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The Wilds #4
The Magic
For as long as I’ve lived, Dark Walkers have been hunting Plaguers, seeking them for their magic. But there’s one Plaguer they want most of all. Me.
Since the fall of civilization, the human race has been barely surviving. Another outbreak of the Bloody Death could be our final straw and there’s only one way to ensure that doesn't happen. I need to kill the leader of the Dark Walkers.
I’m stronger than ever but with more to lose than I ever thought possible. For the first time, I feel like I’ve got a family, a home…Dax.
So here I am; ready to fight. Winner take all.
Since the fall of civilization, the human race has been barely surviving. Another outbreak of the Bloody Death could be our final straw and there’s only one way to ensure that doesn't happen. I need to kill the leader of the Dark Walkers.
I’m stronger than ever but with more to lose than I ever thought possible. For the first time, I feel like I’ve got a family, a home…Dax.
So here I am; ready to fight. Winner take all.
340 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 27, 2016
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May 9, 2025
Oof. I don't know how I even finished this series. First, let me say that I don't have super high standards for urban fantasy--I'm willing to be swept along by silliness as long as it's fun, sexy, and interesting. Other than the dirty parts (yeah, yeah, not ashamed to admit it), this was neither.
I started out really liking Dal in book 1, where her abrasive, tenacious, stubborn naivete made sense given her past and was sort of amusing. By the end of book 4, as she continued to behave in the same logic-defying, nonsensical ways solely to create artificial plot tension, I was desperate for someone--anyone!--to murder her. Or me. Or everyone in the world. Because NOBODY who read as much UF as Dal obviously did would have taken that long to figure out her true-lurve feelings. Or to figure out that NO ONE IS GOING TO THINK LESS OF YOU FOR SLEEPING WITH THE HOTTEST, MOST BADASS GUY EVAH. More importantly, it made zero sense for either Dal or Dax to withhold information from one another/their friends the way they constantly did, and this withholding was literally the only thing creating conflict in the plot. The only thing. This series would've been a short novella at best if these two geniuses would have just TALKED TO EACH OTHER. What a desperate, weak-ass, paint-by-cliches plot. I mean, this series reads like Mad-Libs urban fantasy.
As for Dax, he started off as a wholly unlikeable, creepy-ass control freak who needed a thousand punches in the balls, but at least he got his shit together faster than Dal. In general, however, both of them made choices that made no sense. Did we ever figure out why Dax would sleep with Dal, then randomly withhold sex, then randomly initiate it again? (Also, that whole initiate-sex-only-when-she's-sleeping thing was a liiittttllleee creepy, Dax. Just a little. You are lucky you're hot.)
So, basically, the tension in Dax/Dal's relationship felt increasingly forced and lame. As for everybody else, they just felt like plot devices, not fully-developed characters, as the books were so awash with internal inconsistency (or maybe just lacking a copy editor? Engh?) Because in the first book, Tiffy is 6. Later, she's 4. If Dax and his twin first turned into beasts at age 18 and he stopped aging once he became a beast, how did he ever age enough to look 30? And Bookie had to go help a pregnant FOAL? WHAT?! That's not even possible. And nobody on the East Coast would bother transplanting eggplants in the fall because they're going to die come first frost. Jeez, lady. Or was that supposed to be, like, Dal's 'ground' magic? Maybe I missed it. I was skimming at that point.
Anyway--also--Dal will move heaven and earth to save her best friend in book 1, then promptly forgets about her forever after? Doesn't even write? And, hey, so nobody anywhere cared about glaring scientific impossibilities like how Dax didn't age, but they were superstitious enough to shun someone simply for surviving a disease? Why again did Dax keep his beast a secret? Because, uh, that turned out to be a non-issue. And how come he's 100+ years old, but it only now occurs to him to rehabilitate his furry pals and drag them back to civilization? A bit too convenient, yo.
