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zaza_bdp's review against another edition
4.0
3.75⭐
Un pur bonheur ce petit roman de Lily Morton ! Comme à chaque fois, elle écrit des dialogues vraiment excellents, les joutes verbales entre les personnages sont atomiques ! Elle excelle à ce jeu du pingpong verbal, et j'ai trouvé ça vraiment cool de voir Malachi se faire remballer comme ça d'entrée de jeu !
Un pur bonheur ce petit roman de Lily Morton ! Comme à chaque fois, elle écrit des dialogues vraiment excellents, les joutes verbales entre les personnages sont atomiques ! Elle excelle à ce jeu du pingpong verbal, et j'ai trouvé ça vraiment cool de voir Malachi se faire remballer comme ça d'entrée de jeu !
imme_van_gorp's review against another edition
3.5
➛First read: February 2022 | ★5.0 stars
➛Second read: September 2023 | ★3.5 stars
Edit after my re-read:
While I still thought this book was rather lovely, I can’t describe it as anything close to resembling perfection. It’s simply too rushed and doesn’t have nearly enough depth to claim that title.
I was also more annoyed with the third-act break up this time around, since it made me feel like Cadan didn’t appreciate Malachi enough. This made me a little sad considering Malachi was genuinely amazing and truly deserved all the love in the world.
Original Review:
This was fun, heart-warming, romantic, and absolutely hilarious. It enthralled me completely and never felt even remotely boring.
I was entirely in love with the two main characters, Malachi and Cadan. They are both incredibly likeable, and have very distinct personalities.
They also match really well and have amazing chemistry together. Their interactions either cracked me up or made me swoon. It was always a win-win situation. I couldn't get enough of them.
The love they had for each other also felt incredibly genuine. Their relationship was definitely slow-burn, and it was done amazingly. We really get to see them grow towards each other from a distinct dislike to a sense of appreciation to a comforting friendship to a heart-stopping romance.
The best part about that is that the growth in their relationship never comes out of nowhere. It makes perfect sense that they eventually fall for each other, as they are truly on the same wave-length: intellectually, emotionally and humorously.
Their banter was amazing and their love was pure. I laughed out loud plenty of times, while also adoring their sweet moments.
The plotline of this short novel was really quite fun.
Nothing showstopping happens, but I really liked the idea of a snarky model meeting a grumpy farmer, not quite getting off on the right foot until said model gets sick and said farmer has to take care of him. It also doesn't hurt that this dynamic was executed flawlessly.
The farm was described in such a warm way that I could understand Malachi falling in love with it, and it truly began to feel like home to both of them. I just loved all the little things they did together, not only on the farm but also in the house. They honestly felt like a real couple and true partners, living together in harmony.
There was also just the right amount of drama and angst here. There is definitely one moment when everything seems to have gone haywire, but it's done quite tastefully, and the eventual 'getting back together' was very cute and warmed my heart by more than a few degrees.
Long story short, this book is well-written and full of sarcastic/dry humour, while also serving all the sweetness and romance. It's perfect.
➛Second read: September 2023 | ★3.5 stars
Edit after my re-read:
While I still thought this book was rather lovely, I can’t describe it as anything close to resembling perfection. It’s simply too rushed and doesn’t have nearly enough depth to claim that title.
I was also more annoyed with the third-act break up this time around, since it made me feel like Cadan didn’t appreciate Malachi enough. This made me a little sad considering Malachi was genuinely amazing and truly deserved all the love in the world.
Original Review:
This was fun, heart-warming, romantic, and absolutely hilarious. It enthralled me completely and never felt even remotely boring.
I was entirely in love with the two main characters, Malachi and Cadan. They are both incredibly likeable, and have very distinct personalities.
They also match really well and have amazing chemistry together. Their interactions either cracked me up or made me swoon. It was always a win-win situation. I couldn't get enough of them.
The love they had for each other also felt incredibly genuine. Their relationship was definitely slow-burn, and it was done amazingly. We really get to see them grow towards each other from a distinct dislike to a sense of appreciation to a comforting friendship to a heart-stopping romance.
The best part about that is that the growth in their relationship never comes out of nowhere. It makes perfect sense that they eventually fall for each other, as they are truly on the same wave-length: intellectually, emotionally and humorously.
Their banter was amazing and their love was pure. I laughed out loud plenty of times, while also adoring their sweet moments.
The plotline of this short novel was really quite fun.
Nothing showstopping happens, but I really liked the idea of a snarky model meeting a grumpy farmer, not quite getting off on the right foot until said model gets sick and said farmer has to take care of him. It also doesn't hurt that this dynamic was executed flawlessly.
The farm was described in such a warm way that I could understand Malachi falling in love with it, and it truly began to feel like home to both of them. I just loved all the little things they did together, not only on the farm but also in the house. They honestly felt like a real couple and true partners, living together in harmony.
There was also just the right amount of drama and angst here. There is definitely one moment when everything seems to have gone haywire, but it's done quite tastefully, and the eventual 'getting back together' was very cute and warmed my heart by more than a few degrees.
Long story short, this book is well-written and full of sarcastic/dry humour, while also serving all the sweetness and romance. It's perfect.
mamabears_fabulous_book_finds's review against another edition
5.0
Swoon
Lily never fails to make me laugh and smile and swoon when I read her books. Mal and Cadan are definitely no exception. I adore the snarky way they banter, the softer moments, the declaration of love, and the ending was just icing on a gorgeous cake.
Lily never fails to make me laugh and smile and swoon when I read her books. Mal and Cadan are definitely no exception. I adore the snarky way they banter, the softer moments, the declaration of love, and the ending was just icing on a gorgeous cake.
booksafety's review against another edition
4.0
Book safety! Spoilers ahead.
Cheating: No
OM drama: No
Third act breakup: Yes, three weeks apart. No other people while apart.
POV: Dual
Triggers (could be others, as triggers are very personal): emotional abuse by parent, financial trouble
Spoiler
Cheating: No
OM drama: No
Third act breakup: Yes, three weeks apart. No other people while apart.
POV: Dual
Triggers (could be others, as triggers are very personal): emotional abuse by parent, financial trouble
waterwitch70's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
ankysbookbubble's review against another edition
5.0
Omg I love Malachi. And I love Lily for making me love a character that I'd previously kinda disliked.
I loved Malachi's progress as he discovered the person he'd been before he'd turned into a cold, uncaring model.
And I loved Cadan's development as he learned to trust again and transformed from a grumpy, sarcastic farmer to a sweet, loving man.
And as always, Lily's particular brand of snark and sarcasm made me laugh so many times.
I loved Malachi's progress as he discovered the person he'd been before he'd turned into a cold, uncaring model.
And I loved Cadan's development as he learned to trust again and transformed from a grumpy, sarcastic farmer to a sweet, loving man.
And as always, Lily's particular brand of snark and sarcasm made me laugh so many times.
tesssiob's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
ntdan's review against another edition
5.0
9/10
my heart... i didnt think i could feel so happy for fictional characters, but here i am
my heart... i didnt think i could feel so happy for fictional characters, but here i am