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A review by theveronicareview
Swift and Saddled by Lyla Sage
4.5
Done & Dusted was such an enjoyable read that I dove into the next installment almost immediately.
In Swift & Saddled, I found Ada incredibly relatable. Moreso than Emmy was in Done & Dusted. Both are great and strong characters, Ada's inner voice just struck a stronger chord with me as she struggled to open up to others, to feel capable of connection, and - to an extent - live in the moment. Wes was a great, sensitive male protagonist, and I liked that he wasn't just a stale Nice Guy. The masculine presence in these books is very healthy and balanced with Luke & Wes. Both strong and perceptive individuals with whildy different personalities. I'm interested in seeing Gus' perspective in Lost & Lassoed, especially after Sage mentioned it was a bit difficult to write his perspective.
Rebel Blue is such a sweet and lighthearted place, and I love imagining it all as the narrative goes on. I think the ranch backdrop and the sense of safety our cast of characters provides make the reading experience that much better. Like Wes' dream for Baby Blue, the Rebel Blue series lets you go in and visit, have fun, feel safe in your entertainment, and then (sadly) go back to real life.
I am definitely impatient to get Lost & Lassoed, featuring Gus & Teddy in November. So far that cover is my favorite, and I need it on my shelf ASAP.
Also, has anyone else been racking their brain trying to figure out what other clever cowboy titles Sage can come up with for these books? I love them.
Sidenote: Since there will be 4 books in the series, and I've heard rumblings about the fourth book covering Cam & Dusty's story (which I'm sure I will love all the same), I would love for Amos & Stella - Emmy & Wes' parents -to get their own story at some point. Amos is such a warm & inviting patriarch, and I think concluding the overarching story of Rebel Blue by sharing this family's beginning would be beautiful!
In Swift & Saddled, I found Ada incredibly relatable. Moreso than Emmy was in Done & Dusted. Both are great and strong characters, Ada's inner voice just struck a stronger chord with me as she struggled to open up to others, to feel capable of connection, and - to an extent - live in the moment. Wes was a great, sensitive male protagonist, and I liked that he wasn't just a stale Nice Guy. The masculine presence in these books is very healthy and balanced with Luke & Wes. Both strong and perceptive individuals with whildy different personalities. I'm interested in seeing Gus' perspective in Lost & Lassoed, especially after Sage mentioned it was a bit difficult to write his perspective.
Rebel Blue is such a sweet and lighthearted place, and I love imagining it all as the narrative goes on. I think the ranch backdrop and the sense of safety our cast of characters provides make the reading experience that much better. Like Wes' dream for Baby Blue, the Rebel Blue series lets you go in and visit, have fun, feel safe in your entertainment, and then (sadly) go back to real life.
I am definitely impatient to get Lost & Lassoed, featuring Gus & Teddy in November. So far that cover is my favorite, and I need it on my shelf ASAP.
Also, has anyone else been racking their brain trying to figure out what other clever cowboy titles Sage can come up with for these books? I love them.
Sidenote: Since there will be 4 books in the series, and I've heard rumblings about the fourth book covering Cam & Dusty's story (which I'm sure I will love all the same), I would love for Amos & Stella - Emmy & Wes' parents -to get their own story at some point. Amos is such a warm & inviting patriarch, and I think concluding the overarching story of Rebel Blue by sharing this family's beginning would be beautiful!