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A review by mari1532
Wild Rain by Beverly Jenkins
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I own the paperback copy of this book, but I listened to the audiobook through my library.
Brief Summary: Garrett McCray is a journalist interested in interviewing a doctor in Wyoming for a piece in his family's prominent Black newspaper back East. However, his arrival in Wyoming does not go according to plan. After an accident, Garrett inadvertently meets Spring Lee the intriguing sister of the doctor he has come to interview. At the same time, Garrett explores the small Wyoming town and Dr. Lee's family and medical practice he and Spring keep running into each other. As their feelings for each other begin to grow they wonder how long their relationship can last.
Thoughts: Jenkins is a brilliant writer and she knows how to write swoon-worthy men. The way that Garrett had a discussion with his mother about what love and family mean was beautiful and made me fall in love with both of them as characters. It was so honest and self-reflective in a way that is not always included in discussions of choosing to have children.
I also loved the relationship between Spring and Regan. They have such a natural beautiful comfort with one another. I love their banter and the deep conversations that they have throughout the book. I also enjoyed how we were able to see how Spring took to being an aunt and how much she loved that role.
Spring is such a dynamic character. The journey that we go on with her throughout the book is like peeling back the layers of an onion. She starts as such a closed-off character that the way she opens up and becomes more vulnerable throughout the book is so hopeful. I was rooting for her from the very beginning and the fact that she becomes closer to not only Garrett but everyone within her close circle throughout the book was heartwarming and satisfying to read.
Such a good book. Highly recommend for romance lovers.
Brief Summary: Garrett McCray is a journalist interested in interviewing a doctor in Wyoming for a piece in his family's prominent Black newspaper back East. However, his arrival in Wyoming does not go according to plan. After an accident, Garrett inadvertently meets Spring Lee the intriguing sister of the doctor he has come to interview. At the same time, Garrett explores the small Wyoming town and Dr. Lee's family and medical practice he and Spring keep running into each other. As their feelings for each other begin to grow they wonder how long their relationship can last.
Thoughts: Jenkins is a brilliant writer and she knows how to write swoon-worthy men. The way that Garrett had a discussion with his mother about what love and family mean was beautiful and made me fall in love with both of them as characters. It was so honest and self-reflective in a way that is not always included in discussions of choosing to have children.
I also loved the relationship between Spring and Regan. They have such a natural beautiful comfort with one another. I love their banter and the deep conversations that they have throughout the book. I also enjoyed how we were able to see how Spring took to being an aunt and how much she loved that role.
Spring is such a dynamic character. The journey that we go on with her throughout the book is like peeling back the layers of an onion. She starts as such a closed-off character that the way she opens up and becomes more vulnerable throughout the book is so hopeful. I was rooting for her from the very beginning and the fact that she becomes closer to not only Garrett but everyone within her close circle throughout the book was heartwarming and satisfying to read.
Such a good book. Highly recommend for romance lovers.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Cancer, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, Murder, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism