352 pages · Released Aug 3, 2021 · Simon and Schuster
Content report card
The Wild Ones parent’s guide: what’s inside
Medium confidence
Substance use
None · 0/5
What it offers
Educational value
Some · 2/5
A note for parents
The Wild Ones is a fantasy novel centered on a diverse group of girls who escape harm and find power and community together. While the premise involves trauma and escape from danger (which gives the book thematic weight), the violence is not graphic or dwelling. The story emphasizes healing, solidarity, and female empowerment, with LGBTQ+ characters and themes woven throughout. Best suited for older teens who can engage with themes of survival and resilience.
After Paheli escapes a terrible fate, a magical boy gives her access to the Between, allowing her to collect other women of color, hurt by men, and lead them when the boy is in peril.After Paheli escapes a terrible fate, a magical boy gives her access to the Between, allowing her to collect other women of color, hurt by men, and lead them when the boy is in peril.
