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emilywemily6's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I adore Wes and Rebel Blue, and while this was a quick and flirty read I wanted to through the book multiple times because of Ada. She only defining features are her personal relationship trauma, low self-esteem, and her inability to think decisions through before acting. About 20% of the time I could relate to some of her internal thoughts, but the rest of the time she just frustrated me. And while the main characters had really good chemistry, the way the relationship jumped from Ada trying to hate Wes to Ada letting things happen didn’t really make sense and felt out of place. She tried hard to be mean and to push people away and would run away (literally) instead of just talking. And when she did talk, she put her foot in her mouth a lot. Kind of “pick me girl” energy without the confidence. Wes is amazing and honestly deserves better 😬 I could not get behind Ada.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Cursing, and Sexual content
Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Alcohol, Blood, Death of parent, and Medical content
jennireadsmaybe's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? Yes
I read Swift and Saddled almost immediately after reading D&D and I'm so glad I did! Lyla Sage knows how to write delightful, sweet, spicy, low angst romance. Wes and Ada are the epitome of city girl x country boy and I loved every second.
I'm once again sat here wishing Meadowlark was a real place that I could move to. I want to visit the shops and bars and get to know all Ryders and their friends.
A depressed hero??? Who talks about previous episodes??? Who acknowledges that he takes meds for his depression??? I love Wes so much. He's so important!! And the way he loved Ada down was just ahhhh!!
I'm once again sat here wishing Meadowlark was a real place that I could move to. I want to visit the shops and bars and get to know all Ryders and their friends.
A depressed hero??? Who talks about previous episodes??? Who acknowledges that he takes meds for his depression??? I love Wes so much. He's so important!! And the way he loved Ada down was just ahhhh!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Death of parent
nicolaj1994's review against another edition
funny
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship
condls27's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
4.0
I adore this series so much. It’s sweet and heartfelt but has the perfect little hit of angst. I cannot wait for Gus and Teddy’s book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship
lilhappyhermit's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Wes and Ada were so precious. With Ada's past, she is hesitant to be in any semblance of romantic relationship. But Wes is patient and soft, respecting her wishes but proving with actions how he feels about her. Their vulnerability with one another was so heart-warming and to see two people who thought that they weren't good enough find that one person that made them feel like they were everything, made my heart soar.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Mental illness
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Infidelity
ghostmomxoxo's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Sexual content
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Death of parent
Minor: Blood
sweejy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
Normally, I think I'd give this a 4.25-.5, but I haven't been able to stop thinking about it. That makes it a 5.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Toxic relationship
The toxic relationship does not take place with the main characters.cassidy_rain's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
"You're the moon," he said. "And I'm the tides. You pull me in without even trying, and I come to you willingly. I always will."
Another cute installment from the Rebel Blue Ranch series! Another gorgeous cover. This one follows Ada and Wes, the ultimate black cat/golden retriever combo. Weston is fixing up an old house on the property to turn into a B&B and hires Teddy’s old college friend Ada, to lead the project.
I really love the writing style, I feel so immersed into the story and the ranch. I adore the characters. We didn’t get too much of a glimpse into Wes’s character in Book 1, so I wasn’t sure what to think about him, but I fell in love. He’s such a sweetie. Ada is also a well-rounded character! I enjoyed her character growth throughout the story. The characters struggle with some real life issues; it makes the story feel more realistic. None of these are heavily explored though. I will admit it was a little insta-lovey (but that’s pretty typical for stand-alone romances imo).
It was also great to catch a glimpse of Emmy and Luke, as well as the other characters from Book 1. Super excited for Book 3 this fall! There was even a sneak peak at the end of this which I loved!
🤠
Another cute installment from the Rebel Blue Ranch series! Another gorgeous cover. This one follows Ada and Wes, the ultimate black cat/golden retriever combo. Weston is fixing up an old house on the property to turn into a B&B and hires Teddy’s old college friend Ada, to lead the project.
I really love the writing style, I feel so immersed into the story and the ranch. I adore the characters. We didn’t get too much of a glimpse into Wes’s character in Book 1, so I wasn’t sure what to think about him, but I fell in love. He’s such a sweetie. Ada is also a well-rounded character! I enjoyed her character growth throughout the story. The characters struggle with some real life issues; it makes the story feel more realistic. None of these are heavily explored though. I will admit it was a little insta-lovey (but that’s pretty typical for stand-alone romances imo).
It was also great to catch a glimpse of Emmy and Luke, as well as the other characters from Book 1. Super excited for Book 3 this fall! There was even a sneak peak at the end of this which I loved!
🤠
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness and Toxic relationship
savannahsshelf's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
5.0
I’m obsessed
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Death of parent, and Toxic relationship
sarah_mack's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness and Toxic relationship