I'm so sorry this was never posted like I thought it had been!!!

This was an absolutely superb debut, that tackles the horrors of girlhood and monsterousness hidden within us all just waiting to be unleashed. The body horror was delightfully gruesome; there are scenes I still ruminate on so many years later. Where this novel truly shined was in the relationships and the messiness of teenage longing to both belong to something greater and to stand out as a distinctive individual. The friendships weren't perfect, but that made them real and believable.

Interesting premise that had me intrigued, but I couldn’t connect with any of the characters.

I also really love the cover—it’s unique and haunting.

I love the idea behind this story. Overall, I did enjoy this book. However, many questions of mine were left unanswered. Still, enjoyed this read.

BEAUTIFUL PROSE 💜
Loved the pace and the story was really enjoyable.
The ending was very abrupt and some things weren't very well explained.
I REALLY hope there's a sequel.

I loved the setting and the body horror of this book. Is it weird and creepy and perfect. However, I didn't buy the romance completely. Overall, an enjoyable read.

This one was not my favorite. I think the story and the book were a little too strange for my liking. I liked the boarding school setting, but felt it was a little too gory for my tastes. I wish I would have read the trigger warnings in advance on Goodreads.

Power’s debut reflects the author’s name: powerful. The main characters are isolated on a decaying island where the decay spreads to the girls. Power creates a very palpably dangerous environment that has become everyday to the girls left. The body horror she writes is distressingly excellent and evocative as is the strained yet close relationships between the three protagonists. This is perfect for fans of ANNIHILATION or for any readers interested in climate science fiction and horror.

This book was pretty good. The ending felt a little abrupt though and there were still a lot of questions that were never answered.

I was intrigued by the unique storyline in Wilder Girls, but was disappointed that it ended up being a standalone. I thought the ending left the reader unsatisfied. Yet, I thought the writing was beautiful and felt a connection to the characters in Wilder Girls, enough so that I look forward to Power's other works.

Very interesting book, it kept me on the edge of my seat. Not knowing how the girls of Raxter were going to survive the Tox.
I will say, their is one character in the book that hit my heart good. Her name is Mona and I was very heartbroken about her death.

An eerie and chilling read. I loved every second and found Rory's prose to be both beautiful and terrifying.

I really wanted to love this book. I really did.
And I liked it but I didn't love it.
The concept was great but the execution was a bit of a disappointment.

This book left me speechless. The writing was amazing—edgy and smart and the characters were three-dimensional and relatable. The plot was out there in the best way and I never guessed what was going to happen next. Power is definitely a new fave of mine.

3.4 stars
At first it was a DNF because the plot moved slow and I was a hard time connecting with the characters but then I tried again and enjoyed it!

I'm currently clearing out all of the books that were published in 2019-20 from my title feedback view!

If you are looking for a violent, gory book filled with characters unlike anything you have ever come across before then look no further.

This book not only features a beautiful cover, but it has a matching story to go along with it. The characters are not your typical females, stuck on an island plagued by "the Tox", who have gotten deformities. And I am not talking cute little deformities like a set of pixy wings. No these are the stuff of nightmares, two spines, scared skin, double hearts.
What's more is their personalities are exactly as you would expect real life women to be given their situation. They are unlikable, determined, strong willed women who know what they want and they intend to get it.

Queer girls take over the world in this incredible story from Rory Power, with aesthetics and vibes for days on a moody island and a big mystery of why the girls are really there-- and what's happening outside. I want more!

Thank you so much @DelacortePress & @NetGalley for giving me this eARC in exchange for my honest and unbiased review (Release Date | 9 July 2019)

SYNOPSIS | It's been 2 years since the 'Tox' appeared on Raxtor Island causing Raxtor's School for Girls to go into quarantine. No one knows what the 'Tox' is, but it has infected the plants, animals & students and they've been told to survive whilst a cure is researched.

WHAT I LIKED:
- loved the isolated setting
- I don't read a lot of horror so the body horror was disturbingly intriguing to me
- I am obsessed with this cover

WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE:
- the romance. I don't think it added anything to the story.
- the abrupt ending. I'm usually down for an ambiguous ending but this story just stopped!!
- 90% of the story was day to day boringness which is frustrating because this concept had so much potential.

This book was hyped to the hills and just look at that stunning cover. It was touted as a feminist Lord of the Rings. How could I not request this book? Well, once i opened my kindle and started reading I quickly recognized this book just wasn't for me. The writing style didn't work for me and I wasn't expecting the gore and such. I get the feminist aspect and can appreciate the message.

I went into this book with very high expectations. Sadly, those expectations weren't met. The atmosphere of the book was definitely spot on but the overall story and characters bore me and just weren't what I was looking for. The ending also kind of killed it for me because WHAT HAPPENS?!

I always thought it would be cool so see a Maze Runner-esque or lord of the flies type of story. I loved that this story flipped that entire premise on its head and Rory (the author) really went for it. I loved the LGBT POV of the main character. In my opinion I loved how flawed and relatable she is to both boys and girls. The world the author created in some strange way I envisioned it so clearly. I loved rooting for everyone. My only criticism is that the book ended. Hahaha.