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How to Be Wyld
Drystan
I noticed him immediately.
Wylder McCallen.
The guy with the headphones, intense eyes and dimples. God, I’m a sucker for dimples.
What should’ve been a year of me laying low and sticking to the plan was tossed out the window after that.
Young and love-drunk fools like us could’ve never seen what was coming…
I wonder if I can even be that guy again. If I can be that person Wylder fell for and make him stick around this time...
Wylder
I’ve always stood out, but back then I was not too fond of it until the day it manifested the perfect guy for me.
Drystan Locke.
He was brave, strong, and unapologetically himself---everything I wasn’t.
We linked up on a molecular level, speaking without words and riding on pure instincts.
We were molten. Hearts open for the taking.
But that was before. And this is now.
Now we have to find a way back. Now…
It’s time to be wild.
HOW TO BE WYLD IS AN MM, FRIENDS TO LOVERS, SECOND CHANCE, CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
Trigger Warnings are listed at the beginning of the book.
I noticed him immediately.
Wylder McCallen.
The guy with the headphones, intense eyes and dimples. God, I’m a sucker for dimples.
What should’ve been a year of me laying low and sticking to the plan was tossed out the window after that.
Young and love-drunk fools like us could’ve never seen what was coming…
I wonder if I can even be that guy again. If I can be that person Wylder fell for and make him stick around this time...
Wylder
I’ve always stood out, but back then I was not too fond of it until the day it manifested the perfect guy for me.
Drystan Locke.
He was brave, strong, and unapologetically himself---everything I wasn’t.
We linked up on a molecular level, speaking without words and riding on pure instincts.
We were molten. Hearts open for the taking.
But that was before. And this is now.
Now we have to find a way back. Now…
It’s time to be wild.
HOW TO BE WYLD IS AN MM, FRIENDS TO LOVERS, SECOND CHANCE, CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE
Trigger Warnings are listed at the beginning of the book.
455 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 12, 2024
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January 18, 2026
5 ⭐️
spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
format: ebook
this book was lowkey kinda everything. i was so obsessed with drystan and wylder. it’s sorta insta-love but it’s still a rough battle to get to the hea. i loved these two and all of our amazing side characters so much.
main tropes:
-autism rep
-first times
-bullying (not between mc’s)
-insta -> second chance
-angst, angst, angst
i don’t know what to do with myself now that i’ve hyperfixated and finished all of myka loren’s contemporary romances. guess i’ll just sit here (im)patiently for the next?
spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
format: ebook
this book was lowkey kinda everything. i was so obsessed with drystan and wylder. it’s sorta insta-love but it’s still a rough battle to get to the hea. i loved these two and all of our amazing side characters so much.
main tropes:
-autism rep
-first times
-bullying (not between mc’s)
-insta -> second chance
-angst, angst, angst
i don’t know what to do with myself now that i’ve hyperfixated and finished all of myka loren’s contemporary romances. guess i’ll just sit here (im)patiently for the next?
March 3, 2025
Contemporary MM
Autistic MC
Hurt/Comfort
Protective MCs
Found Family
So Many Feelings
Spice Perfection
Oh my goodness! You ever have that book that just hits for you perfectly? This is one of those for me. I loved everything about this book. I felt so emotional reading this! I teared up at the sad parts, at the happy parts.. even the funny parts (and there are a lot!) made me giddy and gave me a little burn in the eyes and nose (for reference, Ive cried at maybe 3-4 books in the last 5 years). I have never wanted an HEA so bad.
Wylder and Drystan had so much struggle and a lot to overcome, but it was so very worth the angst. The immediate protective vibes we get from Drystan in the beginning, and to see that flip later after a traumatic situation and separation, with Wylder becoming an absolute beast at protecting Drystan... so good. There are some real assholes on Drystan's side that just want to muck everything up and they are just terrible people that you really just want to see Karma work over. On the flip side, this book has one of the best 'found family' feels to it. Wylders' grandma was just so good. I think she's the main reason I teared up so freaking much. There's angst, and emotion and so much love.. and the spice. Good lord...
This is the first book I have read from this author and I will be adding all the other books to my TBR immediately.
Autistic MC
Hurt/Comfort
Protective MCs
Found Family
So Many Feelings
Spice Perfection
Oh my goodness! You ever have that book that just hits for you perfectly? This is one of those for me. I loved everything about this book. I felt so emotional reading this! I teared up at the sad parts, at the happy parts.. even the funny parts (and there are a lot!) made me giddy and gave me a little burn in the eyes and nose (for reference, Ive cried at maybe 3-4 books in the last 5 years). I have never wanted an HEA so bad.
Wylder and Drystan had so much struggle and a lot to overcome, but it was so very worth the angst. The immediate protective vibes we get from Drystan in the beginning, and to see that flip later after a traumatic situation and separation, with Wylder becoming an absolute beast at protecting Drystan... so good. There are some real assholes on Drystan's side that just want to muck everything up and they are just terrible people that you really just want to see Karma work over. On the flip side, this book has one of the best 'found family' feels to it. Wylders' grandma was just so good. I think she's the main reason I teared up so freaking much. There's angst, and emotion and so much love.. and the spice. Good lord...
This is the first book I have read from this author and I will be adding all the other books to my TBR immediately.
June 29, 2024
OK OK that was truly interesting , took me so long to finish it ? YES . BUT I blame my mood for so it has nothing to do with the book .
After reading " the way we hate" and absolutely LOVE it in every sense of Word, it felt like I DESPERATELY NEEDED to give that one a try cuz I was fond of the author's writing style ( it's so for me ❤️) . And guess what?? I did not regret a single thing (obviously) not that kind of book that changed my entire life but It wasn't a waste of time .
The characters feel like home , don't get me started on my boys ( out of words) , they are WELL-SUITED for each other, have that kind of love that I could die for gladly.
Istg there were moments when I felt my heart ripped out of my body 💔 thinking about these moments is enough to make my heart soar now. And they were really funny at the point that I was crying and laughing out loud simultaneously 😂😭😭.
I READ TO FEEL AND THIS BOOK WAS A WIN FOR ME .
