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littlebookterror's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
3.5
A slow-moving romance that has two competent main characters at its center.
I liked that the pacing of the story is adjusted to Lacey's travelling and competitions but centers our two leads as the driving force behind the romance. We get enough time to learn what makes Lacey and Wil tick. For a book that would lend itself to some high-adrenaline moments, we end up concentrating more on the quiet moments in between as the two slowly bond with each other.
And I was surprised at how much I liked the ex-drama in this one. Brittney was not written as a super-clichée but a well-rounded character. I can't say I liked her as a person but she was a perfect addition to the book and added the tension I needed to spice up a mellow reading experience. Wil's involvement with her, past and present, made sense, it felt natural, as did the resolution to it all.
<i>I received an advanced reading copy from Bold Strokes Books through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.</i>
I liked that the pacing of the story is adjusted to Lacey's travelling and competitions but centers our two leads as the driving force behind the romance. We get enough time to learn what makes Lacey and Wil tick. For a book that would lend itself to some high-adrenaline moments, we end up concentrating more on the quiet moments in between as the two slowly bond with each other.
And I was surprised at how much I liked the ex-drama in this one. Brittney was not written as a super-clichée but a well-rounded character. I can't say I liked her as a person but she was a perfect addition to the book and added the tension I needed to spice up a mellow reading experience. Wil's involvement with her, past and present, made sense, it felt natural, as did the resolution to it all.
<i>I received an advanced reading copy from Bold Strokes Books through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.</i>
bethelizabethuk's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
This is a fast paced f/f romance with some spice. Both Lacey and Wil are lovable characters which makes you root for them from the start. They are both strong, independent women with very different living situations but have both suffered loss. There are so many adorable supporting characters and I loved Lacey’s relationship with her found family. It was so sweet how they all rally to support her and show her she’s not alone and that family doesn’t have to mean blood.
As a horse girl, I love a book with a horsey element and I was a huge fan of the rodeo setting. It was described so well that I felt like I was there. Brittney was a great villain and anyone in the horsey world knows that some horse girls can be mean. I found her supposed redemption arc wasn’t fleshed out enough to make it believable but she was an entertaining addition and provided the angst needed.
The end felt a bit rushed especially as so much of the book is focused on the finals being Lacey’s dream. However, the epilogue ties everything up nicely and was the perfect ending.
I received a copy of the ebook via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
As a horse girl, I love a book with a horsey element and I was a huge fan of the rodeo setting. It was described so well that I felt like I was there. Brittney was a great villain and anyone in the horsey world knows that some horse girls can be mean. I found her supposed redemption arc wasn’t fleshed out enough to make it believable but she was an entertaining addition and provided the angst needed.
The end felt a bit rushed especially as so much of the book is focused on the finals being Lacey’s dream. However, the epilogue ties everything up nicely and was the perfect ending.
I received a copy of the ebook via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
jazzyjbox's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I have never outgrown my childhood love of horses and reading a queer book about them is a dream come true! I loved how much Lacey and Wil put into taking care of their horses and the blossoming romance between them. At times, the writing felt a little stilted and the dialogue sometimes came across unnaturally. But the characters' arcs were mostly believable and I liked how it all resolved.
Thanks so much to NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for the opportunity to read and review!
Thanks so much to NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for the opportunity to read and review!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Death of parent
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