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spectacles_and_books's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I loved Ada and Wes's dynamic. There was a thoughtful exploration on healing from past toxic relationships and dealing with mental health, which I appreciated.
Moderate: Mental illness, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
kelsiereads15's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Mental illness and Toxic relationship
themollylorian's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Sexual content
midnightmoon_dreamer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Cursing, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, and Alcohol
inlaraland's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I listened to the audiobook version of this story. "Swift and Saddled" was sweet, romantic, and steamy! I thought it was big more well rounded in terms of storytelling and dialogue compared to book one. I also have such a soft spot for the grumpy/sunshine trope where the female lead takes on the role as the grump. The dynamic worked perfectly between Ada and Weston, and I thought their story was very cute and fluffy overall. I did find some of the scenes to be a bit repetitive, but honestly the over arching story is addicting.
(I was going to say that this would definitely be an amazing TV show, only to find out that Universal TV picked up this series. Honestly, I would devour it if they make it happen!)
I cannot wait for book number three. I have been anticipating Teddy and Gus's story since Book 1 (their tension is just TOO good). November cannot get here sooner!
Graphic: Sexual content
alyssamaly's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Sexual content
ms_elchert's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Mental illness and Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Abandonment
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Alcohol
kaitrates's review against another edition
3.0
“I was more than happy to be an accessory for her greatness.”
Whew I went on a journey with this book y'all! I loved it hated it then loved it again. So, let's break it down.
What I Loved
Also, I felt like he was a good embodiment of non-toxic masculinity with his gentleness and his sweetness and also his cow hotness. Honestly, he reminded me of Hugh Jackman (specifically in australia for yk obvious reasons)...then again, so does everything lately. 😏
The mirror scene. OKKKKKKKKKK. 🔥
The setting was dreamy AF.
The friendships.I felt so seen in Ada struggling to make friends. Like girllll I get you! I felt like she was somewhat autistic coded but it definitely wasn't committed rep. And I loved seeing start to let people in and let herself be loved. 🥹
"And that’s how it went for the next couple of hours. We traded stories and anecdotes, and I carefully added new pieces of Wes to my growing collection of things about him that I was holding close to my heart."
What I Disliked
The lack of lube use and sexy times with a soft peen. Listen this is such a sex educator thing to say but if you mention MULTIPLE times that they both struggle with physical arousal of their bits, I do not want a magic peen-adjacent solution!!!! I want them to have hot hot sex anyways but in a creative way! Use lube! Give us prostate play!
I hate when books perpetuate this idea that if you're just with the right person or they do the right things, all your sex issues will be resolved. This is not how the brain-body works okay?! I was so excited to see the characters talk about these struggles and then so let down when the answer wasn't even an abundance of foreplay (seriously the first time they have sex and she remarks how well things are going I was like, "that's it?!"
ANYWAY *steps off soap box*
Insta-lust. Although it wasn't the worst it could be.
The T Swift references.Listen I know she's everywhere in contemporary romance but JFC there are reasons OTHER than misogyny for why people don't like her. This scene would've been so much more meaningful if it had just been the girls screaming and didn't come with a side of cult messaging.
All in All
I'm game to try some of her other books the next time I need a proper palate cleanser.
CNs: depression, past abusive relationship
Sex tags: oral sex, hand sex, makeout, PIV
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Toxic relationship
Minor: Mental illness and Death of parent
rachel_jones03's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Moderate: Cursing, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
mels_reading_log's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Mental illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Death of parent