THE EPILOGUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ( I'VE NEVER NEVER NEVER ( DId I say never?) Giggled IN MY LIFE OVER AN EPILOGUE THE WAY I DID OVER THIS EPILOGUE) I can read only the epilogue and give it 5 damn stars , melodramatic? Ofc I'm. Who cares ? Absolutely no one
After reading " the way we hate" and absolutely LOVE it in every sense of Word, it felt like I DESPERATELY NEEDED to give that one a try cuz I was fond of the author's writing style ( it's so for me ❤️) . And guess what?? I did not regret a single thing (obviously) not that kind of book that changed my entire life but It wasn't a waste of time .
The characters feel like home , don't get me started on my boys ( out of words) , they are WELL-SUITED for each other, have that kind of love that I could die for gladly.
Istg there were moments when I felt my heart ripped out of my body 💔 thinking about these moments is enough to make my heart soar now. And they were really funny at the point that I was crying and laughing out loud simultaneously 😂😭😭.
I READ TO FEEL AND THIS BOOK WAS A WIN FOR ME .
THE EPILOGUE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ( I'VE NEVER NEVER NEVER ( DId I say never?) Giggled IN MY LIFE OVER AN EPILOGUE THE WAY I DID OVER THIS EPILOGUE) I can read only the epilogue and give it 5 damn stars , melodramatic? Ofc I'm. Who cares ? Absolutely no one
April 13, 2024
"I don’t know what is going to happen between us or how this thing is going to work, but I’m invested now. Hooked. Sprung. All the words."
I absolutely loved the first book I read by Myka Loren, The Way We Hate, so much so that How to Be Wyld was a must read for me and I am so glad it was! Not only was How to Be Wyld fabulous too, but it also highlighted the author's range because these two books are so different. Looking at Myka's other book When Lightning Touched the Moon, she can also turn her hand to MF fantasy too!
So How to Be Wyld is a MM romance at heart, between two broken (in some ways) boys with some hard knocks and life lessons learnt along the way. It has some darker themes too, so do check the author's notes, but rest assured we do get a hard won HEA.
What to expect:
🖤MM romance
🖤Autistic MC
🖤Hurt/comfort
🖤Co-dependency
🖤Second chance
🖤Mine/possessive/protective vibes
🖤Found family
🖤Steamy first times
🖤HEA
Loved it! 4.25 stars.
I absolutely loved the first book I read by Myka Loren, The Way We Hate, so much so that How to Be Wyld was a must read for me and I am so glad it was! Not only was How to Be Wyld fabulous too, but it also highlighted the author's range because these two books are so different. Looking at Myka's other book When Lightning Touched the Moon, she can also turn her hand to MF fantasy too!
So How to Be Wyld is a MM romance at heart, between two broken (in some ways) boys with some hard knocks and life lessons learnt along the way. It has some darker themes too, so do check the author's notes, but rest assured we do get a hard won HEA.
What to expect:
🖤MM romance
🖤Autistic MC
🖤Hurt/comfort
🖤Co-dependency
🖤Second chance
🖤Mine/possessive/protective vibes
🖤Found family
🖤Steamy first times
🖤HEA
Loved it! 4.25 stars.
April 11, 2024
Normally MM isn’t what I would usually go for not because I have an issue with it but I just don’t naturally gravitate towards it but I absolutely loved this book!!! We have Drystan the tough bad boy who is new and has a rough home life and Wylder who is on the spectrum and is picked on and misunderstood by everyone including his father. Drystan start protecting Wylder from bullies and their relationship grows from there and I loved watching this growth. Drystan was so drawn to Wylder and Wylder was just so blunt it made the banter in this book top notch. Something bad happens and they lose contact for a long time and if I’m being honest this part frustrated me so bad I wanted to smack everyone! It was crazy to see the roles reversed when they found each other again and see how much Wylder had grown to now protect Drystan. It was nice to see how all the relationships had changed like Wylder and his father being more supportive and I loved that so much. I love that even as he grew up Wylder personality didn’t change much he remained being very blunt. I also enjoyed that things came full circle with their bullies. I can’t wait to read more from Myka Loren. I absolutely fell in love with these characters and didn’t want the story to end.
June 17, 2025
6 ⭐
3🌶️
WOW. This book. I have never felt so seen. So heard before. While my neurodivergence isn't the exact same as Wylder, it's very close. Wylder & Drystan were pure perfection. My heart broke for them. I weeped, sobbed & raged. I felt every single emotion while reading. The epilogue was pure sweetness. I couldn't stop smiling from pure joy. This was one of the best second chance romances I've read. It will stay with me forever. I will always pick this book.
WHAT TO EXPECT
🎧 Autistic MC
📷 Friends to Lovers
🎧 Second Chance
📷 Hurt/Comfort
🎧 Codependency
📷 Possessive MC
🎧 HEA
Cheating:
Third-act breakup:
POV: Dual POV (First Person POV)
3🌶️
WOW. This book. I have never felt so seen. So heard before. While my neurodivergence isn't the exact same as Wylder, it's very close. Wylder & Drystan were pure perfection. My heart broke for them. I weeped, sobbed & raged. I felt every single emotion while reading. The epilogue was pure sweetness. I couldn't stop smiling from pure joy. This was one of the best second chance romances I've read. It will stay with me forever. I will always pick this book.
WHAT TO EXPECT
🎧 Autistic MC
📷 Friends to Lovers
🎧 Second Chance
📷 Hurt/Comfort
🎧 Codependency
📷 Possessive MC
🎧 HEA
Cheating:
Third-act breakup:
POV: Dual POV (First Person POV)
dnf
June 28, 2025I wanted to like this so badly 😭
May 15, 2024
Another random pick that turned out great.
I mean, it was a bit messy mechanics-wise, but I enjoyed it.
I loved the characters, and the autism rep was awesome. There was A LOT of traumatic stuff happening, but it was the kind of plot that comes off as a bit OTT and cheesy in the best of ways. Like, the drama was high, but the love story went higher, and I could overlook the angst. This was for sure a movie in my head, and could be one on screen easily.
I related to Drystan with the awful family stuff, and of course I vibed with a lot of Wylder’s experiences with trying to grow up in a neurotypical world. This book hit a bunch of personal feels and I devoured it. I would love see this author put more of this kind of representation out into the universe.
4/5. I’m glad I wandered around the Kindle app to find this gem! I’ll be scoping out other work by this author.
I mean, it was a bit messy mechanics-wise, but I enjoyed it.
I loved the characters, and the autism rep was awesome. There was A LOT of traumatic stuff happening, but it was the kind of plot that comes off as a bit OTT and cheesy in the best of ways. Like, the drama was high, but the love story went higher, and I could overlook the angst. This was for sure a movie in my head, and could be one on screen easily.
