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Friends Like Them by Aimee Nicole Walker
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
[I received an ARC for an honest review.]
Rating: 5 stars (10/10)
Spice: ๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ๏ธ
Tropes: codependent BF2L, sexual awakening, farm, ex-criminals, mummy issues, hurt/comfort, dyslexia
Review:
Friend Like Them is the fourth book in the Redemption Ridge series. It should be read in order as a lot of plot and character interactions happen earlier in the series, so the start of this story might seem rather prompt. In this story we finally get to see Tyler and Owen get together, and I think it is an understatement to say I've been desperate for this book for a while now. These two are the definition of codependent BF2L, and I just adore them both. They met in prison and Owen really helped and protected Tyler as he was going through opioid withdrawals, and Tyler's interest in horses is what got both of them the job at redemption Ridge after release.
I just loved the entire first chapter - it was so angsty and tense, and I just ached for Tyler the whole time. I loved seeing Cash and Nick having their little wedding ceremony on the ranch, it was so adorable and I love them both so much. The photobooth moment was perfect ๐ and I just love that they got their first kiss memorialised in photos. Their sexual experimentation was so fun, and I really appreciated how much time we spent with them, with their feelings and thoughts and giving that part of the story the proper weight it deserved.
I also appreciated a less stressful plot this time ๐ the third book really got me, and I was glad we got to see such beautiful times with both of Tyler's and Owen's families, seeing them talk to both of their mothers (mummy issues, hello), and the declarations that Tyler so casually makes all the time are so swoony. One little tiny thing that wasn't followed up, which I noticed because I love that kind of stuff, was Owen telling Tyler he was going to smell and taste every part of him ๐ and I just wanted my armpit appreciation, but we never got it ๐ฅบ but oh well, it was a tiny thing. I was a little concerned near the end how it was all going to be wrapped up in time, but I appreciate the way that the story ended with not everything fully resolved as such, because I know we will see more of them, their relationship, and personal developments in the next and final story. The overlap of characters' lives and goals from each individual book make this series such a fun read, but also make it necessary to read in order. I'm am so not looking forward to this series being over, but Rueben and Seth are going to be such a hoot, and I can't wait for the wooing to commence. I am very encouraged by a side series after this, as I neeeeeeeed more of all of these men in some capacity.
Rating: 5 stars (10/10)
Spice: ๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ๏ธ๐ถ๏ธ
Tropes: codependent BF2L, sexual awakening, farm, ex-criminals, mummy issues, hurt/comfort, dyslexia
Review:
Friend Like Them is the fourth book in the Redemption Ridge series. It should be read in order as a lot of plot and character interactions happen earlier in the series, so the start of this story might seem rather prompt. In this story we finally get to see Tyler and Owen get together, and I think it is an understatement to say I've been desperate for this book for a while now. These two are the definition of codependent BF2L, and I just adore them both. They met in prison and Owen really helped and protected Tyler as he was going through opioid withdrawals, and Tyler's interest in horses is what got both of them the job at redemption Ridge after release.
I just loved the entire first chapter - it was so angsty and tense, and I just ached for Tyler the whole time. I loved seeing Cash and Nick having their little wedding ceremony on the ranch, it was so adorable and I love them both so much. The photobooth moment was perfect ๐ and I just love that they got their first kiss memorialised in photos. Their sexual experimentation was so fun, and I really appreciated how much time we spent with them, with their feelings and thoughts and giving that part of the story the proper weight it deserved.
I also appreciated a less stressful plot this time ๐ the third book really got me, and I was glad we got to see such beautiful times with both of Tyler's and Owen's families, seeing them talk to both of their mothers (mummy issues, hello), and the declarations that Tyler so casually makes all the time are so swoony. One little tiny thing that wasn't followed up, which I noticed because I love that kind of stuff, was Owen telling Tyler he was going to smell and taste every part of him ๐ and I just wanted my armpit appreciation, but we never got it ๐ฅบ but oh well, it was a tiny thing. I was a little concerned near the end how it was all going to be wrapped up in time, but I appreciate the way that the story ended with not everything fully resolved as such, because I know we will see more of them, their relationship, and personal developments in the next and final story. The overlap of characters' lives and goals from each individual book make this series such a fun read, but also make it necessary to read in order. I'm am so not looking forward to this series being over, but Rueben and Seth are going to be such a hoot, and I can't wait for the wooing to commence. I am very encouraged by a side series after this, as I neeeeeeeed more of all of these men in some capacity.