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4.23 AVERAGE
4.23 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
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
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
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
When Ivy first reaches Sisters, Oregon, she wants nothing more than to wrap up her assignment, leave the town, and never look back. Given her upbringing and the expectations her father had from her, it was difficult for her to show emotions and let anyone in, always fearing that her vulnerabilities would be preyed on, especially when she was raised to lead in a field dominated by men, who often underestimated her.
As she spends time with the Wilders, working on restoring her grandparents home, she realizes what a family should truly be like. How there shouldn't be terms and conditions to receive their love, and how home is a place where she should be able to be herself.
Cameron was genuinely amazing, and I loved him. He took over the family business and did his best to be everything his family needed, making sure they all had what they needed and always willing to help everyone out. Being responsible for his family's business meant he didn't get time to date, and neither was he interested—that is, until he met Ivy. I loved how he knew right from the start that there was more to Ivy than she was willing to admit, even to herself. He tries to keep her distance from her but can't stop himself from wondering more about her, wanting to know everything she was hiding behind her hard exterior.
The analogy that Cameron gave with respect to the abused dog Poppy had rescued and how it took time for it to trust and believe that not everyone was out to hurt it was so fitting because Ivy didn't even see the extent of emotional abuse she had endured because she had no point of reference to understand. Which is why she kept everyone out and stayed by herself, but she yearned for that connection and affection deep down.
Their relationship grew gradually, where initially Ivy kept Cameron at arms length, unwilling to admit any feelings she had towards him. But as she got to know the kind of man Cameron was, she slowly started accepting her feelings for him. The whole time Cameron waited patiently, but he acknowledged his feelings for her and knew he wanted her in his life but didn't want to push her for anything she wasn't ready for. It was difficult for her to feel like she could be something different and not disappoint the people in her life.
He was so careful with her, always honest and patient, letting her figure things out by being a constant presence by her side and supporting her through everything. He made her believe that she could do anything she put her mind to and that she didn't have to work herself to the bone to gain anyone's favor in his family, and just being herself was enough.
Just like in book one, I loved the Wilder family. The bond between these siblings, even when they aren't related by blood, is just so strong and so pure that you can't help but feel like you want to be a part of their family too. The siblings were all in each other's business, messing and meddling, but also being supportive and protective when needed.
Just like in the case of Ivy, everyone welcomed her, made her feel comfortable, and accepted her as she was. Except Ian, who took a long time to warm up to her, but he does eventually.
The whole family getting together for the fall festival was just so bittersweet. I'm happy they all got that chance to be together and give the entire family the chance to say their farewells. This book made me so emotional. After reading One and Only, I knew what Tim's condition was like, but watching it get worse and watching the family come to terms with it was an emotional journey, and you as a reader can also feel these emotions—helplessness, denial, anger, and grief—along with the family members, especially with how close they all were.
I loved when Ivy finally confronted her father and set the boundaries that needed to be set for her own well-being and growth, both personally and professionally.
As she spends time with the Wilders, working on restoring her grandparents home, she realizes what a family should truly be like. How there shouldn't be terms and conditions to receive their love, and how home is a place where she should be able to be herself.
Cameron was genuinely amazing, and I loved him. He took over the family business and did his best to be everything his family needed, making sure they all had what they needed and always willing to help everyone out. Being responsible for his family's business meant he didn't get time to date, and neither was he interested—that is, until he met Ivy. I loved how he knew right from the start that there was more to Ivy than she was willing to admit, even to herself. He tries to keep her distance from her but can't stop himself from wondering more about her, wanting to know everything she was hiding behind her hard exterior.
The analogy that Cameron gave with respect to the abused dog Poppy had rescued and how it took time for it to trust and believe that not everyone was out to hurt it was so fitting because Ivy didn't even see the extent of emotional abuse she had endured because she had no point of reference to understand. Which is why she kept everyone out and stayed by herself, but she yearned for that connection and affection deep down.
Their relationship grew gradually, where initially Ivy kept Cameron at arms length, unwilling to admit any feelings she had towards him. But as she got to know the kind of man Cameron was, she slowly started accepting her feelings for him. The whole time Cameron waited patiently, but he acknowledged his feelings for her and knew he wanted her in his life but didn't want to push her for anything she wasn't ready for. It was difficult for her to feel like she could be something different and not disappoint the people in her life.