I related to Drystan with the awful family stuff, and of course I vibed with a lot of Wylder’s experiences with trying to grow up in a neurotypical world. This book hit a bunch of personal feels and I devoured it. I would love see this author put more of this kind of representation out into the universe.
4/5. I’m glad I wandered around the Kindle app to find this gem! I’ll be scoping out other work by this author.
March 8, 2025
3.5⭐️ this was a tad bit too long but I enjoyed it. I loved the autism rep!
dnf
June 24, 2024Dnf @44%
March 3, 2025
Oh the roller coaster ride my heart went on!!! Love 💗
April 26, 2024
-Emotional
-Friends to lovers
-Neurodivergence rep
-Second chance
-Protective MMC
-Touch him & and I'll ruin your life type of vibes
-HEA
"I pick you."
Wylder has always struggled maintaining the image of being the son of a prominent public figure and interacting with the world around him; which maybe wasn't built for him but he makes it his own.. He has certain routines. Certain ways that he lives his day to day life that is normal to him all while dealing with being bullied at school for simply being himself. Then bad boy Drystan comes into the picture.
Drystan and Wylder fall head over heels for each other until something wedges itself into their relationship and causes them to go their separate ways with so much left unsaid & questions unanswered. Years go by without contact until their paths meet again. Will they be able to get past what's been broken?
As someone who is neurospicy I loooooved the ND representation in this book; I found myself heavily relating to Wylder despite having different diagnoses. You can tell Myka put a lot of love and time into developing Wylder and Drystan as characters. TWWH & HTBW are the types of books that make you feel. cry. laugh. Maybe even fap. And I think that's what really draws me into Myka's books. Her characters have immense personality and she makes you care for them.
I also may have squealed at the TWWH cross over scene 👉👈
-Friends to lovers
-Neurodivergence rep
-Second chance
-Protective MMC
-Touch him & and I'll ruin your life type of vibes
-HEA
"I pick you."
Wylder has always struggled maintaining the image of being the son of a prominent public figure and interacting with the world around him; which maybe wasn't built for him but he makes it his own.. He has certain routines. Certain ways that he lives his day to day life that is normal to him all while dealing with being bullied at school for simply being himself. Then bad boy Drystan comes into the picture.
Drystan and Wylder fall head over heels for each other until something wedges itself into their relationship and causes them to go their separate ways with so much left unsaid & questions unanswered. Years go by without contact until their paths meet again. Will they be able to get past what's been broken?
As someone who is neurospicy I loooooved the ND representation in this book; I found myself heavily relating to Wylder despite having different diagnoses. You can tell Myka put a lot of love and time into developing Wylder and Drystan as characters. TWWH & HTBW are the types of books that make you feel. cry. laugh. Maybe even fap. And I think that's what really draws me into Myka's books. Her characters have immense personality and she makes you care for them.
I also may have squealed at the TWWH cross over scene 👉👈
June 6, 2024
MM, CR, 1st Dual POV
Status: KU, Standalone, Third Act Conflict -
Wylder: 18 Yrs Old, Autistic (Diagnosed at 3 Yrs Old), Wears Glasses, Enjoys RPGs and Anime, Insecure About His Voice, Raised by Single Dad (Abelist "Autism" Parent, Rich Former Boxer Turned Trainer), Completely Sexually Inexperienced,
Wylder (Post Timeskip): 23 Yrs Old, Traveling with Father During Time skip, Shoulder Length Hair, Tattoos, Wears Alt Clothing, Taking College Courses Online (Computer Science, Graphic Design), Can't Swim, Celibate During Separation, Verse (Power Bottom)
Autism Rep Notes: Wears Noise-Cancelling Headphones, Stims (Finger Tapping), In Occupational Therapy, Easier to Talk Through Texts, Skips Crowded Cafeteria Lunch, Scedules and Plans, Sensory Issues, Hates Phone Calls, Autism Related Communication and Relationship Struggles, Can't Drive
Drystan: 18 Yrs Old, Bi, Punk, Piercings (Gauges, Tongue, Nipples, Navel, Cock - Frenum) Tattoos, Painted Nails (Neon Green), Smoker, Photography Hobby, Can't Swim, Dyscalculia, Depression, Abusive Parents, Dead Father, Completely Sexually Inexperienced with Men,
Drystan (Post Timeskip): 23 Yrs Old, Stepfather's PA at a Lawfirm, Piercings (2 Frenum), PTSD, Nightmares, Celibate During Separation, Touch Starved, Verse,
Rep: Autism (Wylder), Dyscalculia, Depression and PTSD (Drystan)
Notes: Begins in High-school, Extrovert x Introvert, Weirdos Have to Stick Together, Strangers to Friends to Lovers, Autism Related Relationship Struggles, Codependency, Miscommunication, 5 Yr Separation, Pining, Re-encounter, Second Chance, Forbidden Love, Hurt/Comfort, Same Height + Size Difference, Wylder's Dad Improves
Sex Notes:
Post-Timeskip Sex Notes:
CWs:
Spoiler!
Status: KU, Standalone, Third Act Conflict -
Wylder: 18 Yrs Old, Autistic (Diagnosed at 3 Yrs Old), Wears Glasses, Enjoys RPGs and Anime, Insecure About His Voice, Raised by Single Dad (Abelist "Autism" Parent, Rich Former Boxer Turned Trainer), Completely Sexually Inexperienced,
Wylder (Post Timeskip): 23 Yrs Old, Traveling with Father During Time skip, Shoulder Length Hair, Tattoos, Wears Alt Clothing, Taking College Courses Online (Computer Science, Graphic Design), Can't Swim, Celibate During Separation, Verse (Power Bottom)
Autism Rep Notes: Wears Noise-Cancelling Headphones, Stims (Finger Tapping), In Occupational Therapy, Easier to Talk Through Texts, Skips Crowded Cafeteria Lunch, Scedules and Plans, Sensory Issues, Hates Phone Calls, Autism Related Communication and Relationship Struggles, Can't Drive
Drystan: 18 Yrs Old, Bi, Punk, Piercings (Gauges, Tongue, Nipples, Navel, Cock - Frenum) Tattoos, Painted Nails (Neon Green), Smoker, Photography Hobby, Can't Swim, Dyscalculia, Depression, Abusive Parents, Dead Father, Completely Sexually Inexperienced with Men,
Drystan (Post Timeskip): 23 Yrs Old, Stepfather's PA at a Lawfirm, Piercings (2 Frenum), PTSD, Nightmares, Celibate During Separation, Touch Starved, Verse,
Rep: Autism (Wylder), Dyscalculia, Depression and PTSD (Drystan)
Notes: Begins in High-school, Extrovert x Introvert, Weirdos Have to Stick Together, Strangers to Friends to Lovers, Autism Related Relationship Struggles, Codependency, Miscommunication, 5 Yr Separation, Pining, Re-encounter, Second Chance, Forbidden Love, Hurt/Comfort, Same Height + Size Difference, Wylder's Dad Improves
Sex Notes:
Post-Timeskip Sex Notes:
CWs:
Spoiler!
