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An exhilarating and unforgettable love song for our world. Heartbroken and in fear for his life, corporate whistle blower, Jagger Eckerman, escapes to hide out in a remote cave, but kick-arse radical, Nia Moretti, is furious a ‘capitalist suit’ has taken over her cave. It is hatred at first sight.
Yet Nia is hiding for reasons of her own, ones that drag Jagger closer to death as they are forced on the run together and he is unwittingly pulled deeper into Nia’s reckless mission to help save the planet. But who can save Jagger from the relentless pursuit of the man who wants him dead?
Both an electrifying cat-and-mouse-chase and an odd couple love story, The Rewilding captures the essence of what it means to be alive today in this cusp of change pulsing with possibilities.
It is a passionate intimation of hope.
Yet Nia is hiding for reasons of her own, ones that drag Jagger closer to death as they are forced on the run together and he is unwittingly pulled deeper into Nia’s reckless mission to help save the planet. But who can save Jagger from the relentless pursuit of the man who wants him dead?
Both an electrifying cat-and-mouse-chase and an odd couple love story, The Rewilding captures the essence of what it means to be alive today in this cusp of change pulsing with possibilities.
It is a passionate intimation of hope.
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320 pages, Paperback
Published March 1, 2024
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March 30, 2024
Jagger Eckerman was on the run. He was a nervous wreck as a whistle blower, but he'd done it. Now he just had to survive the repercussions. His childhood memories with his mother, his cave and Will. He'd be alright. But who was the feral in his cave? Not an auspicious beginning for Jagger and Nia...
As Jagger and Nia continued to rub one another up the wrong way, Nia brought another man into their cave and then the trio was on the move in the beat up old car that Nia owned. From north of Sydney, to south and near to Canberra, and onto Queensland. Dreadlocked, radical Nia was on a mission, determined to save the planet with the help of a few others and Jagger was along for the ride. He was determined to leave the country with a new ID; the people after him were determined to silence him for good...
The Rewilding by Aussie author Donna M Cameron is her first novel since Beneath the Mother Tree in 2018, which I enjoyed very much. This one is a lot to do with climate change, incorporating Jagger and Nia into the story; highlighting the incredible differences between the two MCs. Jagger is a corporate suit (Nia's title for him) while Nia was wild, filled with passion and determination; Jagger's title for her - the Feral. It doesn't seem possible the two would get on - and they didn't for a long time. An intriguing story, extremely topical and one I recommend.
With thanks to the author and Transit Lounge Publishing for my ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.
As Jagger and Nia continued to rub one another up the wrong way, Nia brought another man into their cave and then the trio was on the move in the beat up old car that Nia owned. From north of Sydney, to south and near to Canberra, and onto Queensland. Dreadlocked, radical Nia was on a mission, determined to save the planet with the help of a few others and Jagger was along for the ride. He was determined to leave the country with a new ID; the people after him were determined to silence him for good...
The Rewilding by Aussie author Donna M Cameron is her first novel since Beneath the Mother Tree in 2018, which I enjoyed very much. This one is a lot to do with climate change, incorporating Jagger and Nia into the story; highlighting the incredible differences between the two MCs. Jagger is a corporate suit (Nia's title for him) while Nia was wild, filled with passion and determination; Jagger's title for her - the Feral. It doesn't seem possible the two would get on - and they didn't for a long time. An intriguing story, extremely topical and one I recommend.
With thanks to the author and Transit Lounge Publishing for my ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.
February 18, 2024
It is hard to put this book into just one genre although its most significant topic is certainly global warming and all the many side effects resulting from that. Then our two main characters are both physically threatened and are on the run, and the chase lasts most of the book. Finally there is a romance.
Nia is a climate action warrior and Jagger is a whistleblower on activities in his own father's business. They find themselves both hiding in the same cave and Nia in particular is not impressed. Neither character is very appealing in the first part of the book, but things do improve as they get to know each other, and the reader gets to know them both.
The book is well written and set beautifully in Australia. It is a good story with a lot of excitement in the chase scenes. I enjoyed it. Four stars from me.
My thanks to the author for this free copy to read and review.
Nia is a climate action warrior and Jagger is a whistleblower on activities in his own father's business. They find themselves both hiding in the same cave and Nia in particular is not impressed. Neither character is very appealing in the first part of the book, but things do improve as they get to know each other, and the reader gets to know them both.
The book is well written and set beautifully in Australia. It is a good story with a lot of excitement in the chase scenes. I enjoyed it. Four stars from me.
My thanks to the author for this free copy to read and review.
January 26, 2024
A gorgeous, poetic novel that considers the state of the world through the eyes of a wild girl and a city boy on the run.
I enjoyed the language of this novel more than anything - some of the phrases were so elegant I really lingered over them, and as someone who often skips over paragraphs in favour of getting to the action, this was no small deal for me. I just really loved the feeling these words invoked.
The story is mostly ecological - Nia's the climate action warrior putting her life on the line for Mother Earth, while Jagger is the city boy on the run from the company he's just dobbed in. If you're the kind of person who believes climate change isn't real, this book is not for you. If, on the other hand, you're intrigued by the changes, this novel will provide fascinating insight while presenting an exciting story that travels the eastern coast of Australia.
At first, I wasn't particularly sympathetic towards either character. Nia is a wild radical, and Jagger seemed the snivelling kind of rat. But as the story progressed and we saw more, I did warm up to them. I'm glad for the way their stories progressed, although towards the end it didn't feel quite as organic as I'd hoped for.
This novel definitely focuses more on nature than the protagonists, I felt, but it didn't upset me too much. Rather, it felt like a reminder to appreciate the earth a little more myself; gave me the urge to go outside, feel the breeze on my skin and the sunshine on my face. I think that's a great reminder to get - especially for us book nerds!
All in all, the story was absorbing and had me thinking about things I don't often take the time to consider. The characters worked well together, and the adventure was a lot of fun. Highly recommend.
With thanks to the author for a copy
I enjoyed the language of this novel more than anything - some of the phrases were so elegant I really lingered over them, and as someone who often skips over paragraphs in favour of getting to the action, this was no small deal for me. I just really loved the feeling these words invoked.
The story is mostly ecological - Nia's the climate action warrior putting her life on the line for Mother Earth, while Jagger is the city boy on the run from the company he's just dobbed in. If you're the kind of person who believes climate change isn't real, this book is not for you. If, on the other hand, you're intrigued by the changes, this novel will provide fascinating insight while presenting an exciting story that travels the eastern coast of Australia.
