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Beware the Wild

Natalie C. Parker
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Beware the Wild

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014

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Natalie C. Parker

Beware the Wild

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

327

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Gothic Literature

Fantasy

Horror & Suspense
Setting

Sticks, Mississippi • Contemporary

Topic
Religion & Spirituality
Publication Year

2014

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

HL790L

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Super Short Summary

Beware the Wild by Natalie C. Parker is a young adult novel centered around a person named Sterling whose brother disappears into a mysterious swamp. As Sterling attempts to uncover the truth and bring him back, she navigates the secrets and dangers lurking within the swamp that reshapes her understanding of reality and her community.

Mysterious

Dark

Suspenseful

Unnerving

Fantastical

Reviews & Readership

4.0

3,582 ratings

63%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Beware the Wild by Natalie C. Parker is praised for its atmospheric setting and compelling Southern Gothic elements, creating an immersive experience. The narrative's suspense and strong character dynamics engage readers, though some find the pacing uneven. The protagonist's journey of self-discovery resonates, but certain plot resolutions feel underdeveloped.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Beware the Wild?

A reader who enjoys Beware the Wild by Natalie C. Parker likely appreciates atmospheric, Southern Gothic settings and supernatural mysteries. Fans of Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl or The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater, with their blend of magic and small-town intrigue, would find this book captivating.

4.0

3,582 ratings

63%

Loved it

27%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

327

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Gothic Literature

Fantasy

Horror & Suspense
Setting

Sticks, Mississippi • Contemporary

Topic
Religion & Spirituality
Publication Year

2014

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

HL790L

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