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witchy_book_babe's review
5.0
This duet deserves all the stars in the sky, I want to rate it infinity stars. It is without a doubt, one of the greatest Romances I've come across in my lifetime thus far.
How can I possibly put into words what this book is about? Easy, I can't. I would not dare ruin anyone's experience on the rare beauty that this book was. I absolutely will be reading the next book, The Son & His Hope, so I truly believe that this Trilogy *if I can call it that* will be one of the best three books I have had the privilege to read and experience. But, sticking to The Girl & Her Ren...if I can use a few words to describe it, they would be: magnificent, unbelievable, unimaginable, terrifying, heart-achingly tormenting, and absolutely unforgettable.
The first book will be so many things to so many people....the journey's taken on Book 1 and now in Book 2, caused a physical pain in my chest. This story will live on in my memory for many, many years. This Duet, I can not recommend enough. [a:Pepper Winters|7151973|Pepper Winters|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1674093044p2/7151973.jpg] I bow down to you, this book has solidified my love for your writing. I can not express how appreciative I am of your brilliant mind, writing this story and allowing readers' to experience one of the greatest tales of love, true love, soul mates, devotion, commitment, faith, loyalty....so many, many words that I can go on for days. This book has changed me in the best way. I cherish this story with all of my heart.
How can I possibly put into words what this book is about? Easy, I can't. I would not dare ruin anyone's experience on the rare beauty that this book was. I absolutely will be reading the next book, The Son & His Hope, so I truly believe that this Trilogy *if I can call it that* will be one of the best three books I have had the privilege to read and experience. But, sticking to The Girl & Her Ren...if I can use a few words to describe it, they would be: magnificent, unbelievable, unimaginable, terrifying, heart-achingly tormenting, and absolutely unforgettable.
The first book will be so many things to so many people....the journey's taken on Book 1 and now in Book 2, caused a physical pain in my chest. This story will live on in my memory for many, many years. This Duet, I can not recommend enough. [a:Pepper Winters|7151973|Pepper Winters|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1674093044p2/7151973.jpg] I bow down to you, this book has solidified my love for your writing. I can not express how appreciative I am of your brilliant mind, writing this story and allowing readers' to experience one of the greatest tales of love, true love, soul mates, devotion, commitment, faith, loyalty....so many, many words that I can go on for days. This book has changed me in the best way. I cherish this story with all of my heart.
rachaychay's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
cala_p's review against another edition
5.0
It’s taken me two days to be able to write this review…and I still am finding it difficult to write a review worthy of this book. There are not enough combinations of the letters in the English alphabet to be able to do justice to either of the Ribbon Duet books.
Upon starting the first book, I had a sneaky suspicion the series would end like this..I was just hoping it wouldn’t pan out. The heartbreak I felt in book 1 was nothing compared to what I felt in this book. It begins sad, gets crazy happy, all to be brought back down again. But saying that, I wouldn’t take any of it back at all. This book—this series—is about love, loss, survival, finding oneself, and this book gives exactly that. The love that Della and Ren share is something that I can’t even describe; the loss they went through alone and together; surviving years with a child to raise, and then afterwards when she could look after herself, still being able to survive without legal papers; and lastly their ability to find themselves through all this which brought them back to each other.
When I tried to describe this book to people, I don’t praise the plot as much as the characters. And that is NOT because I do not love the plot—oh I do!—but what makes the plot are Della and Ren. The emotions that these two evoke in the reader are insane. If someone can read this book without being in tears whatsoever, I praise them for their strength, because it is impossible. Even the happy, love moments breaks your heart and brings tears for the true emotion that they bring out. It is insane how much I lost myself in Della and Ren. By the end of the book, when I lifted my head from the words, I forgot where in the world I was.
For hours after finishing, my eyes burned from the tears. Shortly after, I was exhausted from literally crying myself out. It felt like I was in Della’s place. I have read most of Pepper Winters’ other books and to be frank, I did not know she had it in her. Originally I read Unseen Messages, and that was super sad, but I got into her other novels soon after and with all the darkness, UM seemed like a one-off. The sadness from UM was NOTHING compared to these books. Sadness is actually a bad word to use. I meant emotion. The emotions brought forth in the Ribbon Duet was something Pepper has been hiding under her dark romances. Despite the journey the reader is brought through in this book, I commend her so much for the ending. While it is happy, it is full of heartbreak, and she took a massive risk in doing so, but it worked for these books. Given the journey Della and Ren went through and the years of fighting one another, it was almost appropriate to end how it did. I think what really got me was the fact that the issue was there from the beginning, so since Ren ran away from the farm it was all a domino affect.
