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Swamps make stellar settings for the spookiest of stories. “The meanest swamp in Louisiana” however, disdainfully dismisses “spooky”. This arrogant, angry bog is far more frightening than the orneriest of angry alligators. A petulant presence, tinged with wicked lurks within.

Following an epic sibling squabble, Sass’s revered brother, Phin belligerently explodes from the sanctity of their backyard into the eagerly awaiting quagmire. She dreads the worst. Not “the worst” as it relates to the average, hazardous marsh. It isn’t images of the one person she loves unconditionally, who loves her right back: sinking into quicksand, being bitten by a venomous snake, hopelessly lost, slowly succumbing to the elements that plague her.

Whispered legends. Volumes of collected Swamp Stories. Knowing looks exchanged over children’s heads. The unimaginable horror that is never actually addressed, always alluded to. These fears fill her mind and freak her out. As if insulted by her tame, unimaginative worries, the glade grabs Sass by her chin, jerks her head up and shoves the unspeakable, tortuous cruelty into her stunned face.

Ms. Parker explodes into the Young Adult literary world, boldly and courageously with an authority that won’t be denied. I’m a little bit in love with her and I’m pretty sure she had me in mind with the shout out to my beloved Phish and the perfect use of a term that needs to come back: spaz attack.

Amid a tale that unapologetically reaches out and with a quick tug, pulls the reader into the sticky, steamy swamp; enters dark-skinned Abigail, the “girl who prefers girls” in a very small town. This diversity is not gratuitous nor is it the point of the story. Rather, Ms. Parker’s natural inclination to include characters of differing ethnicities and sexual orientation seems simply indicative of her norm; yet feels utterly refreshing.

Superbly depicted southern stereotypes lend a feel of authenticity while the dynamics among the characters enrich this brilliantly written, compelling, creepy and captivating story. Absolutely, all-the-way awesome, Beware the Wild is a book that I look forward to re-reading and sharing with my bookish pals both Young and Not-So-Young Adults.


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Beware the Wild Natalie C Parker Books Reviews

Natalie Parker does a fantastic job of weaving together the perfect amount of intrigue and the paranormal throughout this novel. The swamp and the setting are truly characters in their own right and the execution of their personification makes for a unique experience that's riveting and rewarding. It's the perfect mix of mystery and suspense where you find yourself following one train of thinking only to be disillusioned and forced to reevaluate your understanding of the story as new evidence is presented. I am so impressed with Parker's writing and her adept ability to subtly weave tidbits of information into each progression of the story where you realize you've been under the spell of the swamp too without even noticing it happening. It's so unlike other books I've read that it's difficult to compare it to anything. It's a book best experienced rather than read about through the eyes and opinions of others.

On an educator's note, I read this with my middle school book club kids and they ate it up! It's totally appropriate for middle school students and nicely balances mature content with accessible storytelling and vocabulary. There are frequent uses of the word damn and other mild curse words, but the use is never vulgar and largely negligible in the scheme of the novel. The romantic relationship in the book explores physical attraction enough to understand what's happening but does not go into so much detail that it's inappropriate for younger readers. The emotional situations and considerations of all characters teach valuable lessons in the dangers of judging people without the full story and the consequences of relying on other people for your happiness.

Excellent read overall!! Do yourself a favor and read it!!
I am such a sucker for a story set in the South. One that just drips with Southern humidity and Spanish moss. That's what reminds me of home. I grew up in the South, swamps are as familiar to me as sunshine. Don't get me wrong, I don't go around stomping through them, but salt marshes precede the beaches I played on and you can hardly throw a rock without hitting a gator. So when I read the first page of this novel, pure poetry and so atmospheric, painting a picture and a warning all at once, I went on a hunt to find this book in a book store immediately. This is a book I savored, reading bits of it at a time instead of devouring it. I just didn't want it to end. I was trapped in the story just as much as the characters were.

