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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
✨ grumpy x sunshine
✨ brothers best friend
✨ age gap
✨ forced proximity
Wilder Abbot loves his solitude, as a high school teacher he’s looking forward to his weekends and summer vacation when his best friend calls about his little sister needing a place to stay for her 2 month stay in Calamity, wilder owes him a favor so he agrees to let Iris stay. Not realizing Iris has grown to be a tattooed bombshell he saw in the grocery store. Now he has to find someone to stay away from her this summer but being in such proximity to his biggest temptation leads these two to crossing lines and becoming more. But Iris has 2 months before she’s on her next great adventure.
As always Devney did not disappoint. Wilder was so grumpy I loved him from the other books and devoured him in this story. He had a sad past that led him to hiding away in Calamity to find a place of peace until Iris bursts into his life full of color and sunshine making his gloomy world brighter and brighter everyday.
I love that most of this book takes place just the two of them. Learning and exploring each other and becoming one another’s peace in the world. Iris is lost and not sure that she has a home or place that is hers when Wilder gives her a soft place to land and a place to discover what she wants next in life.
I love that these two seemingly give each other the safety and calm we all look for in life. They balance each other in the most perfect way. The tension between these two in the beginning was my favorite and I think I cackled every time Wilder had to run away from Iris.
4.5/5 ⭐️
✨ brothers best friend
✨ age gap
✨ forced proximity
Wilder Abbot loves his solitude, as a high school teacher he’s looking forward to his weekends and summer vacation when his best friend calls about his little sister needing a place to stay for her 2 month stay in Calamity, wilder owes him a favor so he agrees to let Iris stay. Not realizing Iris has grown to be a tattooed bombshell he saw in the grocery store. Now he has to find someone to stay away from her this summer but being in such proximity to his biggest temptation leads these two to crossing lines and becoming more. But Iris has 2 months before she’s on her next great adventure.
As always Devney did not disappoint. Wilder was so grumpy I loved him from the other books and devoured him in this story. He had a sad past that led him to hiding away in Calamity to find a place of peace until Iris bursts into his life full of color and sunshine making his gloomy world brighter and brighter everyday.
I love that most of this book takes place just the two of them. Learning and exploring each other and becoming one another’s peace in the world. Iris is lost and not sure that she has a home or place that is hers when Wilder gives her a soft place to land and a place to discover what she wants next in life.
I love that these two seemingly give each other the safety and calm we all look for in life. They balance each other in the most perfect way. The tension between these two in the beginning was my favorite and I think I cackled every time Wilder had to run away from Iris.
4.5/5 ⭐️
Overall Grade: 4.5 ⭐️
Tropes: grump/sunshine; loner MMC; small town romance; traveling FMC
The Brood by Devney Perry is a captivating addition to the Calamity Montana series, featuring the enthralling romance between Wilder and Iris. Perry masterfully weaves the grumpy/sunshine trope into their story, creating a dynamic that is both heartwarming and electrifying.
One of the novel's central themes revolves around finding one's home in the heart of another. Wilder and Iris, two seemingly opposite souls, discover a profound connection that transcends their initial differences. As they learn to understand and cherish each other, the journey they embark on is beautifully portrayed. Perry's ability to convey the depth of their emotional bond is truly commendable.
Another poignant theme is the notion of self-forgiveness and moving forward. Both Wilder and Iris carry burdens from their pasts, and their struggle to come to terms with them is depicted with a raw and touching authenticity. The narrative explores the complexities of letting go, learning to forgive oneself, and embracing the possibility of a brighter future.
Unlike previous installments in the Calamity Montana series, Perry intentionally pulls back from incorporating the other characters, emphasizing Wilder's solitary life before meeting Iris. This choice underscores Iris's profound impact on Wilder's world, highlighting the transformative power of their love.
Perry's easy prose further heightens the emotional depth of The Brood. The author has a knack for delving into the hearts and minds of her characters, allowing readers to feel every joy, every pain, and every moment of vulnerability. The intimate scenes between Wilder and Iris are charged with palpable chemistry, adding a steamy layer to their already intense connection.
Devney Perry's ability to infuse a tale with such heartfelt emotion is a testament to her storytelling prowess. This novel is an absolute must-read for fans of the grumpy/sunshine trope. The themes of finding a home in another and the power of self-forgiveness resonate long after the final page is turned. The Brood is a testament to the enduring magic of love and the capacity for redemption within us all.
Tropes: grump/sunshine; loner MMC; small town romance; traveling FMC
The Brood by Devney Perry is a captivating addition to the Calamity Montana series, featuring the enthralling romance between Wilder and Iris. Perry masterfully weaves the grumpy/sunshine trope into their story, creating a dynamic that is both heartwarming and electrifying.
