hanna's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Another hit by Catherine Cowles! After reading her recent two series, it was so sweet to go back to see where it all started ✨ I love the cast of characters we're introduced to here and Taylor and Walker really hit me right in the feels. What I appreciated here so much (and generally in most of Catherine's romances!) is how genuinely nice and caring Walker is. Yes, he has his gruff moments but he's really just a guy who it's so easy to fall for (and of course I did). I didn't see the twist coming at all and just when I'd gotten over it there was twist Nr. 2 and I expected that one even loss — wow! Excited to jump into book 2
Graphic: Sexual content, Panic attacks/disorders, Murder, Death of parent, Grief, Gun violence, Misogyny, Death, and Violence
Moderate: Blood
Minor: Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, and Cancer
ephemeralreader's review against another edition
mysterious
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? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Gun violence
fresholivebread's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Overcoming grief and rediscovering life, while murder lurks about. She's a deliberate loner as she fears facing loss again, and he's the town's golden boy and all-around great guy. Their romance is a simmering slow burn. I struggled with how she's pushing everyone away, but he's *super* swoony. He's so gentle, caring and patient with her. Such a keeper!
Their romance develops well, and is lovely and emotional in turns. The bit of suspense is intriguing, and the side characters are great. But I didn't likethe 3rd act breakup - she takes a huge step backward, and hurt him badly, which felt unneeded . Would have rated this higher otherwise.
Their romance develops well, and is lovely and emotional in turns. The bit of suspense is intriguing, and the side characters are great. But I didn't like
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death of parent
capsandclauses's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
"God would never be so cruel as to only give us one shot at happiness."
Catherine Cowles has audiobooks on Audible plus! Yay! Taylor moves to a small town after the tragic loss of her mother. The exploration of grief in this was really moving, but I couldn't connect to Taylor's inner conflict.
Catherine Cowles has audiobooks on Audible plus! Yay! Taylor moves to a small town after the tragic loss of her mother. The exploration of grief in this was really moving, but I couldn't connect to Taylor's inner conflict.
Graphic: Grief
loket's review
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
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? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Murder, Kidnapping, Sexual content, and Grief
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
cookie_123's review
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
unrealistic asf
idk this book just rubbed me the wrong way
especially the main characters
idk this book just rubbed me the wrong way
especially the main characters
Graphic: Grief, Death, Murder, Kidnapping, Gun violence, and Death of parent
Moderate: Murder and Torture
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