"Werewoofs" by Joelle Sellner and Val Wise is a charming and delightful graphic novel that puts a fresh spin on the classic werewolf mythos. Set in a world where werewolves are an accepted part of society, the story follows protagonist Spencer, a young werewolf who dreams of becoming a hero. When his town is threatened by a mysterious villain, Spencer and his friends must band together to save the day, uncovering secrets about their own pasts along the way.

Sellner and Wise's writing is witty and engaging, filled with humor, heart, and plenty of werewolf-themed puns. The artwork is vibrant and expressive, bringing the colorful cast of characters to life in all their furry glory. From the dynamic action sequences to the tender moments of friendship and camaraderie, "Werewoofs" is a joy to read from start to finish, offering a fresh and fun take on the supernatural genre that will leave readers eagerly awaiting the next installment.

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for giving me free access to the advanced copy of this book to read.

Werewoofs is a fun, heartfelt creature-feature mystery with a realistic, diverse cast of teen characters, snappy, humorous dialogue and eye-catching art. Story has great momentum and takes good care to build compelling friendships, character dynamics, and believable solutions in the paranormal world created here. For anyone who might feel like they don't belong, and is looking for a pack of their own.

What a fun read! A callback to so many werewolf television shows and books, Werewoofs is an excellent graphic novel and addition to the genre in its own right. Sellner's characters were people you just wanted to give a hug and have a movie night with. Val Wise's illustrations set the tone perfectly, beautifully vibrant. Werewoofs was the exact right amount of creep and comedy.

I'd like to start by saying I think the e-version of this didn't do the book any favors because the way it was formatted was very clunky and difficult to follow. However, I think the book would have had similar issues for me had I read the print version. Werewoofs had a pretty standard premise and there wasn't enough unique about it for it to stand out in my mind.

I really enjoyed this one! Good mystery and creative take on werewolves--I loved the were-dogs aspect of it.

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This was a fun and witty graphic novel. The art was gorgeous & the plot kept me interested. Highly recommended.

I really loved the artwork. It was a fun read and perfect for lovers of the paranormal. Very cute and I hope to read more. Thanks for the opportunity to review this comic!

A delightful romp that touches on both real-world issues and fantasy tropes. The art style features a refreshing diversity of body types, which reflects the way the writing touches on diverse characters in a true-to-life manner that makes them feel real, despite them being able to turn into dogs. The emotional core drives the story and delivers on the found family narrative that I was craving.

Pleasantly surprised by this story. I was unsure about the artwork, but the hybrid real world paranormal theme really pulled me in.
The hilarious turn of events with wolf-pups was great. Building of trust and friendships, which Mara has lived there her whole life was a bit upsetting to thinks about.. Actually I felt part of the story and "answers" we discovery were much darker than expected and I'm not entirely sure how they sit with me. But I still enjoyed this story.

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3.5 stars!

So when I first was approved for this ARC I had a very hard time reading it because of the low resolution on NetGalley. The publisher was nice enough to reach out to me directly and give me a better higher quality version so I could properly read this!
So thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to receive an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Mara is a loner who’s just trying to navigate high school and oh you know being a werewolf no big deal.

One day her dad goes missing and she teams up with a couple of kids from school who strangely have been bitten by dogs from the local shelter, to find her dad.

This is a great found family story!
It has lots of comical moments and some sad ones as well.
I really hurt for Mara throughout this story, even though the conclusion for me broke my heart I am happy for her and her new friends!

I originally considered purchasing this book for my juvenile graphic novel section, but I think I will place it in my teen section due to one swear word and a little blood. I think it would be really engaging for older tweens and younger teens. It also fits a much-needed niche of paranormal without the romance. Super fun, and the characters are all fairly fleshed out with individual struggles and opinions.

Werewoofs by Joelle Sellner is about Mara who is a werewolf. Mara struggles to make connections with people since she is trying desperately to conceal her werewolf identity. This was a cute, quick read. The artwork was definitely the best thing about this book. The colors are vivid and beautiful The story and dialogue was a bit lacking, but it's still a solid YA graphic novel.

Joelle Sellner's work is so amazing. I read this particular graphic novel months ago and it was an instant hit! A social outcast who not only solves the mystery of her father's disappearance but also makes friends and grows into her own by the end. What a beautiful blossoming of character development and relation to the troubles of teens.

I have already recommended this one to many people when it is released!

This YA graphic novel tells the tale of a group of teenagers who get bitten by some dogs and get turned into weredogs. Mara, a loner, and also an actual werewolf, sets off to help them investigate how weredogs are even possible. What ensues is Mara’s self discovery where she lets others in to her world and creates a new pack that has her back and helps her grieve the loss of her father while also showing her the beauty of friendship.

**Disclaimer: I recieved a free eARC of Werewoofs by Joelle Sellner and Val Wise through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this opportunity.

Werewoofs by Joelle Sellner and Val Wise is a young adult fantasy graphic novel about a group of teens who are bitten by dogs and are turned into 'werewoofs'.  It's got a mystery element, and a dynamic friendship.  It was published on December 1st, 2021.  I rated it four stars on Goodreads.


Here's the summary from Goodreads:

In the small Midwestern town of Howlett, navigating high school is tough enough. But when a group of friends are inexplicably turned into weredogs, adapting to their new powers proves to be even tougher. This leads to an unlikely friendship with loner Mara, a werewolf whose father has mysteriously vanished. As the high schoolers team up to solve the disappearance, friendships are tested, and secrets are revealed as the Werewoofs prove themselves in an explosive showdown against a dangerous wolfpack and their vicious alpha.

This graphic novel was honestly so fun.  I had a great time reading it, and without even giving you any detail, I really want to recommend it to you.

I really loved all of the characters in this story.   Well, specifically the main characters.  The main group of friends had a really interesting dynamic, and I felt that they were really well written.  They each felt like unique characters and stood out in their own way.  They felt realistic and dynamic.

The art was also really great.  I felt that it really suited the storyline and I found myself really enjoying the style.  The colours were really appropriate for the storyline.  The character design was great.  It was a really well designed.

The story line was well developed.  I liked the plot of the story and how the details slowly unfolded as we learned more about Mara's story and what happened to her father, and what happened to her friends.  It was a compelling mystery that kept you guessing.  The story was well paced.

This Found Family work has literally no right to be even a quarter of the cuteness that it is. I had to put this down at several points to prevent me from squee-ing at work.
Mara is a really sweet protagonist that makes you want to root for her, and the way that she supports those around her is amazing, inspiring and heartwarming.

If you are having a bad day, pick up this book it will make it better.

Overall this graphic novel was very cute and enjoyable. I found certain parts of the plot line strange and some parts felt darker and heavier than the overall feel of the book. Would be a great read during spooky Halloween season!

Mara is a werewolf and lives with other werewolves, but goes to a normal human school. One day her father disappears and some of her classmates get bitten by dogs that turn them into weredogs. Mara helps them adjust to their new lives as partial-dogs while temporarily still concealing her true nature. There were a lot of good family dynamics that were explored, as well as challenges and romances within the fun friend group. Mara and her friends try to figure out what has happened to Mara’s dad and a lot more than you are initially expecting gets revealed! The art/style was beautiful and well done.

A really fun story about a pack of were-dogs as they navigate their new abilities, high school, homework, crushes, family, responsibility, and heart ache. The illustrations were great and really sucked you into the story; the colors were vivid and the story line kept me entertained.

Can't wait for volume 2!

This graphic novel has so much heart. Perfect for teens that love comics this story is wholesome and compelling.