Reviews tagging 'War'

A Photo Finish by Elsie Silver

22 reviews

rhiadav1's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad fast-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

5.0

Yet another one of Elsie Silver’s books that has made me kick my feet with sheer glee. I am obsessed with her writing - it is a joy to read and she is one of the best romance authors.

Both Violet and Cole are amazing characters. Cole in particular represents the hardships that veterans face when they return from war and when he battled his fears I felt a bit proud. Violet is the perfect strong character and is the sun in Cole’s darkness which Silver references a lot. 

I have already googled Elsie Silvers entire collection and I will be ordering the next books in the Ruby Creek series along with her Chestnut Springs books.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Mental illness and Death

Minor: War

mmiria's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-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

4.5

I know I can fix him isn't the best mentality but I too would cave and want to fix him 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent

Moderate: War

hjb_128's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Sexual content, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Cursing, Death of parent, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Medical trauma

Moderate: Ableism, Pregnancy, and War

savvyrosereads's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

5.0

Rating: 5/5 stars

Violet and Cole had an online relationship before she ghosted him—but when they’re thrust back together at the ranch, sparks will fly.

This is a bold statement given how much I loved Chestnut Springs, but this might be in my top three favorite Elsie Silver books so far. I absolutely LOVED Cole—my love language is acts of service and this man DELIVERS with gestures big and small. His journey was also so sweet and tender and made me tear up. The way he talked about Violet and her sunshine???? Chef’s kiss.

Violet was also everything I wanted to be—sunshiney and soft but still tough as nails underneath. The way she handled the third act conflict was so real and honestly so healthy and I am so here for it.

Finally, I am the first to say I can be picky about horse books because I grew up around horses, but Elsie really nailed it here and I have no particular complaints—in particular, Cole’s issues around horses and coming to terms with the events of his past were incredibly realistic and relatable.

CW: PTSD/panic attacks; death of parent; body image issues

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: Death of parent and War

torimarie14's review against another edition

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Death of parent, and War

autumnwitch14's review against another edition

emotional 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

3.0

Probably would've been higher if it wasn't completely unrealistic to

win every single race,

and her grudge with her family was explained a little more. Overall a cute, simple slow burn romance with a third act breakup. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Injury/Injury detail, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content

Moderate: Alcohol, Death of parent, and War

Minor: Sexual harassment, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Medical trauma, and Ableism

Amputation

author2223's review

emotional funny reflective 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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders

Moderate: War and Death of parent

Minor: Ableism

lunahale's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

AHHH I LOVE THEM!!!! 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Panic attacks/disorders, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: War

shontae16's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

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Content Warnings

Minor: War, Death of parent, and Death

marianaribeiro's review against another edition

funny 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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War and Injury/Injury detail