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The Wolf Gift

Anne Rice (2012)

SubgenreRomantasy
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages550 (Chunky (400-600))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age18+
Goodreads3.58/5 (29444)
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Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentExplicit
LanguageModerate

Trigger warnings

ViolenceBloodBody HorrorMurderOn-Page Sex

Positive tags

SupernaturalTransformationSelf-DiscoveryMystery

Hero archetypes

JournalistCursed HeroBeast / Cursed Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Beast / Monster ProtagonistReluctant Hero

Tropes

Cursed ProtagonistForbidden LoveHidden IdentitySupernaturalUrban FantasyOutlaw / FugitiveComing of AgeMorally Gray Protagonist

Themes

IdentityTransformationPredator and PreyHumanity vs MonstrosityMedia and Public ScrutinyIsolationPower and Control

Synopsis

The novel tells the tale of Reuben Golding, a well to do journalist at the fictional *San Francisco Observer* who is attacked by and turned into a werewolf. He spends the duration of the story fleeing the authorities, the media, and DNA analysts.

The Wolf Gift: content & age rating

Intended for adult readers (18+).

This adult werewolf novel contains explicit sexual content, strong violence, and mature themes about transformation and predation. Typical Anne Rice dark supernatural content.

What to know going in

This book has strong violence, explicit sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include murder, violence, and blood (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Adult readers who love dark supernatural transformation stories with Gothic atmosphere will be drawn to this werewolf thriller.

Tags

Paranormal RomanceUrban FantasyGothic HorrorThriller