The Simple Wild
Ratings48
Average rating4.3
It has been a while since a book has kept me up until 2am on a work night, tears running down my face. It took me a little bit to get into this one but when I finally did, I couldn't put it down. My only complaint is that I felt like the ending was too rushed and I wanted more from it. 4.5/5 stars.
read for swoon sisters book club live discussion: may 2022
this book has been one of the first to make me cry all year.
i really enjoyed the characters and their romance, the discussion around grief and getting to know a family member who wasn't always there for you, and learning more about alaska and flying airplanes. i did have a couple problems like i hated jonah's whole barbie thin and taking away calla's cosmetics. i understand preference but that went too far i also cannot speak on the indigenous representation in this book. i thought it did bring a good element to the book but it was not as central as it could have been. this is the only review i could find from an indigenous review. my rating may change after my book club's live show discussion but just the way this book was written really hit me in the feels and i think this one will stick with me for a while.
This book made me laugh, and cry. I never wanted it to end, I want another one.
They were so cute, I loved their witty comebacks.
I read it twice already I loved it so much.❤️❤️❤️
6 stars. Easily one of my favourite books of the year.
I just loved this from start to end and didn't want it to end.
A cozy story focused on family and forgiveness with a slow burn, enemies-to-lovers romance. With a very small town Alaska setting it really focuses on the people and the relationships between them.
It will absolutely tug on your heartstrings in more ways than one and feels complete with a bittersweet happily ever after.
Whew...this is definitely one I will be thinking of for a while. I was a military brat, born in Georgia, growing up throughout different places with a huge stint in Texas and then ending in Anchorage, Alaska for the better part of my life here. Now I'm in a small town called Wasilla and I doubt I'll ever leave.
The descriptions of the mosquitoes are 100% accurate!!
This book was so beautiful.
Calla goes to Alaska to visit her father, who she hasn't seen in 24 years. Adventures ensue....
Jonah and Calla's bickering was so so funny. I love them together.
I don't want to say much without giving anything away.
The writing was beautiful. The characters had such depth.
Completely cried like a baby the last portion of this. But wow. Yes.