Witch of Wild Things by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland (2023, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherPenguin Publishing Group

ISBN-100593548574

ISBN-139780593548578

eBay Product ID (ePID)18058370329

Product Key Features

Book TitleWitch of Wild Things

Number of Pages320 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicRomance / Multicultural & Interracial, Fantasy / Contemporary

Publication Year2023

GenreFiction

AuthorRaquel Vasquez Gilliland

Book SeriesWild Magic Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight8.3 Oz

Item Length8 in

Item Width5.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2022-058280

Reviews"In her magical, beautiful adult debut, Witch of Wild Things , Raquel Vasquez Gilliland absolutely mesmerizes with a richly woven story encompassing family, friendship, and romantic love. The tenderness between Sage and Tennessee truly captured my heart. Perfect for fans of Lisa Kleypas and yet at the same time gorgeously unique, this earthy and luminous book will leave readers spellbound." --India Holton, national bestselling author of The League of Gentlewomen Witches " Witch of Wild Things is such a beautiful story of family, friendship, and falling in love. I mean, an anonymous AIM chat relationship from high school, with the boy on the other end now all grown up into a tattooed, plant-loving man? Sisters with a thorny, complicated relationship in need of nourishing? A woman who doesn't see herself as the special, rare flower she is . . . until she does? Raquel Vasquez Gilliland's adult debut is everything I love about romance!" --Alicia Thompson, national bestselling author of Love in the Time of Serial Killers "Raquel Vasquez Gilliland's adult debut is spooky, sexy and magical. Witch of Wild Things is a perfect mix of magical realism and swoony romance, with a fair amount of family drama and love. You'll fall in love with the Flores sisters in this cozy, wonderful novel."-- Elissa Sussman, bestselling author of Funny You Should Ask " Witch of Wild Things is a flawless gem. Raquel Vasquez Gilliland's prose is by turns seamless and striking; her storytelling is vulnerable and full of soul. As a Mexican-American, reading this novel felt like coming home--it was a song my heart never knew it needed to hear." --Isabel Cañas, author of The Hacienda "Every page sparkles with magic, family, and the lush beauty of wild things."-- Sangu Mandanna, author of The Very Irregular Society of Witches, "In her magical, beautiful adult debut, Witch of Wild Things , Raquel Vasquez Gilliland absolutely mesmerizes with a richly woven story encompassing family, friendship, and romantic love. The tenderness between Sage and Tennessee truly captured my heart. Perfect for fans of Lisa Kleypas and yet at the same time gorgeously unique, this earthy and luminous book will leave readers spellbound." --India Holton, national bestselling author of The League of Gentlewomen Witches " Witch of Wild Things is such a beautiful story of family, friendship, and falling in love. I mean, an anonymous AIM chat relationship from high school, with the boy on the other end now all grown up into a tattooed, plant-loving man? Sisters with a thorny, complicated relationship in need of nourishing? A woman who doesn't see herself as the special, rare flower she is . . . until she does? Raquel Vasquez Gilliland's adult debut is everything I love about romance!" --Alicia Thompson, national bestselling author of Love in the Time of Serial Killers "Raquel Vasquez Gilliland's adult debut is spooky, sexy and magical. Witch of Wild Things is a perfect mix of magical realism and swoony romance, with a fair amount of family drama and love. You'll fall in love with the Flores sisters in this cozy, wonderful novel."-- Elissa Sussman, bestselling author of Funny You Should Ask " Witch of Wild Things is a flawless gem. Raquel Vasquez Gilliland's prose is by turns seamless and striking; her storytelling is vulnerable and full of soul. As a Mexican-American, reading this novel felt like coming home--it was a song my heart never knew it needed to hear." --Isabel Cañas, author of The Hacienda "Every page sparkles with magic, family, and the lush beauty of wild things."-- Sangu Mandanna, author of The Very Irregular Society of Witches "You could cut the tension here with a knife, or should we say, a pair of gardening shears." -- Good Housekeeping "A solid, fun novel, full of magic, romance, and characters you can follow along with and root for."-- Red Carpet Crash "Gilliland's adult fiction debut is a beautifully written, entrancing novel that is a must-buy for all collections." -- Library Journal (starred review) "Gilliland mixes magical realism, sisterhood, and, of course, love into a sparkling romance that will sweep readers off their feet."-- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "In a touching and sweet story about moving on from a haunting past, award-winning Mexican American poet, artist, and novelist Gilliland weaves together a complex tale of loss and new beginnings that still manages to be a fun and captivating romance." -- Booklist, "In her magical, beautiful adult debut, Witch of Wild Things , Raquel Vasquez Gilliland absolutely mesmerizes with a richly woven story encompassing family, friendship, and romantic love. The tenderness between Sage and Tennessee truly captured my heart. Perfect for fans of Lisa Kleypas and yet at the same time gorgeously unique, this earthy and luminous book will leave readers spellbound." --India Holton, national bestselling author of The League of Gentlewomen Witches, "In her magical, beautiful adult debut, Witch of Wild Things , Raquel Vasquez Gilliland absolutely mesmerizes with a richly woven story encompassing family, friendship, and romantic love. The tenderness between Sage and Tennessee truly captured my heart. Perfect for fans of Lisa Kleypas and yet at the same time gorgeously unique, this earthy and luminous book will leave readers spellbound." --India Holton, national bestselling author of The League of Gentlewomen Witches " Witch of Wild Things is such a beautiful story of family, friendship, and falling in love. I mean, an anonymous AIM chat relationship from high school, with the boy on the other end now all grown up into a tattooed, plant-loving man? Sisters with a thorny, complicated relationship in need of nourishing? A woman who doesn't see herself as the special, rare flower she is . . . until she does? Raquel Vasquez Gilliland's adult debut is everything I love about romance!" --Alicia Thompson, national bestselling author of Love in the Time of Serial Killers "Raquel Vasquez Gilliland's adult debut is spooky, sexy and magical. Witch of Wild Things is a perfect mix of magical realism and swoony romance, with a fair amount of family drama and love. You'll fall in love with the Flores sisters in this cozy, wonderful novel."-- Elissa Sussman, bestselling author of Funny You Should Ask " Witch of Wild Things is a flawless gem. Raquel Vasquez Gilliland's prose is by turns seamless and striking; her storytelling is vulnerable and full of soul. As a Mexican-American, reading this novel felt like coming home--it was a song my heart never knew it needed to hear." --Isabel Cañas, author of The Hacienda, "In her magical, beautiful adult debut, Witch of Wild Things , Raquel Vasquez Gilliland absolutely mesmerizes with a richly woven story encompassing family, friendship, and romantic love. The tenderness between Sage and Tennessee truly captured my heart. Perfect for fans of Lisa Kleypas and yet at the same time gorgeously unique, this earthy and luminous book will leave readers spellbound." --India Holton, national bestselling author of The League of Gentlewomen Witches " Witch of Wild Things is such a beautiful story of family, friendship, and falling in love. I mean, an anonymous AIM chat relationship from high school, with the boy on the other end now all grown up into a tattooed, plant-loving man? Sisters with a thorny, complicated relationship in need of nourishing? A woman who doesn't see herself as the special, rare flower she is . . . until she does? Raquel Vasquez Gilliland's adult debut is everything I love about romance!" --Alicia Thompson, national bestselling author of Love in the Time of Serial Killers "Raquel Vasquez Gilliland's adult debut is spooky, sexy and magical. Witch of Wild Things is a perfect mix of magical realism and swoony romance, with a fair amount of family drama and love. You'll fall in love with the Flores sisters in this cozy, wonderful novel."-- Elissa Sussman, bestselling author of Funny You Should Ask " Witch of Wild Things is a flawless gem. Raquel Vasquez Gilliland's prose is by turns seamless and striking; her storytelling is vulnerable and full of soul. As a Mexican-American, reading this novel felt like coming home--it was a song my heart never knew it needed to hear." --Isabel Cañas, author of The Hacienda "Every page sparkles with magic, family, and the lush beauty of wild things."-- Sangu Mandanna, author of The Very Irregular Society of Witches "You could cut the tension here with a knife, or should we say, a pair of gardening shears." -- Good Housekeeping "A solid, fun novel, full of magic, romance, and characters you can follow along with and root for."-- Red Carpet Crash "Gilliland's adult fiction debut is a beautifully written, entrancing novel that is a must-buy for all collections." -- Library Journal (starred review) "Gilliland mixes magical realism, sisterhood, and, of course, love into a sparkling romance that will sweep readers off their feet."-- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Series Volume Number1

