Rating: 4.25⭐️
I’m constantly on the lookout for a strong FMC and storylines that are outside of the popular types and novel trends I’m seeing everywhere these days.
Lindsay Buroker is among those authors (ones I’m just now discovering) who are writing about older female characters that have been through challenges in their lives, divorces, losses, dysfunctional families and relationships. Lost jobs or in situations where they’re often making do with the economy , their skill sets, and getting by as best they can. Some have kids , young or in the case of the FMC here, two older sons who are living elsewhere.
In other words, female characters who are extremely relatable and relevant for many readers.
Luna Valens is a 45 yrs old divorced woman, with 2 grown children ,who’s been the Property Manager of the Sylvan Serenity Housing in Seattle, Washington for over 20 years. She’s also a werewolf who hasn’t shifted for 25 years. On purpose.
The novel opens with Luna carrying a toilet across the parking lot of the building complex where she’s getting ready to replace a renter’s toilet herself. The scene immediately gives the reader a full picture of who Luna is, tough, aware, dry observations about her own life and the way she is aging. Even the dull senses she’s has due to the fact she’s been drugging the shifter aspect of herself into non existence.
Buroker lends the character authenticity even as she’s giving us a mystery about the woman lugging the heavy weight around the parking lot with a lot more ease than any human can handle. It brought me instantly into the story and Luna Valen’s character.
For me the female characters are the best part of the story. Luna, her mother, who’s absolutely fierce, the idea of packs as a matriarchal line, are all amazing storylines.
Duncan, the werewolf treasure hunter, is a little more problematic as a character. His continued use of “My Lady” , while explained later, is something I find annoying. He just doesn’t have the same energy as Luna does.
But Bolin the intern does, he’s amazing. I’d love to see him as a full non romantic player here . From his intriguing history to his personality, he’s fantastic.
Definitely moving forward with the series and this terrific character.
A winner.
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Magnetic Magic :
Way of the Wolf #1
Relics of the Wolf #2
Kin of the Wolf #3
Quest of the Wolf #4
Curse of the Wolf-July 11,2025
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Blurb
You can only escape your destiny for so long…
It’s been more than twenty years since tragedy prompted Luna Valens to walk away from her pack.
Scarred by her past, she’s done her best to lead a normal human life. Thanks to a potion that suppresses her magic, nobody around her has a clue that she’s a werewolf.
Until…
Her potion supplier disappears, her family reestablishes contact, and a mysterious werewolf with a metal detector and a penchant for calling her my lady saunters into her life.
As if all that weren’t enough, someone from her past is trying to kill her. Someone dangerous.
To survive and figure out what’s going on, Luna will have to once again embrace her power. But, after so long, will she be able to summon the wolf?
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A contemporary fantasy series for those enjoy second-chance stories, slow-burn romance, and werewolves with a sense of humor. Pick up Way of the Wolf today!
- Publisher: Lindsay Buroker
- Accessibility: Learn more
- Publication date: January 3, 2025
- Language: English
- Print length: 228 pages
- Book 1 of 5: Magnetic Magic
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