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emilywemily6's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
This book was an easy, shallow read, but such a fun time. I loved how tender and sweet Emmy and Luke were to each other- I was literally melting when he held her in the barn the first time!! I absolutely hated Gus and his overprotective brother-ness. It made me very uncomfortable. And I didn’t enjoy the bedroom talk in this book, it was so different than their relationship dynamic outside the bedroom. All the conflicts wrapped up really easily and quickly at the very end of the book without a lot of internal conflict/tension, which made this a wholesome story (despite the spicy scenes lol). Considering the struggles that we saw hints of (Emmy’s ADHD and trauma from her accident, Luke’s generational trauma), I wish there was more depth, but it was still such a fun time where everything worked out in the end, if you want a happy ending cowboy romance!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Grief, Alcohol, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Sexual content, Child abuse, Classism, Death, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Drug use and Sexual harassment
ambercunningham's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-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
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical trauma, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Child abuse, Classism, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Abandonment, Grief, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
_marereads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
4.75
I wasn't sure what I was getting into when I opened this book...
I didn't expect to polish it off in one sitting!
I loved Emmy so much and could relate to her in a lot of ways, especially as an adult woman with ADHD. The line about being able to sleep through an apocalypse was SO real. And the way she always snoozed her alarms, to her own detriment? OOOOF. There was also the line, "It was just easier for me to retreat into my head than anything else." that hit me like a freight train - I've said this my whole life.
On the other hand, I could relate to Brooks as well. Never has a line in a book made me feel more seen than, "That, and being the kid from the trailer park, didn’t really impress my peers. Kids could be brutal." I immediately wanted to wrap him in the biggest hug and never let go.
When he was the only one that could help her through her anxiety and get her literally back in the saddle, I knew she was a goner. There was no way they were going to fight this at all.
There were only a few things that I felt fell flat.
1- I didn't feel like Emmy was as close to her brothers as you're supposed to believe. She seems to only really enjoy being around her father, her niece, and sometimes Wes. I didn't get the sense of a bond between Emmy and Gus at all, really.
2- There was a throwaway line about the ex boyfriend texting and how Emmy would need to confront that eventually, but it just never happened. I do, however, realize it probably wouldn't have added much to the plot. It was just something I noticed.
3- I didn't like that Brooks and Gus still had a strained relationship by the end. If Gus loved Emmy so much, he should be happy that she found someone who loved and supported her the way Brooks did, and he should have been able to tell that she was happier with him. I don't understand why he continued to hold a grudge against Brooks.
Overall, this book was an easy five star read for me. I ate up every second of it and have already recommended it to the people I know will appreciate it as much as I do!
I didn't expect to polish it off in one sitting!
On the other hand, I could relate to Brooks as well. Never has a line in a book made me feel more seen than, "That, and being the kid from the trailer park, didn’t really impress my peers. Kids could be brutal." I immediately wanted to wrap him in the biggest hug and never let go.
When he was the only one that could help her through her anxiety and get her literally back in the saddle, I knew she was a goner. There was no way they were going to fight this at all.
There were only a few things that I felt fell flat.
1- I didn't feel like Emmy was as close to her brothers as you're supposed to believe. She seems to only really enjoy being around her father, her niece, and sometimes Wes. I didn't get the sense of a bond between Emmy and Gus at all, really.
2- There was a throwaway line about the ex boyfriend texting and how Emmy would need to confront that eventually, but it just never happened. I do, however, realize it probably wouldn't have added much to the plot. It was just something I noticed.
3- I didn't like that Brooks and Gus still had a strained relationship by the end. If Gus loved Emmy so much, he should be happy that she found someone who loved and supported her the way Brooks did, and he should have been able to tell that she was happier with him. I don't understand why he continued to hold a grudge against Brooks.
Overall, this book was an easy five star read for me. I ate up every second of it and have already recommended it to the people I know will appreciate it as much as I do!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief
Minor: Blood, Violence, Addiction, Alcoholism, Classism, and Alcohol
pageafter_paige's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
fast-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
4.25
I really enjoyed this one much more than I was expecting! The cowboy romance genre has never really called to me but I saw this one and KU, saw there was no 3rd act breakup, and decided to give it a try. I’m very glad I did!
I found Emmy very relatable, especially with her anxiety, and I see a lot of myself in that. Luke breathing with her made me want to cry because that’s what my bf does for me. I absolutely loved their relationship and how the tension was there immediately!
This one is definitely more cowgirl centered than cowboy and I think that’s maybe why I liked it! We saw Emmy ride and overcome. We saw Luke help out and support her (as he should).
I think that Gus was way more extra than necessary and I feel like the next book should’ve been his and Teddy’s since we barely hear about Wes. I’m still excited though and I’ll definitely be keeping up with this series!!
I found Emmy very relatable, especially with her anxiety, and I see a lot of myself in that. Luke breathing with her made me want to cry because that’s what my bf does for me. I absolutely loved their relationship and how the tension was there immediately!
This one is definitely more cowgirl centered than cowboy and I think that’s maybe why I liked it! We saw Emmy ride and overcome. We saw Luke help out and support her (as he should).
I think that Gus was way more extra than necessary and I feel like the next book should’ve been his and Teddy’s since we barely hear about Wes. I’m still excited though and I’ll definitely be keeping up with this series!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Cursing, Mental illness, Classism, Grief, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Death of parent, Sexual content, and Abandonment
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