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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
chazleyk's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Medical content
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
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
jamiejanae_6's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Sexual content, Blood, Cursing, Death of parent, Grief, and Cancer
abitofapoet's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
fast-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? Yes
5.0
this book made me cry on an airplane.
it was funny, heartbreaking, romantic, and adventurous. quite literally a PERFECT book. I’m so sad to be finished reading it, i wish i could stay with these characters forever. (i’ll DEFINITELY be buying book two after this!)
i don’t know what to say in this review because i don’t want to spoil a single line of the book. it’s THAT good. you just have to read it. i will say though that i love Calla’s heart and her strength, and the relationships she builds with everyone in Alaska. I also was giggling OUT LOUD at the banter between Jonah and Calla, which I almost never do when I’m reading.
Absolutely give this book a shot, you won’t regret it.
it was funny, heartbreaking, romantic, and adventurous. quite literally a PERFECT book. I’m so sad to be finished reading it, i wish i could stay with these characters forever. (i’ll DEFINITELY be buying book two after this!)
i don’t know what to say in this review because i don’t want to spoil a single line of the book. it’s THAT good. you just have to read it. i will say though that i love Calla’s heart and her strength, and the relationships she builds with everyone in Alaska. I also was giggling OUT LOUD at the banter between Jonah and Calla, which I almost never do when I’m reading.
Absolutely give this book a shot, you won’t regret it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Terminal illness
Moderate: Abandonment, Blood, Cursing, Death of parent, Grief, Medical content, Pregnancy, and Sexual content
Minor: Infidelity and Vomit
marybsimp's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Terminal illness, Death, Grief, Sexual content, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Cancer
100_pages_hr's review
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Cancer, Death of parent, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Medical trauma, and Terminal illness
Moderate: Sexual content
brookey8888's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I think my reading slump may have affected this rating because I feel like it should be a full five but it took me so long to read it. I just really loved this and the Alaska vibes. I loved all the characters (calla did annoy me at first but she did change). I loved the relationship with Jonah. I really enjoyed how her relationship with her father grew. This is not all light and fluffy because I literally cried so much at the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Alcohol, Blood, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Grief, Medical content, and Medical trauma
jennastopreading's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
- I loved the atmospheric writing. I could see Alaska in my mind even though it's a place I've never visited!
- I loved the relationship between Calla and her father. It was really heartwarming and heartbreaking all at the same time, and added so much depth to a book that could've stood on its own as a love story between Calla and Jonah.
- The supporting characters in this book were so dang wonderful. From Calla's best friend at home in Toronto to every last person in Bangor that rallied around Wren in his last few weeks, they all brought so much life to this book. I loved them.
- My favorite romance trope plays out in this book - enemies to lovers. And I thought K.A. Tucker made it fun, witty, and endearing.
- I didn't love the way Jonah felt manipulative at times throughout the story. I don't want to give spoilers, but just know that sometimes his messing with her in an attempt to get a rise out of her went a bit too far in my opinion!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer
Moderate: Sexual content and Medical content
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