Jessica Taylor adores sleepy Southern settings,
unrequited love, and characters who sneak out late at night. After
graduating from law school, she realized she'd rather write her own
stories than read dusty law books. She lives in Roseville,
California with a sweet-yet-spoiled dog and several teetering
towers of books.
Visit her online at www.jessicataylorwrites.com or follow her on
Twitter @JessicaTaylorYA.
"A moving portrayal of young love, family, and hope, a combination
that steals your heart on every page." —John Corey Whaley, Michael
L. Printz Award winner and National Book Award finalist
"Jessica Taylor's prose is exquisite, her characters authentic, and
her plot imaginative. Tal is brave, flawed, and clever—a YA heroine
who won't soon be forgotten!" —Julie Murphy, New York Times
bestselling author of Side Effects May Vary and Dumplin'
"Wandering Wild is a beautiful, tempestuous read, filled with
struggle and discovery. Descriptions of the open road, and of the
thrill of striking off to someplace new will make you want to
wander, even as you come to see that even the freest person can
still be trapped. By the end, you'll embrace your own wild
impulses." —Kendare Blake, author of Anna Dressed in Blood and
Antigoddess
"Full of thieves and vagabonds, authentic romance, and a hint of
magical realism, Wandering Wild is as compelling as the call of the
open road." —Katherine Longshore, author of Gilt
* "Taylor’s story about a teenage girl and her complicated life is
a stunning debut in the world of young adult novels. . . . This
story is told in a first-person female point of view with a voice
that is honest and real. The raw emotion of the protagonist will
immediately draw readers into Talia’s plight. The setting of the
story is unique and fascinating. . . . [A] realistic coming-of-age
story about love, family, and change that will appeal to readers
who like stories with romance." --VOYA 5Q 4P (starred review)
“The unlikely romance at the core of the novel is charmingly
realistic . . . The strength of this debut novel is in the
tantalizing development of character and setting as the story
unfolds and Tal seeks her path in life.” —Kirkus Reviews
“[T]hought provoking. Despite her life of grift, readers will root
for Tal and her nascent moral compass. A very enjoyable debut
featuring an appealing protagonist in unusual circumstances; add to
coming-of-age collections.” —School Library Journal
"Taylor's debut novel is spiritedly paced, with tension increasing
as Tal is pulled between her Wanderer identity and her romance with
Spencer. Lively characters showcase the lore and traditions within
the group, including the Spirit of the Falconer they believe
protects them, as Tal is forced to make a decision that will affect
all in her path." --Publishers Weekly
"A moving portrayal of young love, family, and hope, a combination
that steals your heart on every page." —John Corey Whaley, Michael
L. Printz Award winner and National Book Award finalist
"Jessica Taylor's prose is exquisite, her characters authentic, and
her plot imaginative. Tal is brave, flawed, and clever—a YA heroine
who won't soon be forgotten!" —Julie Murphy, New York Times
bestselling author of Side Effects May Vary and Dumplin'
"Wandering Wild is a beautiful, tempestuous read, filled with
struggle and discovery. Descriptions of the open road, and of the
thrill of striking off to someplace new will make you want to
wander, even as you come to see that even the freest person can
still be trapped. By the end, you'll embrace your own wild
impulses." —Kendare Blake, author of Anna Dressed in Blood and
Antigoddess
"Full of thieves and vagabonds, authentic romance, and a hint of
magical realism, Wandering Wild is as compelling as the call of the
open road." —Katherine Longshore, author of Gilt
* "Taylor’s story about a teenage girl and her complicated life is
a stunning debut in the world of young adult novels. . . . This
story is told in a first-person female point of view with a voice
that is honest and real. The raw emotion of the protagonist will
immediately draw readers into Talia’s plight. The setting of the
story is unique and fascinating. . . . [A] realistic coming-of-age
story about love, family, and change that will appeal to readers
who like stories with romance." --VOYA 5Q 4P (starred review)
“The unlikely romance at the core of the novel is charmingly
realistic . . . The strength of this debut novel is in the
tantalizing development of character and setting as the story
unfolds and Tal seeks her path in life.” —Kirkus Reviews
“[T]hought provoking. Despite her life of grift, readers will root
for Tal and her nascent moral compass. A very enjoyable debut
featuring an appealing protagonist in unusual circumstances; add to
coming-of-age collections.” —School Library Journal
"Taylor's debut novel is spiritedly paced, with tension increasing
as Tal is pulled between her Wanderer identity and her romance with
Spencer. Lively characters showcase the lore and traditions within
the group, including the Spirit of the Falconer they believe
protects them, as Tal is forced to make a decision that will affect
all in her path." --Publishers Weekly
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