Wolf of Withervale, Joaquin Baldwin
Wolf of Withervale, Joaquin Baldwin
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Wolf of Withervale

Author: Joaquín Baldwin

Narrator: Magnus Carlssen

Unabridged: 23 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Paperbear

Published: 05/08/2024

Categories: Fiction, Fantasy, Epic, Lgbtq+


Synopsis

An ambitious, sweeping saga. As epic as it is queer.Lago was only a child when the shapeshifter entrusted the wolf-like mask to his care—an artifact so powerful that it could come to shape the entire world of Noss.Now that he is coming of age, Lago is growing ever more fearful of the ominous relic’s influence, of the empire who has scented its trail and is coming after it. Coming after him.Aided by his best friend, an enigmatic scout, and his trusty dog, Lago seeks refuge in the vastness of the Heartpine Dome. The eighty-mile-wide structure had remained sealed for centuries, safeguarding more than mere secrets. Now that the dome’s entrails are stirring, the mysteries of the long-vanished Miscam tribes are coming to light, and the shapeshifting animal spirits are making their return.Powers untold hide behind the blinkless eyeholes of the canid mask, powers that could tip the balance in the war. Lago is barely beginning to learn how to wield the dark visage, but he can already feel its potential.… And he can feel a different change coming, deep in his marrow.Riveting in scope and worldbuilding, and exquisitely illustrated by the author, this tale of transformation and self-discovery is filled with unabashed wonder and a lust for places unknown. A profoundly queer adventure that explores sexuality, our connections to other species, unconventional kinds of love, and the very nature of consciousness.Wolf of Withervale is the first installment of the Noss Saga, an epic LGBTQ+ fantasy series.

Reviews

Goodreads review by John on March 26, 2025

My SPFBOX finalist review of Wolf of Withervale is published at Before We Go Blog. Wolf of Withervale by Joaquín Baldwin is a queer epic fantasy about Lago, a boy who has been entrusted with a lupine mask that he must try to understand and protect. Wolf of Withervale pulls in too many incongruous dir......more

Goodreads review by Ross on September 24, 2023

I was fortunate enough to be a beta reader for Wolf of Withervale, and I'm excited that everyone gets to read it now. Noss is an amazingly rich and complex world, deeply thought out in every regard, from geography to language, culture, currency, technology, religion, and history. Within that history......more

Goodreads review by Julia on December 09, 2024

Read for SPFBO, this is only me personal opinion, group verdict might differ widely! Wolf of Withervale by Joaquín Baldwin, is a fascinating story I read in just a few days. I liked the main character, and especially enjoyed the banter and loyalty between him and his best friend, and later on now trav......more

Goodreads review by Liis on December 28, 2024

Read as part of SPFBO10 So, here’s the thing. I daresay a lot of reviews for this book will include a sentence that goes something like: it could have been shorter. And, yes, there would certainly have been ways to condense the story without it losing direction in plot… BUT… I also daresay that Baldw......more

Goodreads review by The Reading Ruru on March 13, 2025

Read as a judge for SPFBOX - 6.5/10 These are my personal opinions only as is the rating. Rating is not a reflection of team score This year's finalists are all big on their worldbuilding but the stand out so far has been The Wolf of Withervale. The author has obviously spent a huge amount of time an......more