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whateves99's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Really good book definitely gonna read the rest of the series. Looking forward to the release of the fourth one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, Cursing, and Alcohol
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
emilywemily6's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I enjoy this author’s writing style and these characters, but I had such a hard time reading this book at first. These characters were very lusty (they started as a one night stand turned multiple nights, and the characters kept looking back on that hook up) and it often felt like there wasn’t a lot in their relationship besides the lust. I really liked both characters but it took a long time for the characters to get past just revisiting the past dalliances in their memories. I appreciated Beckett’s struggle with social anxiety/overstimulation and Evelyn’s efforts to find herself, but their utter lack of communication as their relationship evolved (especially at the end of the book) was so infuriating. This book maintains the small town feel of the first which I enjoyed. While I love these characters, I didn’t love them together as they were figuring stuff out, especially with how dense they were when loved ones gave them great advice and then they just shut down 😑 they both really suck at relationships. So it was nice to have the epilogue and bonus chapter to put their stable relationship into more context after all the communication/expectation issues resolved themselves.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Grief, Sexual content, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Injury/Injury detail and Medical content
elliott_the_clementine's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
fast-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Panic attacks/disorders, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Abandonment and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Mental illness
the_rabble's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
3.75
I love all these books. This will deliver for Beckett fans.
The details in this one are wonderful- Beckett's personal history takes front and center and there is a lot of world building in the small town. It's very swoony. Also an excellent depiction of a sensory processing disorder.
Evie's character is well formed- we spend less time in her history but as someone experiencing burnout, all the emotional hits you need are there. She's very sexy, which I didn't expect.
This one has less of a b-plot than the first and third books, so the relationship and the characters' broad goals are kind of everything, which Borison pulls off. Evie's search for her next thing provides some inciting structure, but there's no rush.
I think characterizing Beckett as a grump fails- which seems to be a lowkey meta-struggle I didn't fully understand. If you walk in recognizing he's a soft boy with an issue processing sound, the story flows easier.
Sex/Physical Scenes - love the chemistry and dynamic. There is a lot of allusion to the two's first night together, but could have used more physical affection or details beyond memory flashes. (Though someoneyells, "I'm supposed to pretend I don't know how you taste?" and my brain fully shorted out, so you're in good hands.)
Narrators - Two narrators. Pippa Jane continues as the voice of Lovelight, and her dialogue reads remain a sexy highlight. Lady knows how to use space.
Dane Anderson is bassy as hell and does a good job lending weight and space to Beckett. Vibes like he may have more practice with aggro dudes than reticent tree farmers, but he has moments that play with volume and tenor that really stand out.
Audio Direction: Evie's BFF from Portland- home of the default US newscaster accent- is British, and I'm willing to accept that, but it's never addressed.
Who I Wouldn't Rec This To - No one. Maybe people working in talent agencies.
The details in this one are wonderful- Beckett's personal history takes front and center and there is a lot of world building in the small town. It's very swoony. Also an excellent depiction of a sensory processing disorder.
Evie's character is well formed- we spend less time in her history but as someone experiencing burnout, all the emotional hits you need are there. She's very sexy, which I didn't expect.
This one has less of a b-plot than the first and third books, so the relationship and the characters' broad goals are kind of everything, which Borison pulls off. Evie's search for her next thing provides some inciting structure, but there's no rush.
I think characterizing Beckett as a grump fails- which seems to be a lowkey meta-struggle I didn't fully understand. If you walk in recognizing he's a soft boy with an issue processing sound, the story flows easier.
Sex/Physical Scenes - love the chemistry and dynamic. There is a lot of allusion to the two's first night together, but could have used more physical affection or details beyond memory flashes. (Though someone
Narrators - Two narrators. Pippa Jane continues as the voice of Lovelight, and her dialogue reads remain a sexy highlight. Lady knows how to use space.
Dane Anderson is bassy as hell and does a good job lending weight and space to Beckett. Vibes like he may have more practice with aggro dudes than reticent tree farmers, but he has moments that play with volume and tenor that really stand out.