I wish I was done, but no. Okay, so--despite being surrounded by proof of all manner of supernatural things and Tiffy's being so glaringly, obviously, heavy-handedly NOT A NORMAL CHILD--nobody ever thought to look into that more? That reveal was RIDICULOUSLY unshocking and deus ex machina. And seriously, Wood Mist, Dark Walkers, everyone--just SAY. WHAT. YOU. WANT. AND. WHY. It would save so much time and effort for everyone involved, including me.
Ugh. So many pointless tangents. So many dumb, ham-fisted names. Such a dull, glacial pace with the most predictable, repetitive 'conflict' scenes ever. This series in a nutshell: "You can't leave! You can't do the sex with him! You must do everything I say!" "RAR! I'm a rebel! You're not the boss of me!" "I'm not talking to you!" "No, I'M not talking to YOU!" "Ooh, but SEX! Yay, sex!" "Hey, let's kill some more things and keep pointless secrets from each other!" "Okay!" THE END.
To your credit, Donna Augustine, I did read all four books, so I'll give you that.
But, then, I may be just as grimly, stupidly, self-sabotagingly stubborn as Dal.
I started out really liking Dal in book 1, where her abrasive, tenacious, stubborn naivete made sense given her past and was sort of amusing. By the end of book 4, as she continued to behave in the same logic-defying, nonsensical ways solely to create artificial plot tension, I was desperate for someone--anyone!--to murder her. Or me. Or everyone in the world. Because NOBODY who read as much UF as Dal obviously did would have taken that long to figure out her true-lurve feelings. Or to figure out that NO ONE IS GOING TO THINK LESS OF YOU FOR SLEEPING WITH THE HOTTEST, MOST BADASS GUY EVAH. More importantly, it made zero sense for either Dal or Dax to withhold information from one another/their friends the way they constantly did, and this withholding was literally the only thing creating conflict in the plot. The only thing. This series would've been a short novella at best if these two geniuses would have just TALKED TO EACH OTHER. What a desperate, weak-ass, paint-by-cliches plot. I mean, this series reads like Mad-Libs urban fantasy.
As for Dax, he started off as a wholly unlikeable, creepy-ass control freak who needed a thousand punches in the balls, but at least he got his shit together faster than Dal. In general, however, both of them made choices that made no sense. Did we ever figure out why Dax would sleep with Dal, then randomly withhold sex, then randomly initiate it again? (Also, that whole initiate-sex-only-when-she's-sleeping thing was a liiittttllleee creepy, Dax. Just a little. You are lucky you're hot.)
So, basically, the tension in Dax/Dal's relationship felt increasingly forced and lame. As for everybody else, they just felt like plot devices, not fully-developed characters, as the books were so awash with internal inconsistency (or maybe just lacking a copy editor? Engh?) Because in the first book, Tiffy is 6. Later, she's 4. If Dax and his twin first turned into beasts at age 18 and he stopped aging once he became a beast, how did he ever age enough to look 30? And Bookie had to go help a pregnant FOAL? WHAT?! That's not even possible. And nobody on the East Coast would bother transplanting eggplants in the fall because they're going to die come first frost. Jeez, lady. Or was that supposed to be, like, Dal's 'ground' magic? Maybe I missed it. I was skimming at that point.
Anyway--also--Dal will move heaven and earth to save her best friend in book 1, then promptly forgets about her forever after? Doesn't even write? And, hey, so nobody anywhere cared about glaring scientific impossibilities like how Dax didn't age, but they were superstitious enough to shun someone simply for surviving a disease? Why again did Dax keep his beast a secret? Because, uh, that turned out to be a non-issue. And how come he's 100+ years old, but it only now occurs to him to rehabilitate his furry pals and drag them back to civilization? A bit too convenient, yo.
I wish I was done, but no. Okay, so--despite being surrounded by proof of all manner of supernatural things and Tiffy's being so glaringly, obviously, heavy-handedly NOT A NORMAL CHILD--nobody ever thought to look into that more? That reveal was RIDICULOUSLY unshocking and deus ex machina. And seriously, Wood Mist, Dark Walkers, everyone--just SAY. WHAT. YOU. WANT. AND. WHY. It would save so much time and effort for everyone involved, including me.