One of the novel's central themes revolves around finding one's home in the heart of another. Wilder and Iris, two seemingly opposite souls, discover a profound connection that transcends their initial differences. As they learn to understand and cherish each other, the journey they embark on is beautifully portrayed. Perry's ability to convey the depth of their emotional bond is truly commendable.
Another poignant theme is the notion of self-forgiveness and moving forward. Both Wilder and Iris carry burdens from their pasts, and their struggle to come to terms with them is depicted with a raw and touching authenticity. The narrative explores the complexities of letting go, learning to forgive oneself, and embracing the possibility of a brighter future.
Unlike previous installments in the Calamity Montana series, Perry intentionally pulls back from incorporating the other characters, emphasizing Wilder's solitary life before meeting Iris. This choice underscores Iris's profound impact on Wilder's world, highlighting the transformative power of their love.
Perry's easy prose further heightens the emotional depth of The Brood. The author has a knack for delving into the hearts and minds of her characters, allowing readers to feel every joy, every pain, and every moment of vulnerability. The intimate scenes between Wilder and Iris are charged with palpable chemistry, adding a steamy layer to their already intense connection.
Devney Perry's ability to infuse a tale with such heartfelt emotion is a testament to her storytelling prowess. This novel is an absolute must-read for fans of the grumpy/sunshine trope. The themes of finding a home in another and the power of self-forgiveness resonate long after the final page is turned. The Brood is a testament to the enduring magic of love and the capacity for redemption within us all.
4:25⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I wasn’t sure what to think of Wilder going into this but I love him now!!
Wilder had secluded himself and hid from everyone over his grief but he has to let his best friends sister stay with him now
I wasn’t sure what to think of Wilder going into this but I love him now!!
Wilder had secluded himself and hid from everyone over his grief but he has to let his best friends sister stay with him now
I devoured Wilder & Iris' story! Those two have a push and pull you won't be able to stay away from.
Age gap meets grumpy sunshine meets brothers best friend what more can you want in a book?
Wilder Abbott is one of the broodiest teachers I have ever read. After losing his wife he moved to Calamity to be on his own but when his best friend cashes in a favor he is not able to say no.
Iris is the true meaning of sunshine, but she also has her dark times. She knows what she wants but struggles with her familys acceptance of her life choices.
Those two are like fire and oil. They burn brighter together (lol).
This story has low drama, alot of steam and a main hero who you just have to fall in love with.
5 Stars
Age gap meets grumpy sunshine meets brothers best friend what more can you want in a book?
Wilder Abbott is one of the broodiest teachers I have ever read. After losing his wife he moved to Calamity to be on his own but when his best friend cashes in a favor he is not able to say no.
Iris is the true meaning of sunshine, but she also has her dark times. She knows what she wants but struggles with her familys acceptance of her life choices.
Those two are like fire and oil. They burn brighter together (lol).
This story has low drama, alot of steam and a main hero who you just have to fall in love with.
5 Stars
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
What a great conclusion to this series. This book had so many of my favorite tropes and I loved the hero, Wilder, being a teacher. I related so much with all of the teacher parts of this story. I loved Iris too. For such a popular social media person she was very down to earth.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Grief
fast-paced
• forced proximity
• brothers bff
• roommates
• grumpy sunshine
• age gap
“You are more than I could have ever dreamed of.”
the brood was SO good! there’s a reason why devney perry is an auto-buy author for me, i swear she can do no wrong. the tension, the banter, the SPICE - it was goddamned perfection.
one thing i have to say though - i’m not usually a fan of the widow/widower trope because the element of guilt and feeling like they’re competing with a ghost just doesn’t appeal to me at all. however, this was just so well written i didn’t mind it at all.
devney perry, thank you for your service.
• brothers bff
• roommates
• grumpy sunshine
• age gap
“You are more than I could have ever dreamed of.”
the brood was SO good! there’s a reason why devney perry is an auto-buy author for me, i swear she can do no wrong. the tension, the banter, the SPICE - it was goddamned perfection.
one thing i have to say though - i’m not usually a fan of the widow/widower trope because the element of guilt and feeling like they’re competing with a ghost just doesn’t appeal to me at all. however, this was just so well written i didn’t mind it at all.
devney perry, thank you for your service.
ohh i loved this book so much!!!
grumpy / sunshine at its finest
grumpy / sunshine at its finest
This book was a miss for me. It was way to spice and not enough plot, which is not something we normally we see from DP and especially this series. What little plot we did see was good, and that is why it still got three stars. I liked Wilder and Iris. Wilder was for sure a brood and Iris was independently herself, they were both just lonely. I don't have much to say about this. It was predictable with the student and then the brother. It was okay, just lacking.