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amandalachelle's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
inspiring
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
prettypious's review
4.0
I love Beverly Jenkins!!! I am an uber fan so it’s difficult for me to be objective but I will say what I loved about this book is that it was the first Jenkins book I have read where the woman wasn’t a virgin. So along with the great history lessons and the sexy male love interests who always know the right things to say, we finally get a bad ass woman who also knows her way around some D. She was able to talk that talk to her boo and that was so sexy and freeing to me! Jenkins always writes incredible strong, independent, and daring female leads and Spring did not disappoint. If you love Beverly Jenkins or if you love or may be interested in African American historical fiction, definitely check this one out.
jpmoral1's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-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? Yes
3.5
jess_justmaybeperfect's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
sad
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Gun violence, and Racism
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault
Minor: Slavery
rachlloyd's review against another edition
This book honestly had too much horse girl energy and I can’t deal with that.
allysonw_'s review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
At this point, I’m pretty sure they’ll never be a Beverly Jenkins book that I don’t like. I enjoyed the character Spring Lee and how she didn’t apologize to anyone about her independence and what she wanted in life. Garrett McCray was definitely giving big city boy energy at the beginning of the book, and it was nice to see his growth and him being put in his place by Spring. The declarations of love in this book were so tender and you could feel the substance and heat between these two thanks to Jenkins’s talented writing. Plus, there’s great bits and pieces of history throughout the book that weave into the narrative seamlessly.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Gun violence, and Violence
rickireadss's review against another edition
4.0
i really liked spring and garrett!! the way garrett was just DOWN BAD for her gave me all the feels. i do feel like spring was a little more subdue than she was in her brother's book, but that also may be due to the fact that we actually got her POV rather than how everyone else saw her. she was still a badass and i loved how she handled all the situations that came up in the book.
representation: Black & Indigenous FMC, Black MMC
content warnings:gun violence, racism, sexual assault, rape, racial slurs, sexism, slavery, animal death, violence, emotional abuse, adult/minor relationship, gaslighting, death of parent, violence, misogyny, murder, injury/injury detail
representation: Black & Indigenous FMC, Black MMC
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mari1532's review against another edition
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: Alcohol, Cancer, Misogyny, Racism, Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail, Sexism, Sexual assault, Adult/minor relationship, Classism, Grief, Death, Kidnapping, Medical trauma, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Gun violence, Murder, Sexual content, Violence, and Terminal illness