At first, I wasn't particularly sympathetic towards either character. Nia is a wild radical, and Jagger seemed the snivelling kind of rat. But as the story progressed and we saw more, I did warm up to them. I'm glad for the way their stories progressed, although towards the end it didn't feel quite as organic as I'd hoped for.
This novel definitely focuses more on nature than the protagonists, I felt, but it didn't upset me too much. Rather, it felt like a reminder to appreciate the earth a little more myself; gave me the urge to go outside, feel the breeze on my skin and the sunshine on my face. I think that's a great reminder to get - especially for us book nerds!
All in all, the story was absorbing and had me thinking about things I don't often take the time to consider. The characters worked well together, and the adventure was a lot of fun. Highly recommend.
With thanks to the author for a copy
January 19, 2024
The Rewilding is the second novel by Australian author, Donna M Cameron. A heart-breaking betrayal is the impetus for Jagger Eckerman’s whistle-blowing, aware that impulsive act will attract the ire of his father, the target of the exposure. His signature on the many incriminating documents requires him to go into hiding for his own safety, his freedom, perhaps his life. He seeks refuge in a coastal cave he fondly recalls from his youth, but he’s not the only one who knows about this spot.
The young woman with dreadlocks and attitude quickly earns the name “feral” in his head, and seems to think she has squatters rights to his bolthole, but can be talked around with some bills from the sale of his Porsche. He soon realises, though, that this feral has a necessary awareness of the potential dangers that lurk outside the cave: compared to her street-smarts, he’s a naïve child.
But overheard phone calls, the feral’s constant surveillance of the coast, and a midnight rendezvous with a yacht has Jagger wondering if she’s in league with drug smugglers, terrorists or illegal immigrants. His decision to steer well clear of it all has to be reversed when a certain dangerous character turns up looking for him. Suddenly, he’s handing over more large denomination notes for the privilege of travelling in her rather unconventional beat-up Land Rover, destination Queensland.
That’s not where he ends up. With each detour, Jagger gets more irritated that the feral doesn’t register the urgency and give his needs priority. He does, though, learn from those he encounters firstly, what her name is: Nia; and secondly, what her game is. He’s not sure he agrees that what she is doing is all that necessary, or will actually achieve anything. Until, that is, a weather event brings it home to him.
A more unlikely pair would be hard to imagine, yet Nia is surprised to find the suit with the pointy shoes and bag of cash doesn’t abandon her when they get to the sharp end of things, but perhaps not as surprised as Jagger is, to be helping out this feisty young woman with a sometimes-cavalier attitude to danger. All this, though, with a pair of ruthless thugs on their tail, who have perhaps met their match in Nia.
Amidst the tension of the chase, there’s plenty of black humour, especially in the juxtaposition of two protagonists with what seem to be such different values and priorities. There is a wealth of information about the environment and potential positive action that can be taken, but the message is never rammed down the reader’s throat, never onerous. An important, topical and thought-provoking read.
This unbiased review is from a copy provided by Transit Lounge Publishing.
The young woman with dreadlocks and attitude quickly earns the name “feral” in his head, and seems to think she has squatters rights to his bolthole, but can be talked around with some bills from the sale of his Porsche. He soon realises, though, that this feral has a necessary awareness of the potential dangers that lurk outside the cave: compared to her street-smarts, he’s a naïve child.
But overheard phone calls, the feral’s constant surveillance of the coast, and a midnight rendezvous with a yacht has Jagger wondering if she’s in league with drug smugglers, terrorists or illegal immigrants. His decision to steer well clear of it all has to be reversed when a certain dangerous character turns up looking for him. Suddenly, he’s handing over more large denomination notes for the privilege of travelling in her rather unconventional beat-up Land Rover, destination Queensland.
That’s not where he ends up. With each detour, Jagger gets more irritated that the feral doesn’t register the urgency and give his needs priority. He does, though, learn from those he encounters firstly, what her name is: Nia; and secondly, what her game is. He’s not sure he agrees that what she is doing is all that necessary, or will actually achieve anything. Until, that is, a weather event brings it home to him.
A more unlikely pair would be hard to imagine, yet Nia is surprised to find the suit with the pointy shoes and bag of cash doesn’t abandon her when they get to the sharp end of things, but perhaps not as surprised as Jagger is, to be helping out this feisty young woman with a sometimes-cavalier attitude to danger. All this, though, with a pair of ruthless thugs on their tail, who have perhaps met their match in Nia.
Amidst the tension of the chase, there’s plenty of black humour, especially in the juxtaposition of two protagonists with what seem to be such different values and priorities. There is a wealth of information about the environment and potential positive action that can be taken, but the message is never rammed down the reader’s throat, never onerous. An important, topical and thought-provoking read.
This unbiased review is from a copy provided by Transit Lounge Publishing.
March 24, 2024
⭐️4.5 Stars⭐️
The Rewilding by Donna M Cameron was surprisingly intriguing and I couldn’t put it down! The story is beautifully written and descriptive yet fast paced and weaves itself around the topic of global warming featuring a climate activist wild woman with dreadlocks and a corporate whistleblower from a wealthy family.
Jagger (named after the legendary rocker) is shamelessly set up by his father’s firm Eckermans and he escapes the city after becoming a target and wanted by the police. He goes into hiding seeking refuge in a cave by the coast but he’s not the only one, a ‘feral’ woman is already squatting there and is not interested in sharing. It just so happens that Jagger has a moneybag bulging with cash…. and the ‘feral’ Nia is on a mission and needs money.
There’s plenty of tension and excitement throughout along with black humour as this odd couple get to know each other and encounter danger at every turn and a murderous chase.
I love the way this book mentions interesting future concepts to save the planet, I did learn a thing or two and it really had me thinking and appreciating nature more. The story gave me adventure, mystery, crime, romance and environmental issues all wrapped up in a neat package. The main characters Jagger and Nia are wonderfully developed and how cool that Nia collects and uses old smelly cooking oil to run her bashed up Toyota Land Cruiser and sometimes the car fumes smell like fresh cooked donuts! 🍩
This is a must read!! 💚 So topical, set in Australia and executed is such a clever way.
Publication Date 01 March 2024
Publisher Transit Lounge Publishing
Thank you so much to the author Donna M Cameron & Transit Lounge Publishing for an early copy of the book.
The Rewilding by Donna M Cameron was surprisingly intriguing and I couldn’t put it down! The story is beautifully written and descriptive yet fast paced and weaves itself around the topic of global warming featuring a climate activist wild woman with dreadlocks and a corporate whistleblower from a wealthy family.
