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cnannery19's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness, Mental illness, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Suicidal thoughts, Confinement, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail, Bullying, Child death, Death, Death of parent, Dementia, Grief, Gun violence, Medical content, Sexual content, Medical trauma, and Terminal illness
books_with_frankie's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
4/5⭐️ 2/5🌶️
I’ve been on a bit of a Rebecca Yarros military readathon and this is the final book. And I loved it (maybe not as much as the other 2 but it was still amazing).
We follow Camden, an ex military soldier who after 6 years returns home when his father is diagnosed with dementia, however no one in the town wants him back. He’s the towns enemy, the one who was reckless, and the one they believe got his brother killed. They all hate him, apart from Willow. She always saw the good in Cam, ever since they were children. But now they’re grown up, but the feelings they once shared threaten to resurface.
I really enjoyed this story. We got to see so many emotions from grief of a lost one but also grief for someone that is unwell and sadly losing themself. I really liked the small town aspect of everyone knowing everyone.
I loved willow, I loved that she stood up for what she believed in and didn’t back down when others told her to. That could have been because of Cam. He was such a rock and an empowering character. He literally didn’t care about what others thought and he proved to those who doubted him the type of man he was. I felt sorry for him to go through everything he did and still come out stronger.
Overall, I really enjoyed this story and once again I’m so happy to read Rebecca’s books and see how well of an author she really is!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Tropes include:
* Childhood Crush x Lover
* Ex Military Soldier
* Small Town Romance
* Slow Burn
* Angst
I’ve been on a bit of a Rebecca Yarros military readathon and this is the final book. And I loved it (maybe not as much as the other 2 but it was still amazing).
We follow Camden, an ex military soldier who after 6 years returns home when his father is diagnosed with dementia, however no one in the town wants him back. He’s the towns enemy, the one who was reckless, and the one they believe got his brother killed. They all hate him, apart from Willow. She always saw the good in Cam, ever since they were children. But now they’re grown up, but the feelings they once shared threaten to resurface.
I really enjoyed this story. We got to see so many emotions from grief of a lost one but also grief for someone that is unwell and sadly losing themself. I really liked the small town aspect of everyone knowing everyone.
I loved willow, I loved that she stood up for what she believed in and didn’t back down when others told her to. That could have been because of Cam. He was such a rock and an empowering character. He literally didn’t care about what others thought and he proved to those who doubted him the type of man he was. I felt sorry for him to go through everything he did and still come out stronger.
Overall, I really enjoyed this story and once again I’m so happy to read Rebecca’s books and see how well of an author she really is!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Tropes include:
* Childhood Crush x Lover
* Ex Military Soldier
* Small Town Romance
* Slow Burn
* Angst
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Dementia, Grief, Mental illness, Medical content, and Terminal illness
gracelyn's review against another edition
4.0
⋆ ⁎ ★° ⁀ ➷ 3 steamy
“I don’t give a shit what people say or how I look to the world. I know who I am. I’ve made peace with my choices.”
Willow Bradley is the town’s sweetheart, and a graphic designer. Willow has known Camden, and his brothers, since they were little kids. Willow has never been able to stop thinking of Camden, even if she hasn’t seen him for the last 6 years.
Camden ”Cam” Daniels is the town’s troublemaker, and a has just returned home from the military to help take care of his father, who has early on-set Alzheimer’s. Being back in town, Camden starts to work through his issues, not only with the town but with his father who for the last 6 years has blamed Camden for his little brother’s death.
What I really liked about Willow was that the fought for Camden, not against him, like the town has seen he was a child. Willow showed Camden that she wanted him, even if he didn’t know and understand why. What I really liked about Camden was that we were showed how he had changed since he was a kid, but also how he was the same. I also liked that the town kind of sucked at the same time - in the sense that they represent the world. If you did something bad once, you will forever be known for that. As to why the story wasn’t a 5 star I cannot give a clear answer, but I wasn’t a huge fan of the ending.
Tropes:
- Second chance
- Dead brother’s girlfriend
- Childhood friends to Lovers
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, and Terminal illness
smasson13's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I absolutely love Rebecca Yarros novels. Having previously read The Last Letter, I knew I would love his one.
Camden was a great character and I loved him more and more as the book went on. The complexity of his past/emotions was really well done. Thiugh I did find all the characters more flat/lacking depth than her other novels I've read.
The twist at the end was such a surprise while I was reading it, but maybe I should have known!
A beautiful book if you're interesting in the themes of family, going home, and growing into what you deserve.
Camden was a great character and I loved him more and more as the book went on. The complexity of his past/emotions was really well done. Thiugh I did find all the characters more flat/lacking depth than her other novels I've read.
The twist at the end was such a surprise while I was reading it, but maybe I should have known!
A beautiful book if you're interesting in the themes of family, going home, and growing into what you deserve.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Fire/Fire injury, Terminal illness, Dementia, Injury/Injury detail, and Medical content
Minor: War, Pregnancy, Confinement, and Blood
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