Wildlord
by Philip Womack
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Pub Date Nov 29 2022 | Archive Date Oct 24 2022
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Description
A suspenseful teen fantasy about young love, dark mystery and magic.
16-year-old orphan Tom Swinton is not looking forward to spending the summer at his boarding school. So when he receives a strange message from his uncle James, inviting him to visit his Suffolk farm, he jumps at the chance.
However, Tom quickly realises that something is menacing Mundham Farm. But does it come from outside, or within? The mystery deepens when Tom finds old diaries describing a romance with a member of a supernatural race known as the Samdhya.
As the secrets of the farm begin to unravel, pressure mounts, and Tom finds his loyalties under threat. On one hand, he is offered infinite power. On the other, his freedom. Which will he choose?
Tom must now face up to his parents’ deaths, and
expose the truth about his uncle, and his relationship
with the Samdhya. Who are these extraordinary
creatures, and what has his uncle kept hidden for so
long?
Advance Praise
Review Quotes:
Praise for Wildlord
"Made me feel I was reading a classic from the shelves of my childhood."
Jonathan Stroud
"A gripping, morally complex fantasy by one of my favourite YA writers. Philip Womack deserves to be much more widely read."
Meg Rosoff
"Womack's stylish prose makes this fantasy novel very much worth reading."
The Irish Times
"A richly atmospheric and beautifully written addition to literature about the fiercer kind of fairy."
New Statesman
Praise for other books by Philip Womack
"Engaging and funny and clever. Written with the verve of a novelist and the insights of a scholar."
Dr Harry Sidebottom, Oxford don and author of the bestselling Warrior of Rome series
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781915071224 |
| PRICE | $16.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 264 |
Featured Reviews
Steph E, Reviewer
I thought Wildlord was a fantastic YA story. It really hit all the marks for me, likable characters, interesting world-building, and an intriguing plot. As Thomas learns more and more about why his uncle Jack had sent for him it becomes clear that Jack is not at all what he seems. I really loved how the relationship grew between Kit, Thomas, and Zita. His struggles in choosing freedom versus power are well-written and thoughtful. The mysterious Samdhya turn out to be super interesting. While there were a few unanswered questions at the end, I thought overall it was great, and look forward to reading more by this author.
Reviewer 921373
Tom is an orphan, looking bleakly towards another summer spent alone at his boarding school when he suddenly receives a very strange note from a boy that disappears into thin air. The note is an invitation to stay with an uncle Tom's not entirely sure exists, but his curiosity is peaked. Once he makes it to his uncle's manor, Tom must unravel a mystery full of magic that intertwines past and present.
I really loved Philip Womack's prose in Wildlord, it did an amazing job gently weaving a fascinating mystery! This book feels like it blends the lines between middle grade and young adult, but in a way that feels natural. The plot, too, was fascinating and felt very original. I'm not sure I've ever experienced a YA book that nails the gothic feeling Wildlord does.
One of the small things that bothered me in this manuscript was the formatting. I didn't notice any glaring errors except for the punctuation each time a character spoke, because it was only capped by a single quotation mark not a double quotation mark. I'm not sure if this was a stylistic intent or not but it did irritate me. It, however, wasn't enough to deter my overall love of reading this!
Since this was the first book I've read from this author, I'm excited to delve into more of his work to see if the rest delivers as much as this did.
Thank you to NetGalley and Little Island Books for providing me with a copy for an honest review.
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