He was so careful with her, always honest and patient, letting her figure things out by being a constant presence by her side and supporting her through everything. He made her believe that she could do anything she put her mind to and that she didn't have to work herself to the bone to gain anyone's favor in his family, and just being herself was enough.
Just like in book one, I loved the Wilder family. The bond between these siblings, even when they aren't related by blood, is just so strong and so pure that you can't help but feel like you want to be a part of their family too. The siblings were all in each other's business, messing and meddling, but also being supportive and protective when needed.
Just like in the case of Ivy, everyone welcomed her, made her feel comfortable, and accepted her as she was. Except Ian, who took a long time to warm up to her, but he does eventually.
The whole family getting together for the fall festival was just so bittersweet. I'm happy they all got that chance to be together and give the entire family the chance to say their farewells. This book made me so emotional. After reading One and Only, I knew what Tim's condition was like, but watching it get worse and watching the family come to terms with it was an emotional journey, and you as a reader can also feel these emotions—helplessness, denial, anger, and grief—along with the family members, especially with how close they all were.
I loved when Ivy finally confronted her father and set the boundaries that needed to be set for her own well-being and growth, both personally and professionally.
oh my goodness
I AM SOBBING SO HARD RIGHT NOW
The last several chapters destroyed my little heart and I can’t take it anymore
I AM SOBBING SO HARD RIGHT NOW
The last several chapters destroyed my little heart and I can’t take it anymore
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
A HUUGE thanks to Karla Sorensen for the ARC, I received an advanced copy of the book and am leaving an honest review.
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I was excited to read this book, book 2 in the Wilder Family series. I didn’t realise how many of her books are interconnected, so I’ll be bingeing her backlist.
This book follows Cameron, co owner of the family business with his sister Greer, who we met in book 1 and Ivy, a buttoned up rich city girl who’s set to take over her family business but is derailed when she doesn’t want to take part in an arranged marriage to the son of a business associate of her father’s.
CAMERON F*CKING WILDER. What can I even say about this man?? He may be the perfect book boyfriend. He met Ivy where she is and made sure she knew she was always enough for him. He has the BIGGEST heart and tries to be everything for everyone, all with a smile on his face. And I don't know a person who wouldn’t want to be in the Wilder family.
It shows how good Karla is with her writing and storytelling that I kept going and was rooting for the two of them, since I really wasn’t a fan of Ivy in the beginning and felt she was just way too harsh to Cameron and the whole family. A lot can be attributed to her upbringing and her relationship with her father. But soon enough, I just wanted to wrap her in a big hug and tell her to just let go and be with Cameron.
I loved the whole Wilder family and can't wait for Ian's story next.
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I was excited to read this book, book 2 in the Wilder Family series. I didn’t realise how many of her books are interconnected, so I’ll be bingeing her backlist.
This book follows Cameron, co owner of the family business with his sister Greer, who we met in book 1 and Ivy, a buttoned up rich city girl who’s set to take over her family business but is derailed when she doesn’t want to take part in an arranged marriage to the son of a business associate of her father’s.
CAMERON F*CKING WILDER. What can I even say about this man?? He may be the perfect book boyfriend. He met Ivy where she is and made sure she knew she was always enough for him. He has the BIGGEST heart and tries to be everything for everyone, all with a smile on his face. And I don't know a person who wouldn’t want to be in the Wilder family.
It shows how good Karla is with her writing and storytelling that I kept going and was rooting for the two of them, since I really wasn’t a fan of Ivy in the beginning and felt she was just way too harsh to Cameron and the whole family. A lot can be attributed to her upbringing and her relationship with her father. But soon enough, I just wanted to wrap her in a big hug and tell her to just let go and be with Cameron.
I loved the whole Wilder family and can't wait for Ian's story next.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This took me much longer than I anticipated to read sadly due to a bit of a book slump, but I’m happy that I finally finished it bc this was such a warm hug of a book. Purely good vibes and good times <3 And I cried during the epilogue like a lil baby