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A review by instalovewithbooks
Something Wild & Wonderful by Anita Kelly
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Thank you to Forever for a free review copy. All opinions are my own.
I wasn't sure if I was going to finish this book, because it's been a high pain day regarding my hands, and holding a book has been a bit difficult, but I did it!
And it was well worth it.
Anita Kelly creates such a in-depth world, where you really feel like you're with Alexei and Ben on this adventure. I really enjoyed the dual POVs, and how you get to know each of them seperately.
Ben is such a kind soul. Seeing someone who is Portuguese in literature too, is amazing, and I am so glad it was there. I don't see many Portuguese characters in media at all, so it was refreshing to see this kind and caring Ben.
Alexei has just been thrown out of his family (his parents only, his sister is great), and his church. He was raised in a hardcore religious family, and when he told his family he was gay, they kicked him out. Which, is upsetting to say the least - but sadly expected. Many families will disown their child if they come out of the closet even now.
They both come to the PCT, looking for something specific, but find each other, and the story continues on.
I really loved this book. And I believe if you are reading this review - to go read it. It's so well done, and I am shocked at my audacity sitting so long on not reading Anita Kelly's works of brilliance.
I wasn't sure if I was going to finish this book, because it's been a high pain day regarding my hands, and holding a book has been a bit difficult, but I did it!
And it was well worth it.
Anita Kelly creates such a in-depth world, where you really feel like you're with Alexei and Ben on this adventure. I really enjoyed the dual POVs, and how you get to know each of them seperately.
Ben is such a kind soul. Seeing someone who is Portuguese in literature too, is amazing, and I am so glad it was there. I don't see many Portuguese characters in media at all, so it was refreshing to see this kind and caring Ben.
Alexei has just been thrown out of his family (his parents only, his sister is great), and his church. He was raised in a hardcore religious family, and when he told his family he was gay, they kicked him out. Which, is upsetting to say the least - but sadly expected. Many families will disown their child if they come out of the closet even now.
They both come to the PCT, looking for something specific, but find each other, and the story continues on.
I really loved this book. And I believe if you are reading this review - to go read it. It's so well done, and I am shocked at my audacity sitting so long on not reading Anita Kelly's works of brilliance.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Death and Toxic relationship