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 This was definitely my favorite of the series. You can tell how Bradshaw has been honing her craft through the series and this is the beautiful result. It was a well-balanced story with enchanting characters. I quite enjoyed my time with it.

The one part of the book that wasn't my favorite is that there were almost too many beautiful descriptions. At times it felt a bit over-narrated. I'd love to see more moments of dialogue that are just purely the dialogue. 

I really appreciated how self-aware Gennie was throughout, especially at the beginning. It was refreshing to see a character who knows she needs character growth and knows how she feels in a clear way. Nathan is also pretty self-aware but not as strongly as she is. Also just having a strong FMC in general is something I will always appreciate. 

I want to applaud Bradshaw once again for including queer side characters in her stories. It is nice to see and is done in an artfully subtle way. As she mentioned to me, she doesn't want to appropriate stories but knows the importance of queer representation.

Oh my gosh, the tension in this one was unmatched by the rest of the series. It had me absolutely eating it up! It was the perfect balance of will they won't they combined with moments of non-romantic bonding. 

There is spice in this story so if that is not your thing, this is not the series for you. That said, the spice is much more artfully done than a lot of spice in romance books.  

Please see my blog for a more in-depth review:  https://readintowonderland.blogspot.com/2024/09/love-in-the-scottish-fall-forest.html 

I received this book as an arc from the author. My review is honest and voluntary 

This one was the most drama-filled of the series so far. Absolutely everything just goes crazy with how much all elements of the characters' lives take a turn for the worst. This one was also the most attention-grabbing of the series so far. It is my favorite as Victoria has to decide whether to take on a more motherly role. It felt like the rest of the series was just building up to this story and I cannot wait to finish the series in the next book!

I received this book as part of a Valentine PR alc team. My review is honest and voluntary

I quite enjoyed the first book in this series. This one was even better which I didn't even know was possible! Both Annie and Will are just so perfect. We ALL need someone as supportive as Will in our lives. 

I have to give massive props to Adams for creating characters who always make each other grow and blossom into their best selves. They felt like two flawed people who both had things to gain in the relationship. There were also no stupid third-act breakups so that's a nice bonus. 

I am truly so in love with Will and Annie. I want to be friends with them because they seem like such genuinely nice and fun people to be around. They support each other's passions and feel nicely fleshed out. They both do small gestures that show how much they care. 

It was such an entertaining story. There were emotional moments, deep moments, steamy moments, funny moments, and ones that made readers smile. It strikes the perfect balance and hits all of the notes I want a romance book to hit. 

There are a few spicy scenes that contribute to character development so if you don't like spice this probably isn't the best book for you. If you do like spice, this spice was particularly fun!

Overall, I highly recommend this one! It was a well-balanced and entertaining read with many lovely elements. All of the characters are well-rounded and fun to read about.  

Please see my blog for a more in-depth review:  https://readintowonderland.blogspot.com/2024/09/practice-makes-perfect.html 

It was a perfectly nice read, just not completely awe-inspiring

A proper review is coming when I process my thoughts

Maybe I'm more generous with the 5 stars at the moment but truly zero complaints

A proper review is coming when I process my thoughts

This one was definitely a short and sweet moment. I will have to read this again in the future with the illustrations because the story definitely felt a bit lacking without them. I loved the variety of queer representation in the book actually written by a queer person. 

With the shortness of the book it was a bit of a challenge to follow who was who without all of the pictures. That said, all of the drama made the time actually jam-packed with things going on. If anything, it felt over-abbreviated because it was so short. I wanted more from all of their stories and developing their relationships more.

The characterization in the book was pretty fantastic. All of the subtle nods to queer culture felt affirming but natural. All of the couples in the end seemed well-matched (pun kinda intended). 

In sum, I'd love to see a more fleshed-out version of the story. If you are able to read a print or digital copy you would probably have a better reading experience in total. The story itself was cute and well-written. 

I received this book as an arc from NetGalley. My review is honest and voluntary

It wasn't bad but it feels very... done before

A proper review is coming when I process my thoughts

I finished earlier this month and barely remember anything about it sooo clearly it is not very memorable

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It was obviously loyal to the movie it just felt a bit overcondensed. If you like the movie and want to relive it, it is worth the read. Or if you have a child who loves the movies. Otherwise, it is pretty skippable.