A review by theshelfarchive
Sunlight by Devney Perry

medium-paced
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No

2.5

This was an OK read, but ultimately forgettable. I struggled to connect with either of the main characters, and their story didn’t feel particularly compelling.

I generally find contemporary romance harder to review than fantasy or romantasy. Without the added layers of world-building, magic, or high-stakes conflict, there’s often less to discuss. And in the case of Sunlight, that absence was especially noticeable.
The story hinged on a premise that felt flimsy at best—if Sasha had simply been upfront when she first met Jax and told him, "I’m really flattered, but I’m about to start working at your ranch, so this isn’t appropriate," there wouldn’t have even been a book. And her choice to pretend she’d never met him once she started the job? Completely unnecessary and frustrating.


Sasha herself was a difficult character to warm to. She came across as insufferable at times, and without the subplot involving her past and Eddie, I’m not sure who she even was as a character. That element seemed designed to add emotional weight to the story, but it didn’t quite land for me.


Then there was the dialogue. Conversations between Sasha and Jax often felt stilted, filled with an awkward back-and-forth of "Hey." "Hi." that made their interactions feel unnatural. Their chemistry, or lack thereof, didn’t do much to elevate the book either.

Overall, Sunlight wasn’t a bad read, but it didn’t leave much of an impression. It’s the kind of book I’ll have completely forgotten in a few months, which makes it hard to recommend. It's a quick, easy read with some angst and a happy ending.
Expand filter menu Content Warnings