Wild
2004 • 341 pages

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15

Right from the start the novel puts you in the middle of what's happening. You feel the cold, the confusion, the pain. From the very first pages I was already there, feeling what August was feeling, the confusion of where he was, seeing the remains of the plane he was on, trying to make sense of what was around him. I already knew I was going to enjoy this book.

I don't think there's anything I didn't like about Wild. There is action, mystery, love and they all come together in this awesome novel. I related more to August and I felt for him. Poor guy went through a lot and I think everyone was surprised by his strength.

Not to say that Keegan didn't go through a lot too. That boy saw and did some shit and I don't even know where to start with him. He's tough, he's kind, but above all, his affection towards August is so intense. There is no doubt at any point that Keegan would do literally anything for August.

August and Keegan have really distinct personalities and despite everything that happened, I was more than delighted they retained their personalities. It is rare to read such true to themselves characters and this is one of the reasons Adrienne Wilder is becoming one of my favourite authors.

To put it plainly, Wild has everything. I loved it, it is great, flawless and sometimes funny too. If you were planning on reading this, but wasn't sure, ask no more, go get that novel.

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