Wild Beauty
Wild Beauty
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
La Pradera • Contemporary
2017
YA
14-18 years
830L
Super Short Summary
In Wild Beauty, Anna-Marie McLemore explores the lives of the Nomeolvides women, who are bound to the lush gardens of La Pradera. The women possess a magical ability to cultivate flowers but face a mysterious curse that causes their lovers to disappear. The novel delves into themes of love, family, and identity.
Mysterious
Fantastical
Romantic
Emotional
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Wild Beauty by Anna-Marie McLemore is praised for its lush, poetic prose and richly detailed magical realism. The narrative explores themes of love and identity with depth and sensitivity. Some critics, however, feel the plot can be slow-paced and occasionally convoluted. Despite this, the novel's vivid imagery and emotional resonance captivate readers.
Who Should Read Wild Beauty?
A reader who would enjoy Wild Beauty by Anna-Marie McLemore likely appreciates lyrical prose, magical realism, and themes of love and identity. Fans of Isabel Allende’s The House of the Spirits or Alice Hoffman’s Practical Magic may find similar enchantment and depth in McLemore’s work.
8,436 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Wild Beauty intertwines magical realism and Latina folklore to explore themes of love, family, and identity.
The book was recognized as a Stonewall Honor Book by the American Library Association, celebrating its contribution to LGBTQ+ literature for young adults.
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Anna-Marie McLemore's writing in Wild Beauty has been praised for its lyrical prose and vivid imagery, often likened to a modern fairytale.
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340
Novel • Fiction
La Pradera • Contemporary
2017
YA
14-18 years
830L
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