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Swift and Saddled by Lyla Sage

59 reviews

becxaa's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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

5.0

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kenziewol's review

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emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.5

Listen, Luke was great and all, but Wes is the blueprint. I loved him!!! He was so kind and considerate and understanding and I was obsessed. And of course I loved Ada. Ya’ll I legit had tears multiple times during this book. This cowboy romance was the cowboy romance for me 🤠✨

Favorite Quotes:

"I see you, Ada. I always see you, even when you won't look at me.”

"Wes said Meadowlark was known for the pie, but maybe it should be known for the fresh starts,"

"You say you're not nice, or warm, or bright or any of these other stupid fucking words that people use to describe the sun, but I never asked you to be the sun." "I would rather have the moon anyway."

"You're the moon," he said. "And I'm the tides. You pull me in without even trying, and I come to you willingly. I always will."

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sabrina_library's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional lighthearted 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

4.5

4.5⭐️

Take me to Meadowlark now pls because clearly the cowboys are different over there! Weston Rhodes Ryder was everything! That man can do no wrong in my eyes and I just loved everything about him, specially how patient he was with Ada! Something that really hit home is how vulnerable these characters are and how they really wanted somebody to not make it better but just be there with them. Had my heart breaking and healing at the same time.

Ada was also a phenomenal character and I really resonated with her and her fear of people not liking her. The friendships that are formed in this book just make my heart happy. Lyla Sage really knocked it out of the park with this one. The vulnerability of the characters, the mental health approach and their relationship and all the characters in general really makes this a great book that is definitely worth a read.

Tropes:

-found family

-cowboy romance

-reverse grumpy x sunshine

-mental health rep

-he falls first

-1🌶️

I don’t know where I am supposed to get the patience to wait for Gus and Teddy’s story but I NEED it yesterday. If you are looking for a cowboy romance that has that hint of spice but is like the most wholesome rom com ever then this book and the entire series is definitely for you!

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3readingcircus's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted

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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toriibrooke33's review

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emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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sdupont's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Lyla Sage hit it out of the park with her sophomore release! Wes and Ada have my heart. This book totally gives off the vibes of Loving You on My Mind by Chris Stapleton. Wes is the sweetest and most supportive. He deeply cares about the people in his life. It hurt my heart that he only saw his value as being of service to his loved ones (but relatable). Ada was equally as relatable with her concerns around people tolerating her rather than liking her. They brought out the best in each other and really found ways to ground one another. I love the Ryder family they just warm my heart. This book both feels like a warm hug and offers up some great spicy scenes. If you are all for a cowboy romance you absolutely need to read this book!

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alexklop's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

4 stars!

This was such a great fast read! The timeline was a little weird for me, as I couldn’t tell if a week had gone bye or a month and then come to find out it was a couple months that had passed. But all in all, this was a super cute read!

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paperbacksandsnacks's review against another edition

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funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

If I could live at Rebel Blue Ranch surrounded by cute calves and handsome cowboys I definitely would. Lyla Sage never disappoints. This forced proximity cowboy romance made me giggle, kick my little legs and definitely blush. Weston Rhodes Ryder you are a dreamboat, gentleman and all around sunshine legend. Plus, your bedroom talk is exquisite.

Coming from a previously controlling relationship and now with my lovely fiancé (who Wes reminds me of a lot) I can totally relate to Ada and how she feels like it’s all too good to be true. I’m a bit of a moon girl myself (IYKYK) and honestly just am so happy Ada found her happy place at the ranch with a cowboy, cutie doggy and a found family with the Ryders.

I loved the talk about interior design and DIY projects throughout this too. I think making a house feel like a home is a beautiful thing and I think the way the house was making progress related to Ada and Wes and even Ada within herself.

This book did touch on some topics such as depression and also abusive/controlling relationships but Lyla handled them really well. The honest discussions between Wes and Ada I think were very important not just within the story but on a wider level too. It’s important to know that bad days don’t last. That you shouldn’t make yourself small to make someone else feel big. Prioritise you.

Alsooo, this book set up some feelers for book 4 (Cam!!) and I honestly don’t think I’ll cope. I don’t think I’m even ready for book 3 (I’m sorry but enemies to lovers is my cryptonite).

Anyway, a wholesome cowboy romance as is expected from Sage. Easy to read and fast paced. No third act break up, Wes dealt with Ada and her panic at feeling happy really well and all issues were handled with adult delicacy. Would recommend. If nothing else the covers are GORGEOUS, and deserve to be on shelves. But the stories inside are just as beautiful.

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katrinaward's review against another edition

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emotional medium-paced

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4.5

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beilerlena's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted relaxing 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? No

5.0

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