Ugh. So many pointless tangents. So many dumb, ham-fisted names. Such a dull, glacial pace with the most predictable, repetitive 'conflict' scenes ever. This series in a nutshell: "You can't leave! You can't do the sex with him! You must do everything I say!" "RAR! I'm a rebel! You're not the boss of me!" "I'm not talking to you!" "No, I'M not talking to YOU!" "Ooh, but SEX! Yay, sex!" "Hey, let's kill some more things and keep pointless secrets from each other!" "Okay!" THE END.
To your credit, Donna Augustine, I did read all four books, so I'll give you that.
But, then, I may be just as grimly, stupidly, self-sabotagingly stubborn as Dal.
September 3, 2016
I'm not sure why I didn't like this one as much as the others.
The build up of conflict between Dal and the Dark Walkers was too easily resolved, after three books of them hunting her down. Why didn't they try a different tactic with her besides torture when they had her in the Cement Giant? It was pretty clear to them that she had magic and knew they were Dark Walkers. Or they could have offered her this deal 3 books ago.
Everything for 4 books is wrapped up in 20-30 pages maybe and it was not satisfying. Am I supposed to believe that they will all just peacefully coexist now....after a 30 minute pow wow? The dark walkers might not need human skins anymore but they seem like power hungry tyrants... humans aren't going to just accept that the plague isn't a threat anymore...
The build up of conflict between Dal and the Dark Walkers was too easily resolved, after three books of them hunting her down. Why didn't they try a different tactic with her besides torture when they had her in the Cement Giant? It was pretty clear to them that she had magic and knew they were Dark Walkers. Or they could have offered her this deal 3 books ago.
Everything for 4 books is wrapped up in 20-30 pages maybe and it was not satisfying. Am I supposed to believe that they will all just peacefully coexist now....after a 30 minute pow wow? The dark walkers might not need human skins anymore but they seem like power hungry tyrants... humans aren't going to just accept that the plague isn't a threat anymore...
September 6, 2016
Sloppy and disappointing ending to a largely entertaining series. After tons of buildup, a deus ex machina ending comes out of nowhere. I suppose we get some nice closure with Dax and Dal? And find out what The Deal is with Tiffy? Otherwise, this lacks the charm of the other entries.
September 1, 2016
4.5 stars
A great end to a series that had bit of a rocky start. Dahlia aggravated me with her poor decision making, but I couldn’t help but like her. She did grow over the course of the series. Her actions were indicative of her age. As much as I hated some of the things she did, they were all done with good intentions. She valued the lives of others more than her own, and it was admirable.
Dax will be dearly missed. He finally opened up, well, just a little bit really but enough to be more endearing without being OOC. He was brutally honest, stubborn, and bossy but fair enough that he never came off as a jerk. Why can’t more leading males be written like him? He was so close to perfect.
Nothing was left unresolved by the end. How the world came to be in such a state of chaos was revealed. I liked the way it all went down. I hate it that it was the end. I really liked the world and the characters and it sucks knowing nothing new will ever be written about them again.
A great end to a series that had bit of a rocky start. Dahlia aggravated me with her poor decision making, but I couldn’t help but like her. She did grow over the course of the series. Her actions were indicative of her age. As much as I hated some of the things she did, they were all done with good intentions. She valued the lives of others more than her own, and it was admirable.
Dax will be dearly missed. He finally opened up, well, just a little bit really but enough to be more endearing without being OOC. He was brutally honest, stubborn, and bossy but fair enough that he never came off as a jerk. Why can’t more leading males be written like him? He was so close to perfect.
Nothing was left unresolved by the end. How the world came to be in such a state of chaos was revealed. I liked the way it all went down. I hate it that it was the end. I really liked the world and the characters and it sucks knowing nothing new will ever be written about them again.
