Scan barcode
kerrywhitbread's review
adventurous
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
One of the rare books that I couldn't put down and read in a day.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse and Sexual assault
apolen's review
dark
emotional
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Gun violence, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Rape, and Sexual content
Moderate: Murder, Domestic abuse, Abandonment, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Physical abuse, Emotional abuse, and Kidnapping
Minor: Torture, Stalking, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Pregnancy, Sexism, Cancer, and Vomit
darknesslighttt's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
π πππ ππππππ π
π| Beyond the Thistles - Samantha Young
4 β
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: age gap, alpha hero, bodyguard, British hero, forced proximity, found family, grumpy x sunshine, heroine in danger, opposites attract, single mom, single parent, small town, tragic past
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: violence, physical abuse, kidnapping, attempted r*pe
This was the first time I read something written by this author, and it certainly won't be the last. It captivated my attention from the first chapters.
Sloane moved with her daughter to Ardnoch to get away from the past. Now, she works as a housekeeper at a celebrity resort. She also bakes, having her own little "business." She is very strong and does everything to keep her daughter happy and safe.
Walker works at the resort as a bodyguard, and when danger comes Sloane's way, he doesn't hesitate for a second to save her. From that moment, he is super protective of her and her daughter. Also, he is very grumpy, which makes him even hotter.
The tension between the two is felt from the first chapters. Although they are total opposites, they are perfect together. Sloane is very open about her feelings, compared to Walker, who keeps them inside. But, of course, as soon as he finally gives in, the two can barely stay apart.
Thank you Samantha Young and Valentine PR for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
π| Beyond the Thistles - Samantha Young
4 β
π§πΏπΌπ½π²π: age gap, alpha hero, bodyguard, British hero, forced proximity, found family, grumpy x sunshine, heroine in danger, opposites attract, single mom, single parent, small town, tragic past
π§πΏπΆπ΄π΄π²πΏπ: violence, physical abuse, kidnapping, attempted r*pe
This was the first time I read something written by this author, and it certainly won't be the last. It captivated my attention from the first chapters.
Sloane moved with her daughter to Ardnoch to get away from the past. Now, she works as a housekeeper at a celebrity resort. She also bakes, having her own little "business." She is very strong and does everything to keep her daughter happy and safe.
Walker works at the resort as a bodyguard, and when danger comes Sloane's way, he doesn't hesitate for a second to save her. From that moment, he is super protective of her and her daughter. Also, he is very grumpy, which makes him even hotter.
The tension between the two is felt from the first chapters. Although they are total opposites, they are perfect together. Sloane is very open about her feelings, compared to Walker, who keeps them inside. But, of course, as soon as he finally gives in, the two can barely stay apart.
Thank you Samantha Young and Valentine PR for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Physical abuse, Violence, and Rape
Minor: Kidnapping
abcdefgerda's review
emotional
mysterious
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
Another homerun by Samantha Young. My god, my eyes are swollen from having cried so much. Adairs and now even their friends just cannot catch a break huh? This book was so intense and eventful that I didn't wanna put it down for a second (I had to for a while due to my eyes hurting too much from crying π
)
I want to live in Ardnoch so bad it's not even funny! And I have never in my life wanted to live anywhere but my home country so that says something real
Also I totally called way back in Only You that Aria would have a book about her soon π I'm just gonna put it right here that I think Hayden Barr is gonna have a book about him before this series ends!
Ahhh I'm just soso emotional right now. Thank you, Samantha Young, for making it even harder with every new book to pick my favourite book π
I want to live in Ardnoch so bad it's not even funny! And I have never in my life wanted to live anywhere but my home country so that says something real
Also I totally called way back in Only You that Aria would have a book about her soon π I'm just gonna put it right here that I think Hayden Barr is gonna have a book about him before this series ends!
Ahhh I'm just soso emotional right now. Thank you, Samantha Young, for making it even harder with every new book to pick my favourite book π
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Physical abuse, Gun violence, Blood, and Stalking
Moderate: Vomit, Violence, and Rape
Minor: Drug abuse and Drug use
More...