Wild is the Witch is set in the Pacific Northwest, the perfect place for an atmospheric young adult novel about witchery and its connection with the Earth. It is a genre-blending confection that pulls off a young adult enemies-to-lovers trope well. Both the protagonist (Iris) and her romantic interest (Pike) are flawed and hurt. They turn to each other—eventually—to find a solution and heal. This is a story about Iris’s quest to deactivate the curse she inadvertently places on Pike. Their emotions and relationship seem real as they learn to move forward and toward each other and deal with their pain. There is some mild sexual interest but no consummation, so this is a safe book for younger YA readers.
Author Rachel Griffin writes beautifully about the landscape of the Pacific Northwest and seems very familiar with the grandeur of Mother Nature in that area. I loved the connection between the majesty of this world and the world of witchery.
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