July 23, 2017
I enjoyed reading the first three installments of this series - I mean, it wasn't anything deep and life-changing, but as a holiday read it sufficed. But what the hell was this book?! Honestly, if I wanted to read an entire book of eating bacon, having sex, being ashamed of the sex because reasons unknown, and then finishing up the entire series IN ONE PAGE (???) it would have gotten more than one star, but I didn't, so here we are.
I was super disappointed to say the least, since the plot in general could have been a little more exciting. The fact that I am writing this "review", which is mainly a rant, is proof enough of how I feel about wasting my time on this book.
I was super disappointed to say the least, since the plot in general could have been a little more exciting. The fact that I am writing this "review", which is mainly a rant, is proof enough of how I feel about wasting my time on this book.
October 16, 2016
Maybe it's been too long since I read the first three but the heroine drove me insane until the last couple chapters. The things that happened were...odd and then bam! it ended. This won't be a series I reread.
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January 12, 2021
I really enjoyed this series and all the characters in it. Dal and Dax are the bomb, a strange couple to be sure, Dal doesn't even know they are a couple until near the end. And the supporting cast make this an enjoyable dystopian fantasy. Gets a little weird toward the end, but all ends well. I will be reading more of Donna Augustine.
September 16, 2017
I really was happy with the way the relationship ended up between Dal and Dax.
There were a few really humorous moments between Dal and Bookie but he just didn't seem to have a significant enough presence in this one.
I didn't really like the Tiffy resolution. I mean what's Fudge going to be without Tiffy the way she was? It was all so very deus ex machina. It made everything else in the series seem very insignificant and unnecessary like what was the point to all of it if Tiffy could just swoop in and save the day?
Overall the most positive aspect of this series was the characters. I enjoyed them all the way through and for me they made the series worth reading despite how much I disliked the ending.
There were a few really humorous moments between Dal and Bookie but he just didn't seem to have a significant enough presence in this one.
I didn't really like the Tiffy resolution. I mean what's Fudge going to be without Tiffy the way she was? It was all so very deus ex machina. It made everything else in the series seem very insignificant and unnecessary like what was the point to all of it if Tiffy could just swoop in and save the day?
Overall the most positive aspect of this series was the characters. I enjoyed them all the way through and for me they made the series worth reading despite how much I disliked the ending.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 18, 2016
Great ending to the series
It kept me enthralled all the way through. I'd definitely recommend this to my friends. My only regret is the series is complete and I won't be able to visit this world again.
It kept me enthralled all the way through. I'd definitely recommend this to my friends. My only regret is the series is complete and I won't be able to visit this world again.
September 5, 2016
Goodbye DALAX <3 ha ha amusing myself
October 30, 2017
This novel neatly wraps up the series. The mythology was interesting as well as some fascinating twists in this final installment. However, I feel let down that the story concludes and yet Dal NEVER tells Dax she loves him. Oh, it's implied and physically conveyed, but I wanted to watch her tell him. To finally grow up and share those feelings. Maybe I missed it in the audio, but I do not think so as I was waiting for it. The final showdown was gripping and I was happy at the outcome of the war, but I feel that Dax and Dal did not complete their journey - or I missed where they had that final commitment. Though the narrator captures the whiny voice, it was too good.
July 18, 2017
So you never find out what Dax wanted vengeance on the Dark Walkers for? Really?!!! And the whole thing of Tiffy's age changing from 6 to 4 to 5... where was the editor to this book? Those are glaring things that should have been caught. Oh and the end... terrible. The whole series was entertaining but had so many flaws I wouldn't recommend.
September 7, 2016
Loved the rest of this series but was bored by this book
September 5, 2020
In the beginning, I really appreciated Dal's innocent but willing to learn attitude with snark and secrets but you REALLY expect some character growth and development. She had all the "badass" potential but then it completely stalled and it just became boring and pretty irritating with Dax and Dal still keeping secrets and both needed a knock upside their heads to get some progression in the story.
I struggled to finish this book and at times I skimmed because it was the same stuff different day over and over.
