If you're looking for a Christian fantasy that is full of twists and turns, strong friendships, and the sweetest of romances, then you need this book in your life!

I absolutely adored these characters. Each one has their own unique voice and their character development is perfection. I could live in this world forever.

This book delivers it all. Realistic faith, action, family bonds, coming of age, romance, and so much more!

*I read an early copy. All opinions are my own. fantasy-sci-fi-dystopian favorite-books-compiled four-and-five-star-reads6 s Dana A. Caldwell79 6

4/5 Stars - A sweet and comforting yet epic Christian fantasy.

I had the pleasure of being an ARC reader for M.J. Padgett's The Wild, and I am so excited to share my honest and spoiler-free review.

I've been anticipating The Wild's release ever since I saw the cover, and I do believe it met my expectations. The Wild centers around Wren Aisling, a young woman who wants to marry and have a family, only to be caught up in a war between Fae and humans.

I found Wren to be an interesting character because she is much sweeter than your typical YA female protagonist. Wren does not want to be a warrior. However, she is dragged into a battle between Fae and humans. Throughout the book, Wren remains kind and loving, which is a major shift from the dark and dangerous FMCs that have grown in popularity. Now, don't get me wrong, I love reading books with murderous FMCs. However, it is still refreshing to see a kinder type of strong female character take the lead.

The romance in The Wild can only be described as adorable. I won't go into it to avoid spoiling things, but there are some very cute (and always clean) scenes.

I do think it's important for readers to know that The Wild is a Christian fantasy. As a Christian, I enjoyed seeing characters talk about their faith and acknowledge God's hand in both good and bad things. While I think that this is a wonderful inclusion, I can see it annoying a lot of people. So, while I don't believe this should stop non-believers from reading The Wild (you can still enjoy the story without being a Christian), I do think readers should be aware that The Wild is unapologetically Christian.

I did feel as though some things were a bit convenient and/or easy (I remember feeling the same way when I read Snow Kissed); however, I believe that this occurrence fits into The Wild's audience. Despite its very real stakes, The Wild strikes me as a comfort read. It is warm and loving and perfect for readers who want an epic fantasy adventure but also want the comfort of knowing that everything will be alright in the end. While that's not my typical genre, I really did enjoy reading The Wild, and I think there is a large audience of readers looking for a book it.3 s Moni422

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review. This is the first book of the authors that I've read but it won't be the last! It is book in The Wild Duology and doesn't end in a cliffhanger but you will want to continue the story and journey of certain characters. The book's blurb gives you an idea of what to expect. It's an excellent Christian epic fantasy told through third person omniscient pov.

While this is a book that Christians will enjoy, I think those who are open to God or aren't hostile towards Him and Christianity can also enjoy the book. Just be aware that faith themes are heavily present and the author doesn't shy away from making it known that she is writing about God. And good for her for doing that!

I know that sometimes readers aren't fond of having multiple povs used in books but it will not disorient you in this book and the story calls for it. I d getting glimpses of what was going on in the minds of Wren, Jude, and Cav as they learned to accept the purpose that they were given. Wren wanted nothing more than to have her own family and was thrown into the role of a soldier. Jude's mission had him keeping secrets until they came to light and he became Wren's right hand in a different way than he would've thought. Cav battled his curse, physically and mentally, not knowing that he'd have to have the courage to take on a greater role. It wasn't easy for them as they were called to do things that they wouldn't have imagined for themselves. They all had their doubts and worries and I d seeing them go through all that as they became at peace with what they were called to do.

While some plot events and resolutions were conveniently solved, I didn't mind that because it served the purpose of the story well. The solutions didn't make the story deviate from its initial course but rather kept in on the right track. The romance is clean, sweet, and a bit of love at first sight. The pacing of the story picks up in the middle, or so, of the second act but it doesn't mean that the romance is rushed or doesn't have time to develop. What I really loved about the book was the world building and how the action kept me interested in what would happen next. There are some good twists as well too. While there is some violence in the story, it's the general kind that is not too descriptive. The story was entertaining and thought provoking. I really enjoyed it. It was a great introduction for me to the author's writing and I look forward to reading more from her.

Marcella405 18

It was a cozy, sweet, and wholesome clean fantasy read!
Wren is a dependable lead, but CAV! We need to protect him at all cost (including his.. curse).
The world building was rich, love the nicely-timed pacing, and all the supporting characters especially Wren's family (they are so warm and amazing!) and JUDE!

That epilogue! I need more books of this series :))arc Kirsty Barrett422

Excellent story. Well written, good pace, good definition of characters, and their pov were very clear. Really enjoyed this and look forward to the 2nd book. Storm ShultzAuthor 6 books102

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