Katerina Langley’s A Wee Problem is a deeply emotional and gripping story told from the perspective of a young livestock guardian dog named Wee. The book follows Wee and her family as they struggle to survive on a neglected farm, navigating threats from humans and predators alike. As their small world collapses, the story blossoms into a powerful tale of resilience, sacrifice, and growth. It’s part coming-of-age, part survival saga—told with heart, teeth, and muddy paws.

What got me right away was how alive the writing felt. The opening chapter throws us into the harsh reality of Wee’s life. The author captures emotions—fear, hunger, loyalty—with raw, physical language. It’s not poetic. It’s not polished. It’s real. And that makes it powerful. Langley doesn’t just want you to read about these dogs—she wants you to feel the dirt in their fur and the ache in their bellies.

Then there’s the emotional weight of the relationships. Wee and her brother Fur bicker and play, but they rely on each other in a world that’s turned cruel. Their mother is a complex figure—loving, strong, but breaking under the weight of loss and danger. That moment when she sends Wee and Fur running while she stays to face the coyote was gut-wrenching. I had to stop reading for a second. And when she returns, bloodied and barely alive, it doesn’t feel like a victory. It feels like the cost of love. Langley’s writing in these scenes is at its best: urgent, heartbreaking, stripped bare.

There’s also a slow burn of hope beneath all the struggle. Wee’s growth from a frightened pup to a determined survivor is subtle but moving. Her decisions get braver. Her thoughts get sharper. This book makes you care. You don’t just want these characters to survive. You want them to be okay. And that’s what sticks with you.

I’d recommend A Wee Problem to anyone who loves stories about animals, survival, or family. Especially readers who can handle the raw stuff—the loss, the violence, the quiet despair. This isn’t a fluffy farm tale. It’s tough. It’s tense. But it’s also full of heart. Langley has written something that feels lived in and loved. It’s not just a story about dogs. It’s a story about fighting to hold onto what matters when the world stops caring.

Pages: 413 | ASIN : B0DS52P491