In a ravaged kingdom, a fierce golden dragon reigns supreme in the mountains after laying waste to the royal palace and devouring its occupants. Wanted for their strength, high society continues to look down on them because they are nomadic.Ī profoundly thoughtful novel Don’t Call the Wolf is a fantastic debut for anyone who loves fantasy, fairy tales, and magic.Unlikely allies battle a dragon in this myth-inspired fantasy. The interludes as well showcase the ill-treatment of Lukasz and his brothers. With her clever use of language and folktale, Ross builds this wall within society.
Final Thoughtsĭ on’t Call the Wolf is a compelling way to build a narrative and the structure of society. Lukasz is a wolf lord, a dragon hunter, so his world is different than the world he is trying to be a part of. These segments that break up the story are short and thoughtful, giving some history to Lukasz and his culture. Ross also gives creates wonderful backstory to highlight the growth of Lukasz and building dynamics between him and his brothers. There is this idea that there is also duality between good and evil, that every being has this capability of being both good and evil, and it is fear that usually brings out one’s darker nature.
Ross also brings in this recurring theme that monsters are not only the creatures int eh dark but also humans. The dragon, Ren, and Lukasz are all interesting characters and elements that bring the story to life. Using her Polish roots, Ross gives this story the old-world edge, using stories she grew up with a foundation to breathe fire into something new. Great Imaginationĭon’t Call the Wolf has excellent world-building, it gives a sound structure to the mechanics and the use of language, the setting and scene structure gives and the novel an old-world edge. It flows exactly like a fairy tale would flow, no dialogue, just storytelling, giving the world a proper foundation.
The structure of the fantasy, the opening sequence with the invasion of the dragon and the monster coming from the darkness are mesmerizing. As a fantasy novel, it opens and closes so much like a fairy tale that one could start the story with “once upon a time” and it with “and they all lived happily ever after.” That is the beauty of this novel it has this fantasy that breathes so much beauty and wonder into the story to keep it engaging. Don’t Call the Wolf is an excellent debut by Aleksandra Ross.
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