Wilder Girls

unsettling, horrifying and addicting

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Set on an isolated island, the story follows Hetty, Byatt, and Reese—students at the Raxter School for Girls—as they endure the aftermath of a mysterious contagious sickness called the Tox. The disease warps the body in disgusting, unpredictable ways: girls sprout scales, silvered spines, or new organs. Nature itself seems infected, turning the island into something both beautiful and terrifying. I loved, loved, loved the vibe of the world that feels claustrophobic and feral, where hunger, disease, and secrecy question the seeming order of things. The girls’ relationships—tender, complicated, and full of longing—serve as an emotional note amidst the horror. The sapphic romance woven into the narrative felt natural, offering glimpses of softness in a brutal world. Sometimes I found the pacing uneven, especially in the middle, and the ending leaves more questions than answers (a true cliffhanger :( and no second book) But overall would totally recommend if you want to get into the horror genre lightly.

Lesbian Horror but make it YA

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This was fun! "Wilder Girls" is a great Fall read, quite gory and filled with sapphic yearning and friendship. I loved the relationships between the characters, especially the platonic ones but I thought the story fell a bit flat. I can't really pinpoint why but I think I just expected a bit more. More high stakes, more explanation and more world building. Anyhow I feel like everyone who loved "Maze Runner" or "The 5th Wave" will devour this and I still highly recommend it to everyone who wants some fast-paced and not too dark horror.