A review by yannalovesbooks
Swift and Saddled by Lyla Sage

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

AHHHHH THIS BOOK WAS SO SO GOOD!! I want to write a real review eventually but wow!! 

I loved that this book had more scenes with the whole Ryder unit! I loved because able to the see the way all the siblings behaved around each other. Not to mention we got more backstory from Amos?? I loved getting more Amos content especially since he’s working a lot! I thought it was really nice especially since it showed the contrast between Ada’s familial history vs Wes’ which I think was very relatable, but also really important for their story. 

This book did a great job of highlighting the flaws that both Wes and Ada faced (Wes with depression and middle child pressure- literally me- and Ada with trauma from an abusive relationship and poor childhood). I found it inspiring (and very realistic) showing that Wes waited and would continue to love Ada despite all of the fears that plague her (for good reason). It really hammers home that everyone is deserving of someone. Someone who loves and respects you no matter what, flaws and all. Watching Ada and Wes repair Baby Blue and incorporate parts of his family into, while “breaking down” the walls of their hearts (see what I did there?) was really lovely. I loved that they had a slow burn element to their relationship and that even after acknowledging that they had feelings, Ada still struggled fully accepting the love she’d never received. Honestly I saw so much of myself in Ada so I have a soft spot for her :,)

I also really enjoyed watching Ada build her girl group because YESS!! Their girls night was so fun to read and don’t even get me started on CAM AND DUSTY?? Like I was screaming because the tension was insane?? 

Anyway maybe later I’ll right a real review, but yeah this book is easily a 4.75 and I can’t wait to read the next book! 

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