by T. J. Klune
First published 2023
Ox's lonely world is upended when a talkative boy moves in down the road. As their bond deepens, Ox uncovers the boy's hidden identity—and a violent past that threatens to tear them apart. Years later, the boy returns a man, and Ox can no longer deny the feral connection that howls between them.
Genres: romance, fantasy, contemporary
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fated-mates
Setting: Green Creek, Oregon (United States)
528 pages · Paperback · Tor Books
Content warnings: violence