Witch of Wild Things, Raquel Vasquez Gilliland
Witch of Wild Things, Raquel Vasquez Gilliland
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Witch of Wild Things

Author: Raquel Vasquez Gilliland

Series: Wild Magic #1

Narrator: Krysta Gonzales

Unabridged: 8 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 09/12/2023


Synopsis

A USA TODAY BESTSELLER!
One of Amazon's Best Romances of September!
A People Magazine Romantasy Pick!

Legend goes that long ago a Flores woman offended the old gods, and their family was cursed as a result. Now, every woman born to the family has a touch of magic.
 
Sage Flores has been running from her family—and their “gifts”—ever since her younger sister Sky died. Eight years later, Sage reluctantly returns to her hometown. Like slipping into an old, comforting sweater, Sage takes back her job at Cranberry Rose Company and uses her ability to communicate with plants to discover unusual heritage specimens in the surrounding lands.

What should be a simple task is complicated by her partner in botany sleuthing: Tennessee Reyes. He broke her heart in high school, and she never fully recovered. Working together is reminding her of all their past tender, genuine moments—and new feelings for this mature sexy man are starting to take root in her heart.

With rare plants to find, a dead sister who keeps bringing her coffee, and another sister whose anger fills the sky with lightning, Sage doesn’t have time for romance. But being with Tenn is like standing in the middle of a field on the cusp of a summer thunderstorm—supercharged and inevitable.

About Raquel Vasquez Gilliland

Raquel Vasquez Gilliland is a Mexican American poet, novelist, and painter. She received an MFA in poetry from the University of Alaska, Anchorage in 2017. She’s most inspired by fog and seeds and the lineages of all things. When not writing, Raquel tells stories to her plants and they tell her stories back. She lives in Tennessee with her beloved family and mountains. Raquel has published two books of poetry. She’s the author of Sia Martinez and the Moonlit Beginning of Everything and How Moon Fuentez Fell in Love with the Universe.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Nilufer on October 20, 2024

Magical realism, a captivating love story featuring hints of enemies-to-lovers and workplace romance, and a heart-wrenching tale of a dysfunctional family with spine-tingling paranormal undertones—this book has the perfect combination for a bookish nerd like me. I adored it and devoured every chapte......more

Goodreads review by Chloe on September 12, 2023

"What connects everything in this world is story. Stories hold the universe together." Magical, moving, and deeply thoughtful, this was such a beautiful story of healing and second chances. There were raw, aching wounds that needed to be healed, and the growth and intention these characters worked to......more

Goodreads review by Ashley on August 16, 2024

Star Rating: —> ♾️/5 Stars If you’re internally screaming: “I WANT TO READ A BOOK THAT MAKES ME F*CKING FEEL SOMETHING!” …This is 100% that book. I sobbed, I laughed, I swooned, I was angry, I was overjoyed, I cried some more at all the love, & I laughed again… this truly made me feel ALLTHETHINGS. I w......more

Goodreads review by Rachel on September 11, 2024

3.5 stars rounded up A lightly witchy romance about Sage a young woman who returns to her hometown after many years of being gone after a tragedy. Trying to navigate her relationship with her sister and aunt, Sage begins working for the Cranberry Rose Company and is assigned a partner Tennesee. He......more

Goodreads review by come book on January 02, 2024

Czy 5/5 ⭐️? Nie wiem. Ale powyżej 4.5 na pewno, bo ta książka, tak samo jak „Jak Moon Fuentez zakochała się we wszechświecie” tej autorki złapała mnie za serce totalnie! Brakowało mi wytłumaczenia jednego ważnego wątku albo mi to umknęło (obie opcje prawdopodobne). To realny świat posypany odrobiną m......more


Quotes

"In her magical, beautiful adult debut, Witch of Wild Things, Raquel Vasquez Gilliland absolutely mesmerizes with a richly woven story encompassing family, friendship, and romantic love. The tenderness between Sage and Tennessee truly captured my heart. Perfect for fans of Lisa Kleypas and yet at the same time gorgeously unique, this earthy and luminous book will leave readers spellbound."—India Holton, national bestselling author of The League of Gentlewomen Witches

"Witch of Wild Things is such a beautiful story of family, friendship, and falling in love. I mean, an anonymous AIM chat relationship from high school, with the boy on the other end now all grown up into a tattooed, plant-loving man? Sisters with a thorny, complicated relationship in need of nourishing? A woman who doesn't see herself as the special, rare flower she is . . . until she does? Raquel Vasquez Gilliland's adult debut is everything I love about romance!"—Alicia Thompson, national bestselling author of Love in the Time of Serial Killers

“Raquel Vasquez Gilliland’s adult debut is spooky, sexy and magical. Witch of Wild Things is a perfect mix of magical realism and swoony romance, with a fair amount of family drama and love. You'll fall in love with the Flores sisters in this cozy, wonderful novel.”—Elissa Sussman, bestselling author of Funny You Should Ask

"Witch of Wild Things is a flawless gem. Raquel Vasquez Gilliland's prose is by turns seamless and striking; her storytelling is vulnerable and full of soul. As a Mexican-American, reading this novel felt like coming home--it was a song my heart never knew it needed to hear."—Isabel Cañas, author of The Hacienda

“Every page sparkles with magic, family, and the lush beauty of wild things."—Sangu Mandanna, author of The Very Irregular Society of Witches

"You know the tried and true ‘heroine moves back home and sparks fly between her and the guy from her past who broke her heart’ trope? Well, combine that delicious romantic tension with a dash of botanical magic, family curses and a few ghosts for good measure, and you’ve got the gorgeous Witch of Wild Things."—People Magazine

“You could cut the tension here with a knife, or should we say, a pair of gardening shears.”Good Housekeeping

“A solid, fun novel, full of magic, romance, and characters you can follow along with and root for.”—Red Carpet Crash

"Gilliland's adult fiction debut is a beautifully written, entrancing novel that is a must-buy for all collections." —Library Journal (starred review)

"Gilliland mixes magical realism, sisterhood, and, of course, love into a sparkling romance that will sweep readers off their feet."—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"In a touching and sweet story about moving on from a haunting past, award-winning Mexican American poet, artist, and novelist Gilliland weaves together a complex tale of loss and new beginnings that still manages to be a fun and captivating romance."Booklist

"Transportive and bursting with heart, Witch of Wild Things is a tender masterpiece of magical realism."BookPage