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antidietleah's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
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
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Terminal illness, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, and Cancer
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Misogyny, Pregnancy, and Sexual content
paperbacksandsnacks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
slow-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
This book was so beautifully written, and so quietly gripping that now I’ve finished I feel a little lost. I know one thing is for certain and that’s that I have to read the next one in the series ASAP.
It feels like fate when Calla loses her job and is in a position to go and visit her dad whilst he’s unwell, especially with the way it all unfolds in the end. Not only did she gain time with her father but she found herself under the scrutiny of a rugged sky cowboy (as her mum calls them). And Jonah is one perfect, grumpy sky cowboy.
I really liked the way the romance unfurls throughout this, and how it’s not the only focus of the book. It’s a slow burn romance for sure with a lot of trepidation on both sides because of the context of the visit but it burns very bright despite being slow. It just feels very real and human rather than written purely for entertainment.
I liked the way the author included a lot of facts and history about Alaska. I am enamoured with a place I’ve not even seen! I wish Alaska Wild were a real company so I could look at their website and see all the gorgeous places that Calla and Jonah visit and the people whose lives they touch.
My only complaint with the book is that I do think it was slightly judgemental towards Calla and the way she carried herself differently because of her city upbringing. Especially as it wasn’t Calla who chose to leave for the city, it was a decision her mum made for her. I think the way it’s handled by Jonah in the end where he’s encouraging her to be more natural because she is beautiful without the extra glitz and makeup is better, but overall I think this judgement maybe went a bit overboard.
The way the relationship between Calla and her dad develops is also really lovely. And the message that forgiveness is a gift and time is precious. To not waste a moment because we never know how many moments we may get.
It was just a super wholesome and endearing book. I loved all the characters and the depths they held. I loved the setting and the messages. Just all super beautiful and I am really excited to see where Calla and Jonah go next.
It feels like fate when Calla loses her job and is in a position to go and visit her dad whilst he’s unwell, especially with the way it all unfolds in the end. Not only did she gain time with her father but she found herself under the scrutiny of a rugged sky cowboy (as her mum calls them). And Jonah is one perfect, grumpy sky cowboy.
I really liked the way the romance unfurls throughout this, and how it’s not the only focus of the book. It’s a slow burn romance for sure with a lot of trepidation on both sides because of the context of the visit but it burns very bright despite being slow. It just feels very real and human rather than written purely for entertainment.
I liked the way the author included a lot of facts and history about Alaska. I am enamoured with a place I’ve not even seen! I wish Alaska Wild were a real company so I could look at their website and see all the gorgeous places that Calla and Jonah visit and the people whose lives they touch.
My only complaint with the book is that I do think it was slightly judgemental towards Calla and the way she carried herself differently because of her city upbringing. Especially as it wasn’t Calla who chose to leave for the city, it was a decision her mum made for her. I think the way it’s handled by Jonah in the end where he’s encouraging her to be more natural because she is beautiful without the extra glitz and makeup is better, but overall I think this judgement maybe went a bit overboard.
The way the relationship between Calla and her dad develops is also really lovely. And the message that forgiveness is a gift and time is precious. To not waste a moment because we never know how many moments we may get.
It was just a super wholesome and endearing book. I loved all the characters and the depths they held. I loved the setting and the messages. Just all super beautiful and I am really excited to see where Calla and Jonah go next.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Medical content, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Blood and Injury/Injury detail
cass_ev's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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? Yes
5.0
I cannot believe it took me almost 4 years to read this book since I first heard of it, it checks so many boxes for me:
✔️Wilderness setting/mountain vibes (I’m fascinated by Alaska and would love to visit someday)
✔️Cozy, small town romance
✔️Heroine who undergoes a lot of personal growth
✔️V attractive and funny “wilderness man” love interest
✔️Grumpy-sunshine trope (arguably my favourite romance trope to walk the Earth)
✔️Exploration of not only romantic love but the complexities of familial and platonic love
✔️Steamy but slow burn romance that feels realistic to me
✔️Funny banter between all the characters
What I was wary on was the cancer content since I’ve become all too familiar with it and how scary it is when your parent has it. But I liked Tucker’s handling of the subject, it didn’t feel too heavy but it also didn’t feel like it was taken too lightly either. There were moments where I wanted more emotional turmoil and depiction of grief from the characters but maybe I need to chill with the emotional masochism.
