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rebakesl's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
My only complaint about this book is that it’s over. I thought I was a Winston brothers fan, but Drew Runous might just take the cake with his surly selflessness and swoony poetry.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death of parent, Sexual content, and Grief
Moderate: Bullying, Domestic abuse, and Child abuse
Minor: Gun violence, Cursing, Blood, Violence, Animal death, Kidnapping, Suicide, Addiction, and Alcohol
misscicijane's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Terminal illness
hopelessromanticbookworm's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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? No
4.5
“Fear don’t count if you really want something.”
(This book is 0.5 in the Winston Brothers series but Book 4 in the Knitting in the City series.)
This story is about a woman named Ashley who comes home and finds out that her mum is dying of cancer. She has 6 hilarious, sexy and protective brothers and a Viking looking family friend who melts her butter.
It’s an emotional rollercoaster of emotions as this book starts off with the feelings of enemies to lovers, grief, uncertainty to be loved, acceptance and forgiveness. It shows how family always stick together no matter the circumstances. But it also give the lesson that you shouldn’t be hard on yourself and that everyone deserves happiness.
The brothers were all hilarious and you can expect how they were when their only sister started romancing. But they also showed their protective and caring nature when they were worried about her not looking after herself, while caring for their mother.
Ashley’s knitting group (which you will be reintroduced to if you have read the knitting series) were hilarious too. Their moments and “advice” and how they stick together and basically ”convince” you to tell them your worries, is what you expect from a great friendship group….also there is some moments that her friends can share TMI 😂
The storytelling of this delicate situation and how Penny Reid incorporated a romance mixed in with it, was incredibly done. I never imagined reading a romance book with such a moving and emotional storyline, that gets you rooting for a HEA ending x
(This book is 0.5 in the Winston Brothers series but Book 4 in the Knitting in the City series.)
This story is about a woman named Ashley who comes home and finds out that her mum is dying of cancer. She has 6 hilarious, sexy and protective brothers and a Viking looking family friend who melts her butter.
It’s an emotional rollercoaster of emotions as this book starts off with the feelings of enemies to lovers, grief, uncertainty to be loved, acceptance and forgiveness. It shows how family always stick together no matter the circumstances. But it also give the lesson that you shouldn’t be hard on yourself and that everyone deserves happiness.
The brothers were all hilarious and you can expect how they were when their only sister started romancing. But they also showed their protective and caring nature when they were worried about her not looking after herself, while caring for their mother.
Ashley’s knitting group (which you will be reintroduced to if you have read the knitting series) were hilarious too. Their moments and “advice” and how they stick together and basically ”convince” you to tell them your worries, is what you expect from a great friendship group….also there is some moments that her friends can share TMI 😂
The storytelling of this delicate situation and how Penny Reid incorporated a romance mixed in with it, was incredibly done. I never imagined reading a romance book with such a moving and emotional storyline, that gets you rooting for a HEA ending x
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, Death, and Cancer
Minor: Suicide, Domestic abuse, and Gaslighting
elizabethjn195's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence
Moderate: Kidnapping and Death of parent
kristirose's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
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? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Sexual content
cryptidonwheels's review against another edition
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: Death of parent, Cancer, and Sexual content
Moderate: Violence and Grief
Minor: Domestic abuse, Suicide, and Child abuse
tmtclife's review
3.25
Drew is a big softie and just right for Ashley.
As I listened to the audiobook and English not being my mother tongue, the southern phrasing was a bit much sometimes.
This sets up the Winston Bothers series, I’ll try that when I’m finished with this one.
As I listened to the audiobook and English not being my mother tongue, the southern phrasing was a bit much sometimes.
This sets up the Winston Bothers series, I’ll try that when I’m finished with this one.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer and Death of parent
allingoodtime's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I recently read Truth or Beard, so decided to go back and read this book that was the bridge from the Knitting in the City series to the Winston Brothers series. This is the story of the lone sister amongst the Winston brothers, Ashley.
Considering how quickly the aforementioned lit up the pages, this book was surprisingly slow to ignite. Ashley and Drew had a spark, but it took far too long for anything to happen. I will note, when Ashley was deep in her woe at the tail end of the climax I felt the slow burn was worth it. The last few chapters are sooooo good.
The pace of this story isn’t helped by the subject. Ashley is home after 8 years to help care for her terminally ill mother. Most of this story involves Ashley coming to terms with her mom’s diagnosis while sitting bedside, reconciling with her brothers, and just overall being sad. There are some bright spots, it’s not all doom and gloom. But it is a heavy story.
What it comes down to is this story felt very uneven. There were parts I adored and others that plodded along. It did give me more insight into the brothers which will add depth when I’m reading the rest of this series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death of parent, and Grief
Minor: Child abuse and Domestic abuse
toddie09's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
fatkidatheartreads's review against another edition
emotional
4.5
Let me present you to Drew:
"You underestimate how deeply you cut when your intentions carry no knives."
"I’ve decided units and measurements of distance are bullshit. With you there are only two distances that matter:
Here.
Not here.
You are not here."
"Sugar, I’d be honored to catch you anytime you’d like to fall."
I was eager to read about the only Winston sister and Ashley's story did not disappoint!
Drew the poet ❤️ Ashley the bookworm and nurse. It was an emotional story ..but it was also so so swoony!
I also loved seeing the younger versions of the Winston brothers. Their You underestimate how deeply you cut when your intentions carry no knives. development is evident.
Now I'm torn between continuing the Winston Brothers' books and starting on Ashley's friends' books. Either way, I'll eventually read them all.
I want to read everything Penny Reid has ever written. I'm excited for the journey she's about to take me on!!
"You underestimate how deeply you cut when your intentions carry no knives."
"I’ve decided units and measurements of distance are bullshit. With you there are only two distances that matter:
Here.
Not here.
You are not here."
"Sugar, I’d be honored to catch you anytime you’d like to fall."
I was eager to read about the only Winston sister and Ashley's story did not disappoint!
Drew the poet ❤️ Ashley the bookworm and nurse. It was an emotional story ..but it was also so so swoony!
I also loved seeing the younger versions of the Winston brothers. Their You underestimate how deeply you cut when your intentions carry no knives. development is evident.
Now I'm torn between continuing the Winston Brothers' books and starting on Ashley's friends' books. Either way, I'll eventually read them all.
I want to read everything Penny Reid has ever written. I'm excited for the journey she's about to take me on!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent