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simplysimone's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Grief, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Stalking, and Injury/Injury detail
theinstabookworm's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
The format of this was different than the rest of the books in the series. In this we get a time jump and, for the majority of the book, I was mad we didn't get more of what led up to Winter finding out she was pregnant. (Not a spoiler.)
In any case, secret baby in this book didn't mean what I was expecting it to because more than the father didn't know who the father was at first. I was expecting secret baby to mean the mother finds out she's pregnant and is concerned with how the father will react so she delays the news. I did think it was a stretch that Winter wouldn't have told at least some of her close friends and family.
I also didn't love the twist when Winter tells Theo she's pregnant. But, I did love how Theo stepped up after a while and how sweet he was with their daughter. He was such a good father. (Trying to be vague here to avoid spoilers.) I also loved Theo's mom and Peter the dog. I'm a big country music fan and I loved the country music references in this book.
Favourite quote: "That night we were reckless. But god, I'd be reckless with you over and over again if it means ending up here."
In any case, secret baby in this book didn't mean what I was expecting it to because more than the father didn't know who the father was at first. I was expecting secret baby to mean the mother finds out she's pregnant and is concerned with how the father will react so she delays the news. I did think it was a stretch that Winter wouldn't have told at least some of her close friends and family.
I also didn't love the twist when Winter tells Theo she's pregnant. But, I did love how Theo stepped up after a while and how sweet he was with their daughter. He was such a good father. (Trying to be vague here to avoid spoilers.) I also loved Theo's mom and Peter the dog. I'm a big country music fan and I loved the country music references in this book.
Favourite quote: "That night we were reckless. But god, I'd be reckless with you over and over again if it means ending up here."
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infertility and Miscarriage
Minor: Death of parent
linnea_tornblom's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility, Miscarriage, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Stalking, and Death of parent
kailawalton's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book has a pregnancy trope in it. While I’m not a fan of said trope, Elsie writes her characters so well, especially her male main characters that it’s something I could easily overlook. Who wouldn’t than a Theo in their life tbh?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Stalking, and Pregnancy
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, and Miscarriage
laura_rheads_too_much's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
geminwonderland's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage
Moderate: Grief
ariallbooked's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
4.5
This book was everything I wanted and more!! Theo Silva is coming for Daddy Cade's #1 spot on my Dilf list. I don't usually care for the secret baby trope, but this one was written phenomenally and well done! Theo being a girl dad made all the sense in the world. He gives off major girl-dad energy, and I was living for every moment of watching him become the best father.
Aside from the romance, Winter's redemption arc was exceptional. I'm glad ES had a side plot of Summer & Winter mending their relationship, and we, as the readers, got to go along that journey with them. That aspect made me love this story that much more.
I cannot wait for Beau's story to be released later this year!
Aside from the romance, Winter's redemption arc was exceptional. I'm glad ES had a side plot of Summer & Winter mending their relationship, and we, as the readers, got to go along that journey with them. That aspect made me love this story that much more.
I cannot wait for Beau's story to be released later this year!
Content Warnings
Minor: Infertility and Miscarriage
plsnotanotherdamselindistress's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
I really liked the change-up in the dynamic of bad-boy afraid of love and sunshine girly makes him want a relationship because this mMC loves a lot and is not afraid to love hard while the fMC has suffered in the past because of a variety of things making her distancing herself emotionally and act a little self-distructive.
For a trope I usually really dislike this was executed quite well. Trying not to spoiler anything...the reaction of the mMC to the child seemed genuine and was better than what usually happens in these romances.
But there are a lot of tiny things I would critize...but only quite small things like some none inclusive language that unfortunately add up which is why this book was not able to reach 5 stars.
For a trope I usually really dislike this was executed quite well. Trying not to spoiler anything...the reaction of the mMC to the child seemed genuine and was better than what usually happens in these romances.
But there are a lot of tiny things I would critize...but only quite small things like some none inclusive language that unfortunately add up which is why this book was not able to reach 5 stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, and Abandonment
Moderate: Miscarriage
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, and Stalking
elizabethgscott's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
How do they keep getting better and better?!?!
Reckless is the fourth book in the Chestnut Springs series by Elsie Silver. I’m telling you, it’s SO GOOD. This one is hard to review because I don’t want to give anything away. So bear with me.
Winter is going through some big life changes when she meets hot and rowdy Theo Silva. Theo is Rhett’s protege and a notorious ladies man but he’s trying to focus more on his career and less on women. Winter and Theo immediately have electric chemistry and Winter finds herself confessing her deepest secrets to Theo and he likes it. He really likes it and he really likes her. They share one night together but things get complicated when Winter takes a pregnancy test 4 weeks later.
I was not looking forward to Winter and Theo’s story, she wasn’t my favorite character and I’m not a big fan of surprise pregnancy but YALL, this might be my favorite in the series. From the start Theo treats Winter with respect and tenderness, I melted. Then we have the surprise and the *conflict* (don’t want to give anything away) and I was sobbing. Silver really pulls on our heartstrings with this one. But then the resolution, ahhhhhhh! It’s so sweet and so powerful, the way Theo sees Winter, shows up for her, and defends her. It’s just so well done. I listened to the audiobook and loved Joe Arden and Savannah Peachwood’s performances. 5/5 would recommend!!
5/5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
-reformed ladies man
-he’s a Bull rider
-she’s a doctor
-small town
-surprise pregnancy
-strong FMC
-the whole Chestnut Springs gang
-crazy Harvey Eaton sayings
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage
abicaro17's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Theo and Winter have by far the best book in the series! Their chemistry is undeniable and the way they bond over their shared struggle melts my heart. I think every little obstacle they met make sense both to the story and in a real relationship. Their story felt raw and real and they worked through trust issues and feelings of abandonment to raise their daughter together. Banter and plot 10/10!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Sexual content, Medical content, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Abandonment, and Dysphoria