This series is truly one of my favorites because it has everything I love. Cool vampires, a kickass heroine in training, intriguing bad guys, mystery, and a nice swoon-worthy romance. This is one boxset that should not be passed up.
Wilder
If you love Buffy the Vampire Slayer you will definitely love Wilder. Wilder is a tale of a young girl Celeste—your average American teen ready to take that next step into college life—or at least that’s what she believes herself to be, until she begins having terrifying dreams filled with monsters, visions of her late father, and two mysterious brothers (Roman and Nico Constantin) move to town. After literally running into Roman—my favorite of the Constantin brothers, though I have to admit I have a soft spot for Nico too—at the local library, Celeste is instantly drawn to him and as their connection grows she discovers who she truly is and what role she’s destined for as a whole new supernatural world reveals itself. With twist and turns, and a new take on vampires, along with likable characters you root for from the very beginning, I found myself drawn into this world so immensely, that I read the entire thing in one day.
Wilder: Destiny
Hmm, what can I say about Wilder Destiny, the sequel to G.K. DeRosa’s debut novel Wilder…oh I know, IT’S AWESOME. That’s right I gave it all caps. This book truly was just as good as the first and here’s why. There was action, suspense, mystery, intrigue, fun new characters to love, some heartbreak mixed with a dash of hopefulness, and a premonition or two that if proves true, could leave things in devastation. Now who wouldn’t love that?
Wilder Destiny picks up a few month later with Celeste now in college with several bad guy takedowns under her belt as she fights to keep her town of Oak Bluffs safe from all the things that go bump in the night. But when she’s attacked by a demon sent to kill her, it becomes clear that there’s a new big bad in town. Now with the help of Roman, Nico, and Stellan she’s determined to figure out whom this player is and what it is they want before something truly horrible happens.
All in all I enjoyed this book and it’s Buffy meets Vampire Diaries—while still being original—feel. I recommend it to all those who loved the first and for those who love a good supernatural tale that pulls you right in after only reading the first two sentences. Well done, G.K. DeRosa. Looking forward to seeing what happens next.
Wilder: Revelations
After reading—and absolutely loving—the first two books in the Wilder series, I was super excited to get my hands on the next installment. And let’s just say…it did not disappoint.
Wilder: Revelations pretty much jumps right into action, picking up right where book two left off, with a certain someone coming back from the “great beyond” and all the repercussions that go along with it. It then takes the reader on a ride full of twists and turns, intriguing backstories, hinted at plots that make you start to question certain characters, and a new darkness to contend with that just might threaten Celeste’s very being. There are swoon-worthy moments that leave your heart full of the warm and fuzzies and there are moments where your jaw drops and your heart breaks. All in all, this book was just as wonderful as it’s predecessors, and I cannot wait to experience more of Celeste Wilder’s world. Bring on book four!
Wilder: Legacy
After reading the first three books and novella in this wonderful series, I had been eagerly waiting to read the final installment, and now that I have, I am both happy and sad. Happy because it was perfect, and sad because now the series is over. Although, I hear there will be an upcoming spinoff series, so at least I have that to look forward to. ☺
Wilder Legacy picks up a few months after the events of Wilder Revelation and jumps right back into the swing of things with hidden enemies, nefarious plots, and secrets from the past being revealed. With all the action, heartbreak, and swoon-worthy moments to give you all the feels, this book truly has a little bit of everything to keep you hooked all the way to the ending of this amazing series. I enjoyed/loved every single bit of it, especially watching (reading a good book plays like a movie in my head) Alek’s character reluctantly grow and evolve as he experiences emotions he’d previously closed himself off too. Not to mention Roman and Celeste and how… and I’ll stop right there as to not reveal any spoilers. ☺ Well done G.K. DeRosa. I look forward to reading more of your works in the future.
I was given a copy of these books in return for an honest review.