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jesssal's review
slow-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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction and Mental illness
savvyrosereads's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Rating: 4.5/5 stars
Darcy is a no-nonsense wilderness guide and handywoman working at a wellness retreat/rehab in Montana when she saves Teagan from a bear attack—and becomes his sober companion (despite the fact he’s not in need of one) in New York.
I thought this one was a fun concept and the writing was funny and engaging. Darcy was one of my favorite rom-com heroines I’ve read in ages, and while Teagan wasn’t really my book boyfriend “type,” he was charming and endearing and I really rooted for both of them as a couple.
I also loved the message of this book—namely that you need to accept the people you love as they are and simply show up for one another—and the animals were an amazing added bonus (where can I get a duffel bag full of baby otters?!?!)
Overall, a really well done debut, and I can’t wait to read what Katie does next!
Recommended to anyone, but especially if you like: mental health rep; tough FMCs; baby otters and mildly murderous bears
CW: Death of parent; alcoholism/addiction; panic attacks/mental health
Darcy is a no-nonsense wilderness guide and handywoman working at a wellness retreat/rehab in Montana when she saves Teagan from a bear attack—and becomes his sober companion (despite the fact he’s not in need of one) in New York.
I thought this one was a fun concept and the writing was funny and engaging. Darcy was one of my favorite rom-com heroines I’ve read in ages, and while Teagan wasn’t really my book boyfriend “type,” he was charming and endearing and I really rooted for both of them as a couple.
I also loved the message of this book—namely that you need to accept the people you love as they are and simply show up for one another—and the animals were an amazing added bonus (where can I get a duffel bag full of baby otters?!?!)
Overall, a really well done debut, and I can’t wait to read what Katie does next!
Recommended to anyone, but especially if you like: mental health rep; tough FMCs; baby otters and mildly murderous bears
CW: Death of parent; alcoholism/addiction; panic attacks/mental health
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Mental illness, Addiction, Alcoholism, Injury/Injury detail, and Panic attacks/disorders
wildflowerleahg's review
2.0
Now I turn around and find I am lost in the woods 😣
Look the cover drew me in.
The biggest issue I had with this book was how they handled addiction and very sensitive topics. It honestly felt wrong rooting for these two. I understand miscommunication will typically happen in a contemporary, but when you find out what he isn’t telling her 🤨
Darcy never listened to anyone and Teegan just enabled everyone around him. I didn’t believe these two were falling for each other.
In conclusion, there should have been more bears…
Look the cover drew me in.
The biggest issue I had with this book was how they handled addiction and very sensitive topics. It honestly felt wrong rooting for these two. I understand miscommunication will typically happen in a contemporary, but when you find out what he isn’t telling her 🤨
Darcy never listened to anyone and Teegan just enabled everyone around him. I didn’t believe these two were falling for each other.
In conclusion, there should have been more bears…
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Alcoholism, Car accident, Mental illness, and Abandonment
kathygotpugs's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Mental illness, and Addiction
Minor: Sexual harassment
katebrownreads's review against another edition
1.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Toxic relationship, Ableism, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Car accident, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
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