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4.31 AVERAGE
4.31 AVERAGE
thank you to netgalley and forever for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review :)
where do i begin?? sw&w is the kind of romance that i want more of... a romance that tackles such heavy topics (tw: familial estrangement due to queer identity) while weaving in a genuine love story and healing from pain and grief. both of these elements share the stage so well that it's a seamless transition from each.
alexei is so so strong and works through so much grief on his pct journey. his journey with his faith throughout was one i have struggled with a lot and it was handled with such compassion and care. i love him! there needs to be so many other stories like his in every genre.
ben was also a character that i found myself hurting for, his reasons separate and different than those of alexei. he is like a a warm blanket on a cold night, comforting in all the best ways.
anita kelly wrote such a beautiful story!!!
where do i begin?? sw&w is the kind of romance that i want more of... a romance that tackles such heavy topics (tw: familial estrangement due to queer identity) while weaving in a genuine love story and healing from pain and grief. both of these elements share the stage so well that it's a seamless transition from each.
alexei is so so strong and works through so much grief on his pct journey. his journey with his faith throughout was one i have struggled with a lot and it was handled with such compassion and care. i love him! there needs to be so many other stories like his in every genre.
ben was also a character that i found myself hurting for, his reasons separate and different than those of alexei. he is like a a warm blanket on a cold night, comforting in all the best ways.
anita kelly wrote such a beautiful story!!!
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
The romance felt convenient, characters felt flat to me. Nothing about it kept me invested.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Religious bigotry
Moderate: Terminal illness, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
4.5 stars. A beautiful MM love story with strong themes of self-discovery and acceptance.
Synopsis: Set on the iconic Pacific Crest Trail, Alexei and Ben meet on the 2,500-mile trail. Each arrives on the trail with his own personal baggage. Ben has a long history of bad decisions, usually involving beautiful men, while Alexei grapples with his gay identity and how to love himself when his family has rejected him. What unfolds is a beautiful love story.
Thoughts: This was such a sweet and bingeable story. I enjoyed how Anita Kelly crafted the characters and their backstories, each embarking on different personal journeys. I particularly appreciated that they reinforced the notion that no two life experiences are the same. There was great LGBTQIA+ and disability rep, and I look forward to reading more by this author!
Thank you to Forever Publishing for my ARC & Hachette audio for my ALC.
Synopsis: Set on the iconic Pacific Crest Trail, Alexei and Ben meet on the 2,500-mile trail. Each arrives on the trail with his own personal baggage. Ben has a long history of bad decisions, usually involving beautiful men, while Alexei grapples with his gay identity and how to love himself when his family has rejected him. What unfolds is a beautiful love story.
Thoughts: This was such a sweet and bingeable story. I enjoyed how Anita Kelly crafted the characters and their backstories, each embarking on different personal journeys. I particularly appreciated that they reinforced the notion that no two life experiences are the same. There was great LGBTQIA+ and disability rep, and I look forward to reading more by this author!
Thank you to Forever Publishing for my ARC & Hachette audio for my ALC.
adventurous
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Religious bigotry
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Racism
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Mental illness, Sexual content
Moderate: Dementia, Grief, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Toxic relationship
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes