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Eighteen months ago, the Tox hit the Raxter School for Girls. Still without rescue and quarantined together, the faculty and students have no escape in sight, waiting for that rescue that had long ago been promised. As their bodies mutate and decay, and their friends die around them, the surviving girls must fight daily to make it in this wild new world. When Hetty's best friend Byatt goes missing amid the chaos, Hetty will stop at nothing to determine what happened to her friend, discovering some shocking truths about their reality on the island that she never expected.
Some parts of this book are descriptively gruesome when describing how the Tox had impacted different people. One girl got scales. One grew a second spine. One went blind in one eye and grew a second eyelid. The vivid descriptions made it so easy to imagine the Tox as a reality, immersing you in the story from the very beginning.
I loved how this was told from the POV of both Hetty and Byatt, letting the reader in on certain parts that only one girl or the other knew were happening. I also loved that this had queer representation. I honestly didn't get the Lord of the Flies retelling bit, if that's even what this was supposed to be, but it's been forever since I read that book and regardless this was amazing.
Being completely honest, this may be the best book I've read all year. Hell, it may be one of the best books I've read EVER. It was unique, and beautiful, and horrific, and wonderful, and scary, and atmospheric all at once. I became so invested in these girls and this story that I was desperate for more when I hit the last page. I will sing the praises of this book for a long time to come. This is Rory Power's debut novel, and I cannot wait to see what she puts out next.
Overall Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
I received an ARC of this read at the ALA Annual Conference. Wilder Girls by Rory Power is out now!
Wow! Best book? Might just have to read it.
ReplyDeleteI really like the sound of this book. Great review.
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ReplyDeleteI've heard nothing but good things about this one. I've added it to my Amazon wishlist.
ReplyDeleteGemma @ Gemma's Book Nook
I really enjoy dual POV as well. Excellent post.
ReplyDeleteLovely review. It is the first I am hearing of this one.
ReplyDeleteHeard about it a lot. Adding to my TBR
ReplyDeleteGreat review will definitely look into it!
ReplyDeleteWow, this sounds amazing. I love incredibly vivid and gruesome writing - it certainly sticks with you and makes an impact. Love the idea of the plot too - I never actually read Lord of the Flies but it's the sort of plot I'm often drawn towards (and now I'm wondering why I haven't read it, actually).
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the sound of this so I'll definitely be trying to grab myself a copy!
ReplyDeleteJenny
http://www.jennyinneverland.com
Oh wow, I will definitely look into this one. It would probably make for a great movie as well (:
ReplyDeleteI am seeing this book everywhere at the moment - I am going to have to buy it for my holiday!
ReplyDeleteRosie
I haven't heard about this book before but 5 out of 5 stars and a stellar review is enough to make me want to read it! Thank you for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteMariam
bossbabechroniclesblog.com
I've not heard of this book before, but even before reading your review I noticed how gorgeous the cover art is? And hearing you give it a 5 start review makes me really want to read it, thanks for sharing x
ReplyDeleteKayleigh Zara | www.kayleighzaraa.com
Oooh this sounds horrible and incredible at the same time! I need to try this out. I also really love the cover, so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeth x Adventure & Anxiety