D.L. Howe's Reviews > Spring Strings

BR with the always delightful Cassandra.

This is everything I’ve come to love about Lily’s stories. They’re adorably sweet, full of sarcastic humor, characters that are self deprecating and give the best banter.

Oh my, they’re all so incredibly cute and sarcastic. I’ve never wished to be on a farm more. As long as I’m on Cadan’s farm.

Oh my lord, Mal trying to cook for the first time had way too much in common with Rachel’s (from Friends) trifle.

Ross: It tastes like feet!
Joey: I like it!
Ross: Are you serious?
Joey: What's not to like? Custard, good. Jam, good. Beef, GOOD!

Experiencing Mal’s defrosting, learning his curious nature, his need to learn and help and his loyal heart is the best. Then watching them finally realize that they can’t hold back another second was the greatest combustion of desire. Can you say red hot?!

My only complaint is we didn’t get to experience Mal’s character growth. One day he was a diva and the next he was anything but. I also wasn’t a fan of all the time jumps at the beginning. I’m all for getting to the point but we could’ve slowed down a little and experienced the nuances of the before and after of the boy’s relationship.

I loved every second of this and I hated to see it end. Not only will I miss these adorable boys, but I’ll miss all the lovely side characters (Constance & Maisy), Pip the Border Collie and last but certainly not least the farm.