Jagger (named after the legendary rocker) is shamelessly set up by his father’s firm Eckermans and he escapes the city after becoming a target and wanted by the police. He goes into hiding seeking refuge in a cave by the coast but he’s not the only one, a ‘feral’ woman is already squatting there and is not interested in sharing. It just so happens that Jagger has a moneybag bulging with cash…. and the ‘feral’ Nia is on a mission and needs money.
There’s plenty of tension and excitement throughout along with black humour as this odd couple get to know each other and encounter danger at every turn and a murderous chase.
I love the way this book mentions interesting future concepts to save the planet, I did learn a thing or two and it really had me thinking and appreciating nature more. The story gave me adventure, mystery, crime, romance and environmental issues all wrapped up in a neat package. The main characters Jagger and Nia are wonderfully developed and how cool that Nia collects and uses old smelly cooking oil to run her bashed up Toyota Land Cruiser and sometimes the car fumes smell like fresh cooked donuts! 🍩
This is a must read!! 💚 So topical, set in Australia and executed is such a clever way.
Publication Date 01 March 2024
Publisher Transit Lounge Publishing
Thank you so much to the author Donna M Cameron & Transit Lounge Publishing for an early copy of the book.
January 29, 2024
Of course I'm going to give my own book a 5 star rating, even if I think it doesn't deserve it. :)
January 29, 2024
Thank you Transit Lounge for sending us a copy to read and review.
Rewilding suggests to me that improvement is required to save something or someone but by definition is a progressive approach to conservation.
A story where opposites collide and align.
Jagger is a corporate whistleblower from a wealthy family who has to disappear for his safety.
Escaping the city for a cave on the outskirts in the suit he is wearing and bag of cash.
He soon discovers he is not the only one running away.
Nia or the feral, as she is referred to has set up camp and is very savvy with outdoor living.
Strong environmental convictions and determination characterise an unlikely ally.
A thrilling chase ensues.
Lifestyle differences and values clash but together they are a cohesive force.
Climate change and environmental degradation and the impact it has, are central to the story but do not ambush the plot or suspense.
I loved how Nia was not all talk and followed through with her actions, she walked the talk.
A book that will make you think, entertain you and keep the adrenaline pumping.
Rewilding suggests to me that improvement is required to save something or someone but by definition is a progressive approach to conservation.
A story where opposites collide and align.
Jagger is a corporate whistleblower from a wealthy family who has to disappear for his safety.
Escaping the city for a cave on the outskirts in the suit he is wearing and bag of cash.
He soon discovers he is not the only one running away.
Nia or the feral, as she is referred to has set up camp and is very savvy with outdoor living.
Strong environmental convictions and determination characterise an unlikely ally.
A thrilling chase ensues.
Lifestyle differences and values clash but together they are a cohesive force.
Climate change and environmental degradation and the impact it has, are central to the story but do not ambush the plot or suspense.
I loved how Nia was not all talk and followed through with her actions, she walked the talk.
A book that will make you think, entertain you and keep the adrenaline pumping.
June 28, 2024
This book could be categorized under so many genres, but the main theme is climate change and the urgent need to do something about it. The story kept me intrigued the entire way through and I couldn't put the book down. So glad I happened across this novel when traveling through Australia - it gives a voice to the climate activists and encourages the reader to actually consider what the future may be if we don't act now.
January 25, 2024
Last year I read a book which troubled me: it was a very bleak and extreme dystopia by a young author who said that she was influenced by the many dystopias she'd read as a child and young adult. Her novel was entirely without hope, and I wondered at the time if the prevalence of such books was related to high rates of depression among young people. So I was pleasantly surprised when I read Donna M Cameron's terrific new novel. The Rewilding is a genre-bending rom-com chase-thriller road novel which explores the possibility of optimism when it comes to tackling climate change.
The central characters couldn't be more different so their odd-couple love story is great entertainment. Jagger Eckerman (yes, named after Mick) is an entitled rich boy-man who has got his life in a mess but, oh yeah, he says it's not his fault because other people took advantage of him. His father is a corrupt developer with deep pockets, good connections and an ethics bypass, and he despises Jagger and the sweet and gentle (now deceased) mother who brought him up alone. So when Jagger finally wakes up to himself, ditches the gold-digger girlfriend called Lola and becomes a corporate whistleblower, he has the police after him for fraud and his father's thugs after him for revenge.
He raises some running away money by selling his Porsche, steals his mate Will's bike and camping gear and heads for a hideaway cave that holds nostalgic memories of his mum. And is horrified to find that he's not alone, and the intruder in 'his' cave is a wild woman also on the run. She despises him at first sight because he's wearing a suit and has money, and he despises her because she has dreadlocks and Attitude. He doesn't find out her name or why she is also on the run until half way through the book so he nicknames her 'the Feral' and suspects of her of involvement in either the drug trade or smuggling refugees. The truth is much more extreme that that...
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The central characters couldn't be more different so their odd-couple love story is great entertainment. Jagger Eckerman (yes, named after Mick) is an entitled rich boy-man who has got his life in a mess but, oh yeah, he says it's not his fault because other people took advantage of him. His father is a corrupt developer with deep pockets, good connections and an ethics bypass, and he despises Jagger and the sweet and gentle (now deceased) mother who brought him up alone. So when Jagger finally wakes up to himself, ditches the gold-digger girlfriend called Lola and becomes a corporate whistleblower, he has the police after him for fraud and his father's thugs after him for revenge.
He raises some running away money by selling his Porsche, steals his mate Will's bike and camping gear and heads for a hideaway cave that holds nostalgic memories of his mum. And is horrified to find that he's not alone, and the intruder in 'his' cave is a wild woman also on the run. She despises him at first sight because he's wearing a suit and has money, and he despises her because she has dreadlocks and Attitude. He doesn't find out her name or why she is also on the run until half way through the book so he nicknames her 'the Feral' and suspects of her of involvement in either the drug trade or smuggling refugees. The truth is much more extreme that that...
To read the rest of my review please visit https://anzlitlovers.com/2024/01/25/t...
August 20, 2024
Loved that this book was based in the part of Australia, where I live, so relatible and well written, I loved how thrilling the plot was, rich businessman's son taken advantage of and on the run. Meets a hippie chick, and they embark on an adventure together. I where the tale ended. It was a fun book to read. Highlighting climate change in a clever way that makes you care and rally right behind them.
