📘The Wilderwomen📘🐦
by @ruthemmieauthor

I loved this author's first novel, so when I saw that she had another coming out in November I knew I had to read it.

Nora Wilder is missing - and after five years, her younger daughter is determined to find her. Freshly graduated from high school, Finn convinces her older sister Zadie to give up their planned beach trip to follow the psychic echoes of Nora's memories in order to look for her. All three Wilder women have psychic senses and along the way, Zadie and Finn find unlikely help in forgiving their mother and healing the rift in themselves. I really enjoyed all the road trip descriptions (from Texas to the PNW) and bird imagery. Another book for fans of magical realism and family drama.

(Thanks to @netgalley for my ARC copy)

The Wilderwomen by Ruth Emmie Lang is a unique book. Part realistic in that two sisters are searching for their mother so also a part of mystery. Then part mystical as they go about their journey. That would make it all fantasy but you have to keep up. While at times the story became confusing it was never boring.

Finn’s and Zadie’s special abilities or superpowers should help in the search for their mother. However, it is more complicated than that. A great reminder that “if only I could” might not be as great as we think it is in actuality.

The writing flows so that the reader is carried away with the sisters on their unusual trek. Both need to past to be resolved so that they can step boldly into their future. Secrets must be faced as for all who go on a self-discovery journey as well as lessons to be learned.

An ARC of the book was provided by the publisher through NetGalley which I voluntarily chose to read and reviewed. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is thoroughly enjoyable. Even if it doesn't have a ton of substance to it. I liked it. It was definitely entertaining.

A pair of sisters with unusual abilities goes on a quest to find their mother who disappeared years ago. The people they meet along the way also have some unusual abilities. It's quirky and imaginative. And fun. Definitely fun.

If you enjoy magical realism and a magical sister quest, I would definitely recommend this.

The wilderwomen was a a phenomenal read. The characters Zadie and Finn were brought to life with all the fabulous details to create a bond with the characters. As a reader I was kept connected and engaged until the end. Must read!

The Wilderwomen was such a beautiful love story between 2 sisters who are not ordinary or normal by any standards. For me, this book was magical, intriguing, engaging, and very entertaining. My attention was held throughout the entire book, and I got lost in the story. All the twists and turns blended wonderfully. Highly recommend. Many thanks to NetGalley for this advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review.

This novel wasn't necessarily what I was expecting given the description. I guess I thought the supernatural/fantasy element would be more prominent, but this was more of a drama/coming of age story to me. That being said, I did really enjoy it and adored some of the characters.
3.5 rounded to 4.
Thanks to the publisher and to NetGalley for the advance copy to read and review.
All opinions are my own.

Zadie and her estranged sister, Finn are seemingly ordinary girls, but they both have extraordinary psychic abilities. Zadie can see into the future and Finn is able to experience people’s memories. Five years after their mother mysteriously disappeared they set off on a journey to find her using Finn’s “echos” as a guide.

I loved this book! I fell in love with Zadie and Finn! They were both such complex and interesting characters and I was able to related to both of them on so many levels. Every character in this book was incredibly fleshed out and compelling, which made it such a engaging read.

I thought the plot was inventive and interesting and although there were fantasy/sci-fi elements it read very much like a coming of age novel, which I enjoyed.

I also loved the styles of writing that were used in this book. Each character’s voice and perspective was distinct and Finn’s echos were structured simplistically and poetically, which I felt worked so well! I also enjoyed the dual timeline aspect.

The only reason I’m giving this one 4 stars instead of 5 (it’s more like 4.5), is because I wasn’t a huge fan of the ending. I didn’t feel enough questions were answered. I also spent most of the book trying to figure out what time period we were in, which didn’t really matter to the plot at all, but it was just bugging me that it wasn’t super clear until like halfway through.

All in all I think this book is spectacular and I would recommend it to anyone who loves Coming of Age stories and YA mysteries.

I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and statements are my own.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an eARC of this book.

I really enjoyed this story a lot. In this book we follow 2 sisters Zadie and Finn as they search for their mother who disappeared 5 years earlier. Zadie is able to see the future and Finn is able to see other people's memories of the past. The story was really engaging and I loved the writing style. I was very invested right from the start. The sister relationship was great. I also really enjoyed the ending. My only real complaint with this one is that the chapters are quite long. Other than that, this book is really great. I would love to see a movie adaptation of this one.

Lang starts the story with sister’s Zadie who lives on her own and sometimes has the ability to see future events. Zadie is angry with her non present mother Nora, who without an explanation walked out of her and her sister’s life. Since they were only 13 and 8 at the time, Zadie’s sister Finn was placed in foster care. Nora disappeared 5 years ago without a trace. Now 17-year-old Finn has the ability to hear echoes of people memories, and she has been hearing her mothers. Determined that her mother is not dead, she decides that on her 18th birthday she wants for the sisters to go on a road trip to find their mother.
Both girls have been keeping secrets from one another, Zadie is keeping the fact that she is pregnant. While Finn is hiding the fact, that her foster parents want to adopt her. Finn tells Zadie that she wants the two of them to go on a road trip to find their mother. She tells her about the echoes that she has been hearing from Nora, and how she woke up in Nora’s world.
Zadie of course does not want Finn to go alone, decides to go to keep her safe.
Along the way, the girls meet other sixers who also have abilities, and people who help them learn to accept themselves for who they are.
The sisters learn along the way to form an unyielding bond, especially Zadie, when she almost loses Finn to the echoes.
Finn’s efforts to find their mother start to blur the line, between her own self and those of their mother.
Lang has authored a beautiful novel, full of wonderous twist and turns.
Her sense of magical realism draws the reader in, and you cannot help but feel a true connection between the 3 women.

