The Wild Things by London Clarke is a darkly captivating YA thriller that completely pulled me in. I loved the raw tension, unpredictable twists, and morally complex characters that made every chapter feel urgent and alive. The story balances suspense with emotional depth perfectly, keeping me on edge the whole way through. It’s a gripping, page-turning read that I couldn’t put down.

Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to review this eARC. All opinions are my own.

This was an enjoyable reading experience.

Kendall moves to a community named The Cove. She's a true crime writer and has come here to research the disappearance of a young girl. One of her oldest friends Sam lives there and there are some quirky neighbors. Kendall gets some weird vibes from the Robinettes and she starts to see strange things. This has a creepy vibe throughout and was definitely twisty.

I was entertained making theories and proving myself right or wrong and Kendall's character was an amazing one to follow. Even though I didn't find "The Wild Things" groundbreaking or something that sticks out for me across the genre, I do recommend it to the thriller audience that may want to read about having contradicting neighbors and characters with humanly interactions leading to something sinister happening closer than expected

This was such an underrated book and gave me slight hill house vibes. It was super well written and while it was a kind of slow read but I still enjoyed it

This book is a captivating contemporary novel that explores themes of self-discovery, friendship, and breaking free from societal expectations. The story follows a group of young women navigating the complexities of their lives, relationships, and personal growth amidst the backdrop of an adventurous, sometimes wild, journey. Clarke’s writing is engaging and authentic, capturing the nuances of her characters' emotions and challenges. The novel delivers a mix of heartfelt moments, humor, and insightful reflections, making it a relatable and inspiring read.

I love LC’s work! She is so good at writing the creepy/scary. She plots fantastic story lines and her imagination is off the charts! This is part of a series but you can read them individually too. This book was wild and I’m glad I don’t have neighbors like these! Once you dive into the world London Clarke creates in her stories you will be hooked! I’ve not been disappointed with any of her books! Must read!!

This is the second book I've read by this author, and the second one I've had to DNF due to content material. Nothing against the book. It just involves supernatural material (necromancy) that I don't read. I read 15 chapters, and I wasn't really into it anyway. I'm giving 2 stars based on what I had read and the summary given to me by my book bestie, who read it with me.

This was a thrilling, dark and twisted tale of a seemingly perfect neighbThis was a thrilling, dark and twisted tale of a seemingly perfect neighborhood. The paranormal aspect of the story adds a nice layer to a psychological thriller. The whole story is super trippy and engaging.

Thanks to the author, BooksGoSocial and Netgalley for the ARC. All comments are my own.orhood. The paranormal aspect of the story adds a nice layer to a psychological thriller.

Addictive, fast paced thriller with supernatural elements. The characters didn't pull me in but the creepy atmospheric writing was superb. The supernatural elements didn't work out for me, felt very cliched. Overall, an enjoyable but forgettable book

Kendall, a true crime writer, is always on the move. She finally decides to settle in a small town where her best friend lives. Everything seems normal, and all the neighbors are nice. As she focuses on her new book about Eilana Conway missing, she uncovers a more that she expected.

OMG, I could not put this book down. The plot and twist had you guessing. You are completely clueless in trying to guess where the story will lead unless you read more. It was definitely a page turner. The way the author incorporated various genres together made the storyline that much better. It is a thriller, suspense, mystery, and romance all mixed together.

I found out this is the third book in the series, and I am definitely going to check out the others. Highly recommend for a spooky, blow your mind read.

Thank you, NetGalley, the author and the publisher, for the advance copy for an honest review.

THE WILD THINGS
London Clarke
This is my 2nd book by this author and it did not disappoint! I was immediately drawn into this story, I loved the mystery and intrigue surrounding the whole neighborhood dubbed “The Cove”, the inhabitants of which ranged from reclusive to downright outrageous. I immediately liked Kendall and Sam’s characters and wanted to know more of their story. I will definitely be continuing my way through the rest of this authors books, I enjoy the pacing and development of her stories, really like her writing style and her imagination is such a delicious ride! Don’t miss this one, and do yourself a favor and read it in the “spooky” months. Many thanks to @netgalley @londonclarkeauthor and @BooksGoSocial for the ARC🖤 4.75⭐️
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Strange symbols! Ghostly setting! A cool main character! Count me in. I enjoyed this creepy little tale a lot.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this eARC. All opinions are my own.

The Wild Things was a fun ride. Not to be confused with the movie or the horror-ish nature of the title, it's a suspense mystery and very atmospheric. I enjoyed it and would be interested in an audiobook of it!

Thank you to NetGalley for this eARC in exchange for my honest review. I appreciate it!

Romance thriller and crime? Yeah I really liked this one. The writing it good and the story kept me engaged. It says this is book three, so I’m definitely gonna look into the remainder of the series

Eerie and crazy tale about some bizarre neighbors and what goes on behind closed doors. Our main character is a true crime writer and she's installed herself into the neighborhood where her latest story of interest happened. What she finds is enough to make one running for the hills - ghosts, a couple that seems to run the neighborhood, another older couple who seems to be the neighborhood complainers, and just a lot of bad juju going on. This was a fun ride on the train to crazy town!!

3.5 STARS

Thank you, NetGalley, for providing an eARC of this book.

The atmosphere was top-tier spooky, and the whole "what is real vs what is manipulation" mystery kept me flipping pages. Weird symbols in the woods, suspiciously friendly neighbours, and a ghostly something watching you sleep. It's moody, unsettling, and builds that creeping tension really well.

I really liked Kendall as a main character. She’s nosy, intuitive, and just stubborn enough to keep things interesting.

But there were a few parts that didn’t hit the mark for me. The pacing felt all over the place, some bits dragged on while others rushed by too fast. And the ending is a bit messy, with some loose threads just hanging there. It left me with some raised eyebrows and questions that never really got answered.

I thought The Wild Things was written really well, the spooky element was presented well and it really created an atmosphere whilst reading. The storyline developed well and I really enjoyed it. I did think it was a bit far fetched towards the end but it was an enjoyable read.

This started well, and some of the descriptions throughout the book are exceptionally well-written. I felt the bony fingers, heard the skittering of millions of tiny, dark things, and I sensed the chill of being watched by dead eyes.

Unfortunately that is where it ended for me. I do think the author took it too far in many ways, making it implausible and frankly a bit silly in parts. I think the author could have done so much more with this.

2 and a half stars.

I really enjoyed this read! It was eerily creepy, just as i like it. However towards the ending the paranormal got a bit.. overdone. It was a bit too much for me. But overall i thought it was an interesting read!