A review by nookandcrannyseattle
Something Wild & Wonderful by Anita Kelly

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

It feels weird giving a 5-star rating here, but I can't find anything to dislike other than the fact that it's not really my generally preferred genre. But I was on a quest to find a romcom I didn't hate and this one came through! The characters were so deeply believable, that I didn't even mind the (almost) miscommunication trope, which is one of my least favorite. It worked because it made sense for them to communicate (or not) in that way. And their developmental arcs were so satisfying as to be almost unbelievable but, again, not, because I so completely bought into these characters and their relationship. Also, great setting. It was clear that the author has been on the trail and that added a lot of richness to the storytelling.