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Beyond the Thistles by Samantha Young

11 reviews

coacklebee's review

emotional funny tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I enjoyed this a lot more than the last Samantha Young book I read, although communication issues are definitely still a central part of the conflict between the leads. Still, I enjoyed the characters in this one a lot and I think I'll be continuing to read in the series!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual harassment, Vomit, Violence, Death, Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, Grief, Kidnapping, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Stalking, Murder, Blood, Car accident, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, and Rape

Minor: Torture, War, and Abortion

appsinator's review

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, Cursing, Grief, Sexual assault, and Sexual content

katkinslee's review

dark emotional funny hopeful tense medium-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? No

4.0

I really enjoyed this one.

I didn't really like that Sloan was trying to rush Walker into talking about his most traumatic experience. I understand that she wanted to be let in but they hadn't even been dating that long and he was slowly opening up about other things. She should have given him some time. 

 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual violence, Kidnapping, and Gun violence

Minor: Rape

lauralouise93's review

emotional hopeful tense fast-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? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Rape, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, and Sexual assault

apolen's review

dark emotional

5.0

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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

hazelgirl21's review

dark emotional tense medium-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Sexual content, and Rape

Moderate: Kidnapping

Minor: Death of parent

daisycantread24's review

adventurous fast-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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Kidnapping, and Sexual content

morganrosereads's review

emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, and Sexual assault

mbichaela's review

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

ENG
while there was a connection between the mcs, i disapproved of how they acted. i also don't think that the suspense worked for me here.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking and Gun violence

Moderate: Domestic abuse

Minor: Kidnapping

darknesslighttt's review

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

🐚 𝐀𝐑𝐂 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖 🐚
📖| Beyond the Thistles - Samantha Young
4 ⭐

𝗧𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝘀: 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

𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀: 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. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Physical abuse, Violence, and Rape

Minor: Kidnapping