August 7, 2024
A fast paced climate story with a strong message. The relationship between the two main characters felt a little rushed but perhaps that's the nature of a the deliberate pacing.
March 5, 2025
A fabulously written tale for our times.
Loved the characters and the story. I couldn’t put it down. It manages to be a literary alarm call for our beleaguered times without being preachy.
Loved the characters and the story. I couldn’t put it down. It manages to be a literary alarm call for our beleaguered times without being preachy.
June 13, 2024
An entertaining love story, and a story of hope, looking at climate action and inaction that rips along at a pace, with delightful descriptions and turn-of-phrase that had me eating up the words - “in a crumpled suit”! Loved the characters - Lola is everything we hate about the Insta-generation in one perfect package, Nia the angry climate warrior at the other end of the spectrum, and our hero that was sucked in and chewed up by one, and being ‘rewilded’ by the other. Clever dropping of hard climate facts along with tidbits of hope for the future, all set in some beautiful parts of Australia’s east coast.
January 23, 2025
Donna M Cameron’s 2nd novel, The Rewilding, is my surprise read of the year! I know it’s early, but so far, anyhow. I hadn’t heard anything about it except that my #bookstagram buddy @alwaysgoldenmims_ sparked my interest and then very generously gifted me her copy. I didn’t know what to expect. So much gratitude to her for passing along a winner!
Jagger, our MMC, uncovers some truths about his life and takes some extreme measures in the heat of the moment, which ultimately leads to a life on the run. While hiding out, he happens upon the headstrong Nia, an extreme ecological conservationist. They could not be more different! We are then taken on a thrilling enemies-to-lovers adventure that is fast-paced, unpredictable, and totally engrossing.
I thought Cameron wrote a modern male POV very well. Jagger was pretty realistic to me, and Nia seemed to just come naturally in her writing, making me wonder how relatable the character is to the author herself. She used down to earth Aussie language & and terms, making it an easy & fun read and so welcome when many OS authors are very formal in their writing style.
I loved the scenes based on the Gold Coast, which is familiar territory for me, and the descriptive writing just had me walking alongside the characters. It was so easy to imagine!
All up, this was a really entertaining read, which I sped through. 4.5 🌟
Jagger, our MMC, uncovers some truths about his life and takes some extreme measures in the heat of the moment, which ultimately leads to a life on the run. While hiding out, he happens upon the headstrong Nia, an extreme ecological conservationist. They could not be more different! We are then taken on a thrilling enemies-to-lovers adventure that is fast-paced, unpredictable, and totally engrossing.
I thought Cameron wrote a modern male POV very well. Jagger was pretty realistic to me, and Nia seemed to just come naturally in her writing, making me wonder how relatable the character is to the author herself. She used down to earth Aussie language & and terms, making it an easy & fun read and so welcome when many OS authors are very formal in their writing style.
I loved the scenes based on the Gold Coast, which is familiar territory for me, and the descriptive writing just had me walking alongside the characters. It was so easy to imagine!
All up, this was a really entertaining read, which I sped through. 4.5 🌟
March 25, 2024
The Rewilding is an interesting novel that begins in the city of Sydney, where Jagger Eckerman has discovered a betrayal that rocks his world. In retaliation he sends an email whistleblowing some activity the company he works for (that’s owned by his father) are involved in. Then Jagger goes on the run, escaping to a cave in a National Park, somewhere his mother took him when he was a child. Jagger is woefully ill prepared for his camping trip – he has basic equipment but not even a change of clothes. He’s panicked and desperate, especially when Ed, his father’s even dodgier business partner, seems to be searching for him and has sent someone after him. Jagger also finds “his” cave occupied by a woman he comes to refer to as the ‘feral’ for her dreadlocks and bodyhair. She’s definitely up to no good as well and she’s part of a climate rebellion group. She lectures him on the general situation of the world in general but ultimately, despite her disdain for Jagger clearly being a corporate ‘suit’ (he’s literally still wearing his office suit when he arrives at the cave) she does help him and the two end up basically on the run, under the radar for multiple reasons.
I found the start of this intriguing – Jagger’s decision, the reason for it and then his panicky flee to the National Park, off the radar and off grid. He is not expecting company, nor the fact that the Rangers have means to make sure no one is camping there illegally, nor the person that comes after him. Jagger’s frame of mind is very well written – he has a lot of regrets, a lot of things he wishes he’d done differently and now he’s frightened for himself and his physical safety. He doesn’t know what the next step is, only that he doesn’t want to go to jail (or die). When he meets Nia (we don’t actually learn her name for a large portion of the book, Jagger refers to her as the Feral) I have to admit, I did struggle with it for a while because Jagger and Nia bicker a lot and she’s a very abrasive character. She’s a climate change warrior, an activist and she’s very doom and gloom about everything whereas Jagger tries to feed her little scraps of positivity about populations of certain animals increasing due to human intervention and efforts.
The book took multiple turns that I was no expecting, including why Nia was really in the National Park and the…..chase?….throughout parts of New South Wales. And there is real tension, built well. The reader is given good reason to fear for Jagger and by extension, Nia, especially as we move towards the climax of the book. There are multiple forces in play and it does give a real sense of urgency.
However, the book felt confused at times, like it was too many things crammed into one story and I didn’t warm to the characters for the most part. I felt sorry for Jagger but I also felt frustrated, like Jagger you needed a good lawyer. Nia was definitely a tougher character, I don’t feel like we got real depth to her until a very good way into the book and once she was given that depth and fleshed out, I became more interested in her as a person, rather than as the the climate feral who bickers and haggles over every single little thing. The romance for me definitely felt a bit out of nowhere and even though I knew that was sort of the direction the book was probably going to go in from a review I read, I just didn’t feel it.
Enjoyed the premise and quite a bit of the story but ultimately there were times it felt slow and also times it felt rushed and I didn’t really feel like some of it worked for me. However, I’d read another book by this author because I think they have interesting ideas.
***A copy of this book was provided by the publisher/Quikmark Media for the purpose of an honest review***
I found the start of this intriguing – Jagger’s decision, the reason for it and then his panicky flee to the National Park, off the radar and off grid. He is not expecting company, nor the fact that the Rangers have means to make sure no one is camping there illegally, nor the person that comes after him. Jagger’s frame of mind is very well written – he has a lot of regrets, a lot of things he wishes he’d done differently and now he’s frightened for himself and his physical safety. He doesn’t know what the next step is, only that he doesn’t want to go to jail (or die). When he meets Nia (we don’t actually learn her name for a large portion of the book, Jagger refers to her as the Feral) I have to admit, I did struggle with it for a while because Jagger and Nia bicker a lot and she’s a very abrasive character. She’s a climate change warrior, an activist and she’s very doom and gloom about everything whereas Jagger tries to feed her little scraps of positivity about populations of certain animals increasing due to human intervention and efforts.