I struggled to finish this book and at times I skimmed because it was the same stuff different day over and over.
December 28, 2017
I’m surprised by some of the reviews on here. I really enjoyed this series. I loved the build up between Dax and Dal. I loved their brokenness and their badassness and how they worked together to work through it. I was expecting more work before a resolution but I was satisfied with the way it all worked out. I read the entire series in less than a week and felt highly entertained, completely immersed and sad when it was over.
January 15, 2020
Wish it wasn’t the end
I wish it wasn’t the last book. I could’ve gone for one more.
I’m glad everything got resolved. It wasn’t necessarily a happily ever after but it was a deserving end for everyone.
My one complaint was that the two main characters argued constantly. It was really annoying.
I wish it wasn’t the last book. I could’ve gone for one more.
I’m glad everything got resolved. It wasn’t necessarily a happily ever after but it was a deserving end for everyone.
My one complaint was that the two main characters argued constantly. It was really annoying.
September 4, 2016
Donna Augustine’s 4th and finale in her urban fantasy The Wilds series satisfyingly solves the mysteries and answers the unanswered questions wrapping the series up fantastically. Her fast paced dialogue brilliantly tells the tale scene by vibrant scene and expertly captures the innocent and at times cluelessness of Dahlia’s youth along with her kick-butt never give-up attitude, plus her laugh out loud humor lightens the sometimes very dark, very intense storyline. Her co-stars were all amazing, the unbreakable bond she built between her stars and the OMG revelations rock the read!
This is a keeper!
Series must be read in order.
Dax, Dahlia (Dal) and their friends have just arrived back at the farm from the settlement called The Rock with fresh battle scars and still more questions than answers.
The war over the survival of the human race against the alien creatures known as Dark Walkers still rages and even with Dal and Dax’s magic being stronger than ever there are no guarantees of success. They need to keep their enemy in the dark while they fortify themselves and ready for battle it’s why they’ve made a deal with the devil himself, aka the Dark Walker’s leader. They have no options but to fight to the finish in this winner take all war so they hope they have enough time, luck and power to defeat this terrible foe.
This is a keeper!
Series must be read in order.
Dax, Dahlia (Dal) and their friends have just arrived back at the farm from the settlement called The Rock with fresh battle scars and still more questions than answers.
The war over the survival of the human race against the alien creatures known as Dark Walkers still rages and even with Dal and Dax’s magic being stronger than ever there are no guarantees of success. They need to keep their enemy in the dark while they fortify themselves and ready for battle it’s why they’ve made a deal with the devil himself, aka the Dark Walker’s leader. They have no options but to fight to the finish in this winner take all war so they hope they have enough time, luck and power to defeat this terrible foe.
June 21, 2018
I can't believe this! That ending...
My heart feels like it's about to explode. The amount of love this story got from me is insane!
There was so much that I didn't see coming, and when I think back to me reading the first book I feel so naive and unknowing (which was five days ago!)
The characters grew so much, especially the main character. Dahlia was great in the first book, excluding her naivety, but in this one she was just badass! She didn't take crap from people and stood for the things and people she loved. I found her less frustrating than I did in the first or second book, which is a good thing because that showed how much she's grown. Even though she was already eighteen in the first book, she finally felt like a real adult. She thought things through and not just the next five seconds.
Dax also became a better person to read about. I really liked him already but this book made me appreciate him.
These two were so good for each other and their scenes made me laugh, cry, get angry, but mostly just made me feel hot!
The other characters were also amazing. I don't think that there's one that I don't like.
The story overall was so enjoyable. It was unique but still blends in with all the stuff I like. This series has deserved a place on my 'favorites' shelf and will definitely be one I'll reread.
My heart feels like it's about to explode. The amount of love this story got from me is insane!
There was so much that I didn't see coming, and when I think back to me reading the first book I feel so naive and unknowing (which was five days ago!)
