16th July 2023

I was attracted to this book by its title, boldly printed on the cover. It’s just sounds fun, and while it is that, it’s more too.

This is the story of Brian - who has abandoned his college studies and escaped to a city to work in a bar/restaurant after being turned into a werewolf. His relationships are what make it interesting, and it’s something of a coming of age novel as he works out who means what to him.

Like some of the best stories, it uses its fantasy setting to reflect back on the real world, and in particular some toxic aspects of it. I found it a polite telling, and a good pace.

Very good, and leaves me wondering if there are some more adventures to be had for Brian, or if the author will produce something equally good in a new setting.

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