calinda24's review against another edition
5.0
It's mostly a typical romance but with a bit of mysticism. It also has some harsh reality thrown in; i.e. teenage pregnancy, puppy mills, abuse, kidnapping. But I like how it all ties up at the end.
ncrabb's review against another edition
2.0
Luanne Rice is known for her explorations of family complexities and relationships in general, and this book is no exception. Thirteen years before this book opens, Daisy and James Tucker, a Wyoming ranch couple, are reeling under the sudden kidnapping of their three-year-old son, Jake. So horrific is the tragedy that the marriage ultimately falls apart, and Daisy, highly spiritual and extremely creative, insists that the couple’s remaining child, a daughter named Sage, would be safer if taken off the ranch.
Flash forward 13 years; Sage is now 16 and very pregnant. She convinces her teenage boyfriend to run away from home with her, thinking if she can get to Wyoming and to her dad’s ranch, she can find healing and solace in the arms of a dad she never really knew. This, then, is her trek—carried out mostly solitarily, since the boyfriend abandoned her not long after the journey began so he could return to the safety of his home.
This is James and Daisy’s journey, too. Daisy has come to Wyoming from the New England home she shared with Sage hoping her daughter will indeed make it there.
My biggest problem with this book was its predictability. I figured out how it would end within the first two hours or so, and I was right, sadly enough. I finished it, but it was extremely anticlimactic for me. The subplots were interesting enough, and the description of Alzheimer’s in the life of one of the characters seemed all too real. But this just isn’t a book that did much for me.
Flash forward 13 years; Sage is now 16 and very pregnant. She convinces her teenage boyfriend to run away from home with her, thinking if she can get to Wyoming and to her dad’s ranch, she can find healing and solace in the arms of a dad she never really knew. This, then, is her trek—carried out mostly solitarily, since the boyfriend abandoned her not long after the journey began so he could return to the safety of his home.
This is James and Daisy’s journey, too. Daisy has come to Wyoming from the New England home she shared with Sage hoping her daughter will indeed make it there.
My biggest problem with this book was its predictability. I figured out how it would end within the first two hours or so, and I was right, sadly enough. I finished it, but it was extremely anticlimactic for me. The subplots were interesting enough, and the description of Alzheimer’s in the life of one of the characters seemed all too real. But this just isn’t a book that did much for me.
turtlemagix's review against another edition
4.0
A bit dull at times, but overall a wonderful book! Definitely a new fan of this author's. :)
angrygreycatreads's review against another edition
3.0
The book was okay. It was supposed to be about second chances and families overcoming tragedy. The plot seemed too contrived to me.
donnek's review
4.0
I wasn't sure if I was going to like this book just because it's not the type of genre I typically read. But I have say it was a pretty good book and a wonderful family drama story. I may even check out some other books by this author.
The only thing I didn't like was reading about the puppy farms and all of the dog abuse. As a long time dog mama, I can't stand that kind of stuff and it just breaks my heart.
The only thing I didn't like was reading about the puppy farms and all of the dog abuse. As a long time dog mama, I can't stand that kind of stuff and it just breaks my heart.
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