Darby is your classic ethereal and quirky enby, and they have more emotional maturity in their little finger than Brian does in his entire werewolf body. The book's inclusion of popular TV shows and literature was a delightful addition that allowed us to explore and experience the references for ourselves. The anticipation of the release of the Audible version of this book had me overjoyed, and I eagerly purchased it with my final credit on the site. The plot turns from a slower paced slacker falls into something unexpected to a faster pace by the end, with at least one twist I didn't see coming.

He's been struggling to manage his transition to adulthood almost as much as his monthly transitions to a werewolf. There were a few issues towards the end where the POVs were flippity-flopped and it started reading like a description of a film, but overall it was extremely enjoyable and an amazing debut. While the werewolf storyline took a backseat to navigating identity and complex relationships, it brought humor and carried significant queer themes. Brian attempts to make some other new friends over the course of the book, and these characters present a chilling insight into millennial straight culture and toxic masculinity.I've encountered, at least, three or four real-life 'Tylers', but that might be because I work in tech lol. Dragging Brian into a world of power posing, mantras, meditation, and venture capitalism, Tyler introduces him to a new way of living.

i didn’t like the main character, he was maybe too… cliché and one-dimensional i guess i could put it like that, i know you’re not meant to like every main characters to enjoy a book but it was my impression that you were supposed to like him, even relate to him, he was truly exasperating at times. Brian has a good group of friends but is struggling with his transition into adulthood, almost as much as his monthly transitions to a werewolf.I loved quite how clearly creepy MRA fash the antagonist is — the red flags get bigger and bigger, but Santorella starts off with relatively subtle signs that made me feel “this is hinky” and just kept dialling up the “Danger Will Robinson! Living with his conservative Christian parents becomes less than ideal, prompting Brian to make the move to the city. It's not what you'd expect from a werewolf novel and that makes it an enjoyable read, even if the ending is perhaps a little too easily resolved. But this stranger’s motives might not be as pure as Brian first thinks, and this new relationship puts a strain on Brian’s friendships.

In conclusion, Bored Gay Werewolf is a great fun and campy read that belies the satirical examination of queer culture, capitalism, and toxic masculinity underneath. When he meets Tyler, who seems to have everything sorted out and is also a werewolf, maybe it is the chance Brian needs to get his life on track. In addition to Brian, there are two wonderful supporting characters in Darby, a Non-Binary polymath, and Nik, an overworked and under-paid bar manager and medical student.As someone who has met many Tylers (sadly), I did pick up the vibe faster than our protagonist (had to agree with side character Nik, begging him to pick up a book! I wish we'd got to know Mark somewhat more, as I felt there was more to know maybe after the first time we meet him. Corvus Atlantic’s commercial fiction list which includes women’s, historical, romance, sci-fi, crime and thriller.