Book Review: Iron to Iron (Wolf by Wolf, #1.5) – Ryan Graudin

Date of Publication: March 8, 2016
Genre and Themes: Young Adult, Historical Fiction
Format: 104 pages, ebook
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 9780316354042
Characters: Luka Lowe, Adele Wolfe

If you have not read Wolf by Wolf, it is best for you to pick that one up first before you head into this one. I mean, you won’t be clueless with the characters and the story while reading this novella (since this is basically a prequel) but it will make your reading experience more pleasurable with all the a-ha! moments that will connect you to Wolf by Wolf which, in turn will make you excited to read its sequel, Blood For Blood! That I can guarantee you.

This novella’s a very interesting and fascinating read as it was written from Luka’s point of view during the previous tournament before the events from Wolf by Wolf took place.

Luka Lowe is looking forward to becoming the first double cross victor during the 1955 Axis Tour – a feat that he hopes will make his father see his worth. Only his strategy does not include Adele Wolfe – another racer who’s posing as her twin brother in order to enter the competition. As they formed an alliance, victory is already within Luka’s grasp only he discarded the fact that Adele’s eying the honor as well.

It’s just a bit weird because Luka’s such an awesome character and he’s basically the male Yael with his own idealism subtly defying the Reich and all that shit but there’s something about him and the real Adele as well that is equally beautiful! I’m still rooting for Yael and it’d be wonderful for her to have her own love interest with either Luka or Adele’s brother (fingers-crossed.)

This was a really great read and something that would be fantastic to see on-screen!

Highly Recommended!

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

About The Author
Ryan Graudin grew up in Charleston and graduated from the College of Charleston with a degree in Creative Writing in 2009. She is the author of All That Glows and The Walled City. She resides near Charleston with her husband and wolf-dog. You can find her online at http://www.ryangraudin.com.