I’ve talked so much about the writing of this book, I need to mention the actual story of The Girl and Her Ren. I loved it. The pace was so perfect, where Ren’s absence lasted long enough but did not drag out into the rest of the book. We saw familiar faces from book 1, and I was so happy they were brought back. I loved reading about the different relationships and friendships that bloomed from then on. And finally, the blast to the past. Without giving much away, I will say a lot of my questions from book 1 was answered regarding Della’s family and I was happy Pepper didn’t brush past it all and forgo bringing it to light because the past is what gave Della and Ren their future…Literally. You’ll see what I mean when reading. It allowed them to be completely together. Their chemistry through this book was even more than the first and I can’t see any author creating a more perfect couple.
I’d like to say other words than besides “I loved it” but honestly, how do you describe perfection? I can’t wait to do a back to back reread of these two in paperback. Every little while, there is a new “best ever” book that we all claim. But the Ribbon Duet is a category of its own. I don’t think no book ever will ever top the level of emotions in these books, nor drag the reader into its pages with the intensity of this one. Basically what I am saying is that I think this will be the top of the top of the top favorite books and I do not see any book topping it. I took two days to be able to put feelings into words, and even now as I write this it’s all coming back to me and I feel like crying. Della and Ren will forever be my favorite.
If there is anyone who gives these books under a 4 star, I would love to know why. If there is anyone who does not cry through these books, I’d love to know how.
Thank you to the author for the ARC of this book.
Upon starting the first book, I had a sneaky suspicion the series would end like this..I was just hoping it wouldn’t pan out. The heartbreak I felt in book 1 was nothing compared to what I felt in this book. It begins sad, gets crazy happy, all to be brought back down again. But saying that, I wouldn’t take any of it back at all. This book—this series—is about love, loss, survival, finding oneself, and this book gives exactly that. The love that Della and Ren share is something that I can’t even describe; the loss they went through alone and together; surviving years with a child to raise, and then afterwards when she could look after herself, still being able to survive without legal papers; and lastly their ability to find themselves through all this which brought them back to each other.
When I tried to describe this book to people, I don’t praise the plot as much as the characters. And that is NOT because I do not love the plot—oh I do!—but what makes the plot are Della and Ren. The emotions that these two evoke in the reader are insane. If someone can read this book without being in tears whatsoever, I praise them for their strength, because it is impossible. Even the happy, love moments breaks your heart and brings tears for the true emotion that they bring out. It is insane how much I lost myself in Della and Ren. By the end of the book, when I lifted my head from the words, I forgot where in the world I was.
For hours after finishing, my eyes burned from the tears. Shortly after, I was exhausted from literally crying myself out. It felt like I was in Della’s place. I have read most of Pepper Winters’ other books and to be frank, I did not know she had it in her. Originally I read Unseen Messages, and that was super sad, but I got into her other novels soon after and with all the darkness, UM seemed like a one-off. The sadness from UM was NOTHING compared to these books. Sadness is actually a bad word to use. I meant emotion. The emotions brought forth in the Ribbon Duet was something Pepper has been hiding under her dark romances. Despite the journey the reader is brought through in this book, I commend her so much for the ending. While it is happy, it is full of heartbreak, and she took a massive risk in doing so, but it worked for these books. Given the journey Della and Ren went through and the years of fighting one another, it was almost appropriate to end how it did. I think what really got me was the fact that the issue was there from the beginning, so since Ren ran away from the farm it was all a domino affect.
I’ve talked so much about the writing of this book, I need to mention the actual story of The Girl and Her Ren. I loved it. The pace was so perfect, where Ren’s absence lasted long enough but did not drag out into the rest of the book. We saw familiar faces from book 1, and I was so happy they were brought back. I loved reading about the different relationships and friendships that bloomed from then on. And finally, the blast to the past. Without giving much away, I will say a lot of my questions from book 1 was answered regarding Della’s family and I was happy Pepper didn’t brush past it all and forgo bringing it to light because the past is what gave Della and Ren their future…Literally. You’ll see what I mean when reading. It allowed them to be completely together. Their chemistry through this book was even more than the first and I can’t see any author creating a more perfect couple.