The characters grew so much, especially the main character. Dahlia was great in the first book, excluding her naivety, but in this one she was just badass! She didn't take crap from people and stood for the things and people she loved. I found her less frustrating than I did in the first or second book, which is a good thing because that showed how much she's grown. Even though she was already eighteen in the first book, she finally felt like a real adult. She thought things through and not just the next five seconds.
Dax also became a better person to read about. I really liked him already but this book made me appreciate him.
These two were so good for each other and their scenes made me laugh, cry, get angry, but mostly just made me feel hot!
The other characters were also amazing. I don't think that there's one that I don't like.
The story overall was so enjoyable. It was unique but still blends in with all the stuff I like. This series has deserved a place on my 'favorites' shelf and will definitely be one I'll reread.
July 20, 2019
Dal finally has her best friend, and her family and Dax. Even though neither one of them have admitted anything, and she feels a little confused about things they seem to have some type of relationship.
But, she finally must come to a head with the Dark Walkers, but first she must put herself on the line while Dax does his best to build an army to take them out.
Along with all of this drama, things are a little strange with Tiffy, and Dal is still trying to figure out how she feels about Dax and what's going on.
This book sort of felt like the end of the series, which I really hope that's not true, because I really want to see more of Dax and Dal especially now!
This book had a lot less fighting than previous books, but it had more about how Dal felt and the relationship between her and Dax!
It was really good though, and I loved all the drama that happened. The only thing I didn't love was the "conclusion" with the Dark Walkers, that just didn't seem right. But, other than that this one was really good.
I totally adored how this book ended, it was so sweet and so totally Dal and Dax! I really hope there will be more, because it can't just end like that!!
But, she finally must come to a head with the Dark Walkers, but first she must put herself on the line while Dax does his best to build an army to take them out.
Along with all of this drama, things are a little strange with Tiffy, and Dal is still trying to figure out how she feels about Dax and what's going on.
This book sort of felt like the end of the series, which I really hope that's not true, because I really want to see more of Dax and Dal especially now!
This book had a lot less fighting than previous books, but it had more about how Dal felt and the relationship between her and Dax!
It was really good though, and I loved all the drama that happened. The only thing I didn't love was the "conclusion" with the Dark Walkers, that just didn't seem right. But, other than that this one was really good.
I totally adored how this book ended, it was so sweet and so totally Dal and Dax! I really hope there will be more, because it can't just end like that!!
August 20, 2017
The Magic – Book 4 of The Wilds by Donna Augustine
In the final book, Dal and Dax along with their allies all stand together to save themselves, their loved ones and their homes. As Zarrod the leader of the Dark Walkers makes demands and threats if Dal doesn’t help him, the pressure is on! Dal feels trapped between protecting those she loves as well as losing the one she loves.
As the story unfolds Dal realises her true feelings and what and whom is forth fight for and those she needs to protect. The story reveals most of the mysteries including who Tiffy is and about the rift between the wood mists and the Dark walkers.
It was a good read and I did enjoy the ending, even though the battle was over and done with swiftly.
Dal has grown up to be a strong independent woman even though she is still learning the etiquette of society, that was denied to her from being trapped in the Cement giant, I love her strength, will and determination not to give up.
In the final book, Dal and Dax along with their allies all stand together to save themselves, their loved ones and their homes. As Zarrod the leader of the Dark Walkers makes demands and threats if Dal doesn’t help him, the pressure is on! Dal feels trapped between protecting those she loves as well as losing the one she loves.
As the story unfolds Dal realises her true feelings and what and whom is forth fight for and those she needs to protect. The story reveals most of the mysteries including who Tiffy is and about the rift between the wood mists and the Dark walkers.
It was a good read and I did enjoy the ending, even though the battle was over and done with swiftly.
Dal has grown up to be a strong independent woman even though she is still learning the etiquette of society, that was denied to her from being trapped in the Cement giant, I love her strength, will and determination not to give up.
September 26, 2016
Good ending to a very interesting series. Totally unexpected plot twist at the end do that made me happy. I think she could have left out an inappropriate scene or two without changing the book at all. Overall a very different take on a dystopian future that I enjoyed imagining.