SynopsisSage Flores has been running from her family - and their 'gifts' - ever since her younger sister Sky died. Eight years later, Sage reluctantly returns to her hometown. Like slipping into an old, comforting sweater, Sage takes back her job at Cranberry Rose Company and uses her ability to communicate with plants to discover unusual heritage specimens in the surrounding lands. What should be a simple task is complicated by her partner in botany sleuthing: Tennessee Reyes. He broke her heart in high school, and she never fully recovered. Working together is reminding her of all their past tender, genuine moments - and new feelings for this mature sexy man are starting to take root in her heart. With rare plants to find, a dead sister who keeps bringing her coffee, and another sister whose anger fills the sky with lightning, Sage doesn't have time for romance. But being with Tenn is like standing in the middle of a field on the cusp of a summer thunderstorm - supercharged and inevitable., A USA TODAY BESTSELLER! One of Amazon's Best Romances of September! A People Magazine Romantasy Pick! Legend goes that long ago a Flores woman offended the old gods, and their family was cursed as a result. Now, every woman born to the family has a touch of magic. Sage Flores has been running from her family--and their "gifts"--ever since her younger sister Sky died. Eight years later, Sage reluctantly returns to her hometown. Like slipping into an old, comforting sweater, Sage takes back her job at Cranberry Rose Company and uses her ability to communicate with plants to discover unusual heritage specimens in the surrounding lands. What should be a simple task is complicated by her partner in botany sleuthing: Tennessee Reyes. He broke her heart in high school, and she never fully recovered. Working together is reminding her of all their past tender, genuine moments--and new feelings for this mature sexy man are starting to take root in her heart. With rare plants to find, a dead sister who keeps bringing her coffee, and another sister whose anger fills the sky with lightning, Sage doesn't have time for romance. But being with Tenn is like standing in the middle of a field on the cusp of a summer thunderstorm--supercharged and inevitable.

LC Classification NumberPS3622.A834W58 2023