I was excited to receive my advanced copy of Kristin Rockaway’s debut novel, The Wild Woman’s Guide to Traveling the World , eager to step into the shoes of a fearless traveler, and explore parts of the globe, which I have only dreamed about. While the title may lead readers to believe it is a non-fiction “guide” covering international travel, it most certainly serves as a guide, but not in this way. Sophie, our “Wild Woman” seems to be anything but that: she’s an organized, highly paid, traveling IT consultant with a serious five year plan, a pricey Manhattan apartment, and a strong will not to let anything or anyone get in the way. But on an excursion to Hong Kong, she meets Carson, a nomadic traveler with only a sketchpad, a “Carpe Diem” tattoo, and a dreamy approach to life. Sophie begins to question not only her carefully planned and thought out travel itinerary, but her meticulous plans for the rest of her life. There are many things I liked about this book: the smart wr...