The book took multiple turns that I was no expecting, including why Nia was really in the National Park and the…..chase?….throughout parts of New South Wales. And there is real tension, built well. The reader is given good reason to fear for Jagger and by extension, Nia, especially as we move towards the climax of the book. There are multiple forces in play and it does give a real sense of urgency.
However, the book felt confused at times, like it was too many things crammed into one story and I didn’t warm to the characters for the most part. I felt sorry for Jagger but I also felt frustrated, like Jagger you needed a good lawyer. Nia was definitely a tougher character, I don’t feel like we got real depth to her until a very good way into the book and once she was given that depth and fleshed out, I became more interested in her as a person, rather than as the the climate feral who bickers and haggles over every single little thing. The romance for me definitely felt a bit out of nowhere and even though I knew that was sort of the direction the book was probably going to go in from a review I read, I just didn’t feel it.
Enjoyed the premise and quite a bit of the story but ultimately there were times it felt slow and also times it felt rushed and I didn’t really feel like some of it worked for me. However, I’d read another book by this author because I think they have interesting ideas.
***A copy of this book was provided by the publisher/Quikmark Media for the purpose of an honest review***
March 13, 2024
Thank you to Good Reading and Transit Lounge for an early bird copy of this book to review.
I think I'm in the minority here but I have to say I struggled to get through this one.
This story starts off strong with the excitment of Jagger blowing the whistle on his father's dodgy business. He is on the run
and meets Nia who is hiding some secrets of her own.
They hit the road and this is where the book kind of dragged for me. I couldn't really see where this story was going.
The story picks up the pace again in the last 50 or so pages with an exciting, action packed ending.
Overall this was an ok read. 3 stars
I think I'm in the minority here but I have to say I struggled to get through this one.
This story starts off strong with the excitment of Jagger blowing the whistle on his father's dodgy business. He is on the run
and meets Nia who is hiding some secrets of her own.
They hit the road and this is where the book kind of dragged for me. I couldn't really see where this story was going.
The story picks up the pace again in the last 50 or so pages with an exciting, action packed ending.
Overall this was an ok read. 3 stars
November 22, 2024
Really liked the start but found the middle quite dull. It’s like the author wanted to express everything she feels about the environment and put it in the one book. I started enjoying it again when Jag ate the mushrooms. I laughed out loud a few times. Instead of making up the Gold Coast bit she could have used the floods of the northern rivers as a real time example of climate change
May 1, 2024
I loved this eco romp. Set on country I know and love with characters who learn and heal. A great intersection of hard truths, cultural sensitivity and dreaming trees. A wake up to the beauty of our world and an invitation to care more deeply about it.
March 6, 2024
I could see this book becoming a Stan or Netflix series. It was a really cool read and enjoyed it page for page.
February 27, 2024
I absolutely devoured this compelling environmental thriller, The Rewilding (Transit Lounge 2024) by Donna M Cameron. From the first page to the last, this story is a fast, taut, tight, nerve-wracking, tense cat and mouse game about a whistle-blower frightened for his life, an eco-warrior on a course of extreme action, and the unlikely relationship that builds between them.
I enjoyed Cameron’s first book, but The Rewilding is a huge step up in terms of literary writing, story crafting and character-building. She has clearly thrown herself heart and soul into this novel and it shows in the seamless, unrelenting forward thrust of the narrative, the complex and flawed characters, and the themes she explores, including climate change, ecological disaster events, ambition/greed, the risks of whistle-blowers around environmental damage, and the pros and cons of fighting against the system.
The magnificent cover features one of the main protagonists just as I imagine her: Nia, a wild woman with dreadlocks and grit who lives in a cave, both to escape from life and to conduct illegal but morally important duties. She is discovered by her very antithesis, Jagger, a ‘capitalist suit’ on the run from dangerous men after he leaks important and damaging documents about his father’s company. The mismatch and irony of Jagger in his literal suit (complete with ridiculous pointy shoes) meeting the world-wise, capable and feisty Nia is a delightful comedy of errors as the two realise that they might have to work together despite their very obvious differences. Nia is a plausible and mighty lead character, a female huldra determined to save the world, one ecoterrorist move at a time. The contrast between her and the slightly awkward and naïve Jagger could not be more stark.
This is a book for those readers who loved Inga Simpson’s The Last Woman in the World, with a similar two-part story: the first a thrilling, page-turning chase where both characters are literally running for their lives, and the second the environmental setting, which clearly interrogates the many different ways humans are ruining the planet, but also examines how some are trying to get it right, and rectify the damage already done. The question, of course, is time … on the global scale, will we have time to turn the earth ship around? And on a more personal level, will these two renegades run out of time before they are found and punished for their so-called misdeeds? The combination of these two exciting plots makes for a breathless contemporary thriller with crucial current issues at its heart. The mismatched love story threaded through the action provides moments of tenderness and hope amidst the gut-wrenching and tremulous chase scenes. Nature lovers will revel in the evocative and detailed joy and pleasure of the natural world, and radical ecologists will echo with the beat of time running out and the question of whether humans are capable of changing their habits before it is too late.
I loved the dialogue and the quirky humour in this book, especially when showcased through the relationship between Nia and Jagger. There are moments of hilarity, ridiculousness and fun amidst the seriousness of the overall situation, and these light-hearted sections allow the reader space to take the occasional breath in between the urgent, serious and threatening thriller aspects.
The book comes complete with a road trip playlist, perfect for anyone on the run with a purpose who needs a suitably encouraging and uplifting gritty soundtrack.
A well-written book that asks some big questions about humans, the world we live in, how we are to survive it, and whether we will even survive our own actions.
I enjoyed Cameron’s first book, but The Rewilding is a huge step up in terms of literary writing, story crafting and character-building. She has clearly thrown herself heart and soul into this novel and it shows in the seamless, unrelenting forward thrust of the narrative, the complex and flawed characters, and the themes she explores, including climate change, ecological disaster events, ambition/greed, the risks of whistle-blowers around environmental damage, and the pros and cons of fighting against the system.
