Reviews

In The Weeds by B.K. Borison

mollsgar's review against another edition

2.0

Heartfelt and sweet, but such a long book and so many words that just say the same thing over and over and over again

thecozycouchreader's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

heartfelthullabaloo's review against another edition

hopeful reflective 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? It's complicated

4.0

This was such a cute series. I would reread them all honestly. If you’ve read “The One” by John Marrs this book made me think that this is how people who are each others “one” connect the first time they see each other. Then the rest of the book is figuring out the stuff that goes beyond that immediate attraction to see if you can make it work. There wasn’t anything that was a major trauma, it was two normal people trying to navigate through the normal hurdles of getting into a relationship and it was kind of refreshing. Seems like in so many novels the characters are just so messed up and that’s what creates the hurdles to the relationship. This one was more relatable.

allingoodtime's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

After reading the first book in this series, I was looking forward to the story of Beckett and Evie. In some ways it met my expectations, but in other ways it did not. I think my main issue was with the narration. I was glad the author went with dual POV this time around as I had missed having it in the first story. Yet I couldn’t get used to the male narrator. I don’t listen to audiobooks at a high speed as a lot of audiobook listeners do, but I had to speed up his narration. That, in turn, had the female narrator a bit too fast for me. I got used to the speed eventually, yet I just couldn’t sink into the book with these narrators overall.

As for the story, I greatly enjoyed Evie’s story arc. Basically, she has grown in a different direction over her years of being an influencer and she is looking to find her happiness again. It’s not about the money or fame for her, but the joy she used to have in telling stories. She realized she was happy when at Lovelight Farms so that’s where she goes.

Beckett had some issues that surprised me, but I loved that they were included in this story. It was an interesting facet of the character. But when things went downhill, which you can see coming from a mile away, the love I had for Beckett soured a bit. He was being obstinate which made him act a fool to Evie. It was something I felt he should have apologized for more than he did.

The connection between Evie and Beckett was sweet and could turn sultry on a dime. Both characters were lovable, especially Beckett with his menagerie of rescued animals. I don’t know if all of my issues with the flow were due to the audiobook, but I think I may try reading the ebook of the next book in this series instead. 

daliac87's review against another edition

challenging funny hopeful slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

becsal's review against another edition

3.25

please can I have a tree farmer boyfriend who adopts animals who need homes and brings them back to live on his farm with us 

libbym's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

3.75

sunflowerreads11's review against another edition

4.0

In the Weeds is the second book in the Lovelight series and let me tell you it delivered.

This book includes second chance trope, Grumpy + Sunshine and small town romance which is a tick for me.

Beckett and Evie are the couple in this book which we do get introduced to in the first book. The first book we learn that Beckett is the head farmer for Lovelight farms and Evie is a social media influencer who goes around to different small towns to heard peoples stories and find the beauty in the small things.

I really love how we got to learn more about Beckett and his story with why he is so family originated. He will always be there for his family and friends in a heartbeat but I think he needed help realising that it was okay to ask for help for himself. I feel like Evie helped him understand that it was okay to ask for help and that it didn't make him less of a person. Evie helped him so much throughout this book and was there for him no matter what.

The connection their have with each other is out of this world and their love is so pure, my emotion's where all over the place when reading this book. Evie really did find herself and her happy in Lovelight. I will never stop recommending this book to anyone, it was be in my heart forever.

jessie_the_bibliophile's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-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? Yes

3.5

lilalayachi's review against another edition

4.0

I didn't enjoy reading this book as much as Stella's book. But it was good. It was light story even though it made me chewing my nails out off anxiety of Beckett and Evie miscommunication. All I could do just screaming "talk you two! Talk!!"
Anyway, same as Stella's book, I loved the community, I loved the farms. Additionally, I loved the cats and the duck!
Layla's book is the next but I don't think I will immediately read it because I am still frustrated with Beckett and Evie.