March 10, 2024
YA/NA
Autistic MC
Hurt/Comfort
Codependency
Second Chance
I'll protect you
Found family
I am absolutely IN LOVE with Wylder and Drystan, but not just as a couple, but with each of them individually.
Not that I didn't love The Way We Hate, but How to be Wyld really stole my heart, because of how authentic it is, because of how incredibly much I could relate to Wylder, his thoughts, his feelings, the way he talks, his interpretation of others words and actions, his needs, his interests, his accommodations, his stimming.
I saw a lot of me in him, a bit of my mum, a bit of my husband, and most of all, I felt like Wylder is the description of the future version of my autistic son, and that felt surreal in the best way. For this I'm so thankful to Myka. Just to say something obvious Myka's Wylder is of course not what every autistic boy looks like because every autistic person is unique and different but it is, based on my experience, a very real portrayal of an autistic boy.
And how cool is Drystan? Drystan is so sweet, considerate, possessive, vulnerable, honest, romantic. Their connection is incredible, on so many levels. The connection between their skin, their brains, their hearts, and it's one in a lifetime.
I also need to say that I think the way Myka wrote these two characters is extremely good and thorough. Their voices are so different. Have you ever read books with multiple povs where you can't tell one character from the other? Like you forget which one you're reading? (I read ehm.. *many*) That doesn't happen here, right the opposite, the way they speak, act and think is so different, their narration is so different from each other’s one, and honestly being Wylder autistic and Drystan not, this is extremely evident and appreciated.
Lastly, the plot. This story had me swoon, gasp, suffer, cheer, smile. It broke my heart around the half of it, but it also healed it perfectly and I honestly didn't have to wait much, although I was angry for a long time for what is done to them. Especially angry for the life, freedom and soul stolen from Drystan. The angst is mainly external, because these two are the real deal, they are all in, loyal, devoted, from the moment their eyes meet. I think this is how every Second Chance romance should be written. It has all the parts that almost every Second Chance romance I've read should have had. I'm obsessed!
Autistic MC
Hurt/Comfort
Codependency
Second Chance
I'll protect you
Found family
I am absolutely IN LOVE with Wylder and Drystan, but not just as a couple, but with each of them individually.
Not that I didn't love The Way We Hate, but How to be Wyld really stole my heart, because of how authentic it is, because of how incredibly much I could relate to Wylder, his thoughts, his feelings, the way he talks, his interpretation of others words and actions, his needs, his interests, his accommodations, his stimming.
I saw a lot of me in him, a bit of my mum, a bit of my husband, and most of all, I felt like Wylder is the description of the future version of my autistic son, and that felt surreal in the best way. For this I'm so thankful to Myka. Just to say something obvious Myka's Wylder is of course not what every autistic boy looks like because every autistic person is unique and different but it is, based on my experience, a very real portrayal of an autistic boy.
And how cool is Drystan? Drystan is so sweet, considerate, possessive, vulnerable, honest, romantic. Their connection is incredible, on so many levels. The connection between their skin, their brains, their hearts, and it's one in a lifetime.
I also need to say that I think the way Myka wrote these two characters is extremely good and thorough. Their voices are so different. Have you ever read books with multiple povs where you can't tell one character from the other? Like you forget which one you're reading? (I read ehm.. *many*) That doesn't happen here, right the opposite, the way they speak, act and think is so different, their narration is so different from each other’s one, and honestly being Wylder autistic and Drystan not, this is extremely evident and appreciated.
Lastly, the plot. This story had me swoon, gasp, suffer, cheer, smile. It broke my heart around the half of it, but it also healed it perfectly and I honestly didn't have to wait much, although I was angry for a long time for what is done to them. Especially angry for the life, freedom and soul stolen from Drystan. The angst is mainly external, because these two are the real deal, they are all in, loyal, devoted, from the moment their eyes meet. I think this is how every Second Chance romance should be written. It has all the parts that almost every Second Chance romance I've read should have had. I'm obsessed!
January 5, 2026
𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐎 𝐁𝐄 𝐖𝐘𝐋𝐃 // ℳ𝓎𝓀𝒶 ℒℴ𝓇ℯ𝓃
🎧 Review 🎧
I swear I tend to jump into these books so quick and sometimes forget to hold on for the ride. This book was no different. @dead.inside_but_reads said “you HAVE to read this book” and of course I said OK not really knowing what I was getting into. The autism representation was just written so well that I just kept smiling wanting the HEA to happen ASAP. The hurt//comfort had me in all my feels.
This book is broken into 3 parts. The first part we get to meet youn high school (18 year olds) Wylder and Drystan. Drystan was drawn to Wylder from the moment he laid eyes on him. Drystan was determined to friend Wylder at ALL cost 🤭. He refused to give up and I was here for it. There journey was not just sweet but got hot for sure. Their friendship was just amazing. The way Drystan got Wylder out of his own head just made me smile oh so big.
The 2nd and 3rd part is adult Wylder and Drystan. That was a 🎢 of emotions in a whole new level that’s for sure. Reconnecting after awful people tried to keep them away. The problem with those awful people is that they didn’t realize how powerful Wylder and Drystan connection is. These 2 were meant to be together no matter what. They were MADE for each other. Even with all the crap that happened once upon a time, they made it back together.
This book will take you on a ride so make sure you buckle up tight when you jump in.
Please ✔️ TRIGGER WARNINGS before jumping in. If you have none then just jump in 😉.
