Beware the Wild
Beware the Wild
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014
Book Brief
Beta327
Novel • Fiction
Sticks, Mississippi • Contemporary
2014
YA
12-18 years
HL790L
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
3,582 ratings
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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 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.
3,582 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
327
Novel • Fiction
Sticks, Mississippi • Contemporary
2014
YA
12-18 years
HL790L
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