I’d like to say other words than besides “I loved it” but honestly, how do you describe perfection? I can’t wait to do a back to back reread of these two in paperback. Every little while, there is a new “best ever” book that we all claim. But the Ribbon Duet is a category of its own. I don’t think no book ever will ever top the level of emotions in these books, nor drag the reader into its pages with the intensity of this one. Basically what I am saying is that I think this will be the top of the top of the top favorite books and I do not see any book topping it. I took two days to be able to put feelings into words, and even now as I write this it’s all coming back to me and I feel like crying. Della and Ren will forever be my favorite.
If there is anyone who gives these books under a 4 star, I would love to know why. If there is anyone who does not cry through these books, I’d love to know how.
Thank you to the author for the ARC of this book.
1bookobsessionconfessions's review
5.0
I’m overcome with emotions. I loved this book more than the first!
These characters are so very unique and beautiful!
I didn’t know what to expect, it definitely had me completely invested, I read it almost straight through. I DID NOT WANT TO PUT IT DOWN.
These characters, Della and Ren have a hold on my heart forever.
Their journey together is so unique, it touched me in a strong way. It’s heart wrenching and so tragically beautiful.
I felt so much for these characters, it was such a visceral experience.
The story is so evocative and one of a kind. I won’t ever forget these characters.
Their’s is a story and love that transcends everything.
The connection they share is something I can’t properly describe. Amazing!
The writing is lush, it melted my heart as much as it broke it. I LOVE these characters and I will always.
I don’t think I’ll ever recover from this story.
I highly recommend it! It’s worth the emotional upheaval.
These characters are so very unique and beautiful!
I didn’t know what to expect, it definitely had me completely invested, I read it almost straight through. I DID NOT WANT TO PUT IT DOWN.
These characters, Della and Ren have a hold on my heart forever.
Their journey together is so unique, it touched me in a strong way. It’s heart wrenching and so tragically beautiful.
I felt so much for these characters, it was such a visceral experience.
The story is so evocative and one of a kind. I won’t ever forget these characters.
Their’s is a story and love that transcends everything.
The connection they share is something I can’t properly describe. Amazing!
The writing is lush, it melted my heart as much as it broke it. I LOVE these characters and I will always.
I don’t think I’ll ever recover from this story.
I highly recommend it! It’s worth the emotional upheaval.
lifeinthebooklane's review against another edition
5.0
It was written in the stars and scribed in the galaxies, and nothing on earth could change that.
Soul crushing, simply soul crushing with its painfully, beautifully written tale of a love that is eternal. The is not only the best duet of 2018, it's my favourite duet ever.
If you read no other book this year, you need to read this one. Though in order to fully understand this you first need to read book #1 of The Ribbon Duet.
...every year I fought to keep her safe, I was ultimately protecting every dream I'd ever had.
The Girl and Her Ren is the much anticipated follow up to The Boy and His Ribbon. It is more than a contemporary romance, it is a story of Della Ribbon and Ren Wild, two souls entwined for eternity. It's a story that has me sobbing all over again as I write this review. It's a story that touched not only my heart but also my soul. It's a story that will stay with me for a very long time, perhaps forever.
This is one heck of a read, both in content and in length. I admit I had to consume this in chunks, I quite simply could not manage it in one go. I needed time for my mind to digest and come to terms with the angst, trials, heartache and hope of this story. I needed space let their love sink into my consciousness and prepare myself for the next obstacle they would face.
My past, present and future. The only path I could have taken. It wasn't a choice anymore, It had never been a choice.
Somewhere around the 50% mark I had a sneaking suspicion of how the book would end. With 4+ hours of reading left, I did something I haven't done in years and flipped ahead to the last couple of chapters. I found an ending that was both everything and nothing like I wanted, needed or expected. I then resumed the story from where I had left it and continued to journey with Della and Ren on their all consuming journey of love.
Della and Ren, whilst not perfect, are perfect for each other. Della continued to show the strength and unfailing love that Ren needed. Ren continued to be the quiet, gentle and protective man who would do anything to keep his Little Ribbon safe from harm. And now I'm crying again. Which is silly because at the heart this is quite simply the most wonderful and heartwarming love story. It's just that their path is far from smooth or easy.
