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shelfcarewithjess 's review for:
Flawless
by Elsie Silver
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
📚 Synopsis (Spoiler-Free):
Flawless kicks off the Chestnut Springs series with a small-town, cowboy romance full of chemistry, personal baggage, and unexpected emotional depth. Rhett is a bull rider with a reputation that needs cleaning up, and Summer is the PR mind hired to help him do just that - by essentially babysitting him. What starts as forced proximity quickly turns into something deeper, with both characters confronting their pasts, insecurities, and what they actually want from life. It’s a mix of vulnerability, tension, and classic romantic build-up - with some very quote-worthy moments.
Flawless kicks off the Chestnut Springs series with a small-town, cowboy romance full of chemistry, personal baggage, and unexpected emotional depth. Rhett is a bull rider with a reputation that needs cleaning up, and Summer is the PR mind hired to help him do just that - by essentially babysitting him. What starts as forced proximity quickly turns into something deeper, with both characters confronting their pasts, insecurities, and what they actually want from life. It’s a mix of vulnerability, tension, and classic romantic build-up - with some very quote-worthy moments.
🧠 My Thoughts:
I went into this expecting something fun, maybe a bit too light and sweet for me - but it surprised me. I didn’t expect to feel as much as I did. Summer has an actual backstory (thankfully!) that adds weight to her character, and while I found the ex subplot a bit odd, it didn’t detract too much from the pacing. I really appreciated that the book veered away from a miscommunication trope right when it almost landed in one. Rhett’s family gave me major 'Malone family' vibes from Laylah Robert's Haven series - chaotic, warm, and protective. The only thing I rolled my eyes at was the whole “she's brave because she’s not ashamed of her scar” idea. We can move on from that now, please.
I went into this expecting something fun, maybe a bit too light and sweet for me - but it surprised me. I didn’t expect to feel as much as I did. Summer has an actual backstory (thankfully!) that adds weight to her character, and while I found the ex subplot a bit odd, it didn’t detract too much from the pacing. I really appreciated that the book veered away from a miscommunication trope right when it almost landed in one. Rhett’s family gave me major 'Malone family' vibes from Laylah Robert's Haven series - chaotic, warm, and protective. The only thing I rolled my eyes at was the whole “she's brave because she’s not ashamed of her scar” idea. We can move on from that now, please.
🗣️ Favourite Quotes:
- “You wear the hat, you ride the cowboy.”
- “If this were my last moment alive, how would I want it to be?”
- “Princess, you look like you were made for me.”
- “I want to take care of her, even though she doesn’t need taking care of.”
- “This thing between us? For me? It’s everything. It’s it. You’re it.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Medical trauma