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A review by alli_the_bookaholic13
A Far Wilder Magic by Allison Saft
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
slow-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
4.25
Thank you Wednesday Books for an eARC for an honest review.
Wow, this book was so much more than I was expecting. It was a story about a girl who learned that she was able to have dreams, and that she was capable of being loved. It was a book about a boy who loves his family so much that he faces hatred and failure but still dreams of making a change. This book was amazing.
I did struggle a little bit with the writing style in the beginning, but once I got farther into it it felt easier to read. I was fully wrapped up in this story, and I was so drawn into the world that the author created. It was pretty slow-burn in terms of the plot and the romance. Most of the book is the build up to the hunt itself, but we get to meet the characters, learn about them, watch their relationship grow and change, and also watch them prepare for the hunt and face obstacles before they even get to the hunt itself. I didn’t mind the slow pace, and I still felt captured by the book and the story. And I really liked seeing the relationship between Margaret and Wes change. It felt realistic, and I was completely rooting for them.
Margaret was such an intriguing character. At her core she wanted her mom to notice and love her, and it was heartbreaking at times to see her character growth backtrack because of this. It felt very realistic, and I thought Margaret’s emotions came through really well. Wes was a very interesting character as well. He had so many layers and depths, that I liked seeing all the new sides to him uncovered during the book. I thought both characters were fantastic, and I really liked reading about them.
Overall this book was fantastic. I really enjoyed reading it, and I think the slower pace worked well to give me a chance to really get to know the characters and there were still exciting moments throughout.
Wow, this book was so much more than I was expecting. It was a story about a girl who learned that she was able to have dreams, and that she was capable of being loved. It was a book about a boy who loves his family so much that he faces hatred and failure but still dreams of making a change. This book was amazing.
I did struggle a little bit with the writing style in the beginning, but once I got farther into it it felt easier to read. I was fully wrapped up in this story, and I was so drawn into the world that the author created. It was pretty slow-burn in terms of the plot and the romance. Most of the book is the build up to the hunt itself, but we get to meet the characters, learn about them, watch their relationship grow and change, and also watch them prepare for the hunt and face obstacles before they even get to the hunt itself. I didn’t mind the slow pace, and I still felt captured by the book and the story. And I really liked seeing the relationship between Margaret and Wes change. It felt realistic, and I was completely rooting for them.
Margaret was such an intriguing character. At her core she wanted her mom to notice and love her, and it was heartbreaking at times to see her character growth backtrack because of this. It felt very realistic, and I thought Margaret’s emotions came through really well. Wes was a very interesting character as well. He had so many layers and depths, that I liked seeing all the new sides to him uncovered during the book. I thought both characters were fantastic, and I really liked reading about them.
Overall this book was fantastic. I really enjoyed reading it, and I think the slower pace worked well to give me a chance to really get to know the characters and there were still exciting moments throughout.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Death of parent and Child death