The magnificent cover features one of the main protagonists just as I imagine her: Nia, a wild woman with dreadlocks and grit who lives in a cave, both to escape from life and to conduct illegal but morally important duties. She is discovered by her very antithesis, Jagger, a ‘capitalist suit’ on the run from dangerous men after he leaks important and damaging documents about his father’s company. The mismatch and irony of Jagger in his literal suit (complete with ridiculous pointy shoes) meeting the world-wise, capable and feisty Nia is a delightful comedy of errors as the two realise that they might have to work together despite their very obvious differences. Nia is a plausible and mighty lead character, a female huldra determined to save the world, one ecoterrorist move at a time. The contrast between her and the slightly awkward and naïve Jagger could not be more stark.
This is a book for those readers who loved Inga Simpson’s The Last Woman in the World, with a similar two-part story: the first a thrilling, page-turning chase where both characters are literally running for their lives, and the second the environmental setting, which clearly interrogates the many different ways humans are ruining the planet, but also examines how some are trying to get it right, and rectify the damage already done. The question, of course, is time … on the global scale, will we have time to turn the earth ship around? And on a more personal level, will these two renegades run out of time before they are found and punished for their so-called misdeeds? The combination of these two exciting plots makes for a breathless contemporary thriller with crucial current issues at its heart. The mismatched love story threaded through the action provides moments of tenderness and hope amidst the gut-wrenching and tremulous chase scenes. Nature lovers will revel in the evocative and detailed joy and pleasure of the natural world, and radical ecologists will echo with the beat of time running out and the question of whether humans are capable of changing their habits before it is too late.
I loved the dialogue and the quirky humour in this book, especially when showcased through the relationship between Nia and Jagger. There are moments of hilarity, ridiculousness and fun amidst the seriousness of the overall situation, and these light-hearted sections allow the reader space to take the occasional breath in between the urgent, serious and threatening thriller aspects.
The book comes complete with a road trip playlist, perfect for anyone on the run with a purpose who needs a suitably encouraging and uplifting gritty soundtrack.
A well-written book that asks some big questions about humans, the world we live in, how we are to survive it, and whether we will even survive our own actions.
April 13, 2025
This is the tale of two young people, who come from very different backgrounds and at first seem to have nothing in common. Jagger is the son of a wealthy, unscrupulous developer and has all the trappings of wealth, a token job in his father’s company in Sydney, a Porsche and a beautiful fiancée who enjoys the finer things in life. Nia is a climate change activist and member of a global eco-warrier group, hell-bent on getting her message out about how urgent action is needed now before it’s too late. She leads a minimalist life, camping out and living from day to day, on a minimal budget, driving a car that runs on biofuel.
When Jagger meets Nia in a cave on a coastal National Park, she is waiting for a boat to deliver something important to her and he is on the run looking for somewhere to hide. He calls her ‘the Feral’ due to her dirty appearance and wild hair. She calls him a city boy due to his wearing a suit and shoes unsuitable for walking any distance. Jagger has blown the whistle on his father’s company after he discovered it was carrying out unethical building practices harming the environment; practices he was duped into approving. Now his face is plastered all over the media.
This sumptuous novel has a terrific plot and beautifully written prose, with nature as the central character, highlighting the perils of ignoring environmental impact and climate change. I enjoyed Jagger’s journey with Nia, as his eyes gradually open to appreciate the true value of nature instead of the trappings of wealth. Donna Cameron clearly has a fondness for both her characters and their encounters are laced with a touch of humour, especially as they start to appreciate the very different worlds they come from. I also enjoyed that amongst the strong environmental theme and the message that action needs to be taken now, there is also a message of hope. That maybe our planet is more resilient than we might imagine and that humankind is developing innovative solutions to reduce our impact and help nature adapt to climate change and environmental damage.
When Jagger meets Nia in a cave on a coastal National Park, she is waiting for a boat to deliver something important to her and he is on the run looking for somewhere to hide. He calls her ‘the Feral’ due to her dirty appearance and wild hair. She calls him a city boy due to his wearing a suit and shoes unsuitable for walking any distance. Jagger has blown the whistle on his father’s company after he discovered it was carrying out unethical building practices harming the environment; practices he was duped into approving. Now his face is plastered all over the media.
This sumptuous novel has a terrific plot and beautifully written prose, with nature as the central character, highlighting the perils of ignoring environmental impact and climate change. I enjoyed Jagger’s journey with Nia, as his eyes gradually open to appreciate the true value of nature instead of the trappings of wealth. Donna Cameron clearly has a fondness for both her characters and their encounters are laced with a touch of humour, especially as they start to appreciate the very different worlds they come from. I also enjoyed that amongst the strong environmental theme and the message that action needs to be taken now, there is also a message of hope. That maybe our planet is more resilient than we might imagine and that humankind is developing innovative solutions to reduce our impact and help nature adapt to climate change and environmental damage.
January 10, 2025
From the moment we meet arts dropout, Jagger Ackerman, he is on the run and living by his wits.
Having realised his patronising, beer-gutted slob of a boss has implicated him in a scam involving the illegal dumping of building waste, he decides to alert every media outlet on the construction firm’s email distribution list of the activity. Dishevelled by the anxiety that comes with blowing the whistle on his father’s company, Jagger quickly leaves his high rise office overlooking the Sydney Opera House.
He is not being paranoid when he notices cameras he hadn’t previously paid any attention to, while existing the building’s underground carpark. Nor is he being dramatic for assuming if he doesn’t get out of the city immediately, one of the thugs at his now former workplace could happily arrange for him to be buried beneath freshly poured concrete at a construction site.
Cameron writes these early chapters in such a way you feel like you are right there with Jagger, willing him to think on his feet and find a safe place so he can wait out the commotion.
He does find a safe place. But he is never allowed to rest. Nor is the reader. This is one truly exhilarating read. The fast pace is always matched by mesmerising language that leaves you wanting for more.
‘Lightning flashes as he crests the rise, and his heart gallops away from him at the sight of her sitting in the middle of the cave - the huldra claiming her grotto. Such a pretty face. She seems almost unearthly, turning him to stone with that glare. “This is my cave.’ Her commanding voice, echoing within the sandstone walls, is followed by a clap of thunder. ‘See? Even the sky agrees.’
This is page-turning fiction at its best. Highly recommended.
Having realised his patronising, beer-gutted slob of a boss has implicated him in a scam involving the illegal dumping of building waste, he decides to alert every media outlet on the construction firm’s email distribution list of the activity. Dishevelled by the anxiety that comes with blowing the whistle on his father’s company, Jagger quickly leaves his high rise office overlooking the Sydney Opera House.
