Review: Wolf's Pack (Wolves Next Door Series Book 3) by Auryn Hadley

Wolf's Pack by Auryn Hadley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The HEA

This third book in the trilogy is very meaty. So much happens it almost feels like two books. This is not uncommon for this author. I love how this series is essentially a YA Paranormal Reverse Harem, told from the point of view of the parents of the kids. It’s a brilliant concept and something I loved so much. I’m in my 40s and I don’t want to read about 15 year old werewolves, I want to read about how their parents are handling their crazy kids and trying to keep them alive, despite their antics.

In this book Elena comes into her own as Alpha Female. She steps up and becomes a true Alpha. She takes the authority she has been gifted as mate to the Alpha and makes it her own. She does it in a unique way that reflects who she is rather than the traditions that came before her. She and Gabby are changing Wolf’s Run in a way that people are coming to embrace.

In the aftermath of the shooting at the high school and subsequent ‘fake’ video, there has been interest in other species of shifters in joining Wolf’s Run because they are desperate for safety and they don’t have packs, the way wolves do. Elena and Gabby, being minorities themselves have brought their experience of being outsiders to the table and demanded that the pack help others in need.

The path to becoming fully integrated is not an easy one, especially as Elena is learning how to move and live as a wolf, whilst Gabby is learning what it takes to be a proper Pack Alpha. Karen and her new mate are also still causing lots of problems, which is making everything that little bit harder.

As I said, a lot happens in this book, not just the expected bit of plot revolving around conflict and integration, but all the sub-plots too. Everything included is important and invaluable in telling the story.

I really do hope that in the future Auryn writes a spin off series, because there is so much that can be done with this amazing cast of characters, that I’m really not ready to say goodbye to, because as always they are written so well they feel real. I really enjoyed this book and the rest of the series, and I know I’ll re-read it in the future, because I enjoyed it so much. Knowing this author I’ll probably enjoy it more the second and third time round because there will be little hidden gems I didn’t notice on the first pass through.

If you want to read about adult romance, where the protagonists have to juggle careers, friendships and kids, as well as taking on the monsters and fighting for compassion, justice and integrity then this series is definitely one you should read.

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