Heartsong: A Green Creek Novel (Green Creek, 3)

I finished this book a couple of days ago and I can't shake the Bennett pack from my mind. They're completely entangled in my thoughts and won't leave me alone. I haven't had such a strong reaction to a book in a very long time, possibly since my first encounter with these characters when I first read Wolfsong.

Oh boy, this book. THIS. BOOK.

It ensnared me from the very beginning and even now that I've finished. That I've had a couple of days to recover, I'm still caught up in a world of wolves, and Alphas, and witches, and mates, and pack.

I LOVED seeing where the Bennett pack are at in their journey. They're still getting knocked around, but they're still so strong, and united - even when they're fractured, and they feel broken and shredded - they're still pack.

I don't think anyone could've predicted what happens in Robbie's story. To be honest I never dwelled on him very much, I've always been a "TeamOx" person - still am - but Robbie is just, goodness. Even with everything he goes through, he is still just a steady pulse of goodness just trying to live a happy, full life. And as we know, TJ Klune is a massive jerk and isn't going to make it easy for his characters including sweet Robbie. These characters are in for one hell of a ride, and lucky us get to live through this trauma too. Bonus, this story is told in a way that you would not have anticipated. Something about these wolves, their stories are definitely off the beaten track of storytelling.

And don't worry. I'm not trying to doom and gloom you. There's still those threads of humour and great love woven in to balance it all out.

An utterly brilliant story. It's going to tear you to pieces, and you're going to live for every moment of it.

Enchanting, magical, beautiful, haunting... How do I explain to anyone that I have falling in love with stories about werewolves and loving and belonging? Just pure joy to escape this world and yet feel the best part of life following these books of family love, struggle and sacrifice. TJ Klune is an incredible writer who has taken us on this unforgettable journey of those who dwell in Green Creek and I like so many others find myself in thought believing that I am pack,pack, pack.

Wolfsong, book one, is Ox's story. Ravensong continues the series with Gordo's story. Heartsong is all about Robbie Fontaine. To be honest, at first I was like, "Why Robbie???" But Klune showed me why he is the genius writer, and I am the adoring fan.

Once again, I have been sucked into the Green Creek world, and I'm so happy to be here. There's so much emotion in Heartsong. Klune has a way of making you feel each and every thing his characters are feeling. With love and loyalty, family and betrayal, the reader falls in love with the Bennett pack over and over again. Klune taps into that basic human need for connection and acceptance. If you're looking for stories that will gut you and heal you, read the Green Creek series.

About the book: It's a story about love, brotherhood, family, betrayal, and oh, (if you couldn't tell from the cover), there are wolves.

Read this if you like: • LGBTQ+ romance • Fantasy • Werewolves • Books that are both character driven and have some action

I thought the first two books were sad, but goodness Robbie Fontaine broke my heart!!! This is Robbie’s book, and I know I’m late to the party but I still don’t want to ruin it for anyone who hasn’t read it yet. Robbie’s story is so sad, but also so hopeful. I have to admit, I was a bit confused when the story started as to where and when it starts, but then everything falls into place. Robbie has been through so so much, and he desperately needs his pack to pull him through. This is also Kelly’s story. I loved Kelly in the previous books but I was so glad to spend time with him. He truly is a ray of sunshine, and he is definitely the glue holding the Bennett brothers together. He’s sweet, and supportive, and fiercely loyal. He’s an absolute perfect match for Robbie, who craves love, home and stability. There is also a crazy battle in this one; I was seriously worried for the characters! This book was action, and romance, and so much emotion. This series is so good, and now I can’t wait to read book 4.

This is a somewhat long review lol. So it starts with an Honest and kind of book snobby moment so please forgive me! A year ago, my best friend told me he was reading these “gay werewolf” books and loving them. Based on some of his previous book selections I cringed and rolled my eyes cause what I had in my head was some sort of trashy twilight rip off or bad fan fiction/wolf porn. He encourage me to read them, but I declined. Fast forward to early this year and I got an ARC of “The house in the Cerulean Sea” by TJ Klune and was stunned by its incredible beauty, heart, and breathtaking characters. I immediately told my friend about it and he says “that’s the guy that wrote the werewolf books” and I admit I became intrigued.

“Heartsong” is my 40th read of the year and my fourth TJ Klune Book I’ve read in 2020 and I thank the universe and my friend every day that his books and his brilliance have found their way into my life. “Wolfsong,” “Ravensong,” and “Heartsong” are 3 of the most exciting, emotional, cathartic experiences I’ve had reading books. TJ Klune is a master of character. He handles so many and yet each are distinct and developed and real. You feel a deep connection to the Bennett Pack in a way I haven’t connected with too many characters in my life. His dialogue is some of the absolute best hands down. There’s a flow to his writing that is unmatched. In a perfect world everyone would know his name. “Heartsong”is, like its predecessors, a reading experience I will never forget. The tears flowed freely numerous times, there were audible gasps, and plenty of smiles. Don’t hesitate. Just read them. I can’t wait for the conclusion this fall in “Brothersong.” Thank you TJ Klune for being a bright light in the darkness of 2020.

This entire series has been like finding the best tv show that I can't stop binge-watching. Each character is so real, and TJ tells their stories in a way that just pulls you in.

The first 25% of the book had me scratching my head. I kept asking myself, "Wait, when is all of this happening?" But now, looking back, it totally fits into the whole storyline. It's one of those "aha" moments where the confusion makes the plot even more intriguing.

Now, with only one book left, I'm low-key not ready for it to end. It's like saying goodbye to friends. This series seriously needs more hype – it's so good. I stumbled upon it without much expectation, and now I can't believe it's not getting more love. The Green Creek series is hidden treasure.

It's such a beautiful story. This was full of heartbreak, healing, betrayal, forgiveness, humour, suspense, and deep love. The way Klune writes keeps you enchanted and can both break you and mend you back together. I loved Robbie so much. He's such an open, sweet, vulnerable, loving character. You want to cry for his past and for what is done to him. Kelly is calm, stable, and trustworthy. They worked so well together, and I loved watching them connect and fall in love. I highly recommend this series, and both am excited and dread the final book.

I bought these books for hot, gay romance. What I got instead is a series of books I can’t put down and I don’t want to end. Adventure, mystery, tons of humor, sweet tears, and a lot of gay characters that are so loveable I wish they were real. I can’t explain how the author melds the books together, but it’s ingenious. Read them in order. Fall in love.