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redempta's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
3🌟
The writing in itself was good but I couldn't care about the characters nor the story. I didn't find the characters enjoyable least of all the FMC's dad.
There was too much swearing, dirty talking and spicy scenes for my liking.
The writing in itself was good but I couldn't care about the characters nor the story. I didn't find the characters enjoyable least of all the FMC's dad.
There was too much swearing, dirty talking and spicy scenes for my liking.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Abandonment, Alcoholism, Pregnancy, Alcohol, Sexual content, and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Infidelity and Fatphobia
Minor: Death of parent, Body shaming, Terminal illness, and Cancer
abidavisf's review
funny
hopeful
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.75
Seeing Red is an accidental love story that encourages open minds, giving chances, and listening to your heart when your head can be so much louder. Cassidy and Red’s (Chase’s) relationship is one that nobody would have ever expected, but their chemistry was clear from the off. Their banter, the security they provide one another, and the ways in which they allowed each other in to their deepest, darkest selves is inspiring.
From a high level, one could assume that Cassidy and Chase overcame their flaws in this book but I don’t think that’s true at all. I think that they each thought of themselves as flawed people but, as their relationship progressed, they learned to accept these perceived flaws and, in turn, accept themselves as individuals, not as the children of neglectful parents or the ex of a douchebag, but as an imperfect but worthy human.
Chase is, by far, a more appealing male love interest than I found Austin. Even in his darkest moments, his overall respect for Cassidy, and his friends and family in general, is clear, and he never once acts as if anybody belongs to him, not even his child. That enabled me to relax a lot more reading Seeing Red than I did with Alive & Wells.
As with Alive & Wells, the found family aspect of Seeing Red was heart-warming. I want to live on the ranch. Any book with a community vibe like this immediately makes my heart swell.
Some of the spice was enough to make me stop and pause for a second but, hey, who am I to yuck a yum? Honestly, Red would probably do it for me too.
I found the baby size references hilarious. “A footlong sub.” Sooo… they’re a foot long then? I truly envisioned Cassidy giving birth to a bucket of chicken.
Here’s to Denny and Blair, two of my favourite characters. They better be up next!
From a high level, one could assume that Cassidy and Chase overcame their flaws in this book but I don’t think that’s true at all. I think that they each thought of themselves as flawed people but, as their relationship progressed, they learned to accept these perceived flaws and, in turn, accept themselves as individuals, not as the children of neglectful parents or the ex of a douchebag, but as an imperfect but worthy human.
Chase is, by far, a more appealing male love interest than I found Austin. Even in his darkest moments, his overall respect for Cassidy, and his friends and family in general, is clear, and he never once acts as if anybody belongs to him, not even his child. That enabled me to relax a lot more reading Seeing Red than I did with Alive & Wells.
As with Alive & Wells, the found family aspect of Seeing Red was heart-warming. I want to live on the ranch. Any book with a community vibe like this immediately makes my heart swell.
Some of the spice was enough to make me stop and pause for a second but, hey, who am I to yuck a yum? Honestly, Red would probably do it for me too.
I found the baby size references hilarious. “A footlong sub.” Sooo… they’re a foot long then? I truly envisioned Cassidy giving birth to a bucket of chicken.
Here’s to Denny and Blair, two of my favourite characters. They better be up next!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Pregnancy, Fatphobia, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Addiction, Abandonment, Child abuse, and Chronic illness
Minor: Medical content, Abortion, Dementia, Grief, Infidelity, Domestic abuse, Miscarriage, Terminal illness, Drug use, Violence, Vomit, and Toxic relationship
chelsearose's review
emotional
funny
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy and Sexual content
Moderate: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Alcoholism
lucy3000's review
emotional
hopeful
sad
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Child abuse
Moderate: Alcoholism and Alcohol
Minor: Violence, Abortion, and Death of parent
mackeleni's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Be prepared for a long review, I wrote as I read through and it payed off in the en. This book was AMAZING and the spice, OFF THE CHARTS, HOLY HOT. I’m grateful to have received it as an ARC, thank you Bailey Hannah! ❤️
Wow oh wow, this book went right into and I’m OBSESSED already.
