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ntdan's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.5
Overall content: 3/4
Character portrayal: 3/4
Interpersonal chemistry: 4/4
Creative innovation: 3/4
Writing style: 3/4
Personal enjoyment: 4/4
Total: 20, translates to 4.5 stars
Character portrayal: 3/4
Interpersonal chemistry: 4/4
Creative innovation: 3/4
Writing style: 3/4
Personal enjoyment: 4/4
Total: 20, translates to 4.5 stars
brendymegs's review
5.0
A beautiful story of two people finding love
I am a huge fan of Daryl Banner's books and Born Again Sinner did not disappoint. I really enjoyed this book.
Cody Davis, returned from active duty in the army with a medical discharge after being injured. Cody struggles with his injuries and refuses physical therapy. He is known as the town bad boy with most of the town scared of him. He slips into a state where he doesn't leave his house and drinks away his feelings.
Trey Arnold, the preachers son, has struggled with his own issues, but came out to his father as gay after he officiated the town's first gay wedding, and the town and his father showed how accepting they were. But is his fathers acceptance only for public show and can he cope with his son's sexuality behind close doors. This is something Trey is still trying to work out.
When Cody's mother hires Trey to be Cody's nurse neither of them could envisage the road they would end up taking together. Cody was not willing to accept help, and had already scared away five nurses, but Trey saw something in Cody, apart from the fact he was super hot, something that made him want to keep helping him. and thus began the rollercoaster ride Trey and Cody would take to find each other.
Once I started this book I didn't want to put it down. Daryl's writing had me on the edge of my seat. This book has a bit of everything, but ultimately it is a beautiful story of two people finding each other, while also finding themselves, and the lengths one will go to for love.
I am a huge fan of Daryl Banner's books and Born Again Sinner did not disappoint. I really enjoyed this book.
Cody Davis, returned from active duty in the army with a medical discharge after being injured. Cody struggles with his injuries and refuses physical therapy. He is known as the town bad boy with most of the town scared of him. He slips into a state where he doesn't leave his house and drinks away his feelings.
Trey Arnold, the preachers son, has struggled with his own issues, but came out to his father as gay after he officiated the town's first gay wedding, and the town and his father showed how accepting they were. But is his fathers acceptance only for public show and can he cope with his son's sexuality behind close doors. This is something Trey is still trying to work out.
When Cody's mother hires Trey to be Cody's nurse neither of them could envisage the road they would end up taking together. Cody was not willing to accept help, and had already scared away five nurses, but Trey saw something in Cody, apart from the fact he was super hot, something that made him want to keep helping him. and thus began the rollercoaster ride Trey and Cody would take to find each other.
Once I started this book I didn't want to put it down. Daryl's writing had me on the edge of my seat. This book has a bit of everything, but ultimately it is a beautiful story of two people finding each other, while also finding themselves, and the lengths one will go to for love.
rellimreads's review
4.0
This is book 2 in Daryl Banner’s Spruce, Texas series. While this stands well on its own, there are a few tiny spoilers to book 1 that make these best enjoyed in order.
While this still has a lot of the fun banter that I enjoyed in Football Sundae - overall I think it’s a much more serious book. I really liked the way that Banner handled all the emotions here. Relationship-wise, things really aren’t all that angsty between Cody and Trey. There’s a grumpy/sunshine dynamic, but it’s unique in that they are both reacting to some very strong hurt but in completely opposite ways. Mostly they get off (hah!) on antagonizing each other.
Much of the stress and tension comes from Cody being wounded during Army service and losing that “found family” he had in the military as well as missing his body being at peak performance. Trey is struggling with breaking free from his father’s expectations and the oppression that comes with being the minister’s son in a small town. (as someone married to a pastor’s kid, I can tell you Banner was spot. on. in regards to that)
These two were a lot of fun together. I like the way that Banner balanced how Cody and Trey changed each other, yet they stayed true to their core selves and kept the quirky nuances. Loved the evolution of their relationship and the HEA.
Can’t wait for book 3, Heteroflexible.
While this still has a lot of the fun banter that I enjoyed in Football Sundae - overall I think it’s a much more serious book. I really liked the way that Banner handled all the emotions here. Relationship-wise, things really aren’t all that angsty between Cody and Trey. There’s a grumpy/sunshine dynamic, but it’s unique in that they are both reacting to some very strong hurt but in completely opposite ways. Mostly they get off (hah!) on antagonizing each other.
Much of the stress and tension comes from Cody being wounded during Army service and losing that “found family” he had in the military as well as missing his body being at peak performance. Trey is struggling with breaking free from his father’s expectations and the oppression that comes with being the minister’s son in a small town. (as someone married to a pastor’s kid, I can tell you Banner was spot. on. in regards to that)
These two were a lot of fun together. I like the way that Banner balanced how Cody and Trey changed each other, yet they stayed true to their core selves and kept the quirky nuances. Loved the evolution of their relationship and the HEA.
Can’t wait for book 3, Heteroflexible.
wintergirl94's review
4.0
I am loving this town where everyone is seemingly very well off and doesn’t really have to work that hard and gets everything they desire and deserve. Perfect mushy romantic escapism!
Can’t give it 5* SIMPLY because even though I am loving the series and Cody and Trey were a really sweet pairing - everything worked out SO well and pretty easily with minimal angst (which I live for) that it didn’t ring super true for me.
Can’t give it 5* SIMPLY because even though I am loving the series and Cody and Trey were a really sweet pairing - everything worked out SO well and pretty easily with minimal angst (which I live for) that it didn’t ring super true for me.
plantylibrary's review against another edition
I can't deal with the homophobia jesus
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia
abbyyake's review against another edition
emotional
fast-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
4.0
jrmoody's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
2.0
bookpimpfairy's review
5.0
Deeper than book 1
This book isn't as light as sundaes football, yet still a fun, easy read. These men are different as they are shown they just work together. This is your classic grumpy sunshine trope that shows if you try hard enough, you will overcome all and get your hea. Cody takes a while to warm up to you, but once you do, boy, does that man own you down to your bones. Being a preachers son, it's hard for Trey to come to terms being gay especially in small town Spruce, Texas, but with the help of Cody, he is able to come into his own.
This book isn't as light as sundaes football, yet still a fun, easy read. These men are different as they are shown they just work together. This is your classic grumpy sunshine trope that shows if you try hard enough, you will overcome all and get your hea. Cody takes a while to warm up to you, but once you do, boy, does that man own you down to your bones. Being a preachers son, it's hard for Trey to come to terms being gay especially in small town Spruce, Texas, but with the help of Cody, he is able to come into his own.