A magical story of love’s ability to persevere through distance and difficulty, of forgiveness and the strength of family bonds, of two sisters’ journey to find their lost mother and along the way, find themselves.

4 stars
Reading this book was such a pleasant experience for me! I was a bit confused at the start, but I kept reading and I eventually started figuring things out. The plot was very interesting and had me hooked, and the pacing was just perfect, even though at some parts it was kind of slow. I felt like the ending was a little bit rushed, but I liked it anyways. The relationships between the characters was really precious, I loved the sisterly bond between Finn and Zadie. The ending was really touching, especially the epilogue. Overall, I really loved this book and can’t wait for it to come out so my friends can read it as well!

really loved Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstance, so I was excited to read this book. I did enjoy it,

The Wilderwoman was an incredibly magical and an intriguing atmospheric novel. I enjoyed the characters and their magical abilities, and it was a quick read. I found the writing to be engaging and entertaining; I had an enjoyable time reading this and it held my attention the entire way through that I finished it within the day! I enjoyed every page and thought that the plot/story was very unique. Would recommend to anyone!

Mesmerizing and Captivating are the two words that come to mind when trying to describe this read . A story of two sisters pulled apart when their mother disappeared , coming together years later to find her , only these sisters are not ordinary , or normal by any standard , these girls have abilities to see the future and read the past. This story draws you in , I have a new appreciation for some magical elements that were introduced to me that I have not come across before.i have cried , laughed and felt what these sisters felt on their journey, I would recommend all readers to take step into this reality as well .

Two sisters, Zadie and Finn, go on a road trip to find their mother, and end up finding themselves. This novel — more magical realism than full fantasy — is strange and beautiful, including people with a variety of interesting abilities like hearing star song and talking to trees. Finn hears echos of other people’s memories. Zadie is a reluctant psychic, but that doesn’t stop the younger Finn from harassing Zadie into a game of psychic karaoke. Thematically, the armature often seems to involve trusting your gut or intuition. And when Zadie’s ex-boyfriend appears, it’s clear that romance won’t help Zadie find herself - no men needed, thank you very much. The book alternates between past and present from the perspectives of the two sisters and their lost mother, weaving together an unusual family drama along with unique world building.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

The Wilderwomen started off strong for me, with beautiful imagery and relatable characters. About halfway through, it was slow and the events seemed to drag out, leading to a somewhat anticlimactic ending. I felt like this was going to be at least a 4 star book in the beginning, but the excitement waned for me. Overall, it was a good read with an interesting story and characters that I enjoyed.

“How do you live in the present if your present is someone else’s past?”

This is the question that Zadie and Finn find themselves asking as they embark on a search for their mother, who disappeared without a trace five years ago.

The Wildwomen is a perfect blend of some slight sci-fi/paranormal themes (seeing the past, the future, and other types of sixth senses) with a beautifully written story about sisters reconnecting and finding out how to harness the gifts they were born with.

Ruth Emmie Lang has her own gift of descriptions and it truly felt like I was with Z and N on every step of their road trip. I could not put this book down once I started it and finished it in a sitting.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Publishing for the ARC of this. I can’t wait for it to be released this fall so I can recommend it to everyone.

I was provided the opportunity to read a pre-publication copy of The Wilder Women, one I asked to read because the description totally intrigued me. A novel regarding the relationship of two sisters who possess special gifts, ones inherited from a mother who disappeared five years ago and the search to find answers held me from the very first page. The twists and turns of the novel kept me enthralled to the point where I couldn’t wait to see what adventure the next page would take me to. By the epilogue, I felt I had been with them on their 2,000+ mile journey and was perfectly satisfied when the last page was read. Thank you, Ms. Lang, for a most excellent journey.

I am not at all sure what I think of this one. The writing is excellent, the premise is intriguing, but even though parts that were quite interesting, I wasn't satisfied.

I glanced at reviews when I finished, and almost everyone else loved it. Several reviewers found it fast-paced, when I found it slow--but I'm definitely in the minority.

NetGalley/St. Martin's Press
Fantasy? Nov. 15, 2022. Print length: 336 pages.

A road-trip, female-centered family drama with magical realism? Hit the spot. I can’t wait for this to come out so I can recommend it to folks.

