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A review by theveronicareview
Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage
4.5
I am going to be completely honest. The reason why I picked this book up at all is because of the cover. I mean, just look at it. Right? Gorgeous.
Liking this book is just a huge bonus. And I did like Done & Dusted very much. As someone who is newer to romance and (although I'm from Texas) not familiar with the western/cowboy side of fiction, I was very pleasantly surprised and immensely entertained.
Done & Dusted is such a sweet, fun, lighthearted read. Yes, it has a bit of spice, but the narrative is so much more than that. Emmy and Luke are nuanced characters who have their own depth, they're surrounded by a larger cast of characters that are different and intriguing in their own right, and their plight feels real. It doesn't feel blatantly contrived, and the way the characters see and interact with the world feels natural.
The dual perspective is also very enjoyable. Emmy is very relatable, and Luke is a great character from the start who complements Emmy well. You're just rooting for them the entire way through, and the resolution is very satisfying.
I ended up getting Swift & Saddled before I even finished Done & Dusted, so suffice to say that I'm a fan of this Rebel Blue universe. I'm looking forward to getting Lost & Lassoed in November. I would be so interested in seeing a "prequel" of sorts for Emmy's parents, Amos & Stella! Still, whatever Sage writes, I'm sure I will love!
Sidenote: as a fan of Friday Night Lights, I was happy to see that Lyla Sage based Luke Brooks on the show's character Riggs. Who didn't love that guy?
Liking this book is just a huge bonus. And I did like Done & Dusted very much. As someone who is newer to romance and (although I'm from Texas) not familiar with the western/cowboy side of fiction, I was very pleasantly surprised and immensely entertained.
Done & Dusted is such a sweet, fun, lighthearted read. Yes, it has a bit of spice, but the narrative is so much more than that. Emmy and Luke are nuanced characters who have their own depth, they're surrounded by a larger cast of characters that are different and intriguing in their own right, and their plight feels real. It doesn't feel blatantly contrived, and the way the characters see and interact with the world feels natural.
The dual perspective is also very enjoyable. Emmy is very relatable, and Luke is a great character from the start who complements Emmy well. You're just rooting for them the entire way through, and the resolution is very satisfying.
I ended up getting Swift & Saddled before I even finished Done & Dusted, so suffice to say that I'm a fan of this Rebel Blue universe. I'm looking forward to getting Lost & Lassoed in November. I would be so interested in seeing a "prequel" of sorts for Emmy's parents, Amos & Stella! Still, whatever Sage writes, I'm sure I will love!
Sidenote: as a fan of Friday Night Lights, I was happy to see that Lyla Sage based Luke Brooks on the show's character Riggs. Who didn't love that guy?