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megmei's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing
juliaureads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Overall, I enjoyed this. Were there some ick moments that pulled me out of the story? Yes. I wish there had been more pining and tension - more "will they/won't they". It's a decent cowboy romance that could have benefited from more showing and less telling. +5 points for female ADHD representation, though. Additional bonus points for no third act break up.
Tropes:
Cowboy romance, brother's best friend, family first
Tropes:
Cowboy romance, brother's best friend, family first
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol, Cursing, Death of parent, and Panic attacks/disorders
emmysforeverbooked's review
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
This was a cute, quick read for me! I did enjoy it for the most part, however I will say that some parts leaned more toward that "slice of life" feeling rather than plot heavy (which I know some people enjoy, I just personally prefer plot heavy things).
Another thing I will say is that the author's writing style does feel a bit more fanfic-y to me rather than romance novel writing, which didn't bother me that much because I'm an avid fanfic reader and writer, but I would maybe skip on this one if you have a specific style of writing you like. Overall though, very cute and light read.
Another thing I will say is that the author's writing style does feel a bit more fanfic-y to me rather than romance novel writing, which didn't bother me that much because I'm an avid fanfic reader and writer, but I would maybe skip on this one if you have a specific style of writing you like. Overall though, very cute and light read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Cursing, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Grief, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Death of parent
vj_thompson's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A good ol cowboy romance.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, Mental illness, and Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse, Violence, Death of parent, Blood, and Addiction
Minor: Alcoholism and Drug use
dymonlikestoread's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
✨Book Review✨
Done and Dusted
Author: Lyla Sage
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Do I have a thing for Cowboys now? YES
Synopsis: This book follows Clementine (Emmy) Ryder who returns to her hometown Meadowlark, Wyoming after making a name for herself by riding horses; her favorite thing to do. After a close call with a riding incident, Emmy is forced to return home. Growing up Emmy was surrounded by her older brothers including an unofficially adopted brother Luke Brooks. Brooks also known as Meadowlark's bad boy has known Emmy for most of her life. Noticing Emmy as a woman for the first time Luke starts to feel guilty as he starts to fall for his best friend's little sister.
I typically don't like Slow Burns. While the book was slow it was still enjoyable. What I enjoyed most was Teddy and Emmy's relationship. Teddy was so supportive and understanding of Emmy's needs. I found comfort in their ability to communicate without really speaking. Emmy and Luke's chemistry felt natural, and I loved seeing it grow throughout the book. Some of the spicy scenes felt awkward to me maybe it was the language during it. Emmy's brother August was extremely protective, but to the point it felt overbearing. If it was up to August he would want her to be single for the rest of her life. Overall I did love both Emmy's and Luke's background story. And who doesn't love a Cowboy?
Tropes :
Brother's Best Friend
Cowboy Romance
Slow Burn
Child Hood Friends to Lovers
Touch her and Die vibes
ADHD Rep/Mental Health Rep
Forbidden Love
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Toxic friendship, Cursing, and Panic attacks/disorders
marisabenn'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent and Abandonment
Minor: Alcoholism, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, and Alcohol
emilywemily6's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
This book was an easy, shallow read, but such a fun time. I loved how tender and sweet Emmy and Luke were to each other- I was literally melting when he held her in the barn the first time!! I absolutely hated Gus and his overprotective brother-ness. It made me very uncomfortable. And I didn’t enjoy the bedroom talk in this book, it was so different than their relationship dynamic outside the bedroom. All the conflicts wrapped up really easily and quickly at the very end of the book without a lot of internal conflict/tension, which made this a wholesome story (despite the spicy scenes lol). Considering the struggles that we saw hints of (Emmy’s ADHD and trauma from her accident, Luke’s generational trauma), I wish there was more depth, but it was still such a fun time where everything worked out in the end, if you want a happy ending cowboy romance!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Grief, Alcohol, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Sexual content, Child abuse, Classism, Death, Violence, and Blood
Minor: Drug use and Sexual harassment
idktheyear's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.0
I DEVOURED this book. Such a lovely read. I loved how developed the characters were and the relationship between them all. I would've liked to see more siblings interaction, but I still enjoyed the family dynamics that we got to see play out!
Luke Brooks makes my heart melt. He is so SOFT for Emmy. It's adorable.
I also appreciate Teddy. She's a great and supportive best friend who always seems to say the right thing. Definitely not an annoying best friend character that is flat, which I feel like I often see in romance novels.
Sooo excited for future Rebel Blue books (-:
Luke Brooks makes my heart melt. He is so SOFT for Emmy. It's adorable.
I also appreciate Teddy. She's a great and supportive best friend who always seems to say the right thing. Definitely not an annoying best friend character that is flat, which I feel like I often see in romance novels.
Sooo excited for future Rebel Blue books (-:
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Cursing
Minor: Alcoholism, Alcohol, and Death of parent
theespressoedition's review against another edition
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Cursing, Alcohol, and Violence
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Grief
aklovekorn's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content, and Violence