If TJ Klune writes it, I will read it - and so far that philosophy hasn't lead me astray. I cannot get over his writing style; engaging, emotional, and at times laugh-out-loud funny. Heartsong is yet another addition to the list of reasons Klune is an auto-buy author for me.

I heard TJ Klune speak about Heartsong and he said, "If you're experiencing this one for the first time...buckle up. And I'm so sorry." And then he laughed manically. After reading Heartsong, I can definitively say that his review was accurate. This one crushed me, but as Klune is so adept at doing, it also leaves room for hope. If you're experiencing this one for the first time, buckle up.

TJ Klune? Fantastic! This book? Not as much? Took me MONTHS to get through. Usually the writing has me rather emotional but perhaps it was just not being able to connect with the characters that feel off? Not sure but will always love TJ Klune

“Heartsong” felt like emotional torture from TJ Klune. It felt like my heart was actively being ripped from chest, sentence by sentence, chapter by chapter. Robbie’s story is written so differently than Ox or Gord from a craft structure perspective, and even so, I was still as engaged as the previous two books. Maybe even more so, because the intrigue starts right from the beginning.

I’m not sure how TJK crafts such a simply written story and still pull out so much emotion from readers. I cried multiple times, I laughed even more. Klune has a gift.

I can’t wait to have my heart broken all over again in Brothersong.

I thought it was ok but a little hard to get through, I'm not really sure why it didn't work for me. I wanted to like it more than I did in the end.

I'm a fan of T. J. Klune, but this book, while a good conclusion to the series, was a little boring in sections. I liked the representation and the politics among the werewolves.

This author’s writing style is superb. I feel like there aren’t enough words to describe all of the emotions this book will make you feel! From love, to betrayal, to heartbreak, this book has it all. I thoroughly enjoyed Heartsong, and I am super excited for the sequel to be released. I will be highly recommending this series to everyone! Thank you so much for this review copy.

TJ Klune emerged as a newfound favorite author in my reading journey. His writing style encompasses a delightful blend of quirkiness, blurring the lines between science fiction and fantasy. His novels exude a comforting "feel-good" vibe that instantly resonates with readers. When I stumbled upon an ARC (Advance Reader Copy) of his latest book, Heartsong, I seized the opportunity without even glancing at the blurb. After all, Klune's unpredictability is part of his charm.

However, Heartsong took an unexpected turn, delving into the realm of werewolves—a departure from what I anticipated. Intrigued yet slightly apprehensive, I discovered that Heartsong belonged to the Green Creek series, of which it was the third installment. Opinions on whether one needed to read the preceding books varied. Unfamiliar with the series, I chose to embark on the journey from the beginning.

This decision elongated my reading process, as the first two books revolved around werewolves within the Bennett pack, each installment focusing on a different member. While Heartsong could be approached as a standalone, delving into its predecessors lent context and depth to the narrative.

Despite my initial confusion, having read the series in the preceding months, Heartsong left a lasting impression. As someone not typically inclined toward this genre, let alone consuming three consecutive werewolf-themed novels, I found myself pleasantly surprised. Thus, I awarded it a rating of 4. For enthusiasts of the genre, Heartsong undoubtedly promises an engaging and satisfying read.

TJ Klune is probably the king of Found Family. If that’s a favorite trope of yours, you came to the right place with the Green Creek series!

This third installment of the series follows Robbie Fontaine, who, after losing his mother, bounces around from pack to pack searching for a place to call home.

I’m a big fan of TJ Klune’s writing in his other standalone novels that I’ve read, but the repetition in this series really wears on me! I get what he’s going for, but it takes me out of the story every time I feel it’s overused.

Overall, these books have a lot of heart, are set in the beautiful backwoods of Oregon, and have the wonderful queer representation we’ve come to expect from Klune.

Thank you to NetGalley and Tor for providing this ARC in exchange for my review!

Note: I received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest opinion.

♪ ♪ The boys are back in town (the boys are back in town)
I said (the boys are back in town)
(The boys are back in town) ♪ ♪

Robbie Fontaine works for the Alpha of All. He lives with the pack’s witch. He is loved and trusted by most. Yet, some people in the pack look at him weirdly or stops talking when he’s near. At other times, he has weird dreams. When on a mission in a nearby state, Robbie witnesses something and everything shifts...

I have a confession to make: when I received this NetGalley ARC, I barely knew who TJ Klune was. But my friend didn’t have enough words to praise his genius. BOY was she right. Within a few weeks, I read The House in the Cerulean Sea, Wolfsong, Ravensong, Lovesong, Heartsong and Feralsong... And I have Under the whispering door in my bookshelf, ordered Somewhere beyond the Sea and watching for Brothersong.. Needless to say that Klune has become an automatic buy.

I squealed when I began the book, barely waiting between Ravensong and Heartsong.

I was up for the biggest emotional rollercoaster since KoA... Klune’s ability to paint complex characters, from the loveable sidekick to the worst villain... I ADORED to love or hate them, depending on who. ALL the characters are so well developed, from the sidekick’s love interest to the villain’s sidekick. I literally read the book in a record time. My partner and my son barely had my attention during these few days... The book series keeps on getting better and better. The stakes keep on getting higher and higher. A simple mistake could make the castle shatters...

Spice is very mild in this installment of the Green Creek series. It is very relationship-oriented. There's kissing, affectionate gestures, but the spice is barely there. It's the first time I read such a positive queer representation in a book series and I loved to see this.

My only regret is that I lacked the time to be able to read the book sooner (and before the publishing date) and that I won't ever read this for the first time.

