Reviewed by Becca
TITLE: Spell of the Werewolf
AUTHOR: J.R. Loveless
PUBLISHER: self-published
LENGTH: 127 pages
RELEASE DATE: May 29, 2020
BLURB:
A werewolf with a death wish bargains with a hunter for salvation.
Justin has spent several lifetimes atoning for the violent nature of his curse. A mindless angry beast several nights a month, he carries a burden of blood for past sins. Tired and lonely, he’s seeking an end to his torment.
Vincent bears the curse, though only by half. A hybrid, he hunts those of his brethren who let their monsters take over. And he’s hell bent on destroying them all, until he’s forced to deal with one who’s begging for peace. Except deliverance wears many guises.
Their desire for redemption erupts in a fiery passion drawing them closer together.
REVIEW:
I really have to say that I enjoyed this story so much. It was a nice interpretation. I love seeing other people’s viewpoints on the paranormal and this one definitely a good one. My one complaint is that I hope there’s another one coming somewhere because this felt like a cliffhanger and I’m not a happy camper. There’s just too much left open for another book. So many things that could end a certain way or whatever. So I really do hope there’s another.
Justin’s life turned to horror over 200 years ago, when one night walking home, something slammed into him and bit the fire out of him. And it turned out to be a werewolf, because Justin became one himself. Not knowing what else to do, he ran from his family to keep them from harm, when he woke up the next morning and found a villager mauled from his own hands. So he took his horse and ran. As far as he could with his horse. But that night, he turned again and lost the only friend and family he had left in his horse. For years, he’s been killing his own kind, trying to find the one who created him. And he had all but given up hope and was going to kill himself when Kara found him. Now she helps him on the nights he turns to keep people safe. But now a hunter is on his trail. Vincent is determined to kill him. But Vincent has seen something with his own eyes he can’t believe. A werewolf killing his own kind. And he struck a deal. But while they are finding the werewolves that are using spells to better themselves, he didn’t plan on falling for Justin. But something about Justin draws him in. But when they find his maker and think he’s dead, can Vincent follow through on his deal or not?
I love Justin and my heart breaks for him, so bad. He didn’t want this horror. He just wanted a happy life with his family and to grow up and maybe have a family of his own someday. But everything was robbed from him, from a being so evil, he didn’t and still doesn’t care. He enjoys making werewolves. Toys for him to play with. Armies to make to destroy others. And I don’t blame Justin one single bit for destroying them. He doesn’t want anyone hurt. It’s not fair that innocent lives are being taken for the sake of fun. But what breaks my heart worse, is that he’s willing to give up his own life. And who could blame him. Every night is filled with nightmares and things that he can’t get past. And he’s sick of having to go through this constant change and pain every few days a month. And then add Vincent, who’s determined to do his job. But one thing I admire about Vincent, is he finally admits when he’s wrong. He knows for most of HIS life, it’s been filled with anger and hurt and stuff as well. So he really does understand where Justin is coming from. And he starts to see Justin in a different light. And that made me happy. Because Justin finally found someone who could truly care for him, flaws and all.
It’s a hard story at times. There are possible triggers in this. The beating and it’s a bit gory, if that’s a problem for anyone. But for me, it was a great story. I just really hope there’s going to be another book coming soon.
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