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A review by hannahbrixton
Alive and Wells by Bailey Hannah
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
ARC Review - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5
This story. Heart-wrenching, hot, hilarious, and hopeful. (All the H's? Just go with it.)
Bailey Hannah did an incredible job in this debut, weaving suspense, raw emotion, and humor together so beautifully. Set on a gorgeous rural property, everything about this story really came alive (AND WELLS—had to, sorry) and I was absolutely pulled in by the very first chapter, all the way to the end. I loved the unique setting on a cattle ranch with our rugged Not-A-Cowboy Austin and a ragtag bunch of actual cowboys—who I am so excited to read more about in the rest of the series!
Austin is prime book boyfriend material (the stern brunch daddy who would scoff at the very idea of brunch) and who doesn't love a man with a past tragic heartbreak learning to love again? Cecily was a fantastic character who had me rooting for her (and her relationship with Austin) from the get-go. I love love looooved this book. The slow burn was perfect for who they were and where they were in their lives, and the spice was fantastic when it finally hit—and there was plenty of it! An easy five stars from me.
This story. Heart-wrenching, hot, hilarious, and hopeful. (All the H's? Just go with it.)
Bailey Hannah did an incredible job in this debut, weaving suspense, raw emotion, and humor together so beautifully. Set on a gorgeous rural property, everything about this story really came alive (AND WELLS—had to, sorry) and I was absolutely pulled in by the very first chapter, all the way to the end. I loved the unique setting on a cattle ranch with our rugged Not-A-Cowboy Austin and a ragtag bunch of actual cowboys—who I am so excited to read more about in the rest of the series!
Austin is prime book boyfriend material (the stern brunch daddy who would scoff at the very idea of brunch) and who doesn't love a man with a past tragic heartbreak learning to love again? Cecily was a fantastic character who had me rooting for her (and her relationship with Austin) from the get-go. I love love looooved this book. The slow burn was perfect for who they were and where they were in their lives, and the spice was fantastic when it finally hit—and there was plenty of it! An easy five stars from me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Stalking, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
Moderate: Gun violence, Physical abuse, Blood, Death of parent, Abandonment, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cancer, Terminal illness, Excrement, and Pregnancy