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Oh, dear. It was kind of a hot mess -- and also, one of those annoying books where the plot is only possible because people don't talk to each other in situations where in real life, they would. Again and again, the heroine kept her mouth shut and her questions to herself for no reason except her ignorance allowed the book to go on. Beyond that, characterizations were thin and the romance triangle unbelievable. The bright spot was the mythological background mixed with the realistic setting at Princeton.


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Wildalone A Novel Wildalone Sagas Krassi Zourkova 9780062328021 Books Reviews

This was a brilliantly conceived portrayal of the Bulgarian myth of the Samodivi played out in modern life. The book is well written, poetic, and has lovely descriptions of places and people alike.

"What needed pruning—badly—was his head. Mane, eyebrows, beard, all merged in a cloud of cotton candy spun out of tar instead of sugar."

Having researched and written a book about Samodivi, I was drawn to this book. The basic story itself is not what interested me, by I was fascinated by how the author entwined the Orphic mysteries into the legends about Samodivi. Orpheus came from Thrace, and since these people did not have a written language, what is known about him comes from the Greeks. This book gives a new perspective. Perhaps one that the Thracians themselves might have written. There were even subtle things that the average reader would not understand who was not familiar with the ways of the Samodivi--how they arrive on a torrential force, a whirlwind.

On a cultural note, it brought back memories of my own time spent at an ivy league college, a poor person among the extremely wealthy. Add to this the cultural differences someone from another country would experience and you have a glimpse into college life that not all students would normally see.

It is well worth the time to read this book and get a glimpse into the myths of another culture.
It’s been a long time since I’ve read a modern Gothic (in a contemporary setting) as enthralling as Wildalone. Reminiscent of novels such as The Secret History and Lake of Dead Languages, Wildalone is a flawless blend of myth, fated love, and Gothic suspense.

Among the many things that I loved about this novel was the way in which Zourkova interweaves Greek and Bulgarian myth, finding the commonalities between the two and creating her own, unique brand of myth. It was wild and harsh and carried the story through its entirety. One of my favorite chapters in the book involved Thea’s memory of visiting her estranged family in far-away town in Bulgaria; it had beautiful, subtle elements of suspense. I also loved the way in which the mysterious, vanished sister ultimately factors into the conflict. Elsa’s story is relayed to the reader in a gentle unfolding that leaves you just enough time to wish that it weren’t so, but to be horrifically fascinated when you realize that it is (I’m being vague here as to avoid too many spoilers).

The other truly defining element of this story (for me) was Rhys. He is a resplendent, emotional-roller coaster of a character. Part “Alpha Male”, part tortured soul; his story (like Elsa’s) was executed brilliantly, showing just enough of what we needed to know at just the right moments. I loved the fact that I was enraged with him one moment and saying “…….Ooooh” the next.

I also enjoyed the exploration into the triangular relationship between Rhys, Jake, and Thea. Upon reading the book’s blurb, I falsely assumed that it would be a consensual relationship and was surprised when it wasn’t. I struggled with the validity of Thea’s feelings towards Jake; in fact, I could make a really good argument for why Thea’s feelings for Jake are ri-donk-ulous. However, I enjoyed being so caught up in my feelings over a character, or group of characters. And the side-lining conflict of Rhys/Thea/ and (insert spoiler here) aching, devastating, and so well rendered.

If there was anything dissatisfying about Wildalone, it was my desire for more when it ended. I appreciated the ambiguity of the end, though I would L-O-V-E a sequel or even a prequel; I think a prequel which focused on-ahem-“other” characters would be super!

Regardless, this was a spectacular first effort by Zourkova and I impatiently await her next novel.
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Oh, dear. It was kind of a hot mess -- and also, one of those annoying books where the plot is only possible because people don't talk to each other in situations where in real life, they would. Again and again, the heroine kept her mouth shut and her questions to herself for no reason except her ignorance allowed the book to go on. Beyond that, characterizations were thin and the romance triangle unbelievable. The bright spot was the mythological background mixed with the realistic setting at Princeton.