Although Wright is remembered more for her nature writing, some aspects of her fiction are notable. Some of these romances were unconventional in form, combining passages of fictional narrative with letters, diary entries, and nonfictional pieces of autobiography, social criticism, and gardening lore.
Wright's literary legacy extends beyond her nature writing to include some notable aspects of her fiction. Her romantic stories often featured innovative structures, combining elements of storytelling with excerpts from personal correspondence, journals, and factual writings on topics such as social critique and horticulture.