Finally I started with the first book in a new series. I love paranormal romances. I love werewolves. This one was a great combination of that and romance. Really didn't enjoy the fat shaming straight out of the gate though. That wasn't a great way to begin a book. The writing was a bit repetitive. It read a bit like a young adult novel. But all in all it was a quick and enjoyable read.

This had a fun concept, but just fell flat. I didn't feel like I really got to know the characters well outside of the steam and everything was over-the-top campy. Unfortunately this just wasn't for me.

While this book seemed to be right up my alley having so many troped I love including friends-enemies-lovers and werewolves, this book was painful to read. The characters lacked substance and the plot felt like a mess. I kept holding out hoping that it would find some direction, but it was overall a miss for me. I think the ideas were there but the execution was lacking.

I wanted to like this book but it did everything in its power to make the experience not enjoyable…

The humor is subjective and I found it either cringey or annoying. The justification of some of the comments, made in the FMC’s head, felt forced and immature, leading to my annoyance with the characters.

The history between the MCs was pretty messed up. He said something terrible but it was also a decade ago… the MCs friendship/relationship was just a bit weird.

I think the audio narration did not do the book any favors. It made the characters seem even more immature.

I’m sad because I wanted to like this book and it has a great premise. Unfortunately the author’s writing style isn’t my cup of tea.

1.5 stars

ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.

I’m a little backlogged with my ARCs but working diligently to get caught up. I’m not typically a fantasy girl but really enjoyed how this book was still set in reality, only barely scraping the surface of the fantasy world. It definitely had a very high spice level so be warned, it’s not for the faint of heart! I’m actually looking forward to the next book in the series! I would recommend if you like fantasy, science fiction, romance, and lots of spicy scenes!

[Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for allowing me to review this ARC with honesty.]

To start, I had a bit of a time getting into the groove of this one. I kept hitting roadblocks with how the sentences were structured. It could be the author's style and I weren't exactly working and that's fair. But it did seem like there were times that I genuinely had to skim over certain sentences after it became overwhelming. For instances, there were times it was dialogue (it was a lot of times) and other times where inner monoloues seemed to longer than necessary, especially when it seemed to repeat something that was already mentioned not that long ago. Again, it could be me. And I didn't despise the book. I cracked up at the raccoon bit. Also, the MMC’s thought and dialogue structure was a rollercoaster all on it's own. I could not see any real development with him at times. It would have been nice to see a POV from his side of the situation.

Overall, it was an okay read with enjoyable at times characters (mostly the raccoon and sentient microwave) and a likeable storyline of a young witch learning her abilities. Fun and crazy, all bottled into an 80’s stargazing car ride. (Read it the book and you’ll understand the reference.)

My Rating: 3 Stars

I value the opportunity I was given to read this in advance, but I still haven't read this. With so many books ahead of me, I cannot return to this title.

The blurb made this book sound like it was going to be great. And I love the inclusivity. I tried to get into this book, it’s been out for months and I tried to go back to it. But I found myself not being able to get into it.
Thank you for the opportunity to read this book early

This was ADORABLE! And I need more books with a raccoon sidekick. Charlotte writes awkward banter so well, I feel like she’s living in my brain. Looking forward to the next book in her supernatural series.

Thanks to Netgalley and SMP for the arc.

Unfortunately this was a swing and a miss for me. I didn't particularly care about the characters and wasn't as invested in the relationship as I hope to be in a romance book.

I love werewolfs and I love romance, so this should've been a slam dunk. But in the end it was just fine. the couple were nice enough but there wasn't anything that made me go wow.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishing company for this Advanced Readers Copy of How to Help a Hungry Werewolf by Charlotte Stein!

This book had an interesting premise, but it didn’t quite deliver. The characters felt like they didn’t have a brain between them, making their actions and decisions frustrating at times. The story also had a lot of repetition, which made it feel unnecessarily drawn out. It could have used more editing to tighten up the plot and make the pacing flow better. Overall, it wasn’t the best read and didn’t leave me wanting more.

This book had a lot of potential but fell a little flat for me. Unfortunately, I struggled with the characters' banter. It seemed awkward, and I didn't always feel their chemistry. Overall, this is a cozy read, and it'd be a fun fall read!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Charlotte Stein can do no wrong and that means she can write the heck out of a paranormal romp too. This had all the wonderful sizzling tension of a typical Charlotte Stein book but with such great layers of paranormal tropes and comedy. I'm looking forward to reading more like this from the author!

How to Help a Hungry Werewolf by Charlotte Stein is a quirky and humorous paranormal romance that mixes elements of fantasy with lighthearted fun. The story follows a young woman who finds herself in the unusual position of helping a werewolf deal with his hunger—both literally and figuratively. As the two navigate their growing attraction, Stein blends wit, charm, and an engaging narrative that explores the boundaries of love, desire, and supernatural quirks. With a playful and unique premise, this book offers a refreshing take on the werewolf romance genre, perfect for readers looking for a fun, steamy, and offbeat love story.

I really wanted to love this book, but I didn't unfortunately. I haven't read many romances, but thought this one sounded good. The first almost half of the book was hard to read, but I tried to push through. I ended up dnf'ing this book. I just didn't connect with the characters and thought some of the dialogue was cheesy or just bad. Also, I didn't like where Seth fat shamed Cassandra in high school, and then having him be the romantic partner for her. Yes, he did change and feel bad about fat shaming, but it's just not okay. They should have just been friends, and she should've found someone better.

I loved this rom com with paranormal aspects. What do you do when your former best friend shows up on your doorstep and you find out he's also a werewolf? In Cassandra's case you don't know if you can still trust Seth. But when something happens and they are forced together chaos happens. I just want to say that I enjoyed the banter between Cassandra and Seth.

This was just okay for me. I could not get into the story. It was frustrating because this was right up alley.
*Paranormal romance
*Plus-size FMC
*Friends to enemies to lovers
*Magic

But I couldn't connect.

Let me preface this by saying that I LOVE Charlotte Stein books. I also LOVE witchy books. I dig Werewolf stories, and LOVE enemies to lovers romances. Why am I sugar coating? Because although I loved the ending and see the potential in a series, the first 25%-40% of this was ROUGH. Not everything. Just the dialogue between the MCs. It felt like it was one person talking to themselves. They talked the same and it really did not feel like there was any actual chemistry. The male MC had some Himbo energy, but it wasn’t pulled off well–at first!

Although the beginning was rough and I hated the dialogue, the rest of the story was a ton of fun. Very redemptive. It’s kind of worth the bumpy road in the waybin, hut it would have been better if the dialogue hadn’t been super cringe. I almost DNFed in the beginning. But I’m really glad I stuck with it!

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!