Wilder Girls
Wilder Girls
Fiction | Novel | Published in 2019
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Raxter Island • Contemporary
2019
14-18 years
HL730L
Super Short Summary
Wilder Girls by Rory Power follows three girls—Hetty, Byatt, and Reese—quarantined at their boarding school due to a mysterious plague. They battle the island's harsh conditions and their own transformations while searching for the truth. The story explores survival, friendship, and resilience in a dystopian setting.
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Rory Power’s Wilder Girls captivates with its hauntingly beautiful prose and strong feminist themes. Reviewers praise its atmospheric setting and complex characters. However, some critics note a slow pace and a somewhat ambiguous ending. Despite this, the novel's originality and emotional depth make it a compelling read.
Who Should Read Wilder Girls?
Fans of dystopian thrillers and feminist horror will savor Rory Power's Wilder Girls. Ideal for readers who enjoyed The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins or Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer, it captivates with its chilling plot, strong female characters, and eerie, isolated setting. Perfect for those who love suspenseful, atmospheric tales.
96,480 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Raxter Island • Contemporary
2019
14-18 years
HL730L
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