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asreadbynicole's review
emotional
funny
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
This novel was so easily devoured with the plot and atmospheric setting. I always adore reading novels that have any setting in Toronto but reading about Alaska reminded me so much of my time in Northern Ontario. It was so easy to visualize everything the author was portraying, not just because of my own experiences but because of how much I adored her writing style.
The main characters in the novel are extremely likeable but the secondary characters furthered added to the magic of this book. I adored the storyline between Calla reconnecting with her father and the romance that took place was a perfect addition. The ending made me cry (which is rare for a book) and I am so glad I began to read this book. One of my favourites and was very well needed!
The main characters in the novel are extremely likeable but the secondary characters furthered added to the magic of this book. I adored the storyline between Calla reconnecting with her father and the romance that took place was a perfect addition. The ending made me cry (which is rare for a book) and I am so glad I began to read this book. One of my favourites and was very well needed!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer, Death, and Death of parent
spamd83's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Cancer
clareasday's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Abandonment, and Grief
Moderate: Sexual content and Vomit
Minor: Alcohol
tianabooks's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
"You've ruined Alaska for me."
There are books you seek for peace and there are books which bring peace to you. I could sit here and nitpick every detail of why perhaps this book is 4.5 stars instead of 5 and why Calla was not that likeable at first but you know... this book left me with such an intense feeling of wanderlust and belonging and love. I delayed writing this because I wanted to process the story more, but I keep thinking about it and my mind goes back to this often. Thus, I'll leave it at 5 stars.
This isn't the usual love story you might be expecting. I mean, yes there is a bit of that too. But it's mostly about falling in love with life again. About acceptance, forgiveness, belonging. Not just about a right time or a right place but even if the place isn't what you expected it to be, making the most of what you've got now. Surrounding yourself with the right kind of love and the right kind of people.
I do think I need some kind of hug or a support group for that last 30% because I didn't even realise I was tearing up.
Can I also highlight how refreshing it is to read contemporary fiction where you can find a supportive family network.?!
Read this one <3
There are books you seek for peace and there are books which bring peace to you. I could sit here and nitpick every detail of why perhaps this book is 4.5 stars instead of 5 and why Calla was not that likeable at first but you know... this book left me with such an intense feeling of wanderlust and belonging and love. I delayed writing this because I wanted to process the story more, but I keep thinking about it and my mind goes back to this often. Thus, I'll leave it at 5 stars.
This isn't the usual love story you might be expecting. I mean, yes there is a bit of that too. But it's mostly about falling in love with life again. About acceptance, forgiveness, belonging. Not just about a right time or a right place but even if the place isn't what you expected it to be, making the most of what you've got now. Surrounding yourself with the right kind of love and the right kind of people.
I do think I need some kind of hug or a support group for that last 30% because I didn't even realise I was tearing up.
Can I also highlight how refreshing it is to read contemporary fiction where you can find a supportive family network.?!
Read this one <3
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, and Cancer
kmsander4's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-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? It's complicated
4.25
A trip to a simpler, quiet life...exactly what we all need, especially with all of today's hustle and bustle. Do I now want to move to the middle of rural Alaska? No. But did I spend large portions of my reading time dreaming about up and leaving my life and doing? You best believe I did.
This story repaired, broke, and once again repaired my heart. I smiled, I laughed, I cried, I swooned. For those who love complicated families, character growth and grumpy sunshines, this is SO the book for you!
Already looking up my next K.A. Tucker book to devour!
This story repaired, broke, and once again repaired my heart. I smiled, I laughed, I cried, I swooned. For those who love complicated families, character growth and grumpy sunshines, this is SO the book for you!
Already looking up my next K.A. Tucker book to devour!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Death of parent and Death
icapturethecastle's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Alcohol, Cancer, Abandonment, Death of parent, Death, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Enemies to lovers, city to country life, forgiveness, father daughter relationshipkaci_gets_lit's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death of parent, Grief, Death, and Terminal illness
havenoshelfcontrol's review against another edition
4.0
jonah would be so much hotter if he didn’t hide her luggage and cosmetics and tell her ditch the cosmetics and fancy clothing
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and Terminal illness
bookishnatalia's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Terminal illness, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, and Blood
Moderate: Sexual content and Alcohol
Minor: Pregnancy
bookishaddy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Calla Fletcher knows close to nothing about Alaska. It's cold, barren (according to her mother), and her estranged father lives there. She is more than happy to live her busy life in Toronto, but when she gets the call that Wren Fletcher, her father, is dying, it's now or never to go and face Alaska and the life she almost had.