What to expect // Trope
🏳️🌈 MM Romance
💜 Friends to Lovers
🪻 Second Chance
😈 Found Family
💜 Autistic MC
🪻 Opposite Attract
😈 Protective MC
💜 So Many Feelings
🪻 Insta-Attraction
😈 Virgin MC
💜 All the First
🪻 Hard Earned HEA
😈 Dirty Talk // Pierced N!ppl3s and 🍆
🔝 Strict Top // ⬇️ Strict Bottom = No
Find Edit 👇🏼
🦄 IG: @love.2.readallmmromance
🎧 Review 🎧
I swear I tend to jump into these books so quick and sometimes forget to hold on for the ride. This book was no different. @dead.inside_but_reads said “you HAVE to read this book” and of course I said OK not really knowing what I was getting into. The autism representation was just written so well that I just kept smiling wanting the HEA to happen ASAP. The hurt//comfort had me in all my feels.
This book is broken into 3 parts. The first part we get to meet youn high school (18 year olds) Wylder and Drystan. Drystan was drawn to Wylder from the moment he laid eyes on him. Drystan was determined to friend Wylder at ALL cost 🤭. He refused to give up and I was here for it. There journey was not just sweet but got hot for sure. Their friendship was just amazing. The way Drystan got Wylder out of his own head just made me smile oh so big.
The 2nd and 3rd part is adult Wylder and Drystan. That was a 🎢 of emotions in a whole new level that’s for sure. Reconnecting after awful people tried to keep them away. The problem with those awful people is that they didn’t realize how powerful Wylder and Drystan connection is. These 2 were meant to be together no matter what. They were MADE for each other. Even with all the crap that happened once upon a time, they made it back together.
This book will take you on a ride so make sure you buckle up tight when you jump in.
Please ✔️ TRIGGER WARNINGS before jumping in. If you have none then just jump in 😉.
What to expect // Trope
🏳️🌈 MM Romance
💜 Friends to Lovers
🪻 Second Chance
😈 Found Family
💜 Autistic MC
🪻 Opposite Attract
😈 Protective MC
💜 So Many Feelings
🪻 Insta-Attraction
😈 Virgin MC
💜 All the First
🪻 Hard Earned HEA
😈 Dirty Talk // Pierced N!ppl3s and 🍆
🔝 Strict Top // ⬇️ Strict Bottom = No
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February 24, 2025
I absolutely enjoy reading this 😍😍
To me this book show a great Autism representative and i immensely enjoy Wyld character, he is such a unique and fun character to witness growing up 🥹
The love that Wyld and Drystan shared have the vibe of fall in love at first sight yet they do have progress together to he in love which i like, the not so direct Bam but still are hehehe. I just love how unexpectedly open Wyld are when he with Drystan and the he is so direct & honest… a uniques contrast for his Autism side (its hard to put word into it but you will get it when you read the book hehe)
Overall i just enjoy reading their relationship blossom but i do hateee Arthur so freaking much erghhh glad they finally put an end to him to ever disturb them again 👏🏼
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Wylder merely blinks at me. Shaking my head, I continue, “ One day, I asked him if I could do it too. He told me that my mom would cut my fingers off if she caught me, but he still let me hold one. We had this…moment, I guess. He told me that people are flawed. That they have to go through life making mistakes to figure out who they are. I was like nine and didn’t understand. I do now, though. He was telling me that no matter how bad I fucked up, it was part of the journey.”
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Everything is so easy with Wylder. We get along and understand each other, and our chemistry is off the charts. I am still worried about how fast things are moving between us, but I have no intention of slowing down. I don’t think I could even if I tried. No part of me regrets what we are doing.
To me this book show a great Autism representative and i immensely enjoy Wyld character, he is such a unique and fun character to witness growing up 🥹
The love that Wyld and Drystan shared have the vibe of fall in love at first sight yet they do have progress together to he in love which i like, the not so direct Bam but still are hehehe. I just love how unexpectedly open Wyld are when he with Drystan and the he is so direct & honest… a uniques contrast for his Autism side (its hard to put word into it but you will get it when you read the book hehe)
Overall i just enjoy reading their relationship blossom but i do hateee Arthur so freaking much erghhh glad they finally put an end to him to ever disturb them again 👏🏼
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Wylder merely blinks at me. Shaking my head, I continue, “ One day, I asked him if I could do it too. He told me that my mom would cut my fingers off if she caught me, but he still let me hold one. We had this…moment, I guess. He told me that people are flawed. That they have to go through life making mistakes to figure out who they are. I was like nine and didn’t understand. I do now, though. He was telling me that no matter how bad I fucked up, it was part of the journey.”
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Everything is so easy with Wylder. We get along and understand each other, and our chemistry is off the charts. I am still worried about how fast things are moving between us, but I have no intention of slowing down. I don’t think I could even if I tried. No part of me regrets what we are doing.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 14, 2024
“I pick you, always”
5⭐️♾️
Just when I thought I couldn’t love Myka Loren anymore, she comes out with How To Be WYLD!!! When I got this piece I literally shut down the rest of my day so I could dive right in and boy did I dive!
As someone who has worked with adults and children on the spectrum both in a clinical setting and personal setting, the representation and authenticity….that alone has had me shed real tears. No one person on the spectrum is the same but the way Myka was able to capture that in Wylder…🤌🏽.
I was eating up this book and literally went from giddy to worried to livid to giddy. I was rooting for an HEA the entire time and to see Wylder and Drystan’s connection and friendship grow…my heart just couldn’t deal (in the good way).
I appreciate the emotion, time, effort, and love Myka put into the story, the characters, and her words. The way I just want to hold onto this book and talk to anyone and everyone about it (without spoilers…okay maybe some spoilers to my friends)…my heart is so full and I truly love this feeling and am so grateful that I was able to experience this read.
There is love, laughs, hurt, anger, misunderstanding, vulnerability, trust, second chance, friends to lovers, MM, “insta-attraction”, forbidden romance, and Autism Rep.
Please give How To Be Wyld a read because this really holds a special place in heart and this needs to be seen by…everyone.
5⭐️♾️
Just when I thought I couldn’t love Myka Loren anymore, she comes out with How To Be WYLD!!! When I got this piece I literally shut down the rest of my day so I could dive right in and boy did I dive!
As someone who has worked with adults and children on the spectrum both in a clinical setting and personal setting, the representation and authenticity….that alone has had me shed real tears. No one person on the spectrum is the same but the way Myka was able to capture that in Wylder…🤌🏽.
