For the Wolf

By Hannah Whitten

Book Overview

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND TIKTOK SENSATION!

The first daughter is for the Throne.
The second daughter is for the Wolf.

An instant NYT bestseller and word-of-mouth sensation, this dark, romantic debut fantasy weaves the unforgettable tale of a young woman who must be sacrificed to the legendary Wolf of the Wood to save her kingdom. But not all legends are true, and the Wolf isn't the only danger lurking in the Wilderwood.

As the only Second Daughter born in centuries, Red has one purpose--to be sacrificed to the Wolf in the Wood in the hope he'll return the world's captured gods.

Red is almost relieved to go. Plagued by a dangerous power she can't control, at least she knows that in the Wilderwood, she can't hurt those she loves. Again.

But the legends lie. The Wolf is a man, not a monster. Her magic is a calling, not a curse. And if she doesn't learn how to use it, the monsters the gods have become will swallow the Wilderwood--and her world--whole.

"If you ever wished Beauty and the Beast had more eldritch forest monsters and political machinations, this is the romance for you."―Alix E. Harrow, author of The Ten Thousand Doors of January

"A brilliant dark fantasy debut!" --Jodi Picoult, NYT bestselling author

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316592781
• ISBN13: 9780316592789
• Release Date: June 2021
• Publisher: Orbit
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 5.4" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Hannah Whitten is Great

For the Wolf was such an enjoyable read. Hannah Whitten has a beautiful writing style that makes it easy to get lost in the story. Her prose feels atmospheric without becoming overly flowery, and she creates a world that feels mysterious and magical from the very first pages. What I loved most was the overall concept. It felt fresh, the characters were easy to root for, and I was invested in discovering the secrets surrounding the Wilderwood. There was always enough intrigue to keep me turning the pages, and I genuinely had a great time following Red’s journey. My biggest criticism is the world-building. There were a handful of moments where I found myself thinking, “I’m sure that’ll be explained later,” only for those answers never to come. None of it was enough to pull me out of the story completely, but it did leave me wishing a few aspects of the world and its magic had been explored more deeply. Even with those loose ends, this was a compelling and beautifully written fantasy. Hannah Whitten has quickly become an author I’ll happily keep reading, and I’m excited to jump straight into For the Throne to see where the story goes next.

Atmosphere and Old Weird Magic

A beautiful and atmospheric book you can sink into. It is not fast-paced or a quick read, but rather a prose-y piece of art to return home to after a long day. I love the way the magic feels old and eerie, very eldrich!

Fun Time, Bit Misleading

I flew through this book, but I will say, like many reviews I've seen, I bought this book initially thinking it was a Red Riding Hood retelling when it's in fact a Beauty and the Beast retelling. I still enjoyed it immensely and just ordered the sequel.