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Lore of the Wilds by Analeigh Sbrana

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naomi_k's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

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leahlovesloslibros's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Overall the premise of this book was very intriguing and I was looking forward to reading it. While there were elements that I enjoyed, such as the all-Black cast, some common romance tropes, and the magic system, unfortunately there were also things that I just thought didn't land quite as well as I had hoped. For example, the pacing was off, which made the story somewhat disjointed and caused some of the character interactions to feel inauthentic. There were chunks of the book where it felt like the author just wrote scenes separately and then kind of mashed them all together into one book. That said, I did like the twist at the end; it was an unexpected, fun surprise. I will likely read book 2 when it comes out.

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megansoetaert's review

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adventurous fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

2.75

This was an easy fantasy read! i wish we had gotten more of Isla. I didn’t care for the romance (with anyone lol). the plot had potential, but it just didn’t capture me. also i (somewhat) guessed the reveal at the end way early & that always pisses me off, but that’s a me problem lmao 😭

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booknerderika's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark hopeful mysterious reflective tense

4.0

Alright this was a lot.

The story started with a pretty steady plot and then it was one thing after another after another just all over the place. I kind of enjoyed it though, it kept my ADHD brain engaged. Especially as I tried to remember if things had been said before or if the characters were having a conversation about something new even though it was familiar to them. Basically as if I had missed out on some previous conversations, which from the pacing of this happened more often than I liked.

Aside from that, I enjoyed the characters and the growing romance. I went into this expecting a fun fantasy and I'm not going to be too nitpicky about it.

I will say I feel like the 2nd book will be better than the first, at least that's the impression I got from the ending. I'm crossing my fingers that that's the case because I like this story.

That ending left me shocked although it really shouldn't have. I think I just didn't want to believe that after everything the characters had been through. I was mad but also a little relieved that I could finally root for the other (no spoilers) without feeling bad for the first.

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jaz_gets_literary's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious sad tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Lore always wondered what was past the forest surrounding her small village. No one has made it past the forest. After a failed attempt, Lore decided to never try again. That is until she gets a chance to leave her town to do something for the Fae Lord. The Fae Lord wants her to search an enchanted library for any books of magic because only humans can enter. Lore agrees but will she turn the magic books over or see if she can use the magic herself that the faes use to feel they are above humans. An adventure ensues involving help from two attractive Fae males that both catch Lore’s eye.

I thoroughly enjoyed Lore of the Wilds. There were so many twists and turns and the ENDING!!!! I did not see that coming at the end. I was flabbergasted. This was an amazing novel from a debut author and I cannot wait for the next book in this series. I need the next book now

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howboutjane's review

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adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

The plot of this book was SO GOOD and it had so much potential to be amazing. I did find though that the pace was slow and jarring throughout most of the book, making it a bit hard to get through. Pace picked up in the final section and the ending saw a TWIST I absolutely did not see coming. However, there's still many unanswered questions that, although I'm certain will be addressed in the next book, I wish were touched on more in this one. Would still recommend as it was good and I will be reading the next installment when it's out.

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blakeandbooks's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Voyager for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

What a romantasy debut from Sbrana! This was such a fun read. I loved the enchanted library and that she got to be engrossed with so many books… um, hello, this is my dream!! Lore slowly finds herself having feelings for 2 fae males, and a love triangle of sorts begins to form. I typically don’t enjoy love triangles, because they stress me out too much, but this one was written so well that I didn’t mind it at all!

There is a plot twist at the end that I was proud of myself for guessing part of it 🤣🤘🏼 but the other part I did not expect!! It ends on such a great cliffhanger. I am looking forward to seeing what happens in the next book in the series!

The found family aspect in this book is truly a slow burn. However, the connections and friendships that Lore makes, both old and new, create a bond that is loyal and fierce for one another! I am interested to see what happens to the crew with all of the new information we’ve been given 👀

This book comes out 2/27/24, so preorder now and add to your TBR!

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camiclarkbooks's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I think this might be the next big fantasy series!

Sbrana wrote an engaging high fantasy tale that was loaded with everything a reader could want—and enchanted library, fantastical beings, a love triangle, and a shocking twist. “Lore of the Wild” also adds some desperately needed diversity to the genre.

The book had some pacing problems and I got a little lost on the timeline near the last quarter of the story, but this is probably more of a reviewer problem than a reader problem.

A few times in the book I got whiplash from the story swinging back and forth from YA to New Adult. The majority of the book felt more YA—in the best possible way—but there were definitely places tailored for older audiences. They felt shoehorned in, like Sbrana had intended to write a YA book but her team recommended New Adult instead.

Despite those two complaints, I loved the “Lore of the Wilds!” The titular character of Lore was absolutely sensational! She was so realistic for a high fantasy heroine. It was extremely refreshing to read a fantasy about a twenty-something year old heroine, instead of the usual sixteen or seventeen year old. Lore handled everything Sbrana threw at her with human ingenuity and determination, which was the perfect juxtaposition to her being trapped in the land of her enemies.

Overall, “Lore of the Wild” was a wonderful fantasy story about human resilience and am so excited for the sequel—I have to know what happens after the twist!

I received a digital ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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stephalee4's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

4.0

This book captured my attention from the start with the cover and premise, but as I started reading the story immediately sucked me in as well. The world building and magic were so well done and interesting, but throw in a magical Fae library and I'm going to read it. There were quite a few twists and turns as well, with quite a few surprises thrown in - especially at the end!

There were moments in the first half of the book when I thought the story dragged a bit, (there wasn't a lot of dialogue and lengthy descriptions of some of the books in the library) but overall that didn't detract from the story or my investment in Lore's purpose. For some reason I didn't realize this was NA vs YA so anyone expecting YA level cleanliness should keep that in mind, but thankfully the plot was so fleshed out it was the main focus and driving factor in the story.

I feel like this was an amazing debut and am definitely interested to see what happens in the next book! Fans of Isabel Ibanez and Adrienne Young should check this one out!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for my e-ARC! All opinions are my own.

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caseythereader's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Thanks to Harper Voyager for the free copy of this book.

- LORE OF THE WILDS immediately drew me in. I was an instant fan of Lore and her will to survive and fight. I found the world of this book intriguing. Books about fae are numerous now, but this one found that line between terrifying and alluring perfectly.
- I thought when picking this up that it was a YA novel, and the tone of it reads that way, especially in the beginning. Then, about 75% in, things turn very spicy and very dark, and oh wait Lore isn’t the teenager I thought she was? It was a bit jarring.
- I’m gonna try to do this bit without spoilers. There was a character whose motivations I absolutely could not figure out until it dawned on me that this was part of a plot twist. So that unfortunately wasn’t much of a twist for me, and I wish there had been a better effort at hiding it.
- All that said, I’m looking forward to book two and I think Sbrana is an author to watch.

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