My release ripped howls from my chest, vows from my heart, and promises from my soul.
Finally I just want to implore you to read this duet. It doesn't matter what your usual preferred genre is, this is a book that transcends genres. This is a story so breathtaking in it's construction that it should, it must, be top of your TBR list.
brittineyb's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful
WOW! JUST WOW! Pepper Winters you have done it again!fantastic writing, my heart and sole have been broken by this beautiful story! If you could see my face you would see a face you see after spending the last hours sobbing your eyes out- crazy hair, tear stained puffy cheeks, red nose, runny nose, blood shot tear stained/rimed eyes! The Boy and His Ribbon and The Girl and Her Ren=A Heart wrenching, sole shattering, heart breaking, beautifully written story! My emotions are at an all time high right now, I feel as if I’m in mourning, well I kind of am, this story wrapped me up and took me on a journey I’ll never forget! Thank you Pepper for giving us Ren and Dalla!
WOW! JUST WOW! Pepper Winters you have done it again!fantastic writing, my heart and sole have been broken by this beautiful story! If you could see my face you would see a face you see after spending the last hours sobbing your eyes out- crazy hair, tear stained puffy cheeks, red nose, runny nose, blood shot tear stained/rimed eyes! The Boy and His Ribbon and The Girl and Her Ren=A Heart wrenching, sole shattering, heart breaking, beautifully written story! My emotions are at an all time high right now, I feel as if I’m in mourning, well I kind of am, this story wrapped me up and took me on a journey I’ll never forget! Thank you Pepper for giving us Ren and Dalla!
nadaabouelnasr's review against another edition
4.0
My heart is still aching .. it’ll take me awhile to be able to read anything after this
vynix's review against another edition
5.0
you know it's good when the book makes you cry real tears
myloveoflit's review against another edition
5.0
I want to know if Pepper ugly cried while writing this story as much as I did reading it because it’s only fair.
This is not going to be a review where I tell you about the plot of the book because this book…this duet really, just can’t be summarized with a few sentences. It was so much more. An incredible story of life, love, pain, loss, and everything in between. It was a journey.
So I can only tell you how this book affected me. The Ribbon duet, to date, has been the most unique, beautiful, and sweetest love/life story I have read. It has also been the most gut wrenching and hardest book I’ve read. It’s constantly in my thoughts. Ren and Della live in my heart. I have never been so captivated by a storyline and characters as I have with these two books. So just know that my answer going forward to any question pertaining to what my favorite book is, it will most certainly be this duet until another such story affects me just the same.
After finishing The Boy and His Ribbon, I went right into The Girl and Her Ren broken, and I came out of this book still broken, but in complete awe. Together, this duet is about 870 pages in print. It took me a whole month to get through the second book because I wanted to savor it. I wanted to give it my full attention each time I picked it back up, but I also didn’t want it to end. These books were beautiful and brutal. I am still in my feelings and I am sure I will continue to be in my feelings as I make my way through The Son and His Hope next.
A little advice: if you know anyone starting this duet, check on them periodically. Make sure they are doing okay. If you decide to start this duet, tell your friends or family to check in on you.
This is not going to be a review where I tell you about the plot of the book because this book…this duet really, just can’t be summarized with a few sentences. It was so much more. An incredible story of life, love, pain, loss, and everything in between. It was a journey.
So I can only tell you how this book affected me. The Ribbon duet, to date, has been the most unique, beautiful, and sweetest love/life story I have read. It has also been the most gut wrenching and hardest book I’ve read. It’s constantly in my thoughts. Ren and Della live in my heart. I have never been so captivated by a storyline and characters as I have with these two books. So just know that my answer going forward to any question pertaining to what my favorite book is, it will most certainly be this duet until another such story affects me just the same.
After finishing The Boy and His Ribbon, I went right into The Girl and Her Ren broken, and I came out of this book still broken, but in complete awe. Together, this duet is about 870 pages in print. It took me a whole month to get through the second book because I wanted to savor it. I wanted to give it my full attention each time I picked it back up, but I also didn’t want it to end. These books were beautiful and brutal. I am still in my feelings and I am sure I will continue to be in my feelings as I make my way through The Son and His Hope next.
A little advice: if you know anyone starting this duet, check on them periodically. Make sure they are doing okay. If you decide to start this duet, tell your friends or family to check in on you.