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serenity81's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
xeleanorx's review
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? No
4.5
mynameisprerna's review
5.0
Review:
This might be the sweetest book in the series!
This book is a love story about Bo and Jameson, but it’s also a love story about Bo themself.They describe the moment they knew they couldn’t hide themself anymore - “Like all of a sudden, I knew—I knew—I couldn’t keep livin’ in that black-and-white world. I knew it’d kill me to only come here once a month and be free. Every time I went back into that cage, I bled out a li’l more.” And I appreciate that so much, looking back and seeing all the ways I’ve freed myself and knowing I could never go back within those confines.
Bo doesn’tsee his own courage - in moving out of his dad’s house, in coming out, in standing up for his identity… It’s so easy to not see your own bravery when you’re just doing what you need to in order to survive. It just feels like doing what’s necessary, and I absolutely relate to feeling baffled when someone else identifies who strong and courageous I’ve been.
Jameson is also a delightful character. There’s a very sweet moment wherehis mom tells him to follow his gut, and he thinks “I guess most people do follow their gut. But my gut instincts have always seemed to reside a little to the left of my sternum.” And he truly is led by his heart, following where it drives, even above his loved ones’ expectations.
I also loved how Jameson so sincerely took it upon himself to learn more about what Bo might want or need as an enby person,especially in the bedroom. His insisting that they talk, that he get it right, was really endearing, and important.
This might be the sweetest book in the series!
This book is a love story about Bo and Jameson, but it’s also a love story about Bo themself.
Bo doesn’t
Jameson is also a delightful character. There’s a very sweet moment where
I also loved how Jameson so sincerely took it upon himself to learn more about what Bo might want or need as an enby person,
Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5: Blows me away, loved it, life-changing, will sit with me
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4: Brown Girl Spicy
Multiple descriptive and detailed open door scenes; smut is very prominent but it does not overtake plot
Perspective: first
Tense: present
POV: dual
Source: KU
shay_wizz's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
kindlemmromancereader's review
5.0
***ARC Review***
This is my honest review for the ARC I received.
This is the fifth book in the Plum Valley Cowboys series. I love that Sanders features a nonbinary protagonist in this book. After years of denying their gender identity and sexuality, Bo is a proud enby who performs cabaret songs. Bo is also trying to make up for past actions. Bo relocated from Texas to Chicago four years ago. Bo is confident and sassy onstage and shy/bashful offstage. It’s apparent that Sanders put a lot of thoughtfulness and care in Bo’s character.
Aptly named Jameson is a new bartender at Gertie’s Cabaret in his hometown of Chicago. Jameson’s relationships with women don’t last very long. He’s never been in love. He’s not willing to settle for anyone other than the “one.” That said, Jameson has a huge heart.
Jameson sees Bo perform on stage and is instantly impressed by them. Jameson provides convert to Bo during a vulnerable moment at work and the pair become friends. Jameson’s attraction to Bo blossoms after seeing them ride a mechanical bull one night. (Let’s not forget the lace either). The pair eventually become lovers. I really appreciated how open and accepting Jameson is about his newfound pansexuality. They are some steamy scenes in this book! My gah! There’s a slight age gap between them (7 years) but Jameson’s stance on strong communication serves them well. Seeing this couple fall in love was really special. They are so very sweet and beautiful to/for one another.
Sanders does a really good job of exploring the topic of growth in this story. There are lots of emotions in this book and they all serve a purpose. Diesel, Bo’s brother, has some growing to do in terms of acceptance and/or tolerance. It was disheartening that he continues to use Bo’s deadname and refuse to accept them throughout the story. There was a spark of hope in the epilogue, however.
There is a (mostly) stellar cast of characters in this book. It was nice getting glimpses of some of the other couples from the series as well. Even though this book is part of a series, it can be read as a standalone. If you’re a fan of cowboys, cabaret, and communication, this is definitely the book for you!
This is my honest review for the ARC I received.
This is the fifth book in the Plum Valley Cowboys series. I love that Sanders features a nonbinary protagonist in this book. After years of denying their gender identity and sexuality, Bo is a proud enby who performs cabaret songs. Bo is also trying to make up for past actions. Bo relocated from Texas to Chicago four years ago. Bo is confident and sassy onstage and shy/bashful offstage. It’s apparent that Sanders put a lot of thoughtfulness and care in Bo’s character.
Aptly named Jameson is a new bartender at Gertie’s Cabaret in his hometown of Chicago. Jameson’s relationships with women don’t last very long. He’s never been in love. He’s not willing to settle for anyone other than the “one.” That said, Jameson has a huge heart.
Jameson sees Bo perform on stage and is instantly impressed by them. Jameson provides convert to Bo during a vulnerable moment at work and the pair become friends. Jameson’s attraction to Bo blossoms after seeing them ride a mechanical bull one night. (Let’s not forget the lace either). The pair eventually become lovers. I really appreciated how open and accepting Jameson is about his newfound pansexuality. They are some steamy scenes in this book! My gah! There’s a slight age gap between them (7 years) but Jameson’s stance on strong communication serves them well. Seeing this couple fall in love was really special. They are so very sweet and beautiful to/for one another.
Sanders does a really good job of exploring the topic of growth in this story. There are lots of emotions in this book and they all serve a purpose. Diesel, Bo’s brother, has some growing to do in terms of acceptance and/or tolerance. It was disheartening that he continues to use Bo’s deadname and refuse to accept them throughout the story. There was a spark of hope in the epilogue, however.
There is a (mostly) stellar cast of characters in this book. It was nice getting glimpses of some of the other couples from the series as well. Even though this book is part of a series, it can be read as a standalone. If you’re a fan of cowboys, cabaret, and communication, this is definitely the book for you!
pandachi88's review
emotional
funny
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? N/A
3.5
booksbutmakeitgay's review
3.75
*content warning: one f slur, child abuse, homophobia, deadnaming, blood, alcohol [mc’s work at a bar], drunk patron who won’t take no for an answer from server; altercation*
amarreth's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia, Sexual assault, and Homophobia
karen_reads's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0