Hi bookworms and welcome to my review of Walkin' The Dog by Chris Lynch! Thank you to Simon & Schuster for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review. This book is currently available in stores. content warnings
Animal death, mention of domestic violence, addiction, ill parents Walkin’ The Dog follows the story of Louis, a homeschooled boy going to high school for the first time. Determined to stay under the radar, Louis is someone who tends to kick back and watch things happen. But when a favour for his neighbour turns into a bustling dog-walking business, Louis finds that he’s made a lot of friends, human and canine! It seems like they all have something they want to teach Louis, but is he ready to learn how to be a part of the pack and leave being a lone wolf in the past?
Walkin' The Dog is a very emotional story about family, belonging, and of course, dogs. If you're planning on recommending this book to younger readers please check out my content warnings above as there are some heavy topics discussed. Overall, I enjoyed reading about Louis' journey toward self-confidence. Through his experience as a dog walker, he learned about how important it is to take action and be a positive contributor to his community. It also brought him closer to family and friends which he relied on for support throughout the book. At times I found the writing style to be a bit confusing and scattered which took me out of the story. The overall pacing of the story also felt somewhat disjointed with some chapters being very action-packed and fast, while others were very slow. My favourite parts of this book were the dogs. I loved learning about each of their personalities and how they interacted with their owners and Louis. I gave this book 3/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️. That's all for my review of Walkin' The Dog by Chris Lynch. I hope you enjoyed it! What was the last book you read and what did you rate it? Let me know in the comments below!
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Hi bookworms and welcome to my review of The Ballad of Darcy and Russell by Morgan Matson. Thank you to Simon and Schuster for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review. This book comes out on May 7th!
The Ballad of Darcy and Russell follows Darcy who is a hopeless romantic, she just hasn’t found her perfect person yet. Everything is far from perfect when on her way home from a music festival, engine trouble leaves her stranded at a Nevada bus station until morning. To make matters worse it’s the day before she leaves for college, her phone is dead, and she’s out of cash. But there she meets Russell, who she instantly connects with. Taking place over one night, this story considers if it really is possible to fall in love with someone so quickly and if it’s worth saying hello when you know you’re destined for a goodbye. If you're looking for a book that'll put a smile on your face, pick this up! The Ballad of Darcy and Russell is equal parts an adorable rom-com and a journey about family. Both Darcy and Russell are going to college and each has their own struggles they're working through. I loved seeing how they came together and supported one another throughout the book. When they initially meet there is a "love at first sight" moment however, what I enjoyed the most about the romance was what came afterwards. They took time to get to know one another and focused on their self-growth. While the romance was really cute, I also enjoyed the family dynamics of each of the main characters. Both families have their problems and how they deal with them is very different. In terms of side characters, I loved reading about them and wished I could have gotten to know them a bit more. Even though the course of the book took place over a day, the pacing was very well done. It felt like the perfect amount of urgency without being too fast-paced. Speaking of, I actually binge-read this book all in one day 😂. With an adorable meet-cute, intriguing plot twists, and heartfelt moments, The Ballad of Darcy and Russell is the perfect feel-good rom-com to read this summer! I gave this book 4/5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. That's a wrap on my review of The Ballad of Darcy and Russell by Morgan Matson! I hope you enjoyed it! Do you believe in love at first sight? Let me know in the comments below! |
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