Alaskan Wild life is already hard enough, but throw in a dying father, a foreign town, and a growly burly man who's rude? Nothing about the trip is going to be easy for Calla.
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I originally read this book in 2021 and loved it, so when I started my journey of listening to audiobooks as a means to reexperience books I love, this was definitely on that priority list.
There's something so hot about a burly, kinda rude (but mostly guarded), moody, protective man in a romance book. Jonah is absolutely swoony. Right off the bat? He's a little shit, and I LOVE it. Calla comes into town with a big personality and walls high af. The transition of bickering, to friendship, to lovers was perfection. They balanced each other so well, and were definitely designed to put up with each other's shit. The chemistry was fantastic. The inevitable end, when Calla has to leave Alaska is the big strain between them, but the connection is worth risking broken hearts. I love the way K.A.T resolved this, it gives us the perfect segue into the rest of the series.
This is one of those books that just captures your heart and doesn't let go. The characters in this have the best growth and development, and that alone is enough to give it 5 stars. Calla's relationship with her father was definitely the focus of the plot of this book. We get to see how both her and Wren break through that initial awkwardness and uncomfortable moments and really embrace that father/daughter relationship they never had. We get to see how the entire town makes an impact on this relationship too, and how Wild is really a big family. By the last chunk of this book, I was sobbing . I knew what was going to happen, but my heart didn't stand a chance. The narrators for this audiobook really got me.
This book is perfect if you're a fan of It Happened One Summer. Calla and Piper, and Jonah and Brendan are different sides of the same coins. The Simple Wild brings the emotion, heart, and cozy vibes to this type of story. Alaska was already on my bucket list, but this book brought it to life for me. K.A. Tucker sucks you into this little town and shows you exactly why Calla and all the people that live here love it so much.
I am so excited to continue listening to this series.
-5 stars
Alaskan Wild life is already hard enough, but throw in a dying father, a foreign town, and a growly burly man who's rude? Nothing about the trip is going to be easy for Calla.
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I originally read this book in 2021 and loved it, so when I started my journey of listening to audiobooks as a means to reexperience books I love, this was definitely on that priority list.
There's something so hot about a burly, kinda rude (but mostly guarded), moody, protective man in a romance book. Jonah is absolutely swoony. Right off the bat? He's a little shit, and I LOVE it. Calla comes into town with a big personality and walls high af. The transition of bickering, to friendship, to lovers was perfection. They balanced each other so well, and were definitely designed to put up with each other's shit. The chemistry was fantastic. The inevitable end, when Calla has to leave Alaska is the big strain between them, but the connection is worth risking broken hearts. I love the way K.A.T resolved this, it gives us the perfect segue into the rest of the series.
This is one of those books that just captures your heart and doesn't let go. The characters in this have the best growth and development, and that alone is enough to give it 5 stars. Calla's relationship with her father was definitely the focus of the plot of this book. We get to see how both her and Wren break through that initial awkwardness and uncomfortable moments and really embrace that father/daughter relationship they never had. We get to see how the entire town makes an impact on this relationship too, and how Wild is really a big family. By the last chunk of this book, I was sobbing . I knew what was going to happen, but my heart didn't stand a chance. The narrators for this audiobook really got me.
This book is perfect if you're a fan of It Happened One Summer. Calla and Piper, and Jonah and Brendan are different sides of the same coins. The Simple Wild brings the emotion, heart, and cozy vibes to this type of story. Alaska was already on my bucket list, but this book brought it to life for me. K.A. Tucker sucks you into this little town and shows you exactly why Calla and all the people that live here love it so much.
I am so excited to continue listening to this series.
-5 stars
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Sexual content, Cancer, and Death