A review by riverestyx
Stirring Spurs by M.A. Wardell

hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

I have been wanting to read M.A. Wardell’s work for a minute now and I’m very glad I got to read Stirring Spurs!

This novella is as described and I enjoyed it way more than I thought I was going to. I was sold on the gay cowboys then there was no coming back once I learned about Rainbow Ranch.

It was so refreshing to read a story set in a rural/country setting that is explicitly queer affirming and ‘low angst’. I was always excited to pick the book back up and get to keep finding out how Boone and Wylie’s relationship was going to grow. And, of course, the relationship between Wylie and Noodles as well. There is such a great mix of serious moments, humor, affirmations, and love. 

I was surprised as to how open and physically affectionate the siblings are with each other but I’m an only child with most of my sibling knowledge comes from popular media.

Now it’s time to pick up other M.A. Wardell and Radinbow Ranch books!

*Honest ARC review. Thank you M.A. Wardell and Grey’s Promotions
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