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Something Wild & Wonderful by Anita Kelly

32 reviews

sophieamreacher's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful reflective relaxing 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? It's complicated

5.0

I read this in one sitting and stayed up till 4am to finish this. Absolutely beautiful book that made me smile, laugh, and cry. There’s just such a sense of joy, sadness, and healing. I loved the characters and I respected their decisions which ultimately just made them a healthier couple. Amazing book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, and Homophobia

Minor: Toxic relationship, Death, Alcohol, Sexual assault, Medical content, Grief, Dementia, and Religious bigotry

avidreaderandgeekgirl's review against another edition

adventurous emotional sad fast-paced

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

3.75

This was a more difficult romance to read since it dealt with some tough topics. But I did enjoy it. The narrator was pretty good. However, I got annoyed at the MCs at some points when they did things that frustrated me. I did like the fact it has a neurodivergent MC.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Sexual content, Grief, and Homophobia

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Toxic relationship and Ableism

juffnstuff's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, and Cursing

meganpbennett's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful 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

I picked up a copy of Something Wild & Wonderful at the Hachette table at a library conference. I'd read a few reviews of it in librarian trade journals, and thought it would be an interesting read. It was. It was a very good trail log, making me wonder how many of the situations within the story happened to the author. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Religious bigotry, Suicidal thoughts, Child abuse, Cursing, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, Emotional abuse, and Grief

evelynyle_88's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia, Religious bigotry, and Sexual content

Moderate: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Death and Dementia

jpitts's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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

4.0

This whole book was good but the third act was especially moving. Beautiful, atmospheric, sweet and deeply emotional. Anita Kelly is an instant-buy author for me for a reason.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Religious bigotry and Homophobia

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Toxic relationship

One of the main characters was very recently disowned by his parents for coming out as gay, and grapples with this throughout the book.

imstephtacular's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Homophobia, Religious bigotry, and Medical content

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Medical trauma, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, and Alcohol

Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Dementia, Racism, Blood, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment, Chronic illness, Death, and Outing

jazhandz's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia and Sexual content

Moderate: Alcohol, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Religious bigotry

Minor: Dementia, Toxic relationship, and Medical content

lost_windsock's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

This book was so full of deeply emotional moments. Alexei's pain at being disowned, Ben's feelings of inadequacy, and their combined struggles to do what felt right for them. The need to be alone versus the pull to be together. It was fun seeing London and Dahlia again, and all of the hiking friends they made along the way gave so much depth to the story. The letters in end about broke my heart, but the actual ending was so sweet and perfect. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Cursing, Grief, Homophobia, Injury/Injury detail, Religious bigotry, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Medical content, and Terminal illness

lizreadsbooks's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Loved this queer romance so much.  If you dream about long-distance hiking and want some queer rep on the trails, this is for you. If you want stories about found family, this is for you. If you love love and want to root for the two most adorable men on the planet, this is for you. I also loved that it was about 30-somethings instead of 20-somethings, as we all can find our way at any age. It warmed my heart, and I hope you read it.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia

Minor: Injury/Injury detail