Reviews

The Wild Ones by Nafiza Azad

avisreadsandreads's review against another edition

Way too much telling for my liking.

lilchocolatecat's review against another edition

I couldn't get past the third person narration.

mjgarcia193's review against another edition

A beautiful cover does not a good book make. I'm dragging my feet with this one, unfortunately. The idea is interesting and maybe if I was more of a YA or fantasy girly, this would work, but alas, I don't think it's for me.

esmewasreading's review against another edition

3.75

 great story and great writing!! I just couldnt connect with the characters very much but I don't think it was the books fault.

it does tackle really important subjects (make sure to check triggers!)

I'm intrigued to check out more of Nafiza Azad's books! 

ilvermorny73's review against another edition

3.0

Reminds me why I'm an introvert. The moral of the Story, men suck.

readwkc's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective

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

3.0

This might sound dumb but it reads like a story and not a book; almost like I should be listening to it rather than reading words on a page. I'm glad I tried something out of my comfort zone but I don't think this type of fantasy is for me. I got the gist of it but I don't feel like I was truly able to go deeper and analyze what wasn't said. I also wish some scenes weren't used to summarize what happened in a previous scene because it felt like I was missing information

abeillebee's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

martygyal's review against another edition

5.0

The strength that the women in the book have is something that needed to my casted to our world. I loved the ride through this fantasy it was very descriptive and I loved loved loved the action displayed as well! I never read a sifi fantasy type of book before and after this one I will be indulging in more.

smalltownbookmom's review against another edition

3.0

I wanted to love this one SOOO much but unfortunately it was definitely a case of a BEAUTIFUL cover and premise but a disappointing execution. In this feminist fantasy, a group of teenage girls, all minorities who had been abused in some way, are granted entry into a magical world where they gain power and autonomy over their lives in ways they never had before. I wanted to cheer for these girls so badly but I found their characters a bit too one dimensional and just couldn't get invested in this somewhat disjointed story. There were multiple POVs and different narrators to voice the girls but overall I found myself wanting more than what was delivered.

Favorite quote:
"Who knows what the future holds. What we have is our anger and each other. Aren't you angry sisters? At being treated the way we are and having to pick up the pieces of what remains after the world is through with us? At being silenced and abused, at being denied our dignity, our bodies, our voices and our right to justice? Aren't you angry? Embrace this anger. Let it fuel your every days, defy everyone who tells you that you can't. Be wild."

yesenianavaa's review against another edition

3.0

was not a fan of this book in the beginning. did not like the author's narration at all. but grew more fond of the characters and their relationships with each other. part where they destroy the villain kind of confusing, and so is the resolution afterwards.