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I found the premise of this one to be very intriguing: It’s about two sisters with special abilities - one sister with psychic tendencies, and the other able to see others’ memories - who come together to track down their mum who mysteriously disappeared five years ago. Magical elements? Check. Sister bonding? Yup. Mysterious circumstances? Sign me up. All of these things are pluses in my book, but in the end, this was just an okay read for me.

It’s hard to say at what point this book loosened its hold on my interest, but I felt myself slip into passive instead of active reading relatively early on. It’s not that I didn’t like the main characters, it’s more that I just wasn’t engaged with them. I liked their dynamic, and that they were trying to return to work of being sisters again, but just as they weren’t totally open to each other, as the reader, I felt a bit distant from them as well.

I also didn’t entirely “get” the ultimate reason that Nora, their mother, disappeared. I understood the inference in relation to nature, but how that tied into a magical ability and lapses / recovery of memories, just didn’t settle well with me. I’m trying hard not to spoil this one, because I think it was decent read, just not what I had hoped it would be for me.

I do love a good magical element, and / or magical realism base, and this certainly delivered on that front. I enjoyed the variety of abilities, and that they were very unique in quality - ones that I had not even imagined, but were so clever and engaging.

Ultimately, this was a balanced read for me, and if you like these sort of mystical familial mysteries, this could be the escapist read you’ve been looking for.

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First, thanks to NetGallery for the early release. The fantasy story starts off engaging with sisters who have “gifts” they do not embrace in search of their mother. I thought the setup of the plot was engaging and then once on their journey to find their mother I lost interest. I just didn’t care about the mother from the characters perspective presented about 30% in and finally gave up. I think this book is definitely geared to a YA audience, or maybe teenagers. There is an audience for this book so give it a chance.

Absolutely beautiful!!! Magical realism meets mystery meets family drama. Loved this story line and what a great ending. Will be recommending this one for sure!

This is a really beautiful story about two sisters, Zadie and Finn, who go on a journey to find their mother 5 years after she disappeared. Both sisters have special gifts, Zadie with psychic abilities while Finn has echos of other peoples memories. One day Finn has an echo of their long disappeared mother that begins their search. This story has fantastical elements that I really enjoyed but my favorite part of this story was the exploration of relationships. I was on the edge of my seat wondering what would be next for the sisters and if they would find their mother. I will definitely be reading more from Ruth Emmie Lang in the future!

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this eARC in exchange for my thoughts!

I don't normally enjoy multiple timelines in a novel, but Ruth Emmie Lang masterfully and seemlessly weaves together the narratives of Nora Wilder's disappearance and her daughters' search for her five years later, carefully cultivating reader's awareness and compelling you to keep reading, keep searching, keep hoping. I eagerly await the day I can hold a physical copy of this text in my hands and let my mind soar again with Zadie and Finn on their journey.

Ruth Emmie Lang conjured up an amazing cast of characters, both with powers needed to help solve the mystery of what happened to their mother. So many twists and turns, I had a hard time putting it down. If you love a good mystery that keeps you on the edge of your seat, this one is for you.

A little bit of magic, a little bit of Sci-Fi. Two sisters searching for their mother who had vanished without a trace 5 years earlier.
But Zadie and Finn are not your normal run of the mill sisters. Each of them have their own ability. Zadie, can look into the future while Finn can relive the memories of others. Five years ago, when their mother disappeared and the sisters went their own ways, but now, they are trying to reconnect in order to find their mother.

This seriously was a beautifully written book that was full of magic and wonder. I have to really thank #Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.

I absolutely loved this book about the journey of sisters, Zadie and Finn, who go on a trip to find their mom who disappeared years ago. I loved the supernatural aspects of the book. It was just enough to make the book mystical, but not completely unrealistic. I found this book fast-paced and moving; and I was turning pages so fast just to find out what happens at the end. I would definitely read more books by Ruth Emmie Lang!

Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

This book was quite an enjoyable and interesting read! The book is about two sisters with special gifts. Zadie is a psychic and the oldest sister. Her younger sister Finn can experience other people's memories. Both sisters go on a journey to find their missing mother. This leads to a lot of development in themselves and their relationship between each other. This book was such an interesting concept with all of the genres it touched base on. You will experience a mystery, fantasy, sci-fi and that makes it such a fun and compelling read!


What I did Enjoy:
- The mystery and pacing of the book
- The relationship between both sisters Zadie and Finn. I felt like it was an accurate account of sister relationships!
- The mystical mentions. I love anything that mentions astrology!
- Psychic elements were also a fun element of the book

This book was a quick paced and very original read! 4 stars out of 5.

This is the sorry of two sisters, Zadie and Finn, on a journey to find their missing mother. Each girl has a special power that can get them closer to finding her. But it’s mostly a story about relationships and the ties that bind families. I really enjoyed reading this!

I really wanted to love this book, but I thought it was just OK. By the time I hot 50%, I was just kind of bored and decided to jump to the last two chapters, which I almost never do. But the ending felt really unsatisfying. There's all this buildup and spinning of wheels, and then there's just...not really a reason for anything that happened. Meh.

The Wilderwomen is a science/fantasy/mystery novel about two sisters on a quest to their missing mother while finding themselves. This book is a fast read and includes elements of astrology, horoscopes and all things mystical. The entire time I was kept on the edge of my seat wondering where Nora went, why she left and is she still alive? I felt the ending was satisfactory and appreciated all the psychic elements in the novel. Lang painted a colorful picture of the Wilder's sisters journey across the states and I was with them every step of the way. Four solid stars from me!

