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A review by karly_rose_reads
Swift and Saddled by Lyla Sage
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Swift and Saddled is the second book in the Rebel Blue Ranch series Lyla Sage. Like Done and Dusted, this is a fast-paced, cozy read with lovable characters. This is Wes's story, the middle child of the Ryder kids.
Do I love my family? Yes. However, I'm going to need the Ryder family to adopt me. right. now.
Quick details/tropes:
🐎 Cowboy romance
🐎 Small town romance
🐎 1st person, dual POV
🐎 Black cat x golden retriever
🐎 Found family
🐎 He falls first
What did enjoy about this book?
👉 Lyla Sage's writing style
👉 Dynamic between the FMC (Ada) and MMC (Wes)
👉 The FMC's post-divorce, self discovery
👉 Juxtaposition of rebuilding a house and two people building their lives together
👉 Ryder family dynamic
👉 Tension & pining // Wes is a consent king
What could have been better?
👉 I wanted more character development from Wes — he didn't get as deep a storyline as Brooks
👉 Ada would've benefitted from therapy and having a bit more self awareness
👉 Felt there was some loose threads with Ada's divorce
I can't wait for Lost and Lassoed 🤠
Do I love my family? Yes. However, I'm going to need the Ryder family to adopt me. right. now.
Quick details/tropes:
🐎 Cowboy romance
🐎 Small town romance
🐎 1st person, dual POV
🐎 Black cat x golden retriever
🐎 Found family
🐎 He falls first
What did enjoy about this book?
👉 Lyla Sage's writing style
👉 Dynamic between the FMC (Ada) and MMC (Wes)
👉 The FMC's post-divorce, self discovery
👉 Juxtaposition of rebuilding a house and two people building their lives together
👉 Ryder family dynamic
👉 Tension & pining // Wes is a consent king
What could have been better?
👉 I wanted more character development from Wes — he didn't get as deep a storyline as Brooks
👉 Ada would've benefitted from therapy and having a bit more self awareness
👉 Felt there was some loose threads with Ada's divorce
I can't wait for Lost and Lassoed 🤠