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scientificbookworm's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.75
I started this one after finishing thr Cedar Cove series and it didn't disappoint. I really enjoyed learning about the residents of Buffalo Valley and can't wait to read the next book.
mellymel35's review against another edition
3.0
Maybe it's me, but I'm beginning to feel Debbie is formulaic and boring. I wasn't into it.
xkay_readsx's review against another edition
3.0
Lindsay Snyder escapes a troubled relationship in Savannah to Buffalo Valley, North Dakota. She used to spend her summers in the small farming community when her grandparents were alive. Today, Buffalo Valley is struggling as more people move away.
Lindsay accepts a vacant high school teaching job and lives in her grandparents' now dilapidated home. As a newcomer, she tries hard to fit in and gain acceptance. There's a low steam romance and interesting family history secret that added some depth to two characters. The message of hope is prominent. What didn't work for me was there are many so-so townsfolk and I wasn't invested in their stories.
I like the premise and the writing is fine. With that being said I won't be rushing to read the next one. A so-so read. 2.5⭐
Lindsay accepts a vacant high school teaching job and lives in her grandparents' now dilapidated home. As a newcomer, she tries hard to fit in and gain acceptance. There's a low steam romance and interesting family history secret that added some depth to two characters. The message of hope is prominent. What didn't work for me was there are many so-so townsfolk and I wasn't invested in their stories.
I like the premise and the writing is fine. With that being said I won't be rushing to read the next one. A so-so read. 2.5⭐
bzzylz's review
emotional
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
4.0
lvrock's review against another edition
2.0
Why is everyone always angry in this novel? I think I was expecting healthier relationships, but instead people get angry before suddenly becoming passionate and making up physically. Yes, they talk some things out... A few.
The lack of communicative depth is what I struggle with here. We understand the characters and their motivations, but I am not sure they ever understand each other. Is this similar to life? In some ways, yes. In others, I hope not.
I am reading this as part of a Debbie Macomber overview, for s&g. I am debating whether or not I should continue this series, or if I switch over to another storyline it will be better? Maybe this is just the characters and the town?
Stay tuned to find out.
The lack of communicative depth is what I struggle with here. We understand the characters and their motivations, but I am not sure they ever understand each other. Is this similar to life? In some ways, yes. In others, I hope not.
I am reading this as part of a Debbie Macomber overview, for s&g. I am debating whether or not I should continue this series, or if I switch over to another storyline it will be better? Maybe this is just the characters and the town?
Stay tuned to find out.
aspygirlsmom_1995's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
verityw's review against another edition
3.0
Fun, easy reading story about life and love in an extremely rural patch of North Dakota. Will keep an eye for the next one.
mrsautery's review against another edition
2.0
First Debbie Macomber read...is this what all her books are like?
I found it rather confusing. Too many storylines and I had a hard time remembering who was who and what their back story was. I think it would have been better focused on just Gage and Lindsay. Save the other stories for their own books. I expected the stories to intertwine at some point but they never did. It was essentially 3 stories in one book. I zoned out a few times, and I’m pretty sure I missed how one of those stories concluded.
Also, I was not a fan of Gage or Brandon. Both extremely mad and just plain mean men. I don’t prefer that kind of aggression, specifically how they treat/talk to their women. Both men have a habit of not speaking their mind and getting borderline verbally abusive when the women don’t understand their intentions.
I think it had great potential. The storyline was very Hallmark channel. It just fell flat.
I found it rather confusing. Too many storylines and I had a hard time remembering who was who and what their back story was. I think it would have been better focused on just Gage and Lindsay. Save the other stories for their own books. I expected the stories to intertwine at some point but they never did. It was essentially 3 stories in one book. I zoned out a few times, and I’m pretty sure I missed how one of those stories concluded.
Also, I was not a fan of Gage or Brandon. Both extremely mad and just plain mean men. I don’t prefer that kind of aggression, specifically how they treat/talk to their women. Both men have a habit of not speaking their mind and getting borderline verbally abusive when the women don’t understand their intentions.
I think it had great potential. The storyline was very Hallmark channel. It just fell flat.