A review by marytidbury
The Brood by Devney Perry

challenging emotional funny lighthearted relaxing tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This book had me squealing and kicking my feet with how giddy it made me. It felt so good being back in Calamity, Montana and to finally hear Wilder Abbott’s story. 

Wilder is a complete grump (in the best way), definitely lives up to the title of this book. He’s been living a solitary life after moving to Calamity to escape his past. So when his best friend calls up asking if his little sister can crash with him for a couple of months, he reluctantly agrees. Enter Iris, she is sunshine, she is funny, confident and not afraid to go after what she wants. She’s a social media influencer, so she’s very out there, which makes her the complete opposite to Wilder. But yet in other ways they were so similar! They matched each other so well. And were both undeniably attracted to each other from the off! 

There was so much tension between the two of them that was accompanied by the perfect amount of spice! Then the banter between them left me smiling from ear to ear. There were also moments that had my heart aching. The way these two fall in love with each other is beautiful. I could read about it over and over again!

Overall I just fell in love with these two characters and their love story. I really didn’t want this story to end, it’s left me feeling all giddy!