Wolfsong is a tender and lush love story of two young men, Clay and AJ, who are struggling to find their places in the world. They meet one night at a music festival while wandering separately through the crowd looking for something they can’t quite put their finger on. Instantly drawn to each other, they share an unforgettable experience that will change them forever. Clay is trying to outrun his family’s money troubles and his father’s constantly belittling remarks about his dreams of being an artist. AJ is running from some dark things in his past that he doesn’t want anyone to know about – especially not Clay. But when they find each other again, they’re both willing to face whatever might come up head-on in order to be together. Their relationship unfolds over the course of one summer full of music festivals, cookouts by the river, long drives with windows down and sunsets that blaze red and orange until there’s nothing left but darkness.� With stunning poetry intertwined throughout its pages, Wolfsong captures all the joys and heartbreaks of falling madly in love for the first time.” Wolfsong is a tender and lush love story of two young men, Clay and AJ,.
For who is this book for ?
The book Wolfsong is a love story for all those who have ever loved and lost. It follows the journey of Clay and AJ as they find each other, fall in love, and experience life together. With stunning poetry intertwined throughout its pages, Wolfsong captures all the joys and heartbreaks of falling madly in love for the first time.
Pros :
- The story is beautifully written, pulling the reader into the emotions of Clay and AJ
- It’s a LGBTQ+ love story that isn’t just about sex or coming out
- it’s a real romance with ups and downs that will make you root for Clay and AJ to succeed
- The settings (the music festivals, the cookouts by the river) are wonderfully described and add another layer of atmosphere to an already fantastic book
Cons :
- The book Wolfsong is a tender and lush love story between Clay ans AJ that might be fantastic to some readers, but left me wanting more from the writing.
- The author spent too much time on developing the setting and atmosphere of the story rather than focusing on character development which I found frustrating at times.
- I also would have liked to see less telling and more showing in order for readers to feel even closer connected emotionally to Clay and AJ’s journey as lovers.
Learn more about the author
TJ Klune is an LGBTQ+ writer, artist and educator. He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, but spent most of his childhood wandering the rural areas of California with his family – which is probably why he loves camping and hiking so much. TJ holds a BA in Creative Writing from Western Oregon University and an MFA in Fiction from Linfield College. His fiction has appeared or is forthcoming in The Kenyon Review Online, Hayden’s Ferry Review, decomPmagazine.com and elsewhere.
Reader Reviews
“I absolutely loved this book. It’s beautifully written and the characters are so relatable. I laughed, cried, and felt all the feels while reading it.”
“I loved Wolfsong! The story is beautifully written and the characters are so real and relatable. I could feel Clay’s passion for art and AJ’s longing for connection, and their slow-burn romance was perfection. This book made me laugh, cry, and swoon – I couldn’t put it down!”
“Wolfsong by TJ Klune is one of my favorite books that I’ve read in a while. It’s an amazing love story between two young men who are struggling to find their places in the world. They meet one night and instantly fall madly in love with each other, sharing an unforgettable experience that will change them forever. Clay is trying to outrun his family’s money troubles and his father’s constantly belittling remarks about his dreams of being an artist, while AJ is running from some dark things in his past he doesn’t want anyone to know about – especially not Clay. But when they find each other again, they’re both willing to face whatever might come up head-on in order to be together.”
“This book, Wolfsong, was beautiful. I absolutely loved it! The characters were so well developed and their story was captivating.”
