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mintlisa's review
dark
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
1bookobsessionconfessions's review
5.0
I love this world in Vermont where I recognize the local bar, neighborhood cafe and the family names and business’.
It’s quaint with an edge and quite open minded residents. I want to live there!
Daphne is home from college at the family farm for the summer, she’s hiding some secrets. She’s licking some emotional wounds. She’s a bit aloof and prickly even with her family.
Rickie is her twin brothers college roommate who’s working and staying at the farm for the summer. They’ve met years before and that’s central to the story.
Rickie is one of a kind. I loved his playful nature. He’s fun, smart and of course complicated. He is a bit hot and cold with Daphne. She tries to be just cold, Rickie makes that impossible.
I really loved these characters! Rickie absolutely stole my heart! He’s the smart “bad boy” who’s really not bad, he just doesn’t play by the rules.
They are complex and realistic characters.
They share snarky, smart and fun banter which I’m a big fan of.
It’s so entertaining, clever AND their chemistry is sizzling hot
It’s quaint with an edge and quite open minded residents. I want to live there!
Daphne is home from college at the family farm for the summer, she’s hiding some secrets. She’s licking some emotional wounds. She’s a bit aloof and prickly even with her family.
Rickie is her twin brothers college roommate who’s working and staying at the farm for the summer. They’ve met years before and that’s central to the story.
Rickie is one of a kind. I loved his playful nature. He’s fun, smart and of course complicated. He is a bit hot and cold with Daphne. She tries to be just cold, Rickie makes that impossible.
I really loved these characters! Rickie absolutely stole my heart! He’s the smart “bad boy” who’s really not bad, he just doesn’t play by the rules.
They are complex and realistic characters.
They share snarky, smart and fun banter which I’m a big fan of.
It’s so entertaining, clever AND their chemistry is sizzling hot
kaydanielsromance's review against another edition
5.0
ALL THE THINGS!!! I was not expecting this story and it was so much better than what I anticipated.
Rickie and Daphne's story begins like any typical boy lusting after a standoffish girl. It's adorably cute with tons of chemistry, but then dun...dun...dun we get to the heart of the story, these two have met before, but Rickie doesn't remember because he has amnesia from an accident. This is just the tip of the iceberg of where these two begin their amazing story.
To say I was blown away by how this story was woven together is an understatement. Each layer that was added I was knocked out of the park. Rickie and Daphne's lives have been waylaid by circumstances out of their control, but when destiny has a path in mind sometimes it just takes another path to reach the same destination.
Waylaid is full of chemistry, emotion, but also a mystery that had me peeling back information through each chapter I read. I loved how the past and present was woven together to piece together their journey and I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. Their friendship, chemistry and bond grows throughout this entire story and what they share. It is a great book!
While this book is part of the True North world, it can be read as a complete standalone.
Rickie and Daphne's story begins like any typical boy lusting after a standoffish girl. It's adorably cute with tons of chemistry, but then dun...dun...dun we get to the heart of the story, these two have met before, but Rickie doesn't remember because he has amnesia from an accident. This is just the tip of the iceberg of where these two begin their amazing story.
To say I was blown away by how this story was woven together is an understatement. Each layer that was added I was knocked out of the park. Rickie and Daphne's lives have been waylaid by circumstances out of their control, but when destiny has a path in mind sometimes it just takes another path to reach the same destination.
Waylaid is full of chemistry, emotion, but also a mystery that had me peeling back information through each chapter I read. I loved how the past and present was woven together to piece together their journey and I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. Their friendship, chemistry and bond grows throughout this entire story and what they share. It is a great book!
While this book is part of the True North world, it can be read as a complete standalone.
leahana's review against another edition
5.0
Waylaid by Sarina Bowen, Daphne and Rickie’s story, was marvelous. Their story was set up perfectly in Heartland. Rickie was a bit of a mystery- who was this guy, where did he come from, how did he know Daphne? I loved that it kept me guessing and really trying to piece it all together. Daphne was a bit of a twerp in previous books and I was worried I might not like her, but she had a lot of depth and I was glad to see her get her happily ever after. As always I loved seeing all the Shipley family members throughout the book.
After reading it, I messaged Amanda from @Little_Book_Reader_ and mentioned that Waylaid might be Sarina’s best book yet! Her reply was to point out that I say that basically every time Sarina releases a new book. So that got me thinking about Sarina’s writing journey and I think she is really on to something. Her writing has always been solid, but lately her story telling ability is reaching new heights. Thinking back through her books, and I’ve read them all, Superfan is the book I started noticing something truly extra in her books. My memory is awful for this kind of thing but I remember feeling the characters’ connection throughout every sentence in Superfan. Lies & Lullabies had a different vibe from other Sarina books- something new, something amazing. And then there was Bombshells- it just resonated with me in a way that was simply more. The short story Boyfriend was yet another example of Sarina taking her story all the way. I felt all the connections and the all the plot points in a way that somehow was just more. I am beyond excited to read Boyfriend as a full novel length soon!
Sarina’s writing feels wonderfully fresh while still familiar like a favorite blanket. I don’t know what changed exactly, but you’re going to want to be along for this ride because I think it’s only going to get even better from here!
