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slee907's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
God. Dammit. I think I’m dehydrated from crying the entire last half of this audiobook. But it was totally worth the pain. It’s a beautiful book about 2 men walking the Pacific Coast Trail both trying to work through painful past experiences. They fall in love and have to navigate fear and distance to get their HEA. The narrator is amazing and I’ll be adding him to my list of favorites to look for. Highly recommend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
girlreading's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
After adoring Love & Other Disasters, I had high expectations for this and it did not disappoint.
After recovering from an opening scene that felt more horror than romance, (although, admittedly, Anita did a fabulous job at making even the most terrifying scenario adorable), I found myself instantly caring deeply for Alexei and Ben's journeys, both as individuals and together.
It's a slow burn of a story and not one for those looking for a fast paced, action filled read but it's thoughtful and sweet and, while heart breaking at times, really rather lovely.
After recovering from an opening scene that felt more horror than romance, (although, admittedly, Anita did a fabulous job at making even the most terrifying scenario adorable), I found myself instantly caring deeply for Alexei and Ben's journeys, both as individuals and together.
It's a slow burn of a story and not one for those looking for a fast paced, action filled read but it's thoughtful and sweet and, while heart breaking at times, really rather lovely.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
jijirich's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Very sweet read. I liked how many of the tropes were handled and that it was a good balance between wish fulfillment and reality.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Abandonment
thenextbookdilemma's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Homophobia
Moderate: Religious bigotry
Minor: Toxic relationship
pierrereads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
relaxing
sad
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Cursing
sara_reads_and_wines's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Realy loved this one! Made me want to attempt to PCT, even though I don't do the outdoors 🤣
Lex and Ben were adorable! I loved watching them fall for each other and also take theor time to grow and learn more about themselves both together and apart.
Lex and Ben were adorable! I loved watching them fall for each other and also take theor time to grow and learn more about themselves both together and apart.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
ashylibrarian's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Religious bigotry, Grief, and Homophobia
Moderate: Medical content and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Dementia and Toxic relationship
shannonigans322's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.0
This has been on my shelf for ages, but I'm so glad that I finally picked it up. I love adventure stories and this had just the right amount of peril (the MCs are hiking the PCT out west). These dorks are loveable and had me kicking my lil feet. Representation on multiple fronts (sexuality, ethnicity, neurodivergence) and a dose of religious trauma/healing make this more than just a surface-level read. Can't wait to read more from Anita Kelly!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Religious bigotry
lauraelovesbooks's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
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
A wholesome lovely read with two cinnamon roll characters we should protect at all cost
Normally I get bored with books like this because I don’t usually like when two characters both like each other right away, but this book had enough emotions to make up for the lack of angst
Normally I get bored with books like this because I don’t usually like when two characters both like each other right away, but this book had enough emotions to make up for the lack of angst
Content Warnings
Graphic: Religious bigotry and Homophobia
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Dementia
keraashley's review against another edition
4.75
I’m only deducting .25 because a little bit of communication would have solved the first almost break up, but the resulting convo and getting back to each other part was so good that I’m not even that mad.
Alexi has been disowned by his homophobic shithead parents and his dealing with finding himself on the Pacific Crest Trail, where he keeps running into Ben, who is using the trail to take time to himself and figure out his future wants and process a family death and a shitty ex-bf.
Them continually finding each other and then walking together and being honest and open and growing and vulnerable is so gorgeous. These men are so sweet and perfect for each other omg.
Alexi has been disowned by his homophobic shithead parents and his dealing with finding himself on the Pacific Crest Trail, where he keeps running into Ben, who is using the trail to take time to himself and figure out his future wants and process a family death and a shitty ex-bf.
Them continually finding each other and then walking together and being honest and open and growing and vulnerable is so gorgeous. These men are so sweet and perfect for each other omg.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia