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Bountiful by Sarina Bowen

mooreamyd's review against another edition

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emotional 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? Yes

4.0

zaza_bdp's review

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4.0

J'avais commencé il y a longtemps le premier tome de la série 'Le Grand Nord' dont cette série est un spin off, mais je n'avais jamais terminé, et croyez-le ou non, pareil, j'avais commencé le premier tome de la série des 'Brooklyn Bruisers' dont ce tome fait en quelque sorte partie, mais là non plus je n'avais pas fini. Du coup, j'ai commencé Bountiful en me demandant si j'arriverais au bout et la réponse est ... oui ! Oui donc, et en plus, j'ai bien aimé, alors que demande le peuple !

L'histoire en elle-même est assez classique, mais le cadre du Vermont apporte un vrai plus, tout comme les personnages, qui sont sympathiques. Zara est une femme de caractère, j'ai trouvé ses craintes et ses raisons de freiner des quatre fers tout à fait vraisemblables. J'ai aimé qu'elle ne change pas parce qu'un beau mec passe par là. Dave (quel prénom pourri o.O ) est attachant lui aussi, j'ai bien aimé le voir évoluer et se faire progressivement à sa nouvelle "vie". J'ai pris plaisir à suivre l'évolution de leur relation et j'ai même trouvé que la fin arrivait trop vite ! ^^ Évidemment, les passages avec la petite Nicole sont adorables, et parfaitement dosés.

Une jolie surprise pour moi donc, et il est certain que je vais continuer la série, j'ai bien envie de voir ce qui va arriver aux frères Rossi, et du coup je vais réessayer la série des 'Brooklyn Bruisers' en faisant l'impasse sur le premier tome car j'ai bien apprécié les coéquipiers de Dave, et je veux en savoir plus sur eux ! ^^

kanakosuwa's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

nlfrey's review against another edition

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lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

littleworm's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

It was kinda cute i guess, both protagonist fell FLAT for me. The baby didn’t have a personality (i know it’s a baby but still).

I can’t get over the fact that the FMC slapped the MMC and he just glossed past it like he didn’t have a whole abusive backstory. I know she apologized but KNOWING he had a traumatic childhood and still SLAPPED him i just couldn’t forgive that of her. 

This was one of the most meh pregnancy trope book i’ve read so far.

rustbeltcoastie's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective 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? Yes

2.75

The story was cute but I expected more hockey. The best part was the sister who’s an agent. I’m looking forward to reading her book.

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liz_newbern's review

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5.0

I'm a more recent Sarina Bowen convert; I stumbled upon her books a little under two years ago, but so far all of her books have been a real treat. This fourth book in the True North series, does not disappoint, and it has some brief character appearances from her other series, the Brooklyn Bruisers, which is always fun.

Bountiful, like the other books in her True North series, talks about real struggles of what it is to be a young adult that stumbles through accidental parenthood and the trials and tribulations of trying to make a family come together in reverse.

Definitely a great read and a beautiful addition to the series!

kittypow's review

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emotional lighthearted medium-paced

4.5

literarylanes's review

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lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Virkelig hurtig og nogenlunde god small town. På nogle punkter for politisk korrekt men ellers meget sød 

theeuphoriczat's review

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4.0

This is just so sweet, you need to pick this one up...