I made it 30% into the book and DNF. I kept waiting for the story to get going. Try as I may, I just could not connect with Zadie and Finn.

I loved this book. There were so many memorable side characters. One in particular resonated with me. When I was a kid, I remember telling my mom that I could talk to trees and she told me trees didn’t talk. All these years later, a character just like that shows up in a story. I loved it. I would love to read more of both MCs and all the loveable side characters that they meant on their journey.

What can I say… Ruth Emmie Lang has made another wonderful book. The characters have a wonderful depth to them that helps you stay engaged. As always, the magical feeling and way of writing brings the story alive. Highly recommend.

THE WILDERWOMEN is the book I wanted to love in 2022. Though Lang's writing was wonderful and the idea of the book fascinated me, I just couldn't invest in the characters.

Nora Wilder has two daughters with special abilities. Zadie has the gift of premonition and Finn sees and feels echoes. Echoes of people and their memories. Nora disappears one day leaving her daughters behind. Zadie is seventeen and alone. Finn gets placed into Foster care and joins a really good family. Zadie and Finn plan an after graduation trip to the beach. But Finn has other ideas. She wants to use their gifts to find their mom. They have quite the journey. We get glimpses of before she disappeared. We don't know what Nora's special gift is but we understand it might be what made her leave.
I really enjoyed this book. I loved the magical realism and it reminded me of Shark Heart and the Unmaking of June Farrow. It gets a little slow at the end. But truly redeems itself in the end.

This is the second book I've read from the author and I will continue to read anything she puts out. I love how she incorporates magical realism into the stories. This one was all about mothers and daughters and was a beautiful story. While I usually don't like books that have a quest (of sorts) I did end up liking that part of the story especially how the author would weave the past and present together to make a cohesive story. If you are not a fan of magical realism this book is not for you but I am glad I finally picked this up.

I really enjoyed reading this book. First off, the cover is beautiful! I love the picture, colors, and the font. Very appealing and is what intrigued me from the beginning. I enjoyed the book, although I typically have a little bit of difficulty following stories that have multiple POVs and timelines. Overall, a good read,

I received this Arc from Netgalley. Thank you for the chance to read this book early. My review is honest and 100% my own thoughts about the book.

I really enjoyed the immersive nature within the book. I love the journey that the two sisters have to find their long lost biological mother. The sisters have psychic abilities. Sadie is able to see things to come. While the younger sister can see other peoples memories. Both sisters have to work together to find their mother.

I love how the magic within this world is really realistic. The story definitely sucks you within and immerse you within the magic. Secrets begin to unfold as the sisters work together as well as the reasoning of why their mother left in the first place. And it also tells what is pulling at the sisters as well.

This one was super entertaining. I feel that the characters were easy to relate to.
I really enjoyed this one

Engaging, immersive, and very entertaining. A recommended purchase for collections where genre bent tales are popular.

Despite the small sample size, I've always enjoyed Ruth Emmie Lang's writing. She's quickly become an author I always pick up.

Zadie and Finn are two sisters with seemingly impossible gifts, who set out to look for their missing mother. Zadie seems to have premonitions about things to come, while her younger sister Finn has echos of places she visits. Together the two set out for a summer road trip to try and understand what happened to their mother while trying to come to gripes with how their lives have changed, are going to change and what it means for them as sisters.

I wonderful read. I would recommend to anyone who is a fan of contemporary magic realism.

The Wilderwomen cover and synopsis really drew me in! Who doesn’t love some magic and mystery this time of year? I also love family fiction and found myself really invested in Zadie and Finn. Both sisters are flawed, which is my favorite attribute in a character. It makes them real and relatable. The sisters have drifted apart since their mom has gone missing and I think so many people can relate to that.

I really enjoyed Lang’s writing. It was very engaging and made me feel like I was right alongside Zadie and Finn on their adventure to find their mom. There were things I didn’t see coming or expected which I also loved. I struggled a bit with the ending but it didn't ruin it for me.

3.75 stars

Thank you @netgalley and @stmartinspress for the early copy!

Five years ago, Nora Wilder made a heart-wrenching decision to part ways with her daughters. Zadie, her elder daughter, sensed that something was amiss with her mother but couldn't extract any answers. Despite Zadie's psychic talents, she remained in the dark regarding Nora's whereabouts and the circumstances that led her to leave.

On the other hand, Finn, the younger sister, experiences 'echoes' of memories from others when she visits certain locations. During her high school graduation celebration, she has an intense echo, awakening in the aviary of a zoo. It dawns on her that this memory belongs to her missing mother, and she interprets it as a subtle sign that Nora wishes to be located. Despite her foster parents' scepticism, Finn is resolute in her determination to find her mother.

Reluctantly, Zadie consents to accompany her sister on this quest, leading them to various places where Nora may have ventured. As Finn's echoes intensify, Zadie is confronted with the challenging task of rescuing her sister and making a pivotal decision regarding their mother's true intentions.

This poignant tale is imbued with elements of magical realism, offering readers a captivating blend of emotions and wonder. The narrative paints a vivid and evocative backdrop in each locale they visit, immersing readers in beautifully crafted settings. The plot is highly engaging, maintaining a gripping sense of suspense from start to finish.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for sending a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Wilderwomen by Ruth Emmie Lang is magical and deals with mother/daughter , sister/sister relationships which are all of my favorite themes. I love this author and she will now be one of my auto buy authors. This was a novel that kept me reading way into the night.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this copy in exchange for an honest review.

I did want to like this book but it took too long to get into the plot. I did not finish this book but do not put it against the author. There are times when I think a book will be perfect for me, but it turns out not to be the case. That said, I always give authors another chance, so I'll look forward to her next work.

This was a super interesting story. Throughout the whole book, it keeps you wondering and gives information to start a theory, but not enough to fully develop it.

I do think this was a bit slow for me. I felt myself losing interest a few times when it was slowly building the story. The plotline is what kept me going, because it was so interesting and made me curious.

This was really well written. I like the style of writing that the author has, so that was a bonus for me.

Overall, I really enjoyed the story. It was emotional, dramatic, mysterious and magical. I just felt that it lost me a few too many times to give it a higher rating than a 3.5.

This is probably the most beautiful cover I have seen in years. Beautiful choice and I think it will fly off the shelves. I enjoyed this unique story of hope sprinkled with a little magic! The dual timelines are always a sell for me because they keep me invested wanting to go back and check in on the other timelines. This is a creative way to follow siblings on a journey and to get to know who they are together and apart and the importance of family.

4/5

This was a very sweet book that was ultimately about family. I loved the premise and the magical realism elements. The ending was a little lack luster though and felt rushed.

***2 Stars***

This one just didn’t grab me. I wanted it to and was hoping it would after reading the description, but I just couldn’t connect with Nora or Finn, even on a fascination level due to their special abilities, so it goes on the ‘it’s not you, it’s me’ shelf.

Thank you to Ruth Emmie Lang, St. Martin's Press, and NetGalley for this title. Unfortunately this was a DNF for me. It was slow to start and could not keep my interest. It was an intriguing concept and I hope that the two sisters meet at even ground to find out what happened to their mother.