A review by thegreatmanda
Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms by S.O. Callahan, Sarah Wallace

adventurous emotional funny hopeful 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? Yes

5.0

This is Bridgerton, if the enemies-to-lovers begin their story writing barely-anonymous letters complaining about each other to Lady Whistledown.

It was tough to picture this pair coming to appreciate each other until they started working together in earnest. It was gratifying to see them each start to understand the way the other man thinks, having spent their young lives looking askance at and avoiding one another. Wyn, especially, starts out with an awful attitude that turns out to be a cover for his bone-deep sense of inadequacy. His gradual realization that it’s safe to be fully himself (maybe for the first time in his life) with Roger felt like getting a long hug from a friend. 

I was so invested in their delicate, burgeoning friendship that

I felt like crying over both of their hurts when Sage Ravenwing stuck his nose in and threw his emotional punches, and then I felt like crying from relief as Wyn and Roger got through it and moved on

. In general, I like my romance with more/earlier “spice” than this, but the two of them are so sweet and charming as they get to know each other and fall in love that I didn’t feel like anything was missing. The way they come to rely on and care for one another is such an appropriate, organic response to the events of their lives, and it was joyfully rewarding to read.

Favorite Quotes:

“Roger,” Wyn said.
“Hm?” Roger asked.
Wyn felt his honest words come out faster than he could stop them.
“I’m glad it’s you.”