Daughter of Wolves

Inspired by Portuguese folklore, Nicki Pau Preto’s adult debut, The Wood, follows Lua, a cursed seventh-born daughter of the forest who is caught between her wild, wolf-raised life and her curiosity about the human world. As she navigates her complex relationships with a protector and a charming outsider, Lua becomes entangled in a mystery threatening her home and the fragile peace between humans and the forest’s denizens. This dark and haunting story explores themes of identity, belonging, and the conflicts that arise when worlds collide.