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elmont's review against another edition
5.0
this was a beautiful book. there really isn't much else to say other than that.
but knowing me I'll do a little elaboration LOL
Dewitt did an incredible job of going through the emotions of one that is removed from their childhood home/life, one that has had their hears broken because of other's errors, one that falls in love in the most unexpected ways to not only a lover but to a family. she just made you feel, that's all there is to it.
she created these characters in a way that made you feel like they weren't fictional, that they could've been you. she allowed us to go through the motions of both the two main characters and all the other ones. and though some points were frustrating with how they acted, we were able to see why they did it.
and mostly, for me, we got to witness everyone own up AND apologize for their action AND move on from them. I think in a lot of cases it's hard to have all those, but Dewitt did a great job.
truly I want to physical copy of this book, but I can NOT seem to find it. not on Amazon nor her website.... so maybe she hasn't done a physical book yet? idk, but I NEED ONE RN LOL
amyfletcher17's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
atx_books's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mettekroon's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Just loved seeing the characters recognize their own flaws and reacted in a way so that they wouldn’t fall back to their old habits. Plus the romance… duh
gquartin's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-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
3.5
earth_to_haley's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-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
4.0
carries_bookspace's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? No
4.0
jess_cooper45's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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? It's complicated
5.0
I loved this book! There were TONS of relatable funny moments. I found my self outwardly laughing OFTEN. Even then, it has a beautiful message and storyline!
lindsaymck's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
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
3.0
This was an entertaining audiobook and a nice quick ‘read,’ but at times the family drama got overly complicated and confusing. I’m glad that I listened to this rather than read it. Just when I think I have Tait’s Idaho ranch family figured out, another layer gets added to their drama. I honestly feel like there were new characters coming out of nowhere. Names came up and had me asking myself “who the heck is that?” I knew her grandma, dad/step-mom, step-brother, aunt ?, uncle Dwayne, and obviously Henry, but those other people were more extraneous than necessary.
I couldn’t help comparing this book to both Tarah Dewitt’s “Savor It” and Lyla Sage’s Rebel Blue Ranch series (both recent reads) and both greatly outdo this. I actually thought the best part of the book was the beginning when Tait is describing her heartbreak after her husband leaves her for the mutual friend he “couldn’t help” falling in love with. The stunning language describing what it feels like to be half of a whole mourning a burning love that has faded into being unrequited is heartbreaking and so memorable.
I liked to see Tait become less passive in her own life when it came to Henry. I felt irrationally angry that she just gave her ex-husband the house she bought and designed in the hopes of letting go of the past and moving on - she could easily still do that WITH him buying it from her!!! When Henry started pushing her buttons at Logan Ranch from the moment he picked her up at the airport, it seemed to help her find herself and her passion for life again. Their dislike to friends to lovers was what they both needed and it was easy to root for them. Henry was not my favorite MMC (even though he was described as rancher-Thor and Hemsworth-esque), but he was a grump who eventually grew on me the more he fell for her.
The “Tom Riddle’d” reveal at the end was a nicely dropped bomb that ended the book on a high and comic note.
I couldn’t help comparing this book to both Tarah Dewitt’s “Savor It” and Lyla Sage’s Rebel Blue Ranch series (both recent reads) and both greatly outdo this. I actually thought the best part of the book was the beginning when Tait is describing her heartbreak after her husband leaves her for the mutual friend he “couldn’t help” falling in love with. The stunning language describing what it feels like to be half of a whole mourning a burning love that has faded into being unrequited is heartbreaking and so memorable.
I liked to see Tait become less passive in her own life when it came to Henry. I felt irrationally angry that she just gave her ex-husband the house she bought and designed in the hopes of letting go of the past and moving on - she could easily still do that WITH him buying it from her!!! When Henry started pushing her buttons at Logan Ranch from the moment he picked her up at the airport, it seemed to help her find herself and her passion for life again. Their dislike to friends to lovers was what they both needed and it was easy to root for them. Henry was not my favorite MMC (even though he was described as rancher-Thor and Hemsworth-esque), but he was a grump who eventually grew on me the more he fell for her.
The “Tom Riddle’d” reveal at the end was a nicely dropped bomb that ended the book on a high and comic note.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent