ARC Review: Boy of Chaotic Making (Whimbrel House, #3)

I received this book for free from NetGalley and 47North in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Expected Publication Date: February 13, 2024

Boy of Chaotic Making Whimbrel House #3 by Charlie N. Holmberg

Publisher: 47North

Page Count: 316

Format: ebook

Genre: Fantasy, Romance

Source: NetGalley

Content Warnings: accidents, adoption, arranged/forced marriage, blood, burning/burns, death/dying, drowning, family conflict, injury, nightmares

A boy like no other embarks on a transformative journey of magic and self-discovery in the next enchanting Whimbrel House novel by Amazon Charts and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Charlie N. Holmberg.

Merritt Fernsby’s life has changed considerably since he inherited Whimbrel House. He’s engaged to Hulda Larkin, who opened his eyes to the uncanny. And he’s grown quite protective of his uncle Owein—several generations, and iterations, removed. Owen is presently inhabiting the body of a mixed-breed terrier when Merritt receives a missive from none other than Alexandrina Victoria, the Queen of England: I am interested in your dog.

It’s the queen’s duty to the peerage to keep British wizardry empowered. Her  offer: England will find a human vessel for Owein, marry him into the royal family, and add this remarkable soul-shifter to its lineage. For Owein, a boy trapped in the body of a pup, it’s a dream come true. How can Merritt refuse? However, once they are in London and in consortium with a necromancer, the situation doesn’t feel right, both with their hosts and the house they inhabit. Owein is having nightmares. And Hulda’s premonitions warn of danger in Merritt’s future. Clearly, someone doesn’t want them in town.

But after two hundred years of being cursed to drift, Owein is determined to chart his own destiny. He’s ready to defy whatever chaos is coming. After all, Owein is the master of chaos, and with Merritt and Hulda’s love and magical support, he can overcome anything.

★★★★☆ — in love
🔥🔥 — smoldering

This book, and this series, is utterly beautiful.

Charlie Holmberg writes such wholesome, heartwarming relationships between her characters whether they be friends, family, or lovers. Your heart aches over their misfortunes and swells for their happiness.

I was so happy this book focused on Owein’s story because he’s such an endearing character, and I’m excited for his story to continue. Your heart breaks for him in the first book when you find out he’s a twelve-year-old boy turned house, then you cheer for him in the second book as he gets to experience life again in corporeal form, and you hope so strongly for him that he will get to be a boy again with a voice of his own in Boy of Chaotic Making.

Whimbrel House is one of my absolute favorite found family stories. It’s a tender, moving story that has made me cry both happy and sad tears on many occasions.

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