An AU with a happy Remus is just a great thing, and I actually enjoyed the AU elements a lot. However, the writing is noticeably weak, far more conversation than needed. But still a pretty emotional experience and I'm actually shamelessly excited to read the sequel.
In the interests of full disclosure: I bought this book primarily for one story, that being 'The Wild Fields' by Susan Nance Carhart, who I know slightly through a shared hobby. So far I have only read that one story, which is a wonderfully rich, evocative tale based around the myths and legends of...