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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was good escapism, with very little real conflict but a good handful of warm and/or funny moments. Good for when you just want to run away from it all (but it might make you sad that you don't have a ranch in Utah).
emotional
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:
No
I am used to reading romance books where the MFCs are in their early 20s, it was really refreshing to read about characters who are closer to my age and my stage of life. The book was really well written and flowed nicely. I feel like every character, including the kids, showed a tremendous amount of growth. I loved the little tidbits of ranch life. I feel like the romances reflected real life and weren’t rushed or forced feeling.
I definitely connected more with Abigail’s character, even though there were things about her that I didn’t resonate with. Amanda was just insufferable to me almost the entire book. By the end though, I really started like her character more. I absolutely loved both of the MMCs, but Steve was my favorite. Both couples had a lot of fun moments. Even though I wasn’t a huge fan of Amanda’s I was really rooting for her and Eddy at the end.
I can’t wait to continue with this series to see what happens next! (Super excited that Libby has these. I’m still on my book ban until next month
I definitely connected more with Abigail’s character, even though there were things about her that I didn’t resonate with. Amanda was just insufferable to me almost the entire book. By the end though, I really started like her character more. I absolutely loved both of the MMCs, but Steve was my favorite. Both couples had a lot of fun moments. Even though I wasn’t a huge fan of Amanda’s I was really rooting for her and Eddy at the end.
I can’t wait to continue with this series to see what happens next! (Super excited that Libby has these. I’m still on my book ban until next month
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I like ellipses... But this author overused them more than I do! So many times when a comma, A semi colon or a hard stop, new sentence would do better...
Yes, I'm doing that intentionally!
Yes, I'm doing that intentionally!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Toxic friendship
Minor: Body shaming, Fatphobia
lighthearted
medium-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
Religious...but not too prominent.
After reading Bridget's Finding Home series I was looking forward to seeing what other adult books she would come up with, and let me tell you, The Bequest did not disappoint me. I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It's contemporary women's fiction with romance, set mostly on a ranch. Just like her finding series, it reads very much like a Hallmark type movie, but it also has more depth to it than that.
One of my favorite things about Bridget's writing is the way she writes such nuanced characters. In the beginning, both Abigail and Amanda had things about their personalities that I disliked. There were also some things that I did like, but I wondered how I would feel about them over the course of the whole book. This is also why the book pulled me in, because as always, Bridget was able to show me different sides of these characters, and I was able to like them despite their flaws. They felt real, and if they had been perfect they wouldn't have.
I enjoyed getting the different perspectives of both of the ladies in this book and how it showed that we don't always know what's behind the actions of others, and what life has been like for them. There was one part that I thought illustrated this really well, where Amanda thinks Abigail has given her the master bedroom for a not so good reason, but then we learn from Abigail's perspective that it wasn't that reason at all. There are so many times that we as humans make assumptions about other people that are wrong, and this made me examine the many times I may have done this. I'm trying to do better and always give the benefit of the doubt others, even though sometimes it's not easy.
I enjoyed the growth of the characters in this book and reading about how they were able to make changes to their lives and let go of some preconceived notions about each other, and also about other things as well, and I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series. I highly recommend if you enjoy women's fiction, contemporary romance, or light family drama reads.
Thanks to the author for providing me with an ARC of this book.
Review also posted at Writings of a Reader.
One of my favorite things about Bridget's writing is the way she writes such nuanced characters. In the beginning, both Abigail and Amanda had things about their personalities that I disliked. There were also some things that I did like, but I wondered how I would feel about them over the course of the whole book. This is also why the book pulled me in, because as always, Bridget was able to show me different sides of these characters, and I was able to like them despite their flaws. They felt real, and if they had been perfect they wouldn't have.
I enjoyed getting the different perspectives of both of the ladies in this book and how it showed that we don't always know what's behind the actions of others, and what life has been like for them. There was one part that I thought illustrated this really well, where Amanda thinks Abigail has given her the master bedroom for a not so good reason, but then we learn from Abigail's perspective that it wasn't that reason at all. There are so many times that we as humans make assumptions about other people that are wrong, and this made me examine the many times I may have done this. I'm trying to do better and always give the benefit of the doubt others, even though sometimes it's not easy.
I enjoyed the growth of the characters in this book and reading about how they were able to make changes to their lives and let go of some preconceived notions about each other, and also about other things as well, and I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series. I highly recommend if you enjoy women's fiction, contemporary romance, or light family drama reads.
Thanks to the author for providing me with an ARC of this book.
Review also posted at Writings of a Reader.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
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:
No
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No