Lang’s writing is impeccably done. And I cannot wait to read her next book.

An incredible piece of work!

Absolutely Stunning!

Bravissimo!

Thank you Netgalley for the advance reader copy of The Wilderwomen by Ruth Emmie Lang in exchange for an honest review. This was a very interesting book with a totally different writing style and feel. I enjoyed exploring the thoughts, feelings and adventures of the two sisters.

Noah wilder is an addictive character who will bring joy, laughter, mystery, and a bit of pain as well. The story is intriguing and honestly I’d read it again it was so good.

Finn has just graduated high school and her and her sister Zadie are going on a trip to the beach. But Finn wants to look for their mother who disappeared years ago. Finn and Zadie are special.. Finn can see “echoes” of memories, while Zadie gets premonitions. Was their mom special? Is that why she left? The girls set out on a journey, relying on Finns echoes to chase her footsteps.

This story was beautiful. The writing was provocative and wild. I could see each place clearly. I loved the girls finding all of the people that were special like them. And I loved the ending. Perfectly satisfying.

DNF for me. I think I was expecting more science fiction elements out of this than I got. I also think I've come to realize that sibling stories, whether in the conventional or non-conventional sense, are not really my cup of tea when it comes to my literature. And the other kicker here that road trips stories are hit or miss for me--in this case, it was a miss.

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

I wasn’t sure what to expect when reading this book but all of the twists had me always wanting to read the next page. Two sisters Zadie and Finn are abandoned by their mother reunite for a trip to the beach …. Their trip was so fun to read and and I can’t wait to read more by this author

The Wilderwomen is a beauty. Its speculative backbone holds strong in a quiet way throughout the entire book, giving stability to the emotional arcs of the main characters, two sisters named Zadie and Finn who experience the world in a unique way. Lang's prose is rich without being verbose, and is reflective of a deep love of nature. I really found myself savoring this one, and I wouldn't be surprised to find my way back to it in the future.

Loved it!

I've been eagerly awaiting another book by Ruth Emma Lang, and was not disappointed.

The is a story of reconciliation and exploration between two estranged sisters seeking to find their mother who disappeared five years previously. It is a tribute to the love family members have for each other, and the new families and love that we find along the way.

Lang’s characters are three-dimensional and, in the vein of Sarah Addison Allen or Alice Hoffman have poorly understood but extraordinary gifts. They set off on a week-long road trip and encounter new and old friends, learning along the way how to explore their talents in new ways.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free, electronic ARC of this book, expected to be published November, 2022, in return for an honest review.

The Wilderwomen by Ruth Emmie Lang is a family drama/coming of age tale that follows two sisters, Zadie and Finn, as they search for their mother and try to understand one another better along the way.

The book didn’t grab me from the get-go like I wanted it to. It did pick up and turn into a lovely story, but the first 10% was very slow and felt like a lot more information that was necessary.

I love magical realism and that aspect was well-done in The Wilderwomen. It felt like the sisters’ powers were two sides of the same coin, which was a lovely way to tie Zadie and Finn together but also define them separately.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read and review The Wilderwomen. My thoughts and opinions are entirely my own. I give The Wilderwomen a 3.5/5 (rounding up to 4) and would recommend it to fans of magical realism and tales of sisterhood and family.

The Wilderwomen follows sisters, Zadie and Finn Wilder, as they head out on a journey to find their mother who disappeared when the girls were young. Zadie thinks she is taking her younger sister Finn on a high school graduation trip, but Finn convinces her it's time to follow their instincts and go looking for their mom.

Sprinkled with magical realism, both girls have special gifts and they also believe their mom has a gift she kept hidden that is what lead to her disappearance. Zadie has premonitions of the future while Finn has echoes of the past. Following their gifts, they drive halfway across the country rekindling their relationship and making new friends along the way.

This is a very sweet book about the bond of sisters and the importance of family and those you make your family. Finding a sense of belonging also runs deep throughout the story. Lovers of Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe will also enjoy this book for its story and magical realism elements. The entire cast of characters is lovable, and Zadie and Finn's journey is one you don't want to put down.

Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book that releases on November 15th. This is a book you'll definitely want on your Fall TBR. Until then, I highly recommend Ruth Emmie Lang's first novel, Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstances. Another sweet story with an emotional journey and loveable characters.

Confused?! Was anyone else confused with this one? I was so confused with the writing and kept being distracted and putting the book down. I think it was kind of a heavy way to write a young adult book. I mean I know a lot of YA readers like myself are not young adults but still this was a lot. And in the end I think this one just wasn't for me.

I love a novel that bridges genres, moods, tones and emotions. For me, The WIlderwomen was a wonderful mix of family drama, science fiction, fantasy and general magic. Ruth Emmie Lang's unique voice brought these characters to life and made them feel real, like real women existing in the world - not an easy feat given the somewhat supernatural elements of the story. Overall, an outstanding read - many thanks to St. Martin's for providing me with an advanced reviewer copy in exchange for my honest opinion. I believe Wilderwomen will be a much talked about read for late 2022 and I can't wait for everyone to read it!