A review by abbievillehorror
Beware the Wild by Natalie C. Parker

4.0

This a story about friendship and family dressed up as a ghost story and every single word earns its real estate. A perfect blend of magical realism, horror, and thriller with subtle yet consequential characterization. Even the swamp itself is a character, and that's what provides the strength of this book. From page one, Sterling is so strongly characterized I was reading in a southern twang. And the things that make her remember, the little details, are sprinkled everywhere making every character believable and interesting and complex. And even though the romance between Heath and Sterling happens quickly, it's justified and has a foundation so it doesn't feel like cheap insta-love. I was thrilled to see some LGBTQ+ representation with Abigail.