Sterling Saucier, what a name, right? And she lives in Sticks, Louisiana. Oh the alliteration. The story begins with Sterling sizzling on her brother's car he lovingly restored. It is a week before school is out and her brother has disappeared after a fight with Sterling and their stepfather. One in which he got violent. It's all so hazy. Did he run away? Did he leave because of Sterling? Did he go into the swamp willingly? Does he want to stay there? Sterling starts feeling guilty. She's been starving herself over worry that Phin is going to leave her for college. He's always been there to protect her. It sounds flimsy at first. A poor excuse for what at first sounds like the beginning of anorexia. But it isn't that. Not at all. I don't want to say much though I will assure you this is not an issue book. There is a romance, slow going, very sweet. The kind that happens in a small town between a boy and girl where everyone knows everyone else.

This story is about the power of where you come from, how your roots never really leave you. It's about the power of words, as a reader, you already know words have power. And I have to say that Natalie C. Parker is magical in the way she weaves words. The swamp is as much of a character as the people are playing a big role in the story. It's a mystery, something to be afraid of, beautiful, and fearsome. Books are written about the swamp, it's held back by a fence, the people of Sticks decorate the fence, and burn candles at the fence.

Sterling is honest to a fault. I like her. Her view of the world is unclouded by judgement or jealousy. She is the epitome of the word love. She loves her family. She loves her friends. And she loves her brother. She is flanked by her very logical friend Candy, her maybe boyfriend Heath and her sorta sister Lenora May. They make an interesting group whether together or apart.

I'm not doing a great job selling this book, so let me just say this, the language in this novel pulled me in and I found myself understanding so well what the character was saying. Here is one of my favorite passages. If you've ever lost someone, had a breakup, lost touch with someone, you'll understand.

Maybe it's easier to not know the little things. They're what hurts the most when they're gone. What does it matter that Phin loves old cars and painted that '68 Chevelle red because it's my favorite color? It doesn't matter a damn, but looking at that car in the driveway is a knife in the stomach; the guts of my relationship with Phin all cut open and rotting in the sun. I don't want to feel this way about someone else. I don't want to get so close that losing them means losing a piece of myself. (pp. 206-207)
I know what you mean Sterling. I know exactly what you mean.
Swamps make stellar settings for the spookiest of stories. “The meanest swamp in Louisiana” however, disdainfully dismisses “spooky”. This arrogant, angry bog is far more frightening than the orneriest of angry alligators. A petulant presence, tinged with wicked lurks within.

Following an epic sibling squabble, Sass’s revered brother, Phin belligerently explodes from the sanctity of their backyard into the eagerly awaiting quagmire. She dreads the worst. Not “the worst” as it relates to the average, hazardous marsh. It isn’t images of the one person she loves unconditionally, who loves her right back sinking into quicksand, being bitten by a venomous snake, hopelessly lost, slowly succumbing to the elements that plague her.

Whispered legends. Volumes of collected Swamp Stories. Knowing looks exchanged over children’s heads. The unimaginable horror that is never actually addressed, always alluded to. These fears fill her mind and freak her out. As if insulted by her tame, unimaginative worries, the glade grabs Sass by her chin, jerks her head up and shoves the unspeakable, tortuous cruelty into her stunned face.

Ms. Parker explodes into the Young Adult literary world, boldly and courageously with an authority that won’t be denied. I’m a little bit in love with her and I’m pretty sure she had me in mind with the shout out to my beloved Phish and the perfect use of a term that needs to come back spaz attack.

Amid a tale that unapologetically reaches out and with a quick tug, pulls the reader into the sticky, steamy swamp; enters dark-skinned Abigail, the “girl who prefers girls” in a very small town. This diversity is not gratuitous nor is it the point of the story. Rather, Ms. Parker’s natural inclination to include characters of differing ethnicities and sexual orientation seems simply indicative of her norm; yet feels utterly refreshing.

Superbly depicted southern stereotypes lend a feel of authenticity while the dynamics among the characters enrich this brilliantly written, compelling, creepy and captivating story. Absolutely, all-the-way awesome, Beware the Wild is a book that I look forward to re-reading and sharing with my bookish pals both Young and Not-So-Young Adults.