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jellev80's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Death of parent
ky_adams2016's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I loved the characters and the respect that they build together. I would, however, like to know what those in the deaf community, especially those that maybe became deaf or hard-of-hearing later in life, what they thought. At first, I definitely felt like it was well done and the author did her research of deaf culture, however I felt like the moment he got his hearing aids to a level that worked and passed that hill of talking the first time, there was rarely hesitation in many convos. Occasionally they’d bring back some of the texting or some of his insecurity about vocalizing, but I feel like there was a tease on him starting to use ASL more and then it gets dropped. Might just be my love of ASL as a language.
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Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer and Grief
kimberlyyyreads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Ryder and Willa were such a great introduction to the Bergman brothers series!
I love them so very much; they checked all my boxes and simply couldn't get enough of them.
As an Ex-Soccer girlie myself, I loved seeing Willa be a determined soccer player. I was so happy that her passion for the sport didn't get brushed aside.
I don't really read rivals to lovers books but I really liked this one, considering that they were more frenemies than rivals. Ryder was so incredibly sweet to Willa, and I love how Willa pushed Ryder out of his comfort zone in a way that was healthy!
This book was so incredibly cute, and I cannot wait to dive into the other books!
P.S. I hate how long it took me to dive into this series, but I am finally getting to it!
An extra P.S. Ryder being originally from Washington was a win in my book FOR SURE, Sincerely, from a Washingtonian Girlie.
I love them so very much; they checked all my boxes and simply couldn't get enough of them.
As an Ex-Soccer girlie myself, I loved seeing Willa be a determined soccer player. I was so happy that her passion for the sport didn't get brushed aside.
I don't really read rivals to lovers books but I really liked this one, considering that they were more frenemies than rivals. Ryder was so incredibly sweet to Willa, and I love how Willa pushed Ryder out of his comfort zone in a way that was healthy!
This book was so incredibly cute, and I cannot wait to dive into the other books!
P.S. I hate how long it took me to dive into this series, but I am finally getting to it!
An extra P.S. Ryder being originally from Washington was a win in my book FOR SURE, Sincerely, from a Washingtonian Girlie.
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer, Terminal illness, and Death of parent
katedahl's review
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Cancer, Terminal illness, and Death of parent
luxxxio's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Death of parent
judithprr's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Cancer
jaklyn_heath_reads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I did not anticipate loving this one. It took me completely by surprise!
Things I loved:
-Willa. Sunshine.
-Ryder. Lumberjack.
-Grumpy meets sunshine trope
-"Enemies" to friends to lovers
-Supportive family and friends
-Realistic
-No third act break up!
-Steamy scenes
-Pacific Northwest love
-Loss and grief handled in realistic and responsible ways
-Harry Potter references
Things I didn't love:
-I'm not a big soccer fan, so the soccer aspect of Willa's life was not as engaging for me but I appreciated that there weren't a ton of soccer scenes. Very minor complaint honestly.
Things I'm not sure how to feel about:
-The disability (deaf and hard of hearing) representation. I am not deaf or hard of hearing so I don't know how someone from that community may feel about how Ryder's disability was portrayed. I felt like it was done with intention and handled gently and respectfully (it didn't feel like it was just to check off a diversity list, in my opinion). Someone from the deaf and hard of hearing community may feel differently given their own experiences. I'm interested to see if anyone has written a review about this aspect.
This was a wonderful romance. I really loved it and can't wait to read more in this series.
Things I loved:
-Willa. Sunshine.
-Ryder. Lumberjack.
-Grumpy meets sunshine trope
-"Enemies" to friends to lovers
-Supportive family and friends
-Realistic
-No third act break up!
-Steamy scenes
-Pacific Northwest love
-Loss and grief handled in realistic and responsible ways
-Harry Potter references
Things I didn't love:
-I'm not a big soccer fan, so the soccer aspect of Willa's life was not as engaging for me but I appreciated that there weren't a ton of soccer scenes. Very minor complaint honestly.
Things I'm not sure how to feel about:
-The disability (deaf and hard of hearing) representation. I am not deaf or hard of hearing so I don't know how someone from that community may feel about how Ryder's disability was portrayed. I felt like it was done with intention and handled gently and respectfully (it didn't feel like it was just to check off a diversity list, in my opinion). Someone from the deaf and hard of hearing community may feel differently given their own experiences. I'm interested to see if anyone has written a review about this aspect.
This was a wonderful romance. I really loved it and can't wait to read more in this series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cancer, Terminal illness, and Grief
Minor: Ableism
anxiousandreading's review
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
So. Freaking. Good. I cannot wait to read the rest of the series.
6.19.23: I love these two so much. Such a good start to a wonderful series.
3.13.24: How does it get better every time I read it? Some of my favorite moments without spoiling anything: whiskey and peanut butter cups, clean-shaven face, "Willa!," & the A-frame.
6.19.23: I love these two so much. Such a good start to a wonderful series.
3.13.24: How does it get better every time I read it? Some of my favorite moments without spoiling anything: whiskey and peanut butter cups, clean-shaven face, "Willa!," & the A-frame.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer and Death of parent
dogoodwithbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Closed Door Mods: Chapter 18 (some parts), Chapter 27 (some parts), Chapter 29, Chapter 30 (some parts)
Such a cute read! Loved Liese’s writing style and her inclusion of disabled leads (also, I think Ryder Bergman is my new book boyfriend). Some parts of the ending could have been condensed, but epilogue was adorable. Will definitely be reading her future works and you need to read Only When It’s Us if you’re looking for a slow-burn, frenemies-to-lovers book with a disabled main character and has great banter.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Ableism
Minor: Vomit and Abandonment
whatbeccareadnext's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Well I sobbed my way through at least half of this book. To the point that I'm surprised I could still read the words on the page.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Moderate: Abandonment