This book was heartfelt, had excellent pacing and strong character development. My favorite in the series so far!

The thing about the Green Creek series is that by this point you just feel like you are another member of the pack. So the beginning really confused me when Robbie was off with not the pack?? I thought it was about before he came to Green Creek, but that wasn’t the case.

The way Klune crafts the community feel of his stories - ugh. I feel like I could happily read about them watching paint try because the banter would be top-tier and someone would probably forgive themselves for something and it would be all beautiful and healing. (I’m not fixing that run on sentence, it’s for the vibes.)

My only complaint is that I like watching people fall in love with each other for the first time, and that’s not what we got in this book. It was still a beautiful and satisfying story, but because of Robbie’s situation *I* also sometimes felt like I was missing part of the story.

Overall - LOVED - can’t wait for Brothersong!!

🎧 Kirt Graves is the voice of Green Creek for me. If someone ever tried to make a graphic audio, I couldn’t listen to it unless the narrators sounded exactly like the voices Kirt creates. I think he makes Klune’s writing really come alive for me - some of the repetition I could never have made feel as strongly as Graves made me feel in his narration.

I love TJ Klune but this is not the book series for me. I feel like the book could have dropped 10 to 20% of the exposition and been more interesting. I am also too cynical for the amount of depth and intimacy in the love story of 20 year olds. Lastly, there were too many characters in the pack and I mixed some up at times. (Human? Werewolf? Bennett brother? Has a mate or doesn’t??)
To its credit, the end drew me in and I finished the last 20% in one sitting.

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I love this series. Klune’s more recent work has a lovely fairytale quality to it, but the Green Creek novels are just so much fun. While this book—the third one—is not at all where you should start the series, it is a very solid installment.

This one focuses on Robbie Fontaine and Kelly Bennett, both of whom we met in book one. Robbie—dorky little hipster werewolf—continues to be a treasure and we finally see the romance between him and Kelly that has been hinted at for a while. Kelly has never been my favorite Bennett—he doesn’t have Joe’s manic energy or Carter’s snark—but here he anchors the story beautifully.

The novel’s narrative structure is more unusual than what we see in the first two and that is great! I spent a while wondering what the hell was going on, but in that good, engaging way. There is mystery and betrayal and romance and drama: it comes together very nicely in the end, and the ending’s plot revelation is a great set up for book four.

The book also features some good asexuality rep (or at least as far as I can tell). Kelly came out as asexual in Wolfsong; Robbie is allosexual , and I think the book does a good of representing their relationship. I see complaints that asexual characters are sometimes represented as selfish or sacrificial and I very much feel that Kelly isn’t portrayed as either.

Despite the mystery and the drama and the tension, I found this one much less angsty than book two (Ravensong).

When I started this book, it was a bit confusing with all of the flashback. I had to stop at one point because I got a little frustrated. Eventually picked it up after awhile and I am glad that I did. This book is slower paced and to be frank didn't further the overall plot that much.

It did contain a lot of politics (which I did like) and a good amount of character development for Robbie. I adored the romance in this book. Kelly and Robbie’s love was pure and strong. It wasn't intense like some of the previous ones but that's what made it so endearing for me at least.

I liked how Kelly has matured and learned from all the trials they've faced and how he's shown he is very much his own person as he stood with Robbie.

Even though this book turned out to be not what I was expecting, I still liked it overall. A solid 4 stars for me.

Book three in the Green Creek series continues on with the heavy story that is both sad and heartwarming with the unbreakable theme of the pack aka found family. Your heart will break for Robbie and be healed again.

Werwolves/Witches, LGTBQ+ Rep, Mates, Found Family

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!

Heartsong is the third book in the Green Creek series and it does not disappoint. It is a roller coaster ride of emotions, angst and action. Robbie story is so beautiful and heartbreaking. The first few chapters were confusing, but when I realized the direction the story was taking, I was so emotional. I like that although we are following one major arc throughout the series, each book has its own conflict and provides a unique look into a different character’s perspective. I also liked the asexuality representation in this book. Although I have loved the romantic relationships in each book, I think I love the found family aspect even more. Thank you, TJ Klune, for bringing the Bennett pack into my life! I can't wait to read the final book in the series.

Heartsong is an absolutely gorgeous book. I was a little confused at the begging about the timeline but I think that was intentional. You just have to commit to the book, embrace the confusion, and you will understand sooner or later. I don’t cry often, but this book make me cry.

Thank you Netgalley for providing me with this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

"Bennett Pack. Just when I think I have you figured out"

That was insane
That was so insane
I can't believe ALL THAT just happened before my eyes

Thanks to NetGalley and Tor Publishing Group for a copy of this arc in exchange for an honest review.

Heartsong is my favorite book of TJ Klune's Green Creek series. Which, I didn't quite realize when I requested an ARC that this was a series. Previously, I had read House on the Cerulean Sea and Under the Whispering Door (at the time both stand alones) and enjoyed them, so was curious about this one.

In this series - Each book focuses on a different character that is somehow intimately connected with the Bennet family/pack. They go from secondary characters in the previous book(s) with minimal mention to having a massive book dedicated to themselves.

The one thing I like about the series is how family is both blood related and chosen family. It doesn't matter if you are wolf, witch or human. Everyone belongs and everyone should be a part of a pack/family.

The author did a great job portraying love and intimacy between characters that is not dominated by sex.

The repetitive writing style took some getting used to in the first book but it continues throughout the series to reinforce how important family and pack are the same.

I am curious if the next book will be the final book or if we will continue to learn more about the members of the Bennet family and pack.