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Date of Completion: 31/10/2025
Published by: Magpie
ISBN: 9780008734817
‘Wild Reverence’ takes its time to get going, but rewards with a compelling and expansive tale in Rebecca Ross’s lush writing style.
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she was beautiful in a way that robbed breath and stole into dreams.
From the start, I was captivated by the vivid descriptions and beautiful writing style. Although the initial introduction to the world and characters is leisurely laid out, the slow start paid off as the elaborate storyline and political threads gradually won me over. Matilda’s rollercoaster journey and evolution are especially compelling, and key supporting characters, like Bade, are portrayed with nuance. However, Vincent fell a bit flat for me as his character lacked defining traits. I wasn’t entirely convinced by the romance either, mostly because of the limited interactions between the characters, but the attraction between them was undeniable.
it is good to laugh. Even on terrible days.
The audiobook, narrated by Rebecca Norfolk, Hannah Van Der Westhuysen, and George Weightman, was excellent. Their emotive and natural narration made the listening experience truly immersive.
Discussion Questions (Contains spoilers!):
Q: Do you have any similar book recommendations?
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab and Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim come to mind. Both are beautifully written romantasy books that start slowly and develop into expansive stories. They also resonate emotionally and nicely explore themes of loneliness and identity.
Q: Which part of Matilda’s life surprised you most?
I was genuinely shocked when Warin managed to kill Matilda! I’m always surprised when a main character dies— but it was even more surprising here, as Matilda had been poised to kill him. A brief moment of distraction was all it took to shift the balance. Thankfully, Matilda’s powers saved her.
Q: Would you want to read the dreams of others?
Definitely! The idea of exploring the wild dreams of others—especially those close to me—sounds exciting. I can only imagine the stories and secrets they will reveal! Of course, it won’t all be good, and I’d likely regret it once I come across things I am not ready for or something terrifying.
Q: How do you feel the story handled Matilda’s struggle of being caught between two worlds?
Q: How does Matilda’s connection with her mother, Zenia, shape her character?
Q: Do you think you could wait years for someone you loved?
Q: Would you want a quiet life in the woods like Vincent ultimately chooses?
Q: How convincing did you find the romance between Matilda and Vincent?
Q: What did you think about the sacrifices Matilda and Vincent made?
Q: Are you a fan of the fake marriage trope?
Q: Have you ever pretended to be in a relationship like Matilda and Vincent did?
Q: What did you think of Bade?
Q: What do you think about the dynamic between Matilda and Warin?
Q: Which part of the worldbuilding fascinated you most?
Q: Were you satisfied with the links to the other books in the series?
Q: How would you describe Matilda’s development across the story?
Q: Were you happy with the pacing of the story?
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