I was eating up this book and literally went from giddy to worried to livid to giddy. I was rooting for an HEA the entire time and to see Wylder and Drystan’s connection and friendship grow…my heart just couldn’t deal (in the good way).
I appreciate the emotion, time, effort, and love Myka put into the story, the characters, and her words. The way I just want to hold onto this book and talk to anyone and everyone about it (without spoilers…okay maybe some spoilers to my friends)…my heart is so full and I truly love this feeling and am so grateful that I was able to experience this read.
There is love, laughs, hurt, anger, misunderstanding, vulnerability, trust, second chance, friends to lovers, MM, “insta-attraction”, forbidden romance, and Autism Rep.
Please give How To Be Wyld a read because this really holds a special place in heart and this needs to be seen by…everyone.
October 24, 2025
Bestie made me read this!
I went into this book completely blind, and honestly, that made the experience even better. We have Wylder, an autistic sweetheart who’s just trying to survive in a world that constantly misunderstands him even his own father. His life runs on structure and routines, and any little change throws him off. Then there’s Drystan, a rebellious new kid covered in tattoos and piercings, wearing his pain like armor. He transfers schools mid-semester, angry at the world and craving freedom. Two people who couldn’t be more different… until they meet, and somehow, they just fit.
What I loved most was how their connection built so quietly but deeply. Once the attraction between them started, it wasn’t just physical it felt like they recognized something familiar in each other’s chaos. They might look like opposites, but underneath, they’re both just trying to be understood.
And Drystan? He completely stole my heart. The way he took time to learn about Wylder how he respected his boundaries, noticed his sensitivities, and made small adjustments just to make him feel comfortable was so beautiful. He didn’t try to change Wylder; he learned to move with him. That kind of love, patient and intentional, hits different.
This story isn’t just a romance, it’s about acceptance, healing, and learning that love doesn’t have to look like everyone else’s to be real.
✨ 100% recommend. This one left me soft, smiling, and crying good tears!
I went into this book completely blind, and honestly, that made the experience even better. We have Wylder, an autistic sweetheart who’s just trying to survive in a world that constantly misunderstands him even his own father. His life runs on structure and routines, and any little change throws him off. Then there’s Drystan, a rebellious new kid covered in tattoos and piercings, wearing his pain like armor. He transfers schools mid-semester, angry at the world and craving freedom. Two people who couldn’t be more different… until they meet, and somehow, they just fit.
What I loved most was how their connection built so quietly but deeply. Once the attraction between them started, it wasn’t just physical it felt like they recognized something familiar in each other’s chaos. They might look like opposites, but underneath, they’re both just trying to be understood.
And Drystan? He completely stole my heart. The way he took time to learn about Wylder how he respected his boundaries, noticed his sensitivities, and made small adjustments just to make him feel comfortable was so beautiful. He didn’t try to change Wylder; he learned to move with him. That kind of love, patient and intentional, hits different.
This story isn’t just a romance, it’s about acceptance, healing, and learning that love doesn’t have to look like everyone else’s to be real.
✨ 100% recommend. This one left me soft, smiling, and crying good tears!
March 19, 2024
ARC review
I’m not surprised at all that I loved this, The Way We Hate was my first 5 star read of the year, so I was super excited to read more of Myka Loren’s work. Well it did not disappoint!
We first meet the boys when Drystan starts at the same school as Wylder (18 years old) and they’re instantly drawn to each other.
Wylder is on the spectrum, and the way the autism rep is done in this book is amazing.
Drystan looks out for Wylder from the minute they meet, and they’re just the cutest ever.
Then something terrible happens and they don’t speak again.
When they finally get their second chance, it comes with lots of drama, family issues and navigating their relationship years later.
𝑴𝒚 𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝑰 𝒅𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒚 𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝑰 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒉𝒊𝒎.
Relationship wise this book is pretty low angst, but there is a fair bit of external angst.
𝑰 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝑾𝒚𝒍𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒐 𝒎𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒏𝒐 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒆𝒍𝒔𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔. 𝑵𝒐 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒆𝒍𝒔𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒃𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒓𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈. 𝑰𝒎𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒂 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒔𝒐 𝒅𝒆𝒆𝒑 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒕 𝒃𝒖𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒘, 𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒑𝒔𝒚𝒄𝒉𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒆𝒗𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒓𝒆. 𝑨 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒔𝒐 𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒏𝒆𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒘𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒏 𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒑𝒖𝒍𝒔𝒆. 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒘𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆. 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒅𝒊𝒆𝒔.
Anyway I loved this, these two were so freaking cute 😭
I’m not surprised at all that I loved this, The Way We Hate was my first 5 star read of the year, so I was super excited to read more of Myka Loren’s work. Well it did not disappoint!
We first meet the boys when Drystan starts at the same school as Wylder (18 years old) and they’re instantly drawn to each other.
Wylder is on the spectrum, and the way the autism rep is done in this book is amazing.
Drystan looks out for Wylder from the minute they meet, and they’re just the cutest ever.
Then something terrible happens and they don’t speak again.
When they finally get their second chance, it comes with lots of drama, family issues and navigating their relationship years later.
𝑴𝒚 𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝑰 𝒅𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒚 𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝑰 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒉𝒊𝒎.
Relationship wise this book is pretty low angst, but there is a fair bit of external angst.
𝑰 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝑾𝒚𝒍𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒐 𝒎𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒏𝒐 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒆𝒍𝒔𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔. 𝑵𝒐 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒆𝒍𝒔𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒃𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒓𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒈. 𝑰𝒎𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝒂 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒔𝒐 𝒅𝒆𝒆𝒑 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒕 𝒃𝒖𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒘, 𝒃𝒍𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒑𝒔𝒚𝒄𝒉𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒆𝒗𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒂𝒓𝒆. 𝑨 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒔𝒐 𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒏𝒆𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒏𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒘𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒏 𝒊𝒕𝒔 𝒑𝒖𝒍𝒔𝒆. 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒘𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆. 𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒇 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒅𝒊𝒆𝒔.
