Book Review: Heart of the Wolf by Terry Spear

A 10th Anniversary re-release, “Heart of the Wolf” brings us into another era of the paranormal genre and gives us a bird’s eye-view of Terry Spear’s development as a writer.

As a fan of Spear’s Silvertown and X-Ops series, I have been so used to her fast-paced storytelling. That said, though “Heart of the Wolf” is exciting, it is also slow compared to Spear’s newer titles.

The hero and heroine, Devlyn and Bella are intriguing and lovable in their own way. Yet, their character development is slower than what I’m used to with Spear’s works. It does not mean that I did not enjoy the book. And if you are a Terry Spear’s fan, I gladly recommend that you read this, even make it a part of your permanent library.

But, as a fan of wolf tales and the paranormal genre, I have to confess that the slow pacing of “Heart of the Wolf” was something I did not enjoy. Still, I have to remember that 10 years is a long time. In 2008, we still use flip phones and the iPhone was barely a year old. Today, when we don’t leave home without our smartphones, life seems so much faster. It goes without saying that even in books, the faster pacing of life is reflected.

“Heart of the Wolf” is Rated M for mature due to violence and some sexual content.