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3.51 AVERAGE
3.51 AVERAGE
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
I really liked it. The only things I didn't like much was the ending, because I expected more story of them living there, and the fact that it took Molly so long to realise that she should host the events there. I hated Nat so much. I loved Shani and Lochlin. As someone who doesn't know anything about horses, I felt like I was learning along with Molly and I liked that.
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-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
Molly is living an unremarkable life working two unfulfilling jobs, living with her mother, and pining for the day she can start an event planning company. When Molly’s estranged aunt dies and leaves her a horse barn and a house, she initially has dollar signs in her eyes until she starts to have feelings for the hot farrier.
Molly decided to avoid most of her problems, and she also didn’t have anyone that was actually listening to her or considering anything aside from what they wanted from her. It was frustrating that more than 80% of the book had passed before Molly thought about running events on the property. It took entirely too long to get to that point on her own. She was all over the place for most of the book. The whole dynamic was exhausting.
Molly did not have a supportive circle. Nat and her mom were constantly pressuring her to get back to her crappy life in closer proximity to them when it was obvious she was hesitating. Her mother was using her for emotional support and companionship. It seemed like an unhealthy relationship from the start. Her mother’s reason for cutting Christina out was childish. I was not a fan of Nat either. She was not a good friend, and the way things were left between her and Molly at the end of the book didn’t serve any purpose. Nat chided Molly and put her on the defensive in nearly every conversation once it was clear Molly was wavering on her decision to sell.
Shani was also a mess. She’d been raised by Christina and shifted into a primary caregiver role by the end of her life. Living rent free in a house on the property and boarding her horse there made her a little too dependent on Molly after Christina’s death, and while she offered to help get the business back to a profitable state nothing was discussed or accomplished.
Molly was not a strong enough character to keep the plot moving on her own, and no one else stepped up to the plate.
3.5 ⭐️
Molly decided to avoid most of her problems, and she also didn’t have anyone that was actually listening to her or considering anything aside from what they wanted from her. It was frustrating that more than 80% of the book had passed before Molly thought about running events on the property. It took entirely too long to get to that point on her own. She was all over the place for most of the book. The whole dynamic was exhausting.
Molly did not have a supportive circle. Nat and her mom were constantly pressuring her to get back to her crappy life in closer proximity to them when it was obvious she was hesitating. Her mother was using her for emotional support and companionship. It seemed like an unhealthy relationship from the start. Her mother’s reason for cutting Christina out was childish. I was not a fan of Nat either. She was not a good friend, and the way things were left between her and Molly at the end of the book didn’t serve any purpose. Nat chided Molly and put her on the defensive in nearly every conversation once it was clear Molly was wavering on her decision to sell.
Shani was also a mess. She’d been raised by Christina and shifted into a primary caregiver role by the end of her life. Living rent free in a house on the property and boarding her horse there made her a little too dependent on Molly after Christina’s death, and while she offered to help get the business back to a profitable state nothing was discussed or accomplished.
Molly was not a strong enough character to keep the plot moving on her own, and no one else stepped up to the plate.
3.5 ⭐️
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-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
Literally perfect. Queer hallmark movie meets queer DCOM.
3.5 Felt a little rushed towards the end, but overall a good palate cleanser.