Wandering Wild

Publication Date: May 2025| Thanks NetGalley for an ARC | Audiobook Version

Overall Verdict: Fantastic and engaging from start to finish, this title will keep you rooting for romance as well as survival.

5/5 Stars

5/5 Stars for Narration

Book Summary: Zander is a Hollywood star, but his reputation of late has been problematic.  Attempting to quickly fix his public image, he agrees to go on a wilderness show with a fan.   Charlie, thanks to her best friend, finds herself the winner of the competition and alongside Zander on a wilderness journey.  This proves to be challenging, as Charlie has come to resent Zander and his newfound image.  Everything starts to fall apart when Zander and Charlie separate from TV show star Rykon, and have to continue their adventure together.  As they battle real danger Zander and Charlie must learn to trust one another and open up about their pasts.

My Analysis: If you’re looking for a realistic fiction that has a solid romance story but takes it a step further and provides some compelling but serious topics, this one is for you.  I absolutely loved this from start to finish.  The characters are interesting, well developed and you will find yourself rooting for them.  Even though Zander is a movie star, you get to see the real emotions and experiences he has faced in his past.  Is it unlikely that Charlie will end up on a reality show with a celebrity? Yes, but it honestly worked for this novel without it seeming too far-fetched.  The plot is entertaining and suspenseful with the inclusion of perilous nature encounters.  I highly recommend this one and if you have the option for an audiobook, the narrators were absolutely perfect.