Reminds me of something between Kitchens of the Great Midwest and [what I actually wanted from] Where the Crawdads Sing, but with magical realism. Also reminds me of my favorite book of 2020–Himself by Jess Kidd

THE WILDERWOMEN is a magical tale about two young women grieving the loss of their mother in very different ways. Zadie, the eldest, is angry. their mother left them without a word of explanation, so Zadie has had to raise herself (not very well) into adulthood. Finn misses her mother, even though a lovely foster family has cared for her these past five years. They love her so much that they want to adopt Finn. but Finn, who has a gift for being able to sense the memories of others, is sure her mother is still out there and wants to be found. when Finn experiences a strong memory she believes belongs to her mother, she convinces Zadie to go search for her. She wants Zadie to use her gift of premonition to help in the search, but Zadie hasn't used her gift since her mother left and doesn't intend to start now. But neither Zadie or Finn could predict the places they will go and the people they'll meet in their search for their mother or the way the experience will change them. Good, satisfying read.

This is the story of Zadie and Finn who are intent on putting their family back together. After their mother disappeared 8 yrs ago, Finn is sent to a loving foster family. 18 yr old Zadie, however, has been left to struggle through on her own. Zadie is hoping to reconnect with her sister, who drifted away from her, now that she has graduated from high school. Finn is focused on reconnecting as well, but not with Zadie. She is determined to find their mother. Both girls are special. Zadie can see the future and Finn can hear echos of others memories. Together they embark on a journey of hope and healing. This is a beautifully written story that was a delight to read. The magical realism is balanced with this story of each of these woman. My favorite part is the community that they find and the gift of personal acceptance.

Thank you Netgalley and St Martin’s Press for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

I really enjoyed this novel with elements of magical realism. I connected with the sisters and their search for their mother while at the same time grappling with their own gifts.

I loved Beasts, and this one was very well written as well. I believe I liked the storyline of Beasts better, but that doesn't mean that this novel wasn't great. She's a brilliant writer. Look forward to more by her.
The characters in this novel are what makes the story.

Wilder Women is phenomenal read! It’s mind blowing combination of magical realism meets mystery and women’s fiction!

Two sisters who slowly drift apart after their mother’s abandonment, decide to take a trip together for rebounding which turns into a search for their missing mother’s whereabouts and dig out more about secrets of their past.

Without following the past and finding out what their mother’s holding back, they can not fulfill their future dreams.

Their path crosses with Sixes : the people who have sixth sense reside in Constellation Camp the very same place sisters have camped alongside with their mother before she has vanished into thin air.

The older sister Zadie who recently breaks up with her boyfriend, keeps secrets from her sister including her mother’s disappearance and she’s expecting a child. Zadie is gifted: she has been seeing premonitions for years but now she blocks them after the guilt she started carrying for her mother’s abrupt leaving. Her 17 years old sister Finn who has been living with her foster parents is also gifted to hear echoes about people’s memories. She also keeps secrets from her sister not to hurt her feelings and before answering to foster parents who want to adopt her, she has to find her mother, facing with the truth she’s been keeping away.

The book is lyrically developed: sisters’ heartwarming story blended in beauty of nature, astrology splendidly. The story of their journey was pure magic keep growing on you!

Definitely a Must Read for me! I highly recommended it!

Special thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for sharing this digital reviewer copy with me in exchange my honest thoughts.

The second book from Lang is just as beautiful and engaging as the first. Three women with special gifts, a missing mother, sisterhood and coming of age, a road trip and beautiful nature, what could be better?

This is going to be the weirdest book review I’ve ever given. There were many “holes” in this story - running into an ex-boyfriend in the middle of nowhere? Going to a volcano? Having to answer to foster parents even though you are over 18? Lots of things I didn’t get. That being said, I really liked this book! The relationships, the journey, the ending. Like I said, strange review because even though it had some problems, I enjoyed it.

My first book to read by this author but I cannot wait to read more. This story and the characters will stay with you long after you finish the book. It's uniquely written and its magical characters keep you turning pages as you become lost in the story. Highly recommend!

This was an interesting book to read. I liked the interaction between the sisters and their gift to find their mother. I did think it dragged a little bit but overall I enjoyed reading it.