Red already has my heart, the snarky attitude is everything. I think I need a barbed wire necklace nos, scratch that, I know I do 😮💨. Accidental pregnancy tropes have my heart, not even going to lie, I don’t hate it. The tattoos, the reason, my heart hurts for Red. Will forever refer to Red as a “growly farm dog” and Cass a “barn cat” 😂. The name change from Red to Chase, I can’t handle it. Chase Thompson is nothing short of a love sick puppy and I’m in love with him for it.
Friends with benefits never works out and I can’t wait for these to admit they’re in love already, patiently waiting.
“I know we’re playing with fire. But, fuck, we burn so good.” I’m dying, someone get me a bucket of water 😭.
It I could punch Cassidy’s dad I would, I know he’s being a protective father but the Chase slander will not be tolerated; his childhood is not his fault and he’s doing everything he can to rise above that.
Why do men always make decisions for the woman, why cent they just ask what they want and admit what and who they want, come on Chase!
Finally, he admits it, my heart, Chase is a man who knows how to speak and does it well 😩
The body positivity in this book is amazing, the way Chase speaks to Cass every time she’s worried about her body is a breath of fresh air. He’s so sweet with her and it’s amazing to see it represented in this way.
FINALLY ADMITTED THEIR LOVE, killing me 🥹
HOLY SHIT, non intentional home birth was not on my bingo card for this book but WOW did it make it even better. Cass is a bad ass.
Hazel Blair Thompson is the cutest name, I can’t handle it.
Wow, this book was AMAZING. Baileys writing is breathtaking and this was nothing short of that. I loved Alive and Wells and this may actually top that for me. I was very lucky to receive a ARC of this and I appreciate it. I can’t wait to recommend this along with Alive and Wells ❤️
Tropes:
❤️ Accidental Pregnancy
💫 Good girl x Bad Boy
❤️ Friends with Benefits
💫 He’s pined for years
Wow oh wow, this book went right into and I’m OBSESSED already.
Red already has my heart, the snarky attitude is everything. I think I need a barbed wire necklace nos, scratch that, I know I do 😮💨. Accidental pregnancy tropes have my heart, not even going to lie, I don’t hate it. The tattoos, the reason, my heart hurts for Red. Will forever refer to Red as a “growly farm dog” and Cass a “barn cat” 😂. The name change from Red to Chase, I can’t handle it. Chase Thompson is nothing short of a love sick puppy and I’m in love with him for it.
Friends with benefits never works out and I can’t wait for these to admit they’re in love already, patiently waiting.
“I know we’re playing with fire. But, fuck, we burn so good.” I’m dying, someone get me a bucket of water 😭.
It I could punch Cassidy’s dad I would, I know he’s being a protective father but the Chase slander will not be tolerated; his childhood is not his fault and he’s doing everything he can to rise above that.
Why do men always make decisions for the woman, why cent they just ask what they want and admit what and who they want, come on Chase!
Finally, he admits it, my heart, Chase is a man who knows how to speak and does it well 😩
The body positivity in this book is amazing, the way Chase speaks to Cass every time she’s worried about her body is a breath of fresh air. He’s so sweet with her and it’s amazing to see it represented in this way.
FINALLY ADMITTED THEIR LOVE, killing me 🥹
HOLY SHIT, non intentional home birth was not on my bingo card for this book but WOW did it make it even better. Cass is a bad ass.
Hazel Blair Thompson is the cutest name, I can’t handle it.
Wow, this book was AMAZING. Baileys writing is breathtaking and this was nothing short of that. I loved Alive and Wells and this may actually top that for me. I was very lucky to receive a ARC of this and I appreciate it. I can’t wait to recommend this along with Alive and Wells ❤️
Tropes:
❤️ Accidental Pregnancy
💫 Good girl x Bad Boy
❤️ Friends with Benefits
💫 He’s pined for years
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness, Body shaming, and Pregnancy
Minor: Alcoholism, Abortion, and Alcohol
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