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marisabenn's review
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
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
idktheyear's review
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
dogoodwithbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
5.0
Closed Door Mods: Chapter 13 (some parts), Chapters 16-17 (some parts), Chapter 19 (some parts), Epilogue (some parts)
I think I found a new book series to be obsessed with, and you can find it right here in Rebel Blue Ranch…
Lyla Sage’s Done and Dusted is the definition of a chef’s kiss, comfort romance book. With mostly short chapters, I devoured this book and could not put this book down (albeit, I did so reluctantly). Sage’s world-building for life in Meadowlark is very well-executed and it feels as though you are instantly transported to this rural small town in Wyoming.
However, the real stars of the show are the cast of characters in Sage’s debut novel. Not only do you get an amazing relationship filled with great banter and even better chemistry, you also get such a charming ensemble of supporting characters. Besides liking our two main characters, Emmy and Brooks, I also loved seeing interactions from supporting characters such as Teddy, Amos, and Wes. Each of them were given their own moments to shine and have their own personalities, but so much so that it overshadows Emmy or Brooks.
Now, like any debut novel, there’s some critiques on how to improve (for example, there’s definitely room for improvement on her prose), but they are very little. If you’re looking for a romance you feel like you could read in like a day or two with a cast of great characters, you’re going to have a great time with this book. But if you’re not a fan of fast-paced books or books that are a tad bit more spicy, this might not be the book for you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Blood, Violence, and Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism, Cancer, Abandonment, and Toxic relationship
lexi_air's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism, Drug use, and Violence
graohic sex scenestoofondofbooks_'s review against another edition
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
thewildbookcase's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
"It was like I spent my whole life getting pieces of her, and now I was finally putting the pieces together. Guess what? There wasn't any piece of Emmy I didn't like. I was so fucked."
I adore Luke Brooks and Clementine Ryder. I felt connected to Emmy in a way I haven't to other characters. She thinks and speaks exactly how I do. Even her described experience with her panic attacks felt like mine. So often the struggles the badass FMC goes through are fun to read but not as relatable. Emmy's actions are so natural. It was a breath of fresh air. It is wonderful to connect with a character who is such a strong person yet their struggles still resonate with you.
And don't even get me started on the sexiness that is Luke Brooks. A muscle tee and a backwards baseball cap wearing bar owner who not only helps his found family run their ranch and never bats an eye when faced with Emmy's anxiety but who also has a dirty mouth and wants to shout about their relationship from the rooftops? I'm dying.
Done and Dusted is so cute and wholesome and warm. The spice is sweet and yet oh so yummy. The characters are really engaging and fun to read (I an eagerly awaiting Wes and Gus's books). The gentle way Luke helps Emmy with her anxiety and healing, and the way Emmy accepts Luke as he is now is perfect. I didn't know anything about the book when I started reading and at 30% in I was trying to buy the next book only to be devastated when I learned Swift and Saddled isn't out until March. I could not stop smiling as I was reading and as soon as I finished it I wanted to read it again.
*Brother's Best Friend
*Small Town Cowboy Romance
*He Falls First
*Dual POV
*ADHD Rep
*No Third Act Break Up
Favorite Quotes:
I'd spent the past few years trying to be something, and there was something about Emmy that made me believe I could get there.
You didn't ask why I came home?
I don't care why you're here, only that you are.
And here she was. In faded blue jeans and a ratty George Strait t-shirt that was cropped short, she was a walking wet dream for any cowboy.
I kept my hands on her face longer than I should've, soaking up what it felt like to be close to her. Jesus Christ. You are pathetic, I thought to myself. She is literally bleeding dipshit.
And at the end of the book is one of my favorites.
Luke gave me one of my favorite smiles, the one that brought out the crinkles around his eyes, and I fell into his arms once again. Home Sweet Home.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Medical trauma
theworldisyourlibrary's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
5.0
Loveeee this story! The characters, the no breakup in the third act 🙌🏼, the setting, the spiceeee 🔥, everything was so good.
Emmy and Luke are perfect for each other, they complement so well. Teddy is that best friend that you are sooo happy she’s in your corner, and Amos is the best dad. Ah I loved the characters so much. This was such a good feel read, heartwarming, lighthearted but with substance.
Very excited to read the other books in the series.
Emmy and Luke are perfect for each other, they complement so well. Teddy is that best friend that you are sooo happy she’s in your corner, and Amos is the best dad. Ah I loved the characters so much. This was such a good feel read, heartwarming, lighthearted but with substance.
Very excited to read the other books in the series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Grief, Infidelity, Death of parent, and Alcoholism
thekatd's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
Words cannot express how much I love this book
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Alcoholism, Panic attacks/disorders, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
belle13's review
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
5.0
Tropes/Themes: Friends to Lovers, Cowboys, He Falls First, Family Dynamics, Brother’s Best Friend, ADHD Rep, No 3rd Act Break Up
Amount of spice: 🔥🔥🔥
Explicitness: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
I have not enjoyed a book this much since the off campus series when I had first got really into romance reading a couple of years ago. This book was SUCH a joy to read. I loved the small town feel, the family dynamics, the tension, the emotional moments and I could not put it down. Emmy was such a relatable character, it was almost like the author had picked things out of my own brain. The romance was incredible and I loved that there was no third act break up. They were so intensely loyal to each other and communicated their thoughts and feelings in such a real, mature way.
If I had to absolutely nitpick I would say that the way some of the sex scenes were written felt a tiny bit forced but honestly, I think that comes down to personal preference and I would not be rating it down for that.
P.s there are a whole lot of micro tropes in this book that are PERFECTION. Every single one was done perfectly and it never felt over-done.
Amount of spice: 🔥🔥🔥
Explicitness: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
I have not enjoyed a book this much since the off campus series when I had first got really into romance reading a couple of years ago. This book was SUCH a joy to read. I loved the small town feel, the family dynamics, the tension, the emotional moments and I could not put it down. Emmy was such a relatable character, it was almost like the author had picked things out of my own brain. The romance was incredible and I loved that there was no third act break up. They were so intensely loyal to each other and communicated their thoughts and feelings in such a real, mature way.
If I had to absolutely nitpick I would say that the way some of the sex scenes were written felt a tiny bit forced but honestly, I think that comes down to personal preference and I would not be rating it down for that.
P.s there are a whole lot of micro tropes in this book that are PERFECTION. Every single one was done perfectly and it never felt over-done.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Death of parent