Anyway I loved this, these two were so freaking cute 😭
July 26, 2024
wylder + drystan
🌶️🌶️/5
the gist: Pennsylvania • high school • strangers to lovers • second chance • neurodivergent MC (autistic) • bullying • homophobia (not by MCs) • physical abuse • drug usage • pierced MC (👅&🍆) • tatted MCs • photography • MC has dimples! • FMA / Funimation • MC wears glasses • gay & bisexual MCs • doc martens • demonias • harem pants • song exchanges • MMA coach / dad • MMA fighter / friend • Rachel the grandma • long distance • blackmail • be wild • untamed! • HEA🎧📷
>>First read by this author and I really liked it! It took me a few days to get through it (not like me) because I had so much going on but otherwise I would have read this in one sitting. Myka did a great job depicting life with an autistic partner and taking care to keep his characteristics in line with what to expect with a neurodivergent MC. Drystan was the reckless protector of Wylder and their story was definitely of high school maturity, but still enjoyable! Rachel, the grandma, was a great supporting character and Ethan, too. His humor and budding friendship with Wylder really drove home Wylder's character arc and all the changes he made in the name of love!
Thank you, Myka!
🌶️🌶️/5
the gist: Pennsylvania • high school • strangers to lovers • second chance • neurodivergent MC (autistic) • bullying • homophobia (not by MCs) • physical abuse • drug usage • pierced MC (👅&🍆) • tatted MCs • photography • MC has dimples! • FMA / Funimation • MC wears glasses • gay & bisexual MCs • doc martens • demonias • harem pants • song exchanges • MMA coach / dad • MMA fighter / friend • Rachel the grandma • long distance • blackmail • be wild • untamed! • HEA🎧📷
>>First read by this author and I really liked it! It took me a few days to get through it (not like me) because I had so much going on but otherwise I would have read this in one sitting. Myka did a great job depicting life with an autistic partner and taking care to keep his characteristics in line with what to expect with a neurodivergent MC. Drystan was the reckless protector of Wylder and their story was definitely of high school maturity, but still enjoyable! Rachel, the grandma, was a great supporting character and Ethan, too. His humor and budding friendship with Wylder really drove home Wylder's character arc and all the changes he made in the name of love!
Thank you, Myka!
April 27, 2024
Such an amazing story ! 😍
I was captivated from the first page.
The story was so smooth that it was difficult to just put the book down.
We have Wylder, an autistic sweetheart, who find that living in society is difficult because no one’s gets him, not even his dad. He has a schedule for everything and hates going off schedule.
Then we have Drystan, a rebel teen, full of hate, piercings, tattoos and neon green nails. He changes schools mid semester and hates life. He is hurting and nothing matters, he just wants to be free.
Then they met. 😍
And here goes my heart, because this is soulmate level love story ! They just connect, they click together !
It’s two souls, and two bodies connecting.
First love, first touch, first kiss, first BJ, first … everything ! It was as damn hot, as it was cute ! 🥰
But then they got separated…
The story has me kidnapped until the very end. I wanted justice for Drystan so much.
“I’ll always pick you.” ❤️
I felt in love of both MCs but every side character too.
Seth, Rachel, Ana, Wilson, Ethan…
Again … such an amazing story !
I was captivated from the first page.
The story was so smooth that it was difficult to just put the book down.
We have Wylder, an autistic sweetheart, who find that living in society is difficult because no one’s gets him, not even his dad. He has a schedule for everything and hates going off schedule.
Then we have Drystan, a rebel teen, full of hate, piercings, tattoos and neon green nails. He changes schools mid semester and hates life. He is hurting and nothing matters, he just wants to be free.
Then they met. 😍
And here goes my heart, because this is soulmate level love story ! They just connect, they click together !
It’s two souls, and two bodies connecting.
First love, first touch, first kiss, first BJ, first … everything ! It was as damn hot, as it was cute ! 🥰
But then they got separated…
The story has me kidnapped until the very end. I wanted justice for Drystan so much.
“I’ll always pick you.” ❤️
I felt in love of both MCs but every side character too.
Seth, Rachel, Ana, Wilson, Ethan…
Again … such an amazing story !
June 25, 2025
This wasn’t my favourite of Myka’s but still so good. The writing wasn’t as phenomenal as for example in the ’The way we hate’ but then again this was a bit more light and had more humour -a different vibe. I liked the main characters here as well and the way Wylder and Drystan liked each other in everyway 💚 the 🌶️ scenes were so good between them as well. The story itself wasn’t my favourite. I feel like I would’ve liked the story to be more focused on their relationship with Wylder being neurodivergent. I feel like that was forgotten in the second part and it was all about the Arthur thing. Not much else to say but enjoyed it so much! Loved Rachel. And I liked the connection to the way we hate.
“I want to always do this,” he rasps against my lips. “Yeah?” He smiles, making those damn dimples pop out. Fuck, he’s hot.
“I pick you every day.” For someone who doesn’t like to talk that much, he sure knows what to say to make me feel like I’m actually worth something. And damn him for doing it because I don’t think I’ll ever recover if he changes his mind. ❤️🩹
“I want to always do this,” he rasps against my lips. “Yeah?” He smiles, making those damn dimples pop out. Fuck, he’s hot.
“I pick you every day.” For someone who doesn’t like to talk that much, he sure knows what to say to make me feel like I’m actually worth something. And damn him for doing it because I don’t think I’ll ever recover if he changes his mind. ❤️🩹
April 12, 2024
“I pick you everyday.”
Drystan and Wylder are a love story for the ages.
Wylder is autistic, quiet, and a loner. He likes his spot and his routines. Cue the rebellious bad boy, Drystan, who can’t stay away. Add in a sassy Grandma and you’ve got all the makings for a fun time.
These two are opposites in every way but they complete each other fully. This love had me falling fast. But when life intervenes and circumstances outside of their controls tear them apart, time forces them to move forward.
The second part of their story finds them as men, with bruised and battered hearts, that still only beat for one another in spite of the past. Time has changed them, physically and mentally. And uncovering secrets of the past meant to keep them apart only brings them closer and proves they are meant to be.
These two decide no matter what, no matter who, EVERY DAY they will pick each other. The emotional rollercoaster you go through has you rooting for these boys to get their happy ending. I’m so thankful to have been apart of their journey.
Drystan and Wylder are a love story for the ages.
Wylder is autistic, quiet, and a loner. He likes his spot and his routines. Cue the rebellious bad boy, Drystan, who can’t stay away. Add in a sassy Grandma and you’ve got all the makings for a fun time.
These two are opposites in every way but they complete each other fully. This love had me falling fast. But when life intervenes and circumstances outside of their controls tear them apart, time forces them to move forward.
The second part of their story finds them as men, with bruised and battered hearts, that still only beat for one another in spite of the past. Time has changed them, physically and mentally. And uncovering secrets of the past meant to keep them apart only brings them closer and proves they are meant to be.
