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A review by crtsjffrsn
Before Sundown by Lisa Worrall
5.0
Samuel Somerfield's life hasn't been the greatest. Although he's the heir to his father's ranch, there's a part of him that would give anything to get away. Since Samuel's mother died, his father has been nothing but cruel to him, making it clear that he's a disappointment whose only purpose is to do what his father tells him to do. And that involves marrying Eleanor Johnston to bring the two families together. It's a fate to which Samuel is resigned.
When Eli Watkins takes a job at a new ranch, he doesn't expect anything extraordinary. He'll work with the horses--as he's used to doing--and take on whatever jobs or tasks he's asked. And he'll keep his attraction to other men a secret. Which proves harder than he hoped once he meets the boss's son, Samuel. There's something about him that makes Eli enjoy getting under his skin, and Eli can't help wondering if maybe there might just be a spark waiting to fire back at him. But the expectations for Samuel are written in stone by his father, and the man will stop at nothing to make sure his son lives up to them...
Giving a book a five-star rating is a rarity for me, but there was just something about this book that spoke to me in many ways. There's a raw realness to it, and it's a story that just keeps delivering at every turn. I found the characters relatable, and the world in which the story takes place is laid out perfectly. In short, it's easy to get lost in this book and feel like you're right there with Samuel, Eli, and company. Although the book wraps up nicely, I certainly would be interested in seeing more from these characters and how their lives progress after the events of the story unfold.
[Content warnings: violence, animal cruelty, discussions of sexual assault]
When Eli Watkins takes a job at a new ranch, he doesn't expect anything extraordinary. He'll work with the horses--as he's used to doing--and take on whatever jobs or tasks he's asked. And he'll keep his attraction to other men a secret. Which proves harder than he hoped once he meets the boss's son, Samuel. There's something about him that makes Eli enjoy getting under his skin, and Eli can't help wondering if maybe there might just be a spark waiting to fire back at him. But the expectations for Samuel are written in stone by his father, and the man will stop at nothing to make sure his son lives up to them...
Giving a book a five-star rating is a rarity for me, but there was just something about this book that spoke to me in many ways. There's a raw realness to it, and it's a story that just keeps delivering at every turn. I found the characters relatable, and the world in which the story takes place is laid out perfectly. In short, it's easy to get lost in this book and feel like you're right there with Samuel, Eli, and company. Although the book wraps up nicely, I certainly would be interested in seeing more from these characters and how their lives progress after the events of the story unfold.
[Content warnings: violence, animal cruelty, discussions of sexual assault]