Creators: Format: EBook
Color: Black and White
Romanceiness: Romantic Elements
Heat: PG13
Tags: fantasy paranormal anthology
A different take on those who get fluffy under a full moon. This is a collection of goofy, cute, and sweet werewolf stories. A black and white, 160 page book of comics. It includes work by:
- Kel McDonald
- Meredith McClaren
- Rhinnon RS
- Melanie Ujimori
- Molly Muldoon
- Alina Pete
- Zach Lehner
- Rashad Doucet
- Seanan McGuire
- Monica Gallagher
- Caitlin Like
- Mariah McCourt
- Aliz Fernández
- Kendra Wells
- Nilah Magruder
- Sophie Goldstein
- Shauna Grant
- Cat Farris
- Aud Koch
Cover art by Melanie Ujimori
Werewolf stories tend to be about men turning into wolves and smashing things, which is all well and good, but it's nice to explore the soft underbelly of the myth every now and again. In CAN I PET YOUR WEREWOLF, Kel McDonald has collected a group of stories that range from teenage were-girls bonding with their mothers to a werewolf who transforms into a human when he comes out as gay.
As with most werewolf/shifter stories, several of these examine themes of transformation, acceptance, and found family. There are a few, however, that are purely fun. In one memorable example, a young woman is trying to help her partner figure out how to stop waking up naked and streaking home. They come up with a backpack solution. It's cute.
This is a light-hearted anthology that balances humor and love with some of the darker elements of traditional werewolf stories. While I didn't love every story in the book, it was an enjoyable way to spend an afternoon and I suggest picking it up for a not-too-spooky full moon read.
