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yvo_about_books's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
2.75
Finished reading: August 31st 2024
“It’s okay if it takes you some time to find it again. And it’s okay if you find it just to lose a bit of it here and there. That’s the beauty of it, yeah? It comes and goes. Not every day is a happy one and it shouldn’t be. It’s in the trying, I think.”
I really enjoyed the first Lovelight book, and I've been wanting to continue the series and read about Beckett and Evie's story ever since. I'm not sure if I set my expectations too high, but my time with In The Weeds wasn't as good as I hoped it would be... There were things I loved, including the small town setting, the quirky cast of characters and the animals, but the actual romance was rather underwhelming for me. I never felt the chemistry between Beckett and Evie, who seemed more in lust than actually in love during most of the plot. The smut was WAY too much for me, and since there are quite a few scenes it was a bit annoying to keep skipping them all. The constant pining and miscommunication could get quite frustrating as well, and especially since it is SO obvious what the two feel about each other. I actually preferred spending time with the side characters rather than with Beckett and Evie, which is never a good sign since the story is mainly focused on the pair. The descriptions of the setting were great though, and it made me wish the small Maryland town was real so that I could actually go there. The animals incorporated into the plot were the cutest, and there was some great banter as well. Sadly, as a romance read, In The Weeds did fail to deliver for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Abandonment, and Alcohol
savvyrosereads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Rating: 4.5/5 stars
In the second book in the Lovelight series, Beckett and Evie never expected to be awkwardly reunited after their one-night stand in Maine, but they were. And when she realizes Inglewild is the last place she was truly happy, and decides to return yet again, it may just be time to face the feelings neither of them ever expected to admit.
I really loved LOVELIGHT FARMS, but for whatever reason took several centuries to continue the series, and I am SO GLAD I finally did. Beckett is the perfect man—I loved everything about him, and frankly I’d like to move into his perfect house (kittens and all). Who do I talk to about making that happen????
Evie’s journey was also really meaningful to me, and the focus on finding your happy and realizing that “doing less doesn’t make you less” resonated with me in a big way. And I absolutely loved seeing Evie and Beckett’s relationship unfold!
Truly, this book was just full of so much joy, and I had such a delightful time reading it. I’m so excited for Layla and Caleb’s story next!
CW: Anxiety; mentions of past injury/paralysis; abandonment
In the second book in the Lovelight series, Beckett and Evie never expected to be awkwardly reunited after their one-night stand in Maine, but they were. And when she realizes Inglewild is the last place she was truly happy, and decides to return yet again, it may just be time to face the feelings neither of them ever expected to admit.
I really loved LOVELIGHT FARMS, but for whatever reason took several centuries to continue the series, and I am SO GLAD I finally did. Beckett is the perfect man—I loved everything about him, and frankly I’d like to move into his perfect house (kittens and all). Who do I talk to about making that happen????
Evie’s journey was also really meaningful to me, and the focus on finding your happy and realizing that “doing less doesn’t make you less” resonated with me in a big way. And I absolutely loved seeing Evie and Beckett’s relationship unfold!
Truly, this book was just full of so much joy, and I had such a delightful time reading it. I’m so excited for Layla and Caleb’s story next!
CW: Anxiety; mentions of past injury/paralysis; abandonment
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment and Injury/Injury detail
elliott_the_clementine's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
fast-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, and Medical trauma
Moderate: Abandonment and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Mental illness
kerrygetsliterary's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Moderate: Sexual content
the_rabble's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
3.75
I love all these books. This will deliver for Beckett fans.
The details in this one are wonderful- Beckett's personal history takes front and center and there is a lot of world building in the small town. It's very swoony. Also an excellent depiction of a sensory processing disorder.
Evie's character is well formed- we spend less time in her history but as someone experiencing burnout, all the emotional hits you need are there. She's very sexy, which I didn't expect.
This one has less of a b-plot than the first and third books, so the relationship and the characters' broad goals are kind of everything, which Borison pulls off. Evie's search for her next thing provides some inciting structure, but there's no rush.
I think characterizing Beckett as a grump fails- which seems to be a lowkey meta-struggle I didn't fully understand. If you walk in recognizing he's a soft boy with an issue processing sound, the story flows easier.
Sex/Physical Scenes - love the chemistry and dynamic. There is a lot of allusion to the two's first night together, but could have used more physical affection or details beyond memory flashes. (Though someoneyells, "I'm supposed to pretend I don't know how you taste?" and my brain fully shorted out, so you're in good hands.)
Narrators - Two narrators. Pippa Jane continues as the voice of Lovelight, and her dialogue reads remain a sexy highlight. Lady knows how to use space.
Dane Anderson is bassy as hell and does a good job lending weight and space to Beckett. Vibes like he may have more practice with aggro dudes than reticent tree farmers, but he has moments that play with volume and tenor that really stand out.
Audio Direction: Evie's BFF from Portland- home of the default US newscaster accent- is British, and I'm willing to accept that, but it's never addressed.
Who I Wouldn't Rec This To - No one. Maybe people working in talent agencies.
The details in this one are wonderful- Beckett's personal history takes front and center and there is a lot of world building in the small town. It's very swoony. Also an excellent depiction of a sensory processing disorder.
Evie's character is well formed- we spend less time in her history but as someone experiencing burnout, all the emotional hits you need are there. She's very sexy, which I didn't expect.
This one has less of a b-plot than the first and third books, so the relationship and the characters' broad goals are kind of everything, which Borison pulls off. Evie's search for her next thing provides some inciting structure, but there's no rush.
I think characterizing Beckett as a grump fails- which seems to be a lowkey meta-struggle I didn't fully understand. If you walk in recognizing he's a soft boy with an issue processing sound, the story flows easier.
Sex/Physical Scenes - love the chemistry and dynamic. There is a lot of allusion to the two's first night together, but could have used more physical affection or details beyond memory flashes. (Though someone
Narrators - Two narrators. Pippa Jane continues as the voice of Lovelight, and her dialogue reads remain a sexy highlight. Lady knows how to use space.
Dane Anderson is bassy as hell and does a good job lending weight and space to Beckett. Vibes like he may have more practice with aggro dudes than reticent tree farmers, but he has moments that play with volume and tenor that really stand out.
Audio Direction: Evie's BFF from Portland- home of the default US newscaster accent- is British, and I'm willing to accept that, but it's never addressed.
Who I Wouldn't Rec This To - No one. Maybe people working in talent agencies.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment and Injury/Injury detail
annahamburger's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Abandonment
Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Chronic illness, Cursing, and Car accident
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