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johneepixels7 's review for:
Stirring Spurs
by M.A. Wardell
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
I want to protect Boone at all costs!
I didn't realize how much I wanted a queer story taking place on an openly queer and inclusive ranch with cowboys. This was adorably sweet and M.A. Wardell's writing is as easily digestible as ever; playful, sweet, and thoughtful. Writing styles can make a huge difference for a book and I think can sometimes be the difference between a good book and a great book.
The one thing I found was that it felt a little insta-love, I know that we're working in a novella format and it being part of a series with other authors, but in general insta-love is not something I gravitate towards. I like the pining, the slow-to-medium burn, and just wanted a tiny bit of friction. That being said, I think this enamates the cozy, low-stakes genre perfectly, so I think if you go into it with those expectations, you'll love it even more than I did!
I didn't realize how much I wanted a queer story taking place on an openly queer and inclusive ranch with cowboys. This was adorably sweet and M.A. Wardell's writing is as easily digestible as ever; playful, sweet, and thoughtful. Writing styles can make a huge difference for a book and I think can sometimes be the difference between a good book and a great book.
The one thing I found was that it felt a little insta-love, I know that we're working in a novella format and it being part of a series with other authors, but in general insta-love is not something I gravitate towards. I like the pining, the slow-to-medium burn, and just wanted a tiny bit of friction. That being said, I think this enamates the cozy, low-stakes genre perfectly, so I think if you go into it with those expectations, you'll love it even more than I did!