A special thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. It was such a delightful read!

This was such a lovely story. Zadie and Finn’s relationship is such a wonderful depiction of sisterhood and how strong that bond can be, even if you are separated for a long time. This has a whimsical feel to it, and these girls search for their mom was beautiful and captivating. I’m definitely looking forward to purchasing a copy when it releases!

The Wilderwomen is a story of two sisters on a journey to find their mom who disappeared 5 years ago. Zadie is newly single and pregnant; a little lost and feeling alone in the world. Finn lives with her wonderful foster parents and is about to start college. The Wilder women each have a special gift. Zadie is a psychic and Finn experiences echos - living someone else’s memories.

When the two sisters are supposed to leave for a beach vacation, Finn instead suggests they try to find their mom. Using nothing but their gifts to guide them, the sisters set out to follow the path their mom may have taken 5 years ago when she left them. Along the way, they mend their own relationship and discover a lot about themselves.

I really enjoyed the fantasy aspect of this book. It was woven in nicely and added a unique element to the mystery of the missing Nora Wilder. I will definitely read more of Ruth Emmie Lang in the future!

Thanks to #NetGalley, Ruth Emmie Lang, and St. Martin’s Press for an ARC of #TheWilderwomen in exchange for an honest review.

This is one of the most unique books I have read in a long time. It mixes genres in a way I've never seen!

I read this book in one sitting, it drew me in and kept me reading until the early morning hours, work and plans be damned

Sisters Zadie and Finn are as opposite as they come - including in their special abilities. Zadie can see into the future while Finn can relive the past memories of others. Can they use their gifts to find their mother who has disappeared 5 years earlier without a trace?

This was a magical read about the journey of the two sisters and the loss of their mother. It explores their relationships not only with each other but also with their gifts. Personally, I think Ruth Emmie Lang’s previous novel Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstance had a more developed plot line and characters (seriously, pick that one up as well!). However, I think readers who enjoy women’s fiction and magical realism will have a great time with this one.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read this novel in exchange for my review!

Rounding this up from 4.5. This book was pure magic! I loved it. I didn’t know what to expect going in but it was a beautiful tale about 2 sisters trying to reconnect after they were torn apart when their mom disappeared. They set out to find her nearly 5 years later. I mean, I don’t know what else to say. This story hit every note. With some mystery, magical elements, self discovery and that ending. Definitely a must read in 2022

Zadie and Finn are two sisters who share a common question - why did their mom leave them? However, this unfortunate circumstance isn't the only thing the have in common. Each sister possesses a 'gift'; Zadie can see into the future, and Finn can feel the memories left behind by people. Forced to separate when they were abandoned, Zadie and Finn find themselves back on the track to find their mother, Nora. Older sister Zadie remembers some odd behavior before she left them and is now starting to see some of the same characteristics in Finn - did their mother have a 'gift' that in turn acted against her and her ability to be a mother? Was she forced to leave by an unexplained power? Is Finn safe?

Ruth Emmie Lane approaches us with an exciting and curious story about the unknown. She makes us open our minds and imaginations to the possibility of psychic powers and forces beyond our control. I loved her creativity in immersing us in this new realm. I enjoyed seeing the characters of Finn and Zadie grow and connect throughout the story. It was so crucial for them to uncover the truth, yet neither of them new to what extent.

I wish I could give this book a 3.5/5. I really wanted to LOVE it. However, I found myself feeling like I just didn't get it. And this honestly may just be a limit of my own mind in which I found myself trying to reason each development as the story progressed. As much as i loved the ending, I left feeling a little confused. However, I did love her writing style and will definitely be reading 'Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstances'!

I absolutely fell in love with this book and pretty much every character within it. It was definitely a page turner and I loved finding out what was going to happen next or at least trying to do so. The book is so well written.

Upon beginning The Wilderwomen, I was expecting an exciting and heart wrenching adventure of two sisters to find their mom. Although I loved the sister's relationship and appreciated a story focused on that relationship this book was not the captivating adventure I expected. Zadie and Finn are not your normal sisters, each had a special ability, one can see the past the other the future. One embraces her gift while the other shuns her's. Despite their differences the sisters embark on a journey to discover what happened to their mom who seemingly vanished 5 years earlier.

I truly loved the sister dynamic that is focused on throughout the book; however, the monotonous road trip and seemingly far too perfect accidental discoveries tarnished my overall opinion of the story. I found myself thinking "Of all the places they could end up how did they always end up in the right spot?" I understand that some of it was due to their abilities but it can't all be explained by that. I needed more tension and uncertainty! I also felt as if the magical elements of many of the side characters was somewhat unnecessary. Maybe the author was making the point that we are more similar than we might seem but it didn't add to the story in my opinion. I also didn't understand the point of introducing some of the characters, in particular Joel seemed superfluous.

Even though this was an incredibly slow read for me, I was invested in the characters and did want to find out what happened to their mom! Sadly, I was ultimately disappointed by the reveal. I am happy with how the story ended but it was much more anticlimactic than I had hoped. Overall, this was an okay read. I truly did enjoy the sisters and seeing their relationship ebb and flow but was left underwhelmed by the story.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the eArc!