queerreadswithjd 's review for:

Arctic Wild by Annabeth Albert

4.5

emotional 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

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This story has just the right balance of excitement and emotion. I really liked both Toby and Reuben, and felt like their relationship predictably took the stereotypical turns, but that didn't lessen the enjoyment of reading about them. I really liked the addition of Toby's sister and Reuben's daughter, too. They added to the plot without totally consuming it and gave each character a lot more depth. I did appreciate that their big argument only lasted one day, as I was definitely bracing for a big break up and for Reuben to go back to his condo, which would have just been the worst. I really liked the end of the book as well, getting to see how much Amelia loved Toby and how well she was doing living with them.