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Of the Wild by E. Wambheim Aeris, a shapeshifter of the Wild, steals children from unloving homes and raises them as his own in an enchanted grove deep in the Woods. Under the protective eye of their new guardian, the children absorb the forest's magic and grow more fey-like than human: some of them sprout mushrooms or flowers while others develop scales or wings. But the reserve of magic that keeps Aeris and his forest home alive is inexplicably running dry. With his life waning and the dangers of the Wild creeping closer and closer, Aeris will do anything to protect his family, even set his hopes on an unlikely new arrival in the Woods: a human stranger. New Adult • Fantasy/Mythic, Retelling, and Folklore Content Warning: gothic-grade body horror (more grotesque than gory), terminal illness, Hallucinations/nightmares, referenced/implied child abuse (physical/emotional neglect; offscreen), referenced/implied transphobia (off-screen) |
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Worldbuilding: Piqued curiosity
Plot: Mostly clear Characters: Some more thought out than others
Storytelling: Descriptive
Immersion: Satisfying, fulfilling experience Emotional Response: Strong emotions
Thought Provoking: New ideas came up
Cover: Matches the story well I couldn't help but utter how beautiful this book was every few pages. It's atmospheric with a dark-fey theme and stays cozy while navigating dark themes. It was a niche novella of everything I love and easily became one of my favourites. |
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