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antidietleah's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
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
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Terminal illness, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, and Cancer
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Misogyny, Pregnancy, and Sexual content
paperbacksandsnacks's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
slow-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
4.0
This book was so beautifully written, and so quietly gripping that now I’ve finished I feel a little lost. I know one thing is for certain and that’s that I have to read the next one in the series ASAP.
It feels like fate when Calla loses her job and is in a position to go and visit her dad whilst he’s unwell, especially with the way it all unfolds in the end. Not only did she gain time with her father but she found herself under the scrutiny of a rugged sky cowboy (as her mum calls them). And Jonah is one perfect, grumpy sky cowboy.
I really liked the way the romance unfurls throughout this, and how it’s not the only focus of the book. It’s a slow burn romance for sure with a lot of trepidation on both sides because of the context of the visit but it burns very bright despite being slow. It just feels very real and human rather than written purely for entertainment.
I liked the way the author included a lot of facts and history about Alaska. I am enamoured with a place I’ve not even seen! I wish Alaska Wild were a real company so I could look at their website and see all the gorgeous places that Calla and Jonah visit and the people whose lives they touch.
My only complaint with the book is that I do think it was slightly judgemental towards Calla and the way she carried herself differently because of her city upbringing. Especially as it wasn’t Calla who chose to leave for the city, it was a decision her mum made for her. I think the way it’s handled by Jonah in the end where he’s encouraging her to be more natural because she is beautiful without the extra glitz and makeup is better, but overall I think this judgement maybe went a bit overboard.
The way the relationship between Calla and her dad develops is also really lovely. And the message that forgiveness is a gift and time is precious. To not waste a moment because we never know how many moments we may get.
It was just a super wholesome and endearing book. I loved all the characters and the depths they held. I loved the setting and the messages. Just all super beautiful and I am really excited to see where Calla and Jonah go next.
It feels like fate when Calla loses her job and is in a position to go and visit her dad whilst he’s unwell, especially with the way it all unfolds in the end. Not only did she gain time with her father but she found herself under the scrutiny of a rugged sky cowboy (as her mum calls them). And Jonah is one perfect, grumpy sky cowboy.
I really liked the way the romance unfurls throughout this, and how it’s not the only focus of the book. It’s a slow burn romance for sure with a lot of trepidation on both sides because of the context of the visit but it burns very bright despite being slow. It just feels very real and human rather than written purely for entertainment.
I liked the way the author included a lot of facts and history about Alaska. I am enamoured with a place I’ve not even seen! I wish Alaska Wild were a real company so I could look at their website and see all the gorgeous places that Calla and Jonah visit and the people whose lives they touch.
My only complaint with the book is that I do think it was slightly judgemental towards Calla and the way she carried herself differently because of her city upbringing. Especially as it wasn’t Calla who chose to leave for the city, it was a decision her mum made for her. I think the way it’s handled by Jonah in the end where he’s encouraging her to be more natural because she is beautiful without the extra glitz and makeup is better, but overall I think this judgement maybe went a bit overboard.
The way the relationship between Calla and her dad develops is also really lovely. And the message that forgiveness is a gift and time is precious. To not waste a moment because we never know how many moments we may get.
It was just a super wholesome and endearing book. I loved all the characters and the depths they held. I loved the setting and the messages. Just all super beautiful and I am really excited to see where Calla and Jonah go next.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Medical content, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Blood and Injury/Injury detail
spaghettireads's review
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
clareasday's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Abandonment, and Grief
Moderate: Sexual content and Vomit
Minor: Alcohol
icapturethecastle's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Alcohol, Cancer, Abandonment, Death of parent, Death, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Enemies to lovers, city to country life, forgiveness, father daughter relationshipbookishnatalia's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Terminal illness, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood
Moderate: Sexual content and Alcohol
Minor: Pregnancy
jamiejanae_6's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Sexual content, Blood, Cursing, Death of parent, Grief, and Cancer
lea_talisa's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
liked this book a lot and actually read it in one sitting. After the ups and downs of the emotional rollercoaster between tears of happiness and those of sadness I can say I am in love with the story.
First, two tiny things that bothered me a little. Sometimes the chapters were quite long. For many readers this may not be a problem but it made some scenes in the first half feel very long. The end was somehow more abrupt than I had hoped. It was very emotional but the impact could have been even greater if the ending had been a little less rushed.
First, two tiny things that bothered me a little. Sometimes the chapters were quite long. For many readers this may not be a problem but it made some scenes in the first half feel very long. The end was somehow more abrupt than I had hoped. It was very emotional but the impact could have been even greater if the ending had been a little less rushed.
Apart from that, I was very satisfied with the content of the ending because you are not left frustrated and heartbroken and you can look forward to the next book.
Another thing I wished to be different was all of the sexual scenes fading to black. I absolutely get that this would’ve also changed the focus more towards the romance which may have made the book less balanced than it is now. The love story was a big part of the plot but just as much was adapting not only to a new country but to a whole new environment of people soon becoming family.
The setting in Alaska is just absolutely beautiful and over time you learn to know and love each of the characters.
Everyone appears to be so open minded and friendly. The people are so understanding, patient and loving you can’t help but fall in love with the little town this book takes place in.
„Life will keep moving and changing, whether we want it to or not, Calla“
I liked Agnes’s and Simon’s inspirational calm influence on Calla. In the opposite Mable, another side character I adore, is a young energetic girl showing Calla unseen sides of her father. All of them supported her and helped her adapt to changes in her life.
I‘d definitely recommend this book for everyone looking for emotional sad but happy book.
This story is about finding oneself and finding love as well as it is about mourning, letting go and forgiving.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Terminal illness, Cancer, and Death
Moderate: Death and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Mental illness and Pregnancy
marybsimp's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Terminal illness, Death, Grief, Sexual content, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Cancer
thefatpaperback's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
5.0
I would do anything to live in this book. I loved so much about it. There’s a good mix of the sad, emotional moments with the happy, fun moments. I love an HEA that makes you feel hopeful, and this book does that. It’s a favorite for sure.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Terminal illness, Injury/Injury detail, Cancer, Death of parent, and Grief
Moderate: Sexual content