He is not being paranoid when he notices cameras he hadn’t previously paid any attention to, while existing the building’s underground carpark. Nor is he being dramatic for assuming if he doesn’t get out of the city immediately, one of the thugs at his now former workplace could happily arrange for him to be buried beneath freshly poured concrete at a construction site.
Cameron writes these early chapters in such a way you feel like you are right there with Jagger, willing him to think on his feet and find a safe place so he can wait out the commotion.
He does find a safe place. But he is never allowed to rest. Nor is the reader. This is one truly exhilarating read. The fast pace is always matched by mesmerising language that leaves you wanting for more.
‘Lightning flashes as he crests the rise, and his heart gallops away from him at the sight of her sitting in the middle of the cave - the huldra claiming her grotto. Such a pretty face. She seems almost unearthly, turning him to stone with that glare. “This is my cave.’ Her commanding voice, echoing within the sandstone walls, is followed by a clap of thunder. ‘See? Even the sky agrees.’
This is page-turning fiction at its best. Highly recommended.
March 24, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed The Rewilding by Donna Cameron. This solarpunk novel [a good article on solarpunk here: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-577... ] takes two characters, different in every way possible, and throws them together in a multi-layered story that is fast-paced, both fun and serious, and always engaging, all the while asking serious questions about climate change and what we're willing to do to slow the process.
When city-bred whistle-blower Jagger ('the suit') runs to escape his father's henchmen and hides in a cave near Sydney, he finds it already occupied by Nia ('the feral'), a young climate action warrior willing to die in her attempt to save the world from climate change. Though neither Jagger nor Nia is particularly likeable at the beginning of the book, I grew to like them as the story develops, thanks to Cameron's skill at creating believable characters that are complex, human, and grappling with finding their own values.
Unlike dystopian novels, this climate change story is full of hope. The blurb describes it as an exhilarating and unforgettable love song for our world and so it is. Cameron's ecological knowledge is impressive, her meticulous research worn lightly, and her love of nature evident in her beautiful, lyrical use of language.
I usually decide whether to keep a book or pass it on by thinking on whether I'll want to re-read it in the near future – The Rewilding is one that will definitely find a permanent spot on my shelves.
With thanks to Transit Lounge and Good Reading Magazine for this copy.
When city-bred whistle-blower Jagger ('the suit') runs to escape his father's henchmen and hides in a cave near Sydney, he finds it already occupied by Nia ('the feral'), a young climate action warrior willing to die in her attempt to save the world from climate change. Though neither Jagger nor Nia is particularly likeable at the beginning of the book, I grew to like them as the story develops, thanks to Cameron's skill at creating believable characters that are complex, human, and grappling with finding their own values.
Unlike dystopian novels, this climate change story is full of hope. The blurb describes it as an exhilarating and unforgettable love song for our world and so it is. Cameron's ecological knowledge is impressive, her meticulous research worn lightly, and her love of nature evident in her beautiful, lyrical use of language.
I usually decide whether to keep a book or pass it on by thinking on whether I'll want to re-read it in the near future – The Rewilding is one that will definitely find a permanent spot on my shelves.
With thanks to Transit Lounge and Good Reading Magazine for this copy.
December 15, 2024
📖 Book Review 📖
𝕋𝕚𝕥𝕝𝕖: The Rewilding
𝔸𝕦𝕥𝕙𝕠𝕣: Donna M Cameron
𝕄𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕦𝕞 𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕕 𝕚𝕟: Physical Copy (Paperback)
𝕊𝕪𝕟𝕠𝕡𝕤𝕚𝕤:
In the stunning landscapes of Sydney and Queensland, The Rewilding is both a thrilling love story and a cat-and-mouse chase. Jagger Eckerman, a corporate whistleblower, escapes to a remote cave to evade those hunting him, only to find it already occupied by fierce environmental activist Nia Moretti. While sparks of mutual hatred fly, their lives become entangled in a perilous mission to save the planet. Action-packed and reflective, the novel explores themes of survival, morality, and hope amidst the urgent challenges of climate change.
𝕄𝕪 𝕥𝕙𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙𝕥𝕤:
I loved how The Rewilding cleverly combines action with reflection on the critical issue of climate change. Set in parts of Australia I know and love, it felt relatable and vividly real. The fast-paced thriller plot, featuring Jagger’s journey from privileged corporate heir to fugitive, pairs wonderfully with Nia’s fierce, idealistic character. The writing is tight, action-packed, and witty, all while painting a heartfelt picture of Australia’s natural beauty. The characters are deeply developed, the structure is sharp, and the message is impactful. Special thanks to @tinkingaboutbooks for gifting me this unputdownable read!
🌿 Beautifully crafted prose
🌏 Engaging exploration of environmental themes
🔥 Dynamic action & emotional depth
Happy reading! x
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𝕋𝕚𝕥𝕝𝕖: The Rewilding
𝔸𝕦𝕥𝕙𝕠𝕣: Donna M Cameron
𝕄𝕖𝕕𝕚𝕦𝕞 𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕕 𝕚𝕟: Physical Copy (Paperback)
𝕊𝕪𝕟𝕠𝕡𝕤𝕚𝕤:
In the stunning landscapes of Sydney and Queensland, The Rewilding is both a thrilling love story and a cat-and-mouse chase. Jagger Eckerman, a corporate whistleblower, escapes to a remote cave to evade those hunting him, only to find it already occupied by fierce environmental activist Nia Moretti. While sparks of mutual hatred fly, their lives become entangled in a perilous mission to save the planet. Action-packed and reflective, the novel explores themes of survival, morality, and hope amidst the urgent challenges of climate change.
𝕄𝕪 𝕥𝕙𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙𝕥𝕤:
I loved how The Rewilding cleverly combines action with reflection on the critical issue of climate change. Set in parts of Australia I know and love, it felt relatable and vividly real. The fast-paced thriller plot, featuring Jagger’s journey from privileged corporate heir to fugitive, pairs wonderfully with Nia’s fierce, idealistic character. The writing is tight, action-packed, and witty, all while painting a heartfelt picture of Australia’s natural beauty. The characters are deeply developed, the structure is sharp, and the message is impactful. Special thanks to @tinkingaboutbooks for gifting me this unputdownable read!
