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Wild Things

Laura Kay

3.71 AVERAGE

rosgw's review against another edition

4.5

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Genuinely comedic romance about an apparently lovelorn twenty something living in expensive London in a job she hates. Peppered with lots of British references (prêt coffees and Percy Pigs), some of which bring genuine hearty laughs my way (comparing a newly cleared patio to the decoupling zone of Love Island). Plenty of amusing tidbits for all though (is the fundraiser for blind dogs or dogs for the blind?).

I loved the relationship between El and Ray, who just really like each other. No fallings out or lies. Just two friends who (may or may not…!) fall in love, flanked by an amazing, diverse cast of friends (extra points that there is no really awkward race signalling. It often feels like editors are like “make one of the characters black!” Or something. That’s not happened

(One complaint: There was, however, only one sex scene and it was not especially detailed which is a fucking travesty since these two characters are amazing and should definitely have had lots of open door for us all to enjoy BUT SO IT GOES!)

ehomant's review against another edition

3.75

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

this was a very cute story and a very, very slow burn. if you count the timeline before the story begins, the burn lasted about *6 years.* personally, I would have enjoyed a much quicker and spicier burn but that’s just me, and I enjoyed it regardless. I liked that the main character’s personal growth was the center of this story, rather than just her obsession w her love interest. we really see Eleanor grow throughout the novel! also, her relationship with Rozália was one of my absolute favorite parts of the book.

I also loved that this is a queer love story that doesn’t have homophobia as one of the main conflicts. happy pride!!