Such Sharp Teeth

by Rachel Harrison

Review

While this is technically a werewolf book, it takes the concept in a completely different direction than anything I’ve read before. Instead of focusing on the traditional pack dynamics or alpha rivalries, it dives into the aftermath of becoming a werewolf—what it means to live with this change when there’s no guidebook or community to help you through it. The idea that anyone bitten can turn, yet be left totally alone to figure out what’s happening to them, felt both unsettling and fascinating. The author’s take on transformation, especially during the full moon, was unlike anything I’ve come across. The physical and emotional toll was portrayed in a raw, visceral way that made the story feel grounded in reality, even with its supernatural roots.

What really drew me in, though, was how human the story felt beneath all the horror elements. The main character starts off strong and self-assured, but her world unravels after she’s bitten—right when she’s supposed to be the steady one for her sister. It turns into a story not just about survival, but about identity and change, almost like a dark coming-of-age journey wrapped in fangs and moonlight. There are some gruesome, vividly written moments that lean into horror, but they’re handled with such precision that they enhance the emotional impact rather than overshadow it. I genuinely enjoyed this unique spin on the werewolf mythos and can’t wait to see what this author does next.