Audio Direction: Evie's BFF from Portland- home of the default US newscaster accent- is British, and I'm willing to accept that, but it's never addressed.
Who I Wouldn't Rec This To - No one. Maybe people working in talent agencies.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Abandonment
abbypeekreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Racism and Injury/Injury detail
abidavisf's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-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
4.75
“I have had my happy today. I’m practically drowning in it.”
In the Weeds is sunshine and daisies, the moon and the stars, love and pure unadulterated magic. This is the slowest I have read a book in years and that’s strictly because I was trying so hard to make it never end.
I thought that I couldn’t love a character as much as I love Stella but Beckett? I hold parts of him in my heart that will live there forever. He is the colour yellow. He is hope and beauty, inside and out, and love. He cares for all things, living or otherwise. He is thoughtful and open in his own way and generous to a fault.
Evie is grace and humility. She has worked so hard to be where she is, but has the courage to recognise that it isn’t making her happy. That is such a tremendously difficult thing for anyone to admit to but particularly someone of her stature. The strength that she garnered to go and find her happiness, to open up and allow someone to love her, to allow herself to love, is truly beautiful.
I feel honoured to have read In the Weeds. The word I used most when annotating this book was “home” and that’s what is. Compared to Lovelight Farms, which so vividly epitomised community, In the Weeds was private and cosy and homely. It was Evie and Beckett learning about each other but also about themselves and, ultimately, falling in love. I adore this book with my whole heart.
Onto Mixed Signals. I already know that I wish Layla was my best friend so this is going to be wonderful…
In the Weeds is sunshine and daisies, the moon and the stars, love and pure unadulterated magic. This is the slowest I have read a book in years and that’s strictly because I was trying so hard to make it never end.
I thought that I couldn’t love a character as much as I love Stella but Beckett? I hold parts of him in my heart that will live there forever. He is the colour yellow. He is hope and beauty, inside and out, and love. He cares for all things, living or otherwise. He is thoughtful and open in his own way and generous to a fault.
Evie is grace and humility. She has worked so hard to be where she is, but has the courage to recognise that it isn’t making her happy. That is such a tremendously difficult thing for anyone to admit to but particularly someone of her stature. The strength that she garnered to go and find her happiness, to open up and allow someone to love her, to allow herself to love, is truly beautiful.
I feel honoured to have read In the Weeds. The word I used most when annotating this book was “home” and that’s what is. Compared to Lovelight Farms, which so vividly epitomised community, In the Weeds was private and cosy and homely. It was Evie and Beckett learning about each other but also about themselves and, ultimately, falling in love. I adore this book with my whole heart.
Onto Mixed Signals. I already know that I wish Layla was my best friend so this is going to be wonderful…
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism and Injury/Injury detail
bookedandbusy'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? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I absolutely loved this book. It was such a sweet, cute romance and I loved the characters and their relationships. I’m looking forward to seeing the other couples!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol and Injury/Injury detail
rickireadss's review against another edition
4.5
such a great addition to the series!!! this one had me wanting to just break down crying at several moments. i related to evie in many ways & honestly her inner monologue made me the most teary eyed. “did you find your happy?” HOW COULD YOU B.K.????? my heart is still feeling the ramifications of having to listen to beckett ask evie that question. SO GOOD!!! i’m super excited to continue this series!
⚠️: panic attacks/disorders, injury/injury detail
⚠️: panic attacks/disorders, injury/injury detail
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail and Panic attacks/disorders
sdupont's review
emotional
funny
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
4.25
BK Borrison writes such sweet romances with sprinkles of spice throughout. Beckett is a grumpy on the outside with a secretly sweet inside for those he cares about. Evelyn is trying to rediscover herself and what she wants which is relatable. I also appreciate that they are quite supportive of each other. I found this book to be not as strong as Lovelight Farms mainly due to the heavy reliance on the miscommunication trope. While it made sense for one the characters to struggle to communicate, the utter lack of communication between the two for the third act conflict was frustrating. Despite that I did enjoy this book and would recommend it. I’m excited to continue on with the series!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
annahamburger's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Abandonment
Moderate: Alcohol, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Car accident, Chronic illness, and Cursing