A review by ashylibrarian
The Grace of Wild Things by Heather Fawcett

adventurous hopeful lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

**Thank you NetGalley and HarperCollins for an eARC of this audiobook in exchange for a review. All options are my own.**

This is a magic-filled adaption of Anne of Green Gables. I will be honest in saying that it has been a while since I have listened to the audiobook of Anne of Green Gables, so I likely missed some of the comparisons and the references. 

That being said, I think this novel does a nice job of bringing together celebrating uniqueness and individualism with the complexities of trying to grow up and fit in. I do wish there was a bit more movement to the story as sometimes the plot felt a little dull. 

I enjoyed the relationship between Grace, Sareena, Poppy, and the other young characters who joined along in the adventures. Grace is full of love, curiosity, compassion, and imagination. Her relationship with the witch is both humorous and lovable. 

I am leaning toward saying this will be a fun read for younger middle-grade readers who are looking to explore magic, spells, and adventure.

I do want to note that though I am not allowing this to influence my overall rating of this book, I was not able to get the full tone of the author’s writing due to the pre-pub audiobook reading.
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