🌿 Beautifully crafted prose
🌏 Engaging exploration of environmental themes
🔥 Dynamic action & emotional depth
Happy reading! x
📚✨
February 28, 2024
Corporate whistle blower Jagger Eckerman is on the run and in fear for his life. He seeks refuge in the remote cave he used to hang out in as a child. There, he encounters Nia Moretti. Nia is a radical climate warrior on a mission to help save the planet. It's an understatement to say the rich city boy and rebellious activist do not hit it off, but a hitman is after Jagger and Nia is his only ticket to safety.
This is the thrilling story of a cat-and-mouse chase with a refreshingly different spin on the old enemies-to-lovers trope, and while all of that is highly entertaining and exciting, there's a deeper work at play here by the author. This book serves as a wake-up call to every one of us about the world we are leaving for future generations and reminds us that it's not too late to make positive changes to heal our planet. Set in Australia, The Rewilding delivers an important and powerful message, wrapped up in action, adventure and romance. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it.
This is the thrilling story of a cat-and-mouse chase with a refreshingly different spin on the old enemies-to-lovers trope, and while all of that is highly entertaining and exciting, there's a deeper work at play here by the author. This book serves as a wake-up call to every one of us about the world we are leaving for future generations and reminds us that it's not too late to make positive changes to heal our planet. Set in Australia, The Rewilding delivers an important and powerful message, wrapped up in action, adventure and romance. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it.
July 26, 2024
Ad/PR product - Have you ever been so worried for fictional characters you needed to take a reading pause? The Rewilding has such a compelling premise, and such well drawn characters, that I genuinely was so stressed for them I needed a break mid-way into reading; testament to Cameron's immense talent. I adored her debut Beneath the Mother Tree, and was delighted to discover her new novel is a climate thriller set in contemporary/near future Australia. Teaming up corporate whistle-blower on the run Jagger and eco-activist Nia works so well, and Cameron is careful not to tip into farce or lean on stereotypes. A chase spanning swathes of the east coast shows both the natural landscape and its devastation to brilliant effect. Looking back, it is such an ambitious work, yet is executed with restraint such that only what you need is on the page, and the effect is a story you won't easily forget. Basically, I can't recommend this enough. Thanks to Transit Lounge and Donna for the review copy.
April 6, 2025
The Rewilding is a page-turning eco thriller that poses more questions than it answers and challenges the reader to ask themselves, what am I doing to avert climate change? Is it all hopeless or is there reason to be optimistic despite a lack of will from our political class?
Jagger is an unwilling corporate player who feels unloved and unwanted when he becomes a whistle blower and puts his life in danger. Nia is a radical environmentalist willing to put her life on the line to save the planet. But she also carries secrets and losses which have hardened her and made her relentless in the pursuit of her goals.
When these two protagonists are forced together, the reader is kept breathless wondering if they will survive, how they will navigate their differences and whether they save the world and/or themselves. This is a poignant, heart stopping book that is impossible to put down.
Jagger is an unwilling corporate player who feels unloved and unwanted when he becomes a whistle blower and puts his life in danger. Nia is a radical environmentalist willing to put her life on the line to save the planet. But she also carries secrets and losses which have hardened her and made her relentless in the pursuit of her goals.
When these two protagonists are forced together, the reader is kept breathless wondering if they will survive, how they will navigate their differences and whether they save the world and/or themselves. This is a poignant, heart stopping book that is impossible to put down.
May 11, 2024
The Rewilding, one of the most addictive books I've ever read.
The road trip come rom-com story line, made it reminiscent of a 90s comfort movie that you could rewatch over and over again. I fell in love with the characters instantly and was drawn in by their dynamic. Enemies to lovers is truly my favourite.
But the climate message and reality it painted of our current world and where we are heading spoke to me more then anything else. As someone in their early 20's trying to navigate a future in a climate crisis it's hard to find stories/content that can bring comfort without ignoring the facts. I can really see this a limited series with its striking visuals, Donna's writing paints such a vivid picture.
I plan to read this book many more times and its officially become one of my all time favourites!
The road trip come rom-com story line, made it reminiscent of a 90s comfort movie that you could rewatch over and over again. I fell in love with the characters instantly and was drawn in by their dynamic. Enemies to lovers is truly my favourite.
But the climate message and reality it painted of our current world and where we are heading spoke to me more then anything else. As someone in their early 20's trying to navigate a future in a climate crisis it's hard to find stories/content that can bring comfort without ignoring the facts. I can really see this a limited series with its striking visuals, Donna's writing paints such a vivid picture.
I plan to read this book many more times and its officially become one of my all time favourites!
May 31, 2024
Less than 24 hours after receiving... It's read! What a fantastic novel by Australian author, Donna M Cameron. A romantic enviro-thriller that starts off running and never stops. Quirky, smart and on the mark it follows rich boy Jagger's run from lizard eyed assassins and into the arms of dread-locked, hairy arm-pitted Nia. Two people poles apart as the story line twists and turns, takes us from heartbreak and back and leaves us feeling hopeful for a world on the point of change.
Most days I can smell extinction... But lately, with all the shit going down I can feel people stir. Just maybe we are on the verge of not just being stirred, but rising. The Rewilding is another spoon in the weird mix.
Cameron is also the author of Beneath the Mother Tree, a book destined for my bedside table.
Most days I can smell extinction... But lately, with all the shit going down I can feel people stir. Just maybe we are on the verge of not just being stirred, but rising. The Rewilding is another spoon in the weird mix.
Cameron is also the author of Beneath the Mother Tree, a book destined for my bedside table.
May 19, 2024
The artistry of the author Donna M Cameron, in her latest novel The Rewilding, was exceptional.
With each paragraph I conjured up clear images of places I had never been and people I had never met, and at the same time they seemed so familiar.
Many of the challenges facing the world today were intertwined cleverly and without judgement.
The main characters, a risk taking environmental activist, and the other, a son of a capitalist, skirmished frequently throughout the book. Yet, it was clear they shared an obvious affinity with love, compassion and nature and this drew them together.
From beginning to end, The Rewilding is a superb fictional adventure with real world experiences woven throughout the book.
Justine Douglas, Far North Queensland, Australia
With each paragraph I conjured up clear images of places I had never been and people I had never met, and at the same time they seemed so familiar.
Many of the challenges facing the world today were intertwined cleverly and without judgement.
The main characters, a risk taking environmental activist, and the other, a son of a capitalist, skirmished frequently throughout the book. Yet, it was clear they shared an obvious affinity with love, compassion and nature and this drew them together.
From beginning to end, The Rewilding is a superb fictional adventure with real world experiences woven throughout the book.
Justine Douglas, Far North Queensland, Australia
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