*I got this book as a free arc from comic con 2016 these thoughts are my own*

I really enjoyed the fact that a contempory book was told only from a guys POV and I have so rarely seen it I loved the strong focus on self discovery that was presence in the novel. I did not mind the love triangle aspects. I thought the characters other then lance lack complication as characters go. I felt like it was harder to get to know them. I did like the setting of the story and also the car as being a constant element in the story. I thought the author is was trying to play with elements of magical realism but did not go all the way. Overall, I really love the character of lance and his path in this novel. It was great to see a story were romance was second fiddle. I wanted more complex characters overall but I really loved the story and the setting.
( )

*I got this book as a free arc from comic con 2016 these thoughts are my own*

I really enjoyed the fact that a contempory book was told only from a guys POV and I have so rarely seen it I loved the strong focus on self discovery that was presence in the novel. I did not mind the love triangle aspects. I thought the characters other then lance lack complication as characters go. I felt like it was harder to get to know them. I did like the setting of the story and also the car as being a constant element in the story. I thought the author is was trying to play with elements of magical realism but did not go all the way. Overall, I really love the character of lance and his path in this novel. It was great to see a story were romance was second fiddle. I wanted more complex characters overall but I really loved the story and the setting.
( )

WILDMAN by J. C. Geiger tells the story of a life-changing road trip in the Pacific Northwest.
Lance’s life is under control until his car breaks down in the middle of nowhere. A series of weird choices set him on a five day adventure that blends reality with magical realism. From train hopping and late night parties to a quirky romance, Lance’s quiet life will never be the same.
Librarians will find this coming of age story appeals to fans of John Green. The author’s blend of hilarious situations with authentic emotional connections will appeal to fans of contemporary fiction.
Published on Disney-Hyperion, an imprint of Hachette Book Group on June 6, 2017. ARC courtesy of the publisher. ( )

Lance is returning home to Oregon after an audition in Seattle when his car breaks down in the middle of nowhere. He needs to get home to his girlfriend, his valedictorian speech, a special party and his real life. Waiting for his car to be fixed, he meets some local people and they all hang out in the only local restaurant. As they repair stretches into days, Lance gets to know these people, another side of him comes out. Suddenly - he is the Wildman. ( )