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A review by rachelshubin
Swift and Saddled by Lyla Sage
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.0
“I never asked you to be the sun. I would rather have the moon anyway. You’re the moon. And I’m the tides. You pull me in without even trying, and I come to you willingly. I always will.”
Oh to be the girl wooed by cowboy in a Lyla Sage romance. I love that she blends contemporary romance with real representations of mental health. Specifically in Swift & Saddled, Wes has major depressive disorder. I love that Lyla doesn’t shy away from real things in her books and her characters are so much realer for that. Also, the fact there is so much asking for consent is extremely important and gratifying.
Ada went on such a journey in this book and I loved seeing how she eventually found a home in Wes. I also really appreciated the way she and Wes handled the third act which wasn’t miscommunication or a break up - but adults who 👏🏻 ACTUALLY 👏🏻 COMMUNICATE! How refreshing in a contemporary romance.
I cannot freaking wait for Gus and Teddy’s story. The build up is exciting.
Thank you to Dial Press and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Oh to be the girl wooed by cowboy in a Lyla Sage romance. I love that she blends contemporary romance with real representations of mental health. Specifically in Swift & Saddled, Wes has major depressive disorder. I love that Lyla doesn’t shy away from real things in her books and her characters are so much realer for that. Also, the fact there is so much asking for consent is extremely important and gratifying.
Ada went on such a journey in this book and I loved seeing how she eventually found a home in Wes. I also really appreciated the way she and Wes handled the third act which wasn’t miscommunication or a break up - but adults who 👏🏻 ACTUALLY 👏🏻 COMMUNICATE! How refreshing in a contemporary romance.
I cannot freaking wait for Gus and Teddy’s story. The build up is exciting.
Thank you to Dial Press and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness