A review by april_reads
A History of Wild Places by Shea Ernshaw

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

I went into A History of Wild Places with no idea of what it was about or what to expect.  I was surprised in the best way!


The book explores a community called Pastoral , where people love off the grid in harmony together.  There is a strange sickness in the woods that the group believes will kill them if they enter, this making everyone very isolated. 

The book explores the nature of cults and the lengths some will go to deceive the people that trust them. It’s also a great exploration of off grid living vs the rigors of every day lives post of us live. 

Dark and mysterious - I highly recommend. 
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