October 18, 2016
Wonderful, Fantastic, Awesome.
I'm gonna miss Dal, Dax, Tiffy and all the others.
I love those people ... Thanks for this wonderful read.
I'm gonna miss Dal, Dax, Tiffy and all the others.
I love those people ... Thanks for this wonderful read.
December 17, 2019
Warm fuzzies, hot steamies, and lots of blood.
I loved this finale to the series of our little Plaguer.
I will say that there were a few times throughout that she made my eye twitch. It was because she was ignoring or passing off what I believed to be important, even crucial facts.
I love her naivety, especially with basic world things but I did also find myself getting impatient with her and Dax's relationship and the breaks they had on the emotional side of things.
I also wish Dad expressed more about their relationship instead of giving cryptids clues and walking or storming away. He mixed it up from either doing that, being hot or being super sweet and deep, which I loved.
Now enough of that. I seriously enjoyed the storyline and the plot behind this book. It was all excellently executed! The powers, to the sacrifices, to the hot scenes and the emotional scenes it was all done splendidly.
*Side note: love that Lucy got her own beast.
Totally recommend this series.
I loved this finale to the series of our little Plaguer.
I will say that there were a few times throughout that she made my eye twitch. It was because she was ignoring or passing off what I believed to be important, even crucial facts.
I love her naivety, especially with basic world things but I did also find myself getting impatient with her and Dax's relationship and the breaks they had on the emotional side of things.
I also wish Dad expressed more about their relationship instead of giving cryptids clues and walking or storming away. He mixed it up from either doing that, being hot or being super sweet and deep, which I loved.
Now enough of that. I seriously enjoyed the storyline and the plot behind this book. It was all excellently executed! The powers, to the sacrifices, to the hot scenes and the emotional scenes it was all done splendidly.
*Side note: love that Lucy got her own beast.
Totally recommend this series.
July 16, 2018
So damn sad to finish this series!!!
The Wilds has been on my to-read list since the first book of the series came out. I have no idea why I waited this long to get to it but I'm so glad I did...and so sad I've finished. This is simply a great series. The worldbuilding is consistent. Our main characters grow. The female lead is age-appropriate in much of her thinking and older than her years in some. She is strong and smart, sometimes impulsive and thoughtless as even the most mature young adult can be. We are in her head as she matures and learns to maintain relationships and work in a community. The author does a phenomenal job with Dal. The male lead also grows and we witness his increased understanding of the respect Dal demands. Finally, we get to see her give that respect back to him. The character building is just so well done in this series and the story that holds them is fascinating and stressful. I highly recommend.
The Wilds has been on my to-read list since the first book of the series came out. I have no idea why I waited this long to get to it but I'm so glad I did...and so sad I've finished. This is simply a great series. The worldbuilding is consistent. Our main characters grow. The female lead is age-appropriate in much of her thinking and older than her years in some. She is strong and smart, sometimes impulsive and thoughtless as even the most mature young adult can be. We are in her head as she matures and learns to maintain relationships and work in a community. The author does a phenomenal job with Dal. The male lead also grows and we witness his increased understanding of the respect Dal demands. Finally, we get to see her give that respect back to him. The character building is just so well done in this series and the story that holds them is fascinating and stressful. I highly recommend.
March 10, 2024
This series started off really promising and really fizzled out at the end for me. Up until the very end Dal was confused with all her emotions, and still never really let it all out to Dax.
I hated how they just wouldn’t talk. Not sharing anything with each other. Their relationship was not built on a stable foundation that’s for sure.
The intimate scenes were really lacking considering that we did not get much spice til book three. Even that spice was pretty tame.
The ending with the woodland mists and the dark walkers being at war is what caused the end of humanity essentially. It never really explained the bloody plague and why the Woodland mists when targeting dark walkers, let humans get caught in the cross fire.
I was hoping for more clarity at the end, but the wrap up was rushed and left a lot on unanswered.
