The art was cute, I loved the dragons and the bookshop. And this was the only part I liked unfortunately. The rest felt like snippets and milestones reached, not an actual story with a plot whatsoever. Just throwing a bunch of scenes and vibes without any depth or character development.

Every possibile diverse representation was included. And for me personally it made no sense it did not contribute to anything really.

I would only recommend it for the art's sake... 2.5 stars.

Wilding was such an eye-opener on so many levels. As someone who knows nothing about farming, rewilding, ecological restoration, or the native species and their habitats in the UK, I really realised how deeply humans affect not only the fauna but also the flora, thanks to our industrialisation and overconsumption. Some parts honestly made my skin crawl and made me rethink some of my views on nature today, as well as the impact I may be having on the environment without even realising it.

The author’s writing style is engaging, informative, and also urges you to stop and reflect on what we as a superior species are doing or rather not doing! Her tone is kind and full of love, understanding and aching for the animals, and the nature that we are slowly but surely destroying. I loved reading about all the statistics, the stories about the nightingale were so interesting, the turtle dove, the butterflies, especially the purple emperor. This book is inspiring, motivating and most importantly, gives hope for a better future if only we unite and work together for the greater good.

There is so much I could say about the topics and the insights of this book, but I want to encourage you to pick it up and read it for yourself. I cannot recommend Wilding enough!

“The great concerns of our time – climate change, natural resources, food production, water control and conservation, and human health – all boil down to the condition of the soil.”

Overall, a lovely read, full 5 stars!