However, pacing was great (though I got a bit mixed up on the timelines but that could’ve been me just absolutely devouring this book and getting confused) and felt like it moved forward naturally without it stalling. Calla is such an interesting heroine since at the beginning I did not like her in the slightest—she was spoiled and judgemental—but then once she started to open her mind a bit and embrace the Alaskan lifestyle and people more then she really became someone I rooted for! I also loved the subtle Canadian reference to Toronto and the TTC lol.
Good thing there’s 3 more books in the series bc I would be panicking about what to read after loving this book so much! Brb cuddling up under a plaid blanket with a lit candle while the snow is falling outside to read the next book.
✔️Wilderness setting/mountain vibes (I’m fascinated by Alaska and would love to visit someday)
✔️Cozy, small town romance
✔️Heroine who undergoes a lot of personal growth
✔️V attractive and funny “wilderness man” love interest
✔️Grumpy-sunshine trope (arguably my favourite romance trope to walk the Earth)
✔️Exploration of not only romantic love but the complexities of familial and platonic love
✔️Steamy but slow burn romance that feels realistic to me
✔️Funny banter between all the characters
What I was wary on was the cancer content since I’ve become all too familiar with it and how scary it is when your parent has it. But I liked Tucker’s handling of the subject, it didn’t feel too heavy but it also didn’t feel like it was taken too lightly either. There were moments where I wanted more emotional turmoil and depiction of grief from the characters but maybe I need to chill with the emotional masochism.
However, pacing was great (though I got a bit mixed up on the timelines but that could’ve been me just absolutely devouring this book and getting confused) and felt like it moved forward naturally without it stalling. Calla is such an interesting heroine since at the beginning I did not like her in the slightest—she was spoiled and judgemental—but then once she started to open her mind a bit and embrace the Alaskan lifestyle and people more then she really became someone I rooted for! I also loved the subtle Canadian reference to Toronto and the TTC lol.
Good thing there’s 3 more books in the series bc I would be panicking about what to read after loving this book so much! Brb cuddling up under a plaid blanket with a lit candle while the snow is falling outside to read the next book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, Medical trauma, Cancer, and Terminal illness
Minor: Blood
kellyjcm's review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.75
Opposites attract romance, mostly set in remote Alaska. First person POV - Calla only. Very emotional at parts - check trigger warnings.
I struggled with the depictions of both Calla and Jonah. Calla came across as whiny and too easily adapted to Alaska life for a character claiming to LOVE city life. Yet I did have sympathy for her character. I just felt she was a bit two-dimensional. Jonah is a bully at the beginning, and does a couple of things that are really controlling before they even get in a relationship.
Those pieces aside, I enjoyed the falling in love phase, the steamy bits, and that Jonah was honest and forthright with his feelings about everything.
I was very interested in Wren and Susan's relationship - how they got together, their failed marriage, holding a torch for one another through the years. It felt the most real of everything.
Great side characters, too: Agnes, Mabel, and Simon. Reading his POV would have been fascinating.
I struggled with the depictions of both Calla and Jonah. Calla came across as whiny and too easily adapted to Alaska life for a character claiming to LOVE city life. Yet I did have sympathy for her character. I just felt she was a bit two-dimensional. Jonah is a bully at the beginning, and does a couple of things that are really controlling before they even get in a relationship.
Those pieces aside, I enjoyed the falling in love phase, the steamy bits, and that Jonah was honest and forthright with his feelings about everything.
I was very interested in Wren and Susan's relationship - how they got together, their failed marriage, holding a torch for one another through the years. It felt the most real of everything.
Great side characters, too: Agnes, Mabel, and Simon. Reading his POV would have been fascinating.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Terminal illness
Moderate: Grief and Bullying
maisystar's review
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, Terminal illness, and Cancer
allibenny's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? Yes
4.5
If you need a good cry
Content Warnings
Moderate: Terminal illness, Cancer, Death of parent, and Grief
kaci_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
cheypreston's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Cancer, Death of parent, and Terminal illness
justinareads's review
adventurous
emotional
sad
slow-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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Cancer, 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
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Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and Terminal illness