On My Wishlist – 14
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I haven’t really heard about this one yet, but I saw it at the bookstore and instantly wanted to read it. Sure the cover is pretty, but the story is also intriguing to me!
Fauna by Alyssa York
Summary from Goodreads :
A contemporary human fable that ventures deep into Toronto’s Don Valley and taps into the great tenderness and drama at the heart of the animal world. Now available in trade paperback from Vintage Canada.
The wide ravine that bisects the city is home to countless species of urban wildlife, including human waifs and strays. When Edal Jones can’t cope with the casual cruelty she encounters in her job as a federal wildlife officer, she finds herself drawn to a beacon of solace nestled in the valley under the unlikely banner of an auto-wrecker’s yard. Guy Howell, the handsome proprietor, offers sanctuary to animals and people alike: a half-starved hawk and a brood of orphaned raccoon kits, a young soldier whose spirit failed him during his first tour of duty, a teenage runaway and her massive black dog. Guy is well versed in the delicate workings of damaged beings, and he might just stand a chance at mending Edal’s heart.
But before love can bloom, the little community must come to terms with a different breed of lost soul–a young man whose brutal backwoods childhood is catching up with him, causing him to persecute the creatures that call the valley home.
What is at the top of your wishlist right now?
Hi Kay,
I hadnt heard of this one yet either but now that I’ve read the summary here I want it too! lol
I love the title as well; I love animal stories, especially when they’re pivotal to healing. This is definite add for me, thnx:)
I’ve always wanted to go to Canada. This sounds great.
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Oooooo… It does sound GOOD!! 🙂
Interesting. I hadn’t heard of this one.
Oh this one sounds so good! I would love to read this! Thanks for sharing it with us today. On the list it goes!
Sounds interesting! I hope that you get the chance to read it soon 🙂
Wow, this sounds like a special and interesting book. Great choice.
I saw this at NetGalley and was so tempted by it, if my to-be-reviewed list wasn’t so long, I’d have grabbed it. It sounds like a good romantic suspense.
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Pretty cover. This week’s wish is inspired by a book I finished while in the mountains. Please come see which book I’m wishing for.
Beautiful cover, first time that I see this book and already loved, rsrs
Great choice
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I’m a bit curious about this book. I read a positive review yesterday and have been thinking that maybe this is a good read!
Hadn’t heard of this before. Sounds really interesting!
I have Fauna and I even tried it, but I couldn’t get into it… I will have to try again soon, though.