Reviews

Lost and Lassoed by Lyla Sage

mhague's review

4.0

 🌶️4.5🥵
⭐️4

A review in bullet points:
a) The thing I love about Lyla Sage is that you know exactly what you’re in for. It’s predictable in a comforting way – that we know the area and the townsfolk already that it’s arguably a homecoming when you read a new book in the series.
b) Teddy is amazing and I strive to be a fashion icon like her, though I think the disco ball thing at the end of the book wouldn’t look good on me. She was always my favourite whenever the girl gang would get together so I’m so happy that this book was about her. The tension between her and Gus was amazing, and I loved that they would use their full names with eachother, odd as all the real names in the series are! Their chemistry even in the other books was amazing, and this book definitely did not disappoint.
c) I’m obsessed with the covers for this series, but especially this one. Major brownie points to the creator.
d) I H.A.T.E. cliff-hangers!! That epilogue?? Rogue wedding??? I need alllllllll the answers dammit!!!! 

isabellm's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? It's complicated

5.0

I have been dying to read Gus and Teddy’s story since the first book in the series and was therefore so excited to get my eager little mitts on this one. It did not disappoint!! Gus was a wonderful mix of grumpy, responsible, loving and vulnerable. His love for his family, the Rebel Blue and most especially his daughter shone through as did the overwhelming effect the responsibility of all these things had on him. Teddy was just perfect, bold, funny, full of energy and creativity and so giving to her family and friends even at her own expense. Both Gus and Teddy’s fears and feelings of being lost/ untethered were so relatable. Getting to watch them figure themselves and each other out was just as good as I had hoped. The two of them taking care of each other  because they recognised how much the other needed it was everything and made it so clear why they were so right together (there were a couple of examples of this from both Gus and Teddy that made 😭 because of how lovely, soft and caring those moments were). These two characters were so alike in so many way which is why it made perfect sense that they would butt heads so much. The chemistry between them was everything and I loved the sizzling tension (past and present) and the circumstances that threw them together and let them see each other properly for the first time. I also loved the back and forth between them, with each giving as good as they got, even after things developed between them.

Away from the romance, what the author does really well is build and develop the supporting characters and their relationships with the leads. Some of my favourites in this:

- Teddy/Hank and Gus/ Riley: the respective father daughter relationships and the overwhelming love between them just warmed my heart; 
- Teddy/Emmy;  wow, loved these two. The  confrontation when it happened was exactly what they needed and I cheered when Teddy spoke her truth. the fall out and resolution was handled well and as you would expect from two people who know and love each other as much as they do.
- Teddy/Riley: they were so adorable together and as much as she spent the summer falling for Gus you could see she also fell totally for that little girl and it was lovely to see. 
- Amos - the patriarch,  gentle and loving but also tough when it was needed and so good at supporting his children and helping them find their way.
- and finally special mention to Cam/Gus. A lot of stories would have made that whole relationship difficult and Cam would have been written  as a harpy standing between the two leads/ trying to wreck Gus’ relationship with Riley but since the start of the series I have really appreciated how LS has written her and incorporated her into Gus’ life and the friendship group as a whole. The friendship and honesty, trust  and support between her and Gus was just so clear in the story and that conversation at the end between them about the Teddy of it all and Cam’s encouragement just made me cry it was so lovely.

My absolute favourite book in the series *until the next one 🤭  5 gushing ⭐️

ymendezzz's review

funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.5

3.5/5⭐️
Thank you so so so much for this arc. 

I mean I absolutely love Lyla. 

Teddy and Gus had been one of my most anticipated couples since reading Done and Dusted. 

Their story felt like something you’d compare to quiet love. Something that just happens naturally and there’s no big epic gut wrenching confession but still fills your heart with joy. 

This is probably the only book I wish was longer and had more to the story. I did feel like it was a bit rushed at the end. Also I would’ve loved a clear timeline of events. 

I’m beyond excited to read Cam and Dusty ❤️

worm_talk_book_club's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

jessreadthat's review against another edition

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

4.0

clerrb's review

emotional funny lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.0

whatcaroread's review

emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

lillyrb's review

4.5

This is the third instalment of the series and so far it’s my favourite. We follow Gus and Teddy and they don’t really like such other. Gus thinks Teddy is just his little sister’s trouble making friend. And Teddy thinks Gus is grumpy and mean. They have great banter though it’s sometimes very harsh. When Gus is overwhelmed having to parent his daughter Riley on his own over the summer and Teddy is out of a job, they help each other. Over time, the two start to open up to each other and it’s adorable and sizzling. 

I love both Gus and Teddy deeply. Teddy isn’t really having a great time right now, she feels a bit stuck and left behind, which is deeply relatable. Some of her inner monologues had me tearing up. The way Riley loves Teddy and Teddy loves Riley is tooth-achingly sweet, it makes me want a child and I really don’t want one. Gus is your average grumpy single dad working on a ranch, so obviously he is irresistible. The book had the perfect level of spice for my tastes with the tension building up up up until it finally explodes. I also loved this take on the single parenting trope. The co-parenting works so well and the way the whole town is invested makes me happy for Riley, she is truly growing up with a town at her feet. I’m super excited for book 4, although the disadvantage of reading book early is that you have to wait even longer for the next one. 

Thank you so much to NetGalley and the author for providing me with an advanced copy of this book.

quincey309's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-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

5.0

They just keep getting better. I loved it so much. 

bribliography's review against another edition

4.0

i either have to fall in love with a dilf cowboy who's obsessed with me or i have to off myself there are no other options