Good read. Great characters, enjoyed the setting, lots of side stories weaved into it and it flowed really well. A good read for a rubbish day. Will make you feel better!

I have one criticism only, that I would love a longer story about Sara. She offers the opportunity to really showcase the thoughts and possibilities and potential of an older woman. She copes amazingly well with her new status and abilities, and is still developing and exploring.
This is a werewolf storyline that is different and one that ties in closely to Native American myths where shamans can transform.
I enjoyed each story. And would read more.

If you're looking for a werewolf book that's different than the norm, Newbie Werewolf is definitely worth checking out. The stories follow

Sara Flores, who was turned into a werewolf by one of her neighbors and uses her newfound werewolf powers to fight crime.

Each story is an enjoyable, quick read. The lore is different than other werewolf books and ties in with myths, legends, and Native American culture. Sara Flores is a strong female protagonist and her journey as a new werewolf is exciting. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a unique werewolf story.

Newbie Werewolf by Sue Denver
First of 8 Adventures of Sara Flores

What a fun collection of stories this proved to be! I can see a wide variety of readers enjoying finding out how Sara becomes a werewolf, what she does next, and how she spends part of the first year of her life with the amazing ability to transform from human to a paranormal werewolf.

What I liked:
* Sara: middle aged, dog owner, friend of a shaman, unprepared for the changes that suddenly impact her life
* The story of how Sara became a werewolf
* What Sara decided to do with her abilities and how her values changed
* Thinking about what it would be like to be a werewolf
* The cases Sara chose to take on to aid those in need
* The writing, plots, and location
* That the stories were short and each one different
* How Sara grew and evolved as a woman and werewolf
* The inclusion of the senses used by Sara during each story
* I felt that these stories could be read by young adult and perhaps a bit younger readers – if parents vetted the book first
* The tie-in with myths, legends, and the tie-in to a fictional Plains Native American tribe
* That I cared about Sara and wanted to know what would happen next
* That Sara was not perfect but did her best
* All of it really except…

What I didn’t like:
* Who and what I was meant not to like – there were plenty of baddies to be dealt with in each story

Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I read more in this series? Yes

Thank you to NetGalley and Books Go Social for the ARC – This is my honest review.

5 Stars