A review by smolivreads
Swift and Saddled by Lyla Sage

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Lyla Sage, you wonderful woman, you did it again. Y’all, these books are GOLD. I gobbled this book UP. 
It’s just so fun and the characters are so real. The conflict is never cheap or superficial. The characters all come with their own baggage and mess and it feels so honest. I LOVE romances that don’t have a third act breakup and so far, Lyla Sage is two for two on that front. She’s just better. 🤩
Let’s start with our leading lad and lady: Wes and Ada. They were so good for each other. The golden retriever and the black cat, the sun and the moon. Wes is hands down the most emotionally mature and respectful leading man I’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. He always respects Ada’s decisions, her need for space at times, and never pressures their relationship. He truly is the most steadfast and trustworthy man. I am so head over boots for him. 😭
Ada is so messy but so so wonderful. She’s been crushed down and is trying to learn how to be herself. Her journey is bittersweet but wonderful. She grows so much as a person, breaking down all her built in insecurities and learning to let people love her. I was so happy when she started trusting the girls of Rebel Blue. 🥹 
I loved Wes and Ada’s love and this story was so so so good. 
Back by no one’s demand: the Amos and Teddy appreciation corner!!! I love them!!!!!
OH MY GOD AMOS IS AN ICON. He is such a sneaky mastermind in this book and I lived for it. He sees people and he sees how they make their own trouble and he meddles just enough to help everyone be happy. He was, once again, incredibly touching and sweet and made me tear up (multiple times). Everyone deserves a father figure who is kind, gentle, supports your dreams, and loves you deeply. If you don’t have that in your life, well, you do now and his name is Amos Ryder. 🥹 (Lyla, I beg of you, do not do anything untoward this man, I won’t recover)
Now for my other favourite: Theodora. Teddy continues to be the bestest of friends. She continues to see people for who they are and meets them where they’re at. She is the best hype woman and such a wonderful girls girl. I love her. She is joy personified and such a bright light. I cannot wait for her book. I saw the breadcrumbs being laid and I am absolutely feral for Lost and Lassoed. 
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