The Women of Wild Hill tells the story of five generations of the Duncan women living on Wild Hill on Long Island, the land was cursed, or blessed, depending on if you were welcome there, by Bessie who was hung nearby 400 years ago, her ghost, and those of the deceased Duncan women pop up to offer support to the current generations to carry out the will of the ‘Old One’, essentially Mother Nature.
The earth is struggling, more so than in real life but in ways easy to imagine becoming true, business owners are corrupt and destroying the planet. The Old One is fighting back, and the goal of the Duncan women is to help her redress the balance.
I found this a really interesting commentary on climate change and the impact of corruption in leaders. However I did get a little confused throughout as to which witch was which (sorry couldn’t resist!) I found myself checking the family tree several times, it was a little difficult to follow all the women’s stories in the middle, but I was clear by the end. I also felt the ending left a little to be desired in terms of what happens to the current Duncan’s and Wild Hill, just enough to allow the possibility of a sequel without being too disappointed if there isn’t.
On the whole a very enjoyable read. If only women actually had those powers!
With thanks to Michelle for this fabulous review – and HQ for a reading copy.
About the Book
The Women of Wild Hill tells the story of five generations of the Duncan women living on Wild Hill on Long Island, the land was cursed, or blessed, depending on if you were welcome there, by Bessie who was hung nearby 400 years ago, her ghost, and those of the deceased Duncan women pop up to offer support to the current generations to carry out the will of the ‘Old One’, essentially Mother Nature.
The earth is struggling, more so than in real life but in ways easy to imagine becoming true, business owners are corrupt and destroying the planet. The Old One is fighting back, and the goal of the Duncan women is to help her redress the balance.
I found this a really interesting commentary on climate change and the impact of corruption in leaders. However I did get a little confused throughout as to which witch was which (sorry couldn’t resist!) I found myself checking the family tree several times, it was a little difficult to follow all the women’s stories in the middle, but i was clear by the end. I also felt the ending left a little to be desired in terms of what happens to the current Duncan’s and Wild Hill, just enough to allow the possibility of a sequel without being too disappointed if there isn’t.
On the whole a very enjoyable read. If only women actually had those powers!
About The Author
Kirsten Miller grew up in a small town in the mountains of North Carolina. At seventeen, she hit the road and moved to New York City, where she lives to this day. Kirsten’s first adult novel, The Change, is a feel-good feminist revenge fantasy and was selected by The Guardian, Prima, and Woman & Home in their ‘Books of Year’ round ups. Lula’s Little Library of Banned Books is her second adult novel, and explores book banning and those brave enough to stand up against this censorship.
Credit: Kirsten Miller
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