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for The Magic of Untamed Hearts
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Mari A. (Grand Junction, CO)
Untamed and a little risqué
I enjoyed this book! It's an interesting story line and I love the connection into earth, science and nature. The story strayed away from mythical world and dove straight into a romance! At times, I found the writing about the sex scenes a little too explicit and borderline raunchy.
I loved the manner in which the Author created and expressed the relationships among each of the characters. I felt how deeply bonded the sisters were, and I felt the real pain of their struggles.
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Cheryl R. (Jeannette, PA)
Why?
I looked forward to reading about Sky and Adam. It was a way to stop my mind racing after a long day at work. Then, one night, I started to read and the story took a turn into a very adult, sexual situation. To me, it seemed out of place with the rest of the book. I have not read the first 2 books so I'm not sure if they did the same thing. The story itself was a good story and I loved the response of the animals to Sky's moods.
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Linda M. (Ocala, FL)
Surprise! I Like a Roamnce
Not having read the first two books in the Wild Magic series, I was completely unprepared for the third, The Magic of Untamed Hearts. However, I quickly fell under its spell and stayed up late to finish it. This book is fiction, fantasy and sexy romance all rolled into one very impressive narrative. Sky Flores and her sisters each have a unique, special power that enhances their lives, yet can arouse fear and apprehension in the "normal" people who surround them. Sky's special power is her ability to understand and communicate with animals. She appears to be autistic and has great difficulty interacting with other people. Others in the community don't understand her and she certainly cannot figure them out. The book is a delightful journey of self-discovery and confidence building. I think this book would be enjoyed by anyone who likes romance and fantasy. It's quirky, it's unpredictable and it's fun. Now I need to read the other two volumes in the series.
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Peggy H. (Erie, PA)
Fun Romp
This was a fun easy read with vivid characters and a predictable ending. This could easily be characterized as a young adult book, except there are numerous explicit adult situation.
The story involves our heroine trying to reintegrate into her small town after disappearing for 8 years. Where has she been? Wandering the woods in a state between dead and alive, cared for by "old gods." We sre introduced to lots of interesting folklore, and insight into the experience of trying to fit in.
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Margot
Wild Witches Series: A Captivating Blend of Romance, Mythology, and Mental Health Exploration
Gilliland’s Wild Witches series offers a captivating journey, though I found the first two books more engaging. Sky’s story has lower stakes, which, given her resurrection in the first book, may be intentional. The author’s self-awareness shines through in her characters, particularly in the honest portrayal of mental health, specifically neurodevelopmental and perinatal mood disorders in this story. Each book quaintly employs classic romance tropes, adding a fresh twist with elements of indigenous mythology, spirituality, and Catholicism. This blend creates a unique and artistic narrative, making the series a beautiful exploration of love and self-discovery.
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Sandi W. (East Moline, IL)
Fiction, fantasy and sexy romance all rolled up together
Thanks to BookBrowse and Berkley for a copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review. Publishes January 13, 2026.
I have to be more careful when requesting books. Here again I ended up with the third book in a series. I guess it was ok as a stand alone, but not having read the first two books I feel like I was missing a lot. For that reason I can only give it 3 of 5 stars.
This book centered on Sky - they youngest of three sister's - all with a special gift. For Sky it is the ability to communicate with animals. And she is returning after an 8 year absence.
This book is fiction, fantasy and sexy romance all rolled up together. Maybe a bit heavy on the 'romance' aspect. But an easy read all the same.
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Alyssa Raulerson
Romantic and Rushed
The Magic of Untamed Hearts is a sweet, modern romance that at times makes you feel as if you've been transported to a simpler time of the past. Honestly, without the pop culture references, which is a downside for me in books, one might think that this is a period piece. I do like that a central theme in the book is communication and directness, which is a little off-put by the minuscule miscommunication trope that happens near the end.
On that topic, the pacing in the second half feels a little rush, and I really wish that the cult plotline was explored more throughout the book. I feel as though it was kind of forgotten after Sky and Adam begin their romantic relationship, and then the author just remembered to tie it up in the epilogue. I do appreciate however how this book slightly deviates from your classic romance novel, in that the protagonist is not completely insufferable. Though maybe a little over-quirky at times, Gilliland does an amazing job in conveying a main character with undiagnosed autism and makes you fall in love with Sky.
