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madeline_schmidt20's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Blood
libellumartinae's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Alrightie, first of all: I can see why this book is so popular, because all that it had to it was literally a huge amount of tropes and tik tok scenes smashed together with no actual consecutiveness and contact. like it was literally just going through it through an amount of detached scenes that stalled the main character's growth (not that there was much to begin with). The relationship is pre-made, like it was unpacked before the start of the half of the book and while I waited for what I want from romance - THE DRAMA - it kept on lacking, although there were different situations where there was some angst potential. BUT NO.
Everything was solved so easily which has me wondering: why was this made complicated from the start? Like Emmy's struggle? Solved with the magical power of love, while it could have actually helped deepen the whole discussion around ADHD. Luke's obvious mommy issues? Solved by the power of being with your best friend's sister (which let me tell you was written in the most disgusting and despicable way possible, to the point of being straight up fetishizing).
All in all, I can feel the allure of this book but I doubt it's for me. Maybe it's the fact that I am not just into books that are just fluff, because I need the SADNNESS AND GOSSIP, UGH. It has been proved that cowboy romance is just not for me
Everything was solved so easily which has me wondering: why was this made complicated from the start? Like Emmy's struggle? Solved with the magical power of love, while it could have actually helped deepen the whole discussion around ADHD. Luke's obvious mommy issues? Solved by the power of being with your best friend's sister (which let me tell you was written in the most disgusting and despicable way possible, to the point of being straight up fetishizing).
All in all, I can feel the allure of this book but I doubt it's for me. Maybe it's the fact that I am not just into books that are just fluff, because I need the SADNNESS AND GOSSIP, UGH. It has been proved that cowboy romance is just not for me
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse, Mental illness, and Abandonment
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
bgaffer's review against another edition
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
4.75
Sweet and spicy. A near perfect rom com set in a fun western back drop.
Content Warnings
Minor: Mental illness
ADHD symptoms and panic attacks mentioned briefly throughout.shesflippinpages's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, and Sexual content
nextchapterella's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
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? N/A
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Alcoholism and Violence
booknookjen's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
This book was absolutely adorable. I fell in love with the characters. I loved the ranch. This book had me laughing and crying. The journey that Emmy and Luke went on to go from Frenemies to friends to lovers, was absolutely amazing and well written. The spice in this book was hotter than some of the dark romances I’ve read. I am truly excited to read it and saddle, which is booked two of the rebel blue Ranch novels, I honestly cannot wait.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Sexual content, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Death of parent and Injury/Injury detail
toofondofbooks_'s review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
I've been bitten by the cowboy romance bug!! God, this was just so cute. It checked so many of my boxes and the relationship at the center felt really believable. Also the smutty scenes made my eyes bug out like a cartoon character. Also can we talk about this cover? obsessed. Will definitely be reading more from this author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Death of parent, Chronic illness, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Mental illness, Violence, and Sexual content
Moderate: Alcoholism, Misogyny, and Alcohol
Minor: Abandonment
samflowerv6's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Maybe my rating system is flawed but I adored this!!! Luke and Emmy made me feel so warm and fuzzy. Emmy was such a relatable character with her ADHD and internal struggles. I love a good cowboy romance and I never knew I wanted to be called sugar until today. I liked their banter and relationship. NO THIRD ACT BREAKUP!!!! I’ve never read a book where the vibes were good and then it’s over, what a trip. Smutty, lighthearted, with a deep meaningful relationship that made me smile so much my cheeks hurt. Thank you Layla Sage for this beautiful soft love story. I already miss Clementine and Luke 🍊 🐎
“I couldn’t believe the universe was so big, and I got placed on this random floating rock at the same time as Clementine Ryder.”
“Sugar, you deserve to go out on your own terms. Just because you got dusted doesn’t mean you’re done.”
“I leaned into Emmy, my hand on her throat still keeping her pinned to my office door, and spit the whiskey in her mouth.”
“I couldn’t believe the universe was so big, and I got placed on this random floating rock at the same time as Clementine Ryder.”
“Sugar, you deserve to go out on your own terms. Just because you got dusted doesn’t mean you’re done.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Mental illness
Moderate: Blood and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death of parent
danicam's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, Grief, Death of parent, and Bullying