasure to read!
:)
Janna
hmmm sex in wolf form, I've to admit that squeeks me out a bit. I'll have to think about this one.
Hm, I don't know about this one. I am not a fan of anything remotely rape-ish in romance novels. It totally turns me off.
The wolf/human sex thing I don't really care about… :D
..ok, I had hoped I had misunderstood cos that is a bit, yup stretching my limit.
Though I did read this book with more adult fairytales and a woman did it with a bear. Some old myth brought to reality
Hmmm. I think I need to investigate more.
Question – have you read Ginn Hale's Wicked Gentlemen? It's m/m and steampunk fantasy. And very good IMO *grin*
AHH – It's on my wishlist!! I read a short story by her (can't remember the name at the moment) and remember really liking it. I def need to read Wicked Gentlemen!
I loved Faewolf, and hope there is a sequal coming up. So many places to go with the characters. I would like to meet Kiya's parents, and grandparents. And what is this magical thing Kiya has with birds? You can't beat the faewolf character Brian. There also wasn't an ending to the evil Ted. So many ideas for a sequal. Keep writing D.M. and Chris. Love the m/m erotic novels, and Faewolf is one of the best. Janice
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Its like you read my mind! You seem to know a lot about this, like you wrote the book in it or something. I think that you can do with some pics to drive the message home a bit, but other than that, this is great blog. A fantastic read. I’ll certainly be back.
i really enjoyed faewolf. the story was great and even the sex scenes were good even though i personally find nothing sexy about pain. i’d like to know more about brians life in general and i certainly want to know what kiyas power is with the birds. what were the consequences of the three bodies found. did brain and kiya return to the same school? what happened to ted? did he survive? will the answers to these and many other questions be in the next episode of SOAP? seriously, when can we expect faewolf 2? hope it’s soon. thanks