After reading it, I messaged Amanda from @Little_Book_Reader_ and mentioned that Waylaid might be Sarina’s best book yet! Her reply was to point out that I say that basically every time Sarina releases a new book. So that got me thinking about Sarina’s writing journey and I think she is really on to something. Her writing has always been solid, but lately her story telling ability is reaching new heights. Thinking back through her books, and I’ve read them all, Superfan is the book I started noticing something truly extra in her books. My memory is awful for this kind of thing but I remember feeling the characters’ connection throughout every sentence in Superfan. Lies & Lullabies had a different vibe from other Sarina books- something new, something amazing. And then there was Bombshells- it just resonated with me in a way that was simply more. The short story Boyfriend was yet another example of Sarina taking her story all the way. I felt all the connections and the all the plot points in a way that somehow was just more. I am beyond excited to read Boyfriend as a full novel length soon!
Sarina’s writing feels wonderfully fresh while still familiar like a favorite blanket. I don’t know what changed exactly, but you’re going to want to be along for this ride because I think it’s only going to get even better from here!
amyreadsandsails's review against another edition
3.0
This book was just fine to me. It missed the mark on a few things - the amnesia introduction was confusing (who doesn't remember who and I think I still am confused there) - and Rickie is a 'bad boy" because....he has tattoos? I'm not really sure.
There was also a distasteful and unnecessary threesome joke that really stood out to me, especially since earlier in the series there was a book with strong lesbian fetishization and it felt especially weird here to be coming from a pansexual character.
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katiemulcahy122's review against another edition
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Oh, I am a bit conflicted about this one, but I can't round up like I usually would for this series. I really liked Daphne and Rickie (which is a fine name for the campus eccentric, but much hard to deal with as a romantic lead), and I appreciated what they were individually going through.
But I think the whole situation with Reardon was a bit much for me. Like this series has dealt with some heavy back stories (cults, kidnapping, drug cartels, dead parents, etc.), but this one was way too present. Like the tension outside of the relationship was unpleasant for me, and because it was so realistic, it was harder to enjoy.
But I think the whole situation with Reardon was a bit much for me. Like this series has dealt with some heavy back stories (cults, kidnapping, drug cartels, dead parents, etc.), but this one was way too present. Like the tension outside of the relationship was unpleasant for me, and because it was so realistic, it was harder to enjoy.
jotiboqc's review
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
wunderlichkind's review
4.0
so i actually really loved this one - might count it as a fave of the series. also, did i imagine it or was that a spoiler for the next book when JM showed up out of the blue?
readfrenzy's review against another edition
4.0
It’s a good day whenever I get to spend time with the Shipleys. Waylaid is the latest book in Sarina Bowen’s True North series, and I’ve been waiting for Daphne Shipley’s story.
In a family full of good-natured siblings, Daphne is known as the difficult, prickly Shipley—the complete opposite of her twin, Dylan. She is mostly just misunderstood, though, due to her high standards for herself and her unwillingness to show any weakness. Daphne is serious about her academic goals and doesn’t have time for parties and fun. She’s also a bit insecure about the way others perceive her.
The True North stories are typically about the Shipleys, but for me this book was all about Rickie. He is Dylan Shipley’s roommate that we met in [b:Heartland|49110367|Heartland (True North, #7)|Sarina Bowen|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1576671660l/49110367._SX50_.jpg|73610523]. Where can I find someone just like him? Rickie is trying to overcome some major hurdles in his life, but it doesn’t stop him from having a huge heart and a fun-loving, positive disposition. I adored how understanding he is of Daphne and how he patiently waits for her to give in to their tension. There’s a side story that involves a mystery and some plotting, which added to my enjoyment.
I’ve read the previous True North books, but when I saw that Zachary Webber and Callie Dalton were narrating this book, I knew I had to listen to the audiobook. They do not disappoint. The casting is pitch perfect, as is their performance of Rickie and Daphne.
Recommended for:
Mysteries
Family dinners
Academic heroines
Ice cream
In a family full of good-natured siblings, Daphne is known as the difficult, prickly Shipley—the complete opposite of her twin, Dylan. She is mostly just misunderstood, though, due to her high standards for herself and her unwillingness to show any weakness. Daphne is serious about her academic goals and doesn’t have time for parties and fun. She’s also a bit insecure about the way others perceive her.
The True North stories are typically about the Shipleys, but for me this book was all about Rickie. He is Dylan Shipley’s roommate that we met in [b:Heartland|49110367|Heartland (True North, #7)|Sarina Bowen|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1576671660l/49110367._SX50_.jpg|73610523]. Where can I find someone just like him? Rickie is trying to overcome some major hurdles in his life, but it doesn’t stop him from having a huge heart and a fun-loving, positive disposition. I adored how understanding he is of Daphne and how he patiently waits for her to give in to their tension. There’s a side story that involves a mystery and some plotting, which added to my enjoyment.
I’ve read the previous True North books, but when I saw that Zachary Webber and Callie Dalton were narrating this book, I knew I had to listen to the audiobook. They do not disappoint. The casting is pitch perfect, as is their performance of Rickie and Daphne.
Recommended for:
Mysteries
Family dinners
Academic heroines
Ice cream
*I received an advance listener copy to voluntarily review.*
colleen1011's review
4.0
Rickie was such an enjoyable character. He and Daphne were a wonderful couple. The story took a couple of turns that I didn't anticipate but I still liked the book. Sarina Bowen is one of the best romance writers we have now and this book continues to prove that statement to be true.