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A review by fairytalefootnotes
Taming 7 by Chloe Walsh

dark emotional funny sad tense 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

Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Writing: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Plot: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Characters: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes, etc: Childhood Best Friends to Lovers, Slow Burn
POV: Dual, 1st Person
3rd Act Breakup?: Yes
Cliffhanger?: No
Song Association: Mary’s Song (Oh My My My) by Taylor Swift


Notable Quote: “I was the one who knew her small parts, the insignificant oversights that made up the best parts of her personality. I was also the one who rescued her from that noisy bastard of a bull in the field behind Johnny’s place when we were kids. I was the one that took the shocks off the electric fencer so she didn’t have to. I was the one who spent every waking hour of my life not only adoring her but protecting her with my life.”


Brief Summary: After 16 years of friendship and fruitlessly pining for her best friend, Claire Biggs is contemplating whether or not it’s time to move on. Gerard Gibson has been holding on to a secret for years, one that makes him question if he’s worthy of the only girl he’s ever loved.


The Praise: I love Gibsie with my entire heart. The friendship between Claire and Gerard is so incredibly sweet, and I love how head over heels they are for each other. I also loved the glimpses of Gibsie’s friendships with Johnny, Joey, and Shannon. He’s just such a sweetheart and is so loyal to those he loves.


The Critique: Claire could be a bit bulldozer-y and frustrating. Also, this book killed any goodwill that Redeeming 6 earned for Lizzie in my eyes. Especially since her logic doesn’t really make sense to me. I suspect this will be cleared up when Lizzie gets her own book, though.

Final Thoughts: This one absolutely ripped my heart out. I need more Claire and Gibsie ASAP. 
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