A review by sydneys_bookshelf
Out of the Woods by Hannah Bonam-Young

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-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? No

5.0

I didn't think it was possible for Hannah Bonam-Young to outdo herself again, but she blew me out of the water with Out of the Woods. Time and time again, Bonam-Young writes with a deep and meaningful voice while still being able to find humor in tough times. Our main couple have hit a rough patch in their marriage and you can feel it from the pages to the inner workings of your soul. Specifically I felt so much from our main character, Sarah, as she felt herself floundering to find a purpose and almost finding her stride after treading water for years. It wasn't that her marriage with Caleb had lost their love or friendship; it was just that they had both changed without telling the other how they needed that change reflected in their relationship. There wasn't a page where I wasn't rooting for our couple, continuously laughing and crying with them during the highs and lows. The book has a wonderful ensemble cast, with some returning characters from the first book in this duology Out On a Limb. You would be remiss if you skipped out on the opportunity to read this book; it is chicken soup for the soul. Thank you to Hannah and Dell Romance for an arc of this book!

help me i need this book to live inside my skin and brain
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