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A review by katemc7
In the Weeds by B.K. Borison
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
slow-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
I absolutely LOVED this book! I was so intrigued by the background on these two when we met them in book 1. Learning their background just added fire to the flame for me. Beckett Porter. OMG. I LOVED this man. The way that he adopted animals despite having an internal battle to not do so. The way that he had anxiety in general and issues with loud noise. The way that he stepped up when his family needed him and though he acts annoyed ALWAYS puts the people he cares about first. I felt like I was meeting a different Beckett when he met Evelyn at the small bar in Maine. He was carefree and wonderful. And though he acted nonchalant her leaving without a word hurt him. This man has such a HUGE heart. Then we have Evelyn who at her heart is curious. She wants to know people's stories and spread the word on them. Her life has gotten bigger than she anticipated and she is now questioning what she is doing. The last place she remembers being happy is Lovelight Farms and Beckett. I loved how these two kept bumping into each other. First on that fateful night and then when Evelyn was responsible for Stella's tree farm expo. And then again on the street when Evelyn swoops back into town to find her happy. Evelyn was wonderful in her own right too. The way she picked up on Beckett's anxiety and helped him through it. The way she recognized how special his acts of kindness were. I love how these two tiptoed around each other both thinking the other didn't care. I love how they got comfortable with each other. I love how when they finally gave in how perfect they were together. I laughed when the miscommunication trope kicked in. But once again Beckett. Be still my heart. His grand gesture was just top notch!!
Beckett doesn't understand why he can't stop thinking about Evelyn. They had that one night together all those months ago and then she ghosted him. And then she came back into town to help Stella with the tree farm. And then left again without a word. He just felt a connection with her that he can't remember ever feeling before. But again she left no word. Now though she is back. He is looking at her across the street from the bakery. She has nowhere to stay. She has no plan but that she is looking for her happy. Despite what his brain thinks, his heart offers a room at his place. Though it is awkward at first, they get a nice rhythm down. He cooks. She makes herself useful to the small town folk that he knows as his neighbors. All the while he can't stop thinking about that night they shared. And wonder if she thinks about it too. He tries to keep her at arm's length but can't fight it any longer. He starts to think about what it would be like if she stayed. If they tried this thing. When they reconnect, it is more than what he remembered. She fits in with his family. She helps him when his anxiety hits. She makes him feel special. But then he comes home one night after leaving unexpectedly and she isn't there. Despite her return with reason, all of his fears come to light. But then his dad reminds him that sometimes things are worth fighting for especially when they are hard.
Evelyn St. Porter is wondering when her life got so derailed. She wanted to be able to tell people's stories which she does but it's not the same. It isn't until her friend asks her when the last time she was happy was that she realizes how unhappy she is. She was happy in Lovelight and in Maine with Beckett. The man who she can't stop thinking about despite leaving him with no word and not hearing from him since then. So showing up in Lovelight after all this time and seeing him right away is like a fantasy come true. But she has to remember. They don't owe each other anything. They can be adults and roommates. But then she realizes he is ignoring her. So they finally clear the air. And things become sooo easy between them. Evelyn has checked out- no social. No email. And she hasn't felt this clear headed in a long time. All the while she is trying to remind herself that Beckett has made no moves on her. They are content to be what they are. Until things shift and they reconnect and it is everything. Now she is contemplating on this being her new place. The place that makes her happy. But when a miscommunication between her and Beckett happens, she hopes that she isn't too late to show him what he means to her. Because this man IS what helps to make her happy.
These were some of my favorite quotes that solidified my love for this book and these characters.
"But that's the thing about happening, I guess. You can show whatever you want to the world and not feel a lick of it inside yourself. "
"Trying to be happy is like trying to tell a flower to bloom...You can't make yourself be happy. But you can be open to it. You can trust yourself enough to feel it when you stumble on it. "
"Evelyn is like a spring storm. She appears without warning, makes everything around her bloom, and then leaves with the wind."
"Sometimes loves is greedy kiddo...Sometimes it's a little bit selfish too. You think it's never crossed my mind that your mom deserves something better than the life we carved our for ourselves here? It has. A million times. A million and one. But I'm holding on to her with both hands. I'm trusting her to make her own choices. To choose me."
I can't recommend this book or series enough. BK has a way of writing such wonderful characters that are so easy to connect with. I love the small town and hilarious townsfolk in it as well. The found family aspect. The love that her characters find in each other and how they help patch anything broken makes me smile SOO much. I am PUMPED for Caleb and Layla :)
Beckett doesn't understand why he can't stop thinking about Evelyn. They had that one night together all those months ago and then she ghosted him. And then she came back into town to help Stella with the tree farm. And then left again without a word. He just felt a connection with her that he can't remember ever feeling before. But again she left no word. Now though she is back. He is looking at her across the street from the bakery. She has nowhere to stay. She has no plan but that she is looking for her happy. Despite what his brain thinks, his heart offers a room at his place. Though it is awkward at first, they get a nice rhythm down. He cooks. She makes herself useful to the small town folk that he knows as his neighbors. All the while he can't stop thinking about that night they shared. And wonder if she thinks about it too. He tries to keep her at arm's length but can't fight it any longer. He starts to think about what it would be like if she stayed. If they tried this thing. When they reconnect, it is more than what he remembered. She fits in with his family. She helps him when his anxiety hits. She makes him feel special. But then he comes home one night after leaving unexpectedly and she isn't there. Despite her return with reason, all of his fears come to light. But then his dad reminds him that sometimes things are worth fighting for especially when they are hard.
Evelyn St. Porter is wondering when her life got so derailed. She wanted to be able to tell people's stories which she does but it's not the same. It isn't until her friend asks her when the last time she was happy was that she realizes how unhappy she is. She was happy in Lovelight and in Maine with Beckett. The man who she can't stop thinking about despite leaving him with no word and not hearing from him since then. So showing up in Lovelight after all this time and seeing him right away is like a fantasy come true. But she has to remember. They don't owe each other anything. They can be adults and roommates. But then she realizes he is ignoring her. So they finally clear the air. And things become sooo easy between them. Evelyn has checked out- no social. No email. And she hasn't felt this clear headed in a long time. All the while she is trying to remind herself that Beckett has made no moves on her. They are content to be what they are. Until things shift and they reconnect and it is everything. Now she is contemplating on this being her new place. The place that makes her happy. But when a miscommunication between her and Beckett happens, she hopes that she isn't too late to show him what he means to her. Because this man IS what helps to make her happy.
These were some of my favorite quotes that solidified my love for this book and these characters.
"But that's the thing about happening, I guess. You can show whatever you want to the world and not feel a lick of it inside yourself. "
"Trying to be happy is like trying to tell a flower to bloom...You can't make yourself be happy. But you can be open to it. You can trust yourself enough to feel it when you stumble on it. "
"Evelyn is like a spring storm. She appears without warning, makes everything around her bloom, and then leaves with the wind."
"Sometimes loves is greedy kiddo...Sometimes it's a little bit selfish too. You think it's never crossed my mind that your mom deserves something better than the life we carved our for ourselves here? It has. A million times. A million and one. But I'm holding on to her with both hands. I'm trusting her to make her own choices. To choose me."
I can't recommend this book or series enough. BK has a way of writing such wonderful characters that are so easy to connect with. I love the small town and hilarious townsfolk in it as well. The found family aspect. The love that her characters find in each other and how they help patch anything broken makes me smile SOO much. I am PUMPED for Caleb and Layla :)