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samflowerv6's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Leo is the best Christina Lauren book boyfriend to date and this is my favorite of their books so far. The adventure was good, still with the miscommunication trope but I didnāt mind it this time around. The adventure and imagery set this book apart from the others. Some of the codes and math went over my head but this was a fun, exciting and beautiful read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Blood, Confinement, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Bullying, Cursing, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Toxic friendship
tiffanne11's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I thought this book was going to be another cookie cutter, second chance romance. Predictable, but cute and fun to read. It was so much better!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Blood, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual harassment, and Gun violence
Minor: Physical abuse and Alcohol
thelibbyshow's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse and Sexual content
Moderate: Death
bookswithlauren's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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? No
4.0
If Indiana Jones was a romcom, this would be it and I am here for it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Cursing, Kidnapping, Murder, Medical trauma, Death of parent, Abandonment, Alcohol, Terminal illness, Blood, Death, Grief, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Physical abuse, Sexual content, and Violence
thatswhatshanread's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Talk about a book living up to its nameā¦ THIS WAS INDEED āSOMETHING WILDERā!!! In every definition. Something wild as in reminiscent and inspired by the old western times of Butch Cassidy. Something wild as in holy plot twists! Something wild as in something completely different and thrilling from my fave writer duo CLo!
Donāt get me wrongāthis is miles from CLoās usual romcom. This is like Indiana Jones meets The Goonies, interlaced with their signature flirty banter and heartwarming compassion. It is definitely not your typical romcom. But personally, I loved the genres blurring together.
As a SUPER FAN of Indiana Jones, I ate the adventure of this story entirely up. The Utah terrain setting (um hello The Last Crusade), the promise of long lost treasure, the dangers of the journey. A trip gone terriblyā¦ wild. God, this novel was SO much fun to read!! I loved the characters and the ins and outs of their relationships with each other, and I didnāt even mind how convenient Lily and Leoās love story pieced together. I always melt for a second-chance romance, forced proximity, one bed, a decade of longing, the whole shebang. Throw in some crazy high stakes and Iām beyond sold.
I wish a few of the characters had been there for more than just very specific plot points, but otherwise? LOVED. THIS. BOOK.
Donāt get me wrongāthis is miles from CLoās usual romcom. This is like Indiana Jones meets The Goonies, interlaced with their signature flirty banter and heartwarming compassion. It is definitely not your typical romcom. But personally, I loved the genres blurring together.
As a SUPER FAN of Indiana Jones, I ate the adventure of this story entirely up. The Utah terrain setting (um hello The Last Crusade), the promise of long lost treasure, the dangers of the journey. A trip gone terriblyā¦ wild. God, this novel was SO much fun to read!! I loved the characters and the ins and outs of their relationships with each other, and I didnāt even mind how convenient Lily and Leoās love story pieced together. I always melt for a second-chance romance, forced proximity, one bed, a decade of longing, the whole shebang. Throw in some crazy high stakes and Iām beyond sold.
I wish a few of the characters had been there for more than just very specific plot points, but otherwise? LOVED. THIS. BOOK.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Stalking, Cursing, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Medical content, Abandonment, Blood, Misogyny, Death, Death of parent, Gun violence, Sexual harassment, Terminal illness, and Violence
Moderate: Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Gaslighting, Gore, Murder, Sexism, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Alcohol, Bullying, and Car accident
cassielaj's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was so much fun ā exactly the kind of adventure Iāve been wanting to read more of. The pacing lagged a bit in the first part of the book, but by the end I was racing through every page.Ā
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gun violence, Sexual harassment, Death, Death of parent, Sexual content, Misogyny, Violence, Physical abuse, and Grief
kearstenkeepsreading's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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
5.0
Ā
Sometimes you feel like a book is written specifically for you. A few months ago I attended the Tucson Festival of Books and was lucky enough to sit in on a panel with Christina Lauren. They spoke about their newest book that was being published in May about a woman who leads trail rides, treasure hunts, and also has a second chance love. I immediately knew I had to read it! A little background on me, I grew up riding horses and traveling all over the western US competing in rodeo. I spent my summers as a kid working on my aunts ranch in Moab, Utah and my summers in college as a wrangler leading trail rides in the Rocky Mountains. So when I say this book was pretty much written for me, I mean it. It brought me back to a time where I spent my days on the back of a horse chasing cattle then leading tourists into the mountains. It brought me back to days of being covered in dirt, horse sweat and sunburns. Early mornings, long days and some of my favorite memories. I'm always a bit apprehensive to read books about anything pertaining to horses, ranching, rodeo, trail rides, etc, because if an author does not do their research it can come across hokey and stereotypical. This was not the case for Something Wilder. The language used, the descriptions of the land, even the way Lily feels while on horseback is so accurate and well written I felt as if I was there. You can tell they spent a lot of time researching and making sure they got it right and that is so appreciated. Aside from the descriptions and obvious hard work that went into researching this book the story was wonderful. Full of adventure, romance, an a bit of betrayal! I was hooked from the start and read it straight through. If you enjoy western settings, horses, the outdoors, adventure and romance this book is definitely for you! Its the perfect book to start the summer and motivate you to strap on the hiking boots and go on an adventure!
Ā
Content Warnings
Minor: Physical abuse and Death
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