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secret_librarian's review
4.0
What a sweet and delightful story! There were a lot of things I enjoyed here: friends to lovers, sexual discovery, older MCs and some hurt / comfort.
I loved the familiarity and connection between Red and Journey, their friendship with all of the banter was a lot of fun to read. They were honest and open with each other and I really liked how they communicated instead of just stewing in their own feelings. The relationship developed very naturally between them, they were so sweet and swoony, and I couldn’t help but love these characters.
Stick Shift was a story with no angst, lots of cute animals with big personalities and plenty of humour. I love the friendships in Neuhold’s books and this was no exception, so much camaraderie and affection between these guys!
I adored seeing some of the Four Bears Construction crew, and there was definitely a lot of sexual tension between Riggs and Shep. Super excited to see where this series is heading, and I’m totally here for any MC related spin-off!
I loved the familiarity and connection between Red and Journey, their friendship with all of the banter was a lot of fun to read. They were honest and open with each other and I really liked how they communicated instead of just stewing in their own feelings. The relationship developed very naturally between them, they were so sweet and swoony, and I couldn’t help but love these characters.
Stick Shift was a story with no angst, lots of cute animals with big personalities and plenty of humour. I love the friendships in Neuhold’s books and this was no exception, so much camaraderie and affection between these guys!
I adored seeing some of the Four Bears Construction crew, and there was definitely a lot of sexual tension between Riggs and Shep. Super excited to see where this series is heading, and I’m totally here for any MC related spin-off!
smelsela's review
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
aubreysmith9412's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-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
4.0
When tragedy strikes, Red is right there to support his best friend, Journey. While farm animals and rooster wake-up calls weren't really part of his plan, he couldn't imagine doing it with anyone else.
I love the easy friendship between Journey and Red. I love how it wasn't even a question for Red to support Journey through the process of taking over his late uncle's farm. How he made an effort to fit Journey into his life at home, now that Journey seems to be home for good.
I also love how real Journey's, well, journey seemed. He's spent a large part of his life separated from Red for his job, but now that they're together all the time, he's realized that his love for his best friend may have had a deeper meaning. And thankfully, Red is patient while Journey figures it out. Even if he's been in love with Journey for nearly two decades.
As their relationship transforms from friends to lovers, they communicate every step of the way. They support each other unconditionally, and care for each other very deeply. It was a beautiful story to read, and I'm so glad quiet, shy Red got his happily ever after.
I love the easy friendship between Journey and Red. I love how it wasn't even a question for Red to support Journey through the process of taking over his late uncle's farm. How he made an effort to fit Journey into his life at home, now that Journey seems to be home for good.
I also love how real Journey's, well, journey seemed. He's spent a large part of his life separated from Red for his job, but now that they're together all the time, he's realized that his love for his best friend may have had a deeper meaning. And thankfully, Red is patient while Journey figures it out. Even if he's been in love with Journey for nearly two decades.
As their relationship transforms from friends to lovers, they communicate every step of the way. They support each other unconditionally, and care for each other very deeply. It was a beautiful story to read, and I'm so glad quiet, shy Red got his happily ever after.
bshaum's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
kjnrose's review
5.0
I absolutely love this series and this book is was a great addition to it. It has wonderful characters and a great storyline that has you hooked as soon as you start. If you haven't read the first two in the series I suggest you do, not only are they great but there are characters that are shown throughout the series.
netslummer's review
3.0
Red has been in love with his straight best friend since he was 14. When Journey's uncle passes away and leaves his farm to Journey, Red jumps at the chance to help him run it.
Obviously a passably cute best friends to lovers romance. The romance was nice as this trope always is but it's ridiculously hard to believe either man is in their forties. A new guy, Henry, is hired at Big Bull Mechanics to work in a customer facing position as every employee is immature as hell and sex crazed as all gay men are *eye roll*, and immediately everyone sexually harasses him. So that's fun. Also (and here's where my useless textile design degree finally pays off) if they put fucking alpaca hair into a washer and then a dryer it would come out a horrible felted mess.
All-in-all a fine romance with a lot of things that irked me that never have before with this series/the connected Four Bears Construction series.
Obviously a passably cute best friends to lovers romance. The romance was nice as this trope always is but it's ridiculously hard to believe either man is in their forties. A new guy, Henry, is hired at Big Bull Mechanics to work in a customer facing position as every employee is immature as hell and sex crazed as all gay men are *eye roll*, and immediately everyone sexually harasses him. So that's fun. Also (and here's where my useless textile design degree finally pays off) if they put fucking alpaca hair into a washer and then a dryer it would come out a horrible felted mess.
All-in-all a fine romance with a lot of things that irked me that never have before with this series/the connected Four Bears Construction series.
hazelrayson's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
emily511's review
funny
lighthearted
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
3.25