These two decide no matter what, no matter who, EVERY DAY they will pick each other. The emotional rollercoaster you go through has you rooting for these boys to get their happy ending. I’m so thankful to have been apart of their journey.
July 27, 2024
This was a decent story and cute in places, but it did feel a bit disjointed at times and dragged quite a bit.
I’m very picky about autism representation in books, and while I feel like Wylder’s character was portrayed accurately, I didn’t like the emphasis on masking throughout the book. For example, he actively limits his stims, and forces himself to speak even when it’s painful for him, instead of utilising supports. I hoped that part of his character arc would be learning to embrace his autism, but unfortunately that didn’t happen, and rather the goal seemed to be making himself appear less autistic, which just doesn’t sit right with me as an autistic person myself. I wouldn’t like another autistic person reading this book to feel as though they had to do those things.
Overall, this book was okay, but a bit anticlimactic and just not suited to me personally.
I’m very picky about autism representation in books, and while I feel like Wylder’s character was portrayed accurately, I didn’t like the emphasis on masking throughout the book. For example, he actively limits his stims, and forces himself to speak even when it’s painful for him, instead of utilising supports. I hoped that part of his character arc would be learning to embrace his autism, but unfortunately that didn’t happen, and rather the goal seemed to be making himself appear less autistic, which just doesn’t sit right with me as an autistic person myself. I wouldn’t like another autistic person reading this book to feel as though they had to do those things.
Overall, this book was okay, but a bit anticlimactic and just not suited to me personally.
March 25, 2024
This was my 1st book by Myka and I really enjoyed it. I loved these boys both together and individually. Drystan is such a sweetie and the way he accepts and loves Wylder for who he is warmed my heart. I love, love, love Wylder! His bluntness and his obsession with Drystan’s 🍆 had me cackling! I was raging for what they went through but so glad their story ended the way it did.
This was the 1st book I’ve read with autism representation and although I didn’t really know much about autism previously, I feel I definitely have a little more of an insight into it now.
In all I highly recommend and will definitely be adding The Way We Hate to my tbr 💜
This was the 1st book I’ve read with autism representation and although I didn’t really know much about autism previously, I feel I definitely have a little more of an insight into it now.
In all I highly recommend and will definitely be adding The Way We Hate to my tbr 💜
March 28, 2024
I can not get over just how much I loved this book.
I dont have many books that make me cry.
This one had me sobbing in some parts.
These MMCs are the dopamine hit you need truly. They are funny. Heart wrenchingly relatable.. both characters go through so much pain and hurt. And the love they find in each other is inspiring to say the least.
The autism representation in this book is so well done and incredible and wylder is a protect him at all costs kind of character.
So good. Myka loren is incredibly talented with delivering a spicy yet incredibly emotional story that you get sucked into.
I dont have many books that make me cry.
This one had me sobbing in some parts.
These MMCs are the dopamine hit you need truly. They are funny. Heart wrenchingly relatable.. both characters go through so much pain and hurt. And the love they find in each other is inspiring to say the least.
The autism representation in this book is so well done and incredible and wylder is a protect him at all costs kind of character.
So good. Myka loren is incredibly talented with delivering a spicy yet incredibly emotional story that you get sucked into.
April 11, 2024
How precious is this story 😭😭😭 Though neurotypical, I know several people with autism. They are all incredibly unique individuals, and it’s so great to see them represented in real life scenarios (they are people and they experience love and life just like everyone else). This was just a sweet, fuzzy read, and I enjoy Myka’s writing! It’s easy to read, and the characters captivate you from early on, even more so as you grow with them throughout the story. Wylder is HILARIOUS and completely has my heart! Also the crossover with The Way We Hate 🤌🏾🤌🏾🤌🏾 (not a staple to the storyline, so not a spoiler, don’t worry).
June 21, 2024
The moment that I started reading this book I was intrigued. I’ve heard nothing but great things about it prior to reading it and I can definitely see why. It deserves all the hype. I immediately got hooked while reading and didn’t want to stop! I absolutely loved the dynamic between Wylder and Drystan. I thought this book was really great and I enjoyed reading it. I thought the way it was written into three parts made the storyline even better too and how you were able to see the character growth so well during those parts. I would without doubt recommend this book to anyone because it makes you feel all the feels!
May 8, 2025
Personally I think Drystan forgave Wyld a wee bit to quickly.
Miscommunication is my least favorite thing in the world but I also understood it here.
BUT I also feel like you know someone and assumptions as they "make an ass out of you and me" and Wylds assumption definitely made an ass out himself.
Arthur and Drystans mom deserve the absolute worse of the worst. Period.
Overall it was good book before it went into Part 2 I may have skipped to see what caused them to separate because I was so curious. Which shows how get the writing was.
I like the ending didn't linger either it was just the right amount.
Miscommunication is my least favorite thing in the world but I also understood it here.
BUT I also feel like you know someone and assumptions as they "make an ass out of you and me" and Wylds assumption definitely made an ass out himself.
Arthur and Drystans mom deserve the absolute worse of the worst. Period.
Overall it was good book before it went into Part 2 I may have skipped to see what caused them to separate because I was so curious. Which shows how get the writing was.
I like the ending didn't linger either it was just the right amount.
December 4, 2025
Wylder & Drystan
okay first off, the names threw me for a loop. secondly this was a cute book.
i’m a sucker for hurt/comfort & the way it started with Drystan protecting Wylder then it reversing was crazy to me. I also don’t like second chance romances but with these two, it felt okay. I liked that they both were crazy about each other enough to wait—even though they themselves didn’t know if they’d ever see one another again.
I kinda like that Wylder went all protective over Drystan it was like a puppy turning into a German Shepherd.
I wish we found out more about wtf was up with Drystan’s mom. Also Ethan and Winona was crazy.
I 🫶 Rachel 🙂↕️
okay first off, the names threw me for a loop. secondly this was a cute book.
i’m a sucker for hurt/comfort & the way it started with Drystan protecting Wylder then it reversing was crazy to me. I also don’t like second chance romances but with these two, it felt okay. I liked that they both were crazy about each other enough to wait—even though they themselves didn’t know if they’d ever see one another again.
I kinda like that Wylder went all protective over Drystan it was like a puppy turning into a German Shepherd.
I wish we found out more about wtf was up with Drystan’s mom. Also Ethan and Winona was crazy.
I 🫶 Rachel 🙂↕️
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