Also bookie! Why did he re-alive again? I understand it was a healing place for magical/dark walkers but he’s a plain a$$ human. How does that work? Ugh.
I hated how they just wouldn’t talk. Not sharing anything with each other. Their relationship was not built on a stable foundation that’s for sure.
The intimate scenes were really lacking considering that we did not get much spice til book three. Even that spice was pretty tame.
The ending with the woodland mists and the dark walkers being at war is what caused the end of humanity essentially. It never really explained the bloody plague and why the Woodland mists when targeting dark walkers, let humans get caught in the cross fire.
I was hoping for more clarity at the end, but the wrap up was rushed and left a lot on unanswered.
Also bookie! Why did he re-alive again? I understand it was a healing place for magical/dark walkers but he’s a plain a$$ human. How does that work? Ugh.
August 14, 2025
I'm happy to have finished this series, but I didn't particularly care for the heroine; I found her immature at times and not as powerful as I had hoped she would become. I'm also a bit let down by the story in this book, as I feel it still focuses overly much on relationship issues rather than the issue with the enemies.
After three books of the Dark Walkers tormenting Dahlia, the resolution felt rushed and too easy, and with someone else's power conveniently appearing out of nowhere to help in the battle. I had hoped Dahlia would play a crucial role and showcase her abilities, but that never happened. It was just me, daydreaming about a different ending.😅
After three books of the Dark Walkers tormenting Dahlia, the resolution felt rushed and too easy, and with someone else's power conveniently appearing out of nowhere to help in the battle. I had hoped Dahlia would play a crucial role and showcase her abilities, but that never happened. It was just me, daydreaming about a different ending.😅
June 29, 2019
When I started the series I loved it, but by book four Dal hadn’t really grown and I was tired of her. Everyone seems determined to keep secrets for absolutely no reason. Everyone is equally determined to be angry that people keep secrets when they themselves do it too. The ending felt beyond rushed. The series built up to something that was resolved in a chapter. Resolved in a very unsatisfying way I should add. The majority of The Magic was frustrating due to characters behaving like morons. There’s plenty of content in the book but none of it seems all that relevant to the main plot.
May 14, 2017
Epic everuthing came full circle
Absolutely loved this series..This last installment bought the series full circle.. we learnt all about Dal and why and what she was wanted for... Bookie and what bought hom back..excepting love, what the Dark walkets are after why theu are the way they are.. why the wood mist are the way they are whats going on with Tiffy soo we learn alot...perfect ending loved it great series... give it a try
Absolutely loved this series..This last installment bought the series full circle.. we learnt all about Dal and why and what she was wanted for... Bookie and what bought hom back..excepting love, what the Dark walkets are after why theu are the way they are.. why the wood mist are the way they are whats going on with Tiffy soo we learn alot...perfect ending loved it great series... give it a try
October 13, 2017
I'm a little upset that I've finished this series. I feel a little annoyed with the heroines young and naive attitude, but I love her sassy comebacks! The author did answer all my questions. The ending of the battle was a shocker but I think Dal and Dax's ending was a little predictable.
Overall the story is amazing! Dal and Dax will do anything to protect the ones they love. Growing up, protection, war, magic, beasts and spirits all make for an epic showdown.
Overall the story is amazing! Dal and Dax will do anything to protect the ones they love. Growing up, protection, war, magic, beasts and spirits all make for an epic showdown.
May 6, 2022
cute
Author has a witty lighthearted personality for a paranormal writer. I had a good time living in the wilds even when it was too corny for my taste. This is a great story for young readers who like magic, shape shifters, wit and adventure. Sex scenes are minimal and vague enough so the reader gets the idea but not distastefully graphic. I’ll be reading more from Augustine in the future.
Author has a witty lighthearted personality for a paranormal writer. I had a good time living in the wilds even when it was too corny for my taste. This is a great story for young readers who like magic, shape shifters, wit and adventure. Sex scenes are minimal and vague enough so the reader gets the idea but not distastefully graphic. I’ll be reading more from Augustine in the future.
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