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Something Wild & Wonderful
by Anita Kelly
One thing about me is that you could not pay me to go on long hikes and become one with nature. I will take my hot showers and my fancy mattress, thank you. You really, genuinely, won't even be able to get me to go camping.
But luckily this book isn't about me, and this hiking trail is one of the most interesting settings I've read about. I truly felt like I was there from the very first sentence. But, like, without the pain and the bugs and the sleeping outside in a tent. That makes this book an excellent example of what I love about reading.
I've been a fan of Anita Kelly's since I read their first Moonlighters novella, but this is definitely my favourite book of theirs so far. It just made me feel SO invested, right from the start. It was very clear from the story how hiking this trail heightens your emotions so much, which was clear to see from Alexei and Ben's immediate bond.
As an autistic person, I especially related to Alexei. It's not mentioned in the book if he's neurodivergent, but it was briefly mentioned in the acknowledgments, and he just gave me many autistic vibes. I love how earnest he is and how genuine of a person.
But luckily this book isn't about me, and this hiking trail is one of the most interesting settings I've read about. I truly felt like I was there from the very first sentence. But, like, without the pain and the bugs and the sleeping outside in a tent. That makes this book an excellent example of what I love about reading.
I've been a fan of Anita Kelly's since I read their first Moonlighters novella, but this is definitely my favourite book of theirs so far. It just made me feel SO invested, right from the start. It was very clear from the story how hiking this trail heightens your emotions so much, which was clear to see from Alexei and Ben's immediate bond.
As an autistic person, I especially related to Alexei. It's not mentioned in the book if he's neurodivergent, but it was briefly mentioned in the acknowledgments, and he just gave me many autistic vibes. I love how earnest he is and how genuine of a person.