Great And Precious Things

This riveting and emotional novel is one that has all the attributes to make it the great book it is. Great And Precious Things is flawlessly written. An emotionally charged romance with angst and emotion that comes from not only the plot, but from the subplots as well. Rebecca Yarros wrote with so much depth and understanding that held such delicacy to the details, that I found myself hooked on Camden and Willow’s story because the flow of this story was effortless. This is a heart-wrenching story about family, betrayal, and ultimately how far we're willing to go on behalf of those who need us most. Cam and Willow were perfect complements of each other. Their connection was palpable from the first page they shared together, and it only got stronger as the story went on. Their history, their struggles, the connections between their families and their siblings; it was wonderfully told from the first to the last page. The characters and the depth of the storyline will reaches deep. Rebecca crafts such incredible twists and turns in this book. The medical issues, the military history, the romance, the family drama. She just blends it all together so beautifully, there are definitely unexpected turns in this story! The combination of the main characters, the storyline, the supporting characters, the family dynamics, the angst, the backstory were fantastic. Such a brilliant story that brings ALL the feels!

Having a Camden Daniels be yours would be a grounding thing indeed. His dedication is True North. Rebecca Yarros creates a love story in her classical style. A misunderstood and elite military guy and the woman who is the center of his soul, whether she knows it or not. Set is a small town, this is a story of family, redemption, loss, loyalty, and unearthing the unsaid. It is solidly Rebecca Yarros and you really can do no wrong in reading it. It is light on "steam" and big on emotion--without being "heavy." I DO WISH I could find this epilogue that was promised at the end of the book. From what I can tell, know one else found it either. Kinda created an unintentional let down for the story.

Omg!! I absolutely love this book! Had me wanting more as I read. Cam & Willow are everything together! I knew from the start that there was more to Cam than everyone knew or cared to know. Everyone in the town was so quick to judge him and accuse him without facts and he was quick to let them, all because he wanted to cover for his brother, he was ok with being the bad guy! But damn, the fact that he was blamed for Sullivans death was insane. I’m glad that in the end they got to understand him and see him for who he really was, a loving, caring and selfless person. Xander on the other hand, I mean yes, he was a kid but pushing Willow and leaving her behind in the mines just to fake the rescue (which backfired) so happy Cam saved her. The fire that everyone blamed Cam for and turned out Xander started it so he could get again try to be seen as the hero!! That’s insane! He’s insane! I was so happy to see that Cam got to fix his relationship with his dad and his dad admitted he loved him but was hard on him because he reminded him of himself!! I literally CRIED!! I would read this book again!! This is one of those books, I wish I could read again for the first time!!

This one took a bit longer to get my attention than her others, but the second half of it was great.

Ms. Yarros once again penned a deeply moving and thought-provoking story. It followed a familiar trope involving the selfless, guilt-ridden, self- loathing character (Camden), a woman (Willow) who longed to be with Camden, but is met with much resistance. Camden lives with the belief that he is unworthy of Willow. Much of the story was slow going and personally I found Camden’s personal struggles tedious at times, wondering when he will be able to move forward with his life and find the joy he wholeheartedly deserved. The small town that held grudges made Camden’s life difficult. The highlight of this story for me, that made this book worth the read is the issue of Alzheimer’s for the inflicted individual as well as family dealing with the care. She compassionately addressed the rights or lack thereof for an Alzheimer’s individual to decide whether a DNR request could be honored. There are valid opposing opinions that make these wishes a difficult one. Ms. Yarros’ emphasis on “the freedom to choose” was SO beautifully addressed and profound. Relationships with siblings, struggles to overcome a label, and the downside of small town life are all woven into this story. I love the passion in Ms. Yarros’ story telling. Always heartfelt and heart rendering. I won’t soon forget the underlying message of the story. Worth the read!

I love Rebecca's books and this one was no exception. Its a lightish read, some spicy parts if you need that for entertainment ;) but once I start a series, Im always sad when its over.

Mi autora favorita! Nunca decepciona. Buena historia aunque no es de mis libros favoritos de ella. Me gustó mucho! Una historia familiar complicada. Y un problema de salud que afecta a la familia.

Great and Precious Things is a new standalone book by Rebecca Yarros. This book is about Camden who has always been the black sheep of his family but also of Elba, the town where he grew up. 6 years ago he came back from war with his little brother in a coffin. Nobody could forgive him, especially not his dad. He left and swore he would never come back. But now his father needs him. And he needs to go home. Home where the one person lives he still loves, Willow. The one woman he can never have. I loved Willow and Camden. Camden had my heart from the first page. As always the writing was amazing. I loved the story, the characters, everything.

Every Rebecca Yarros romance always leaves me an emotional mess, in the best way possible.If you’ve picked up any of her books before, you already know how raw, emotional, and heartfelt her stories are. They never fail to give me all the feels. Camden Daniels, a war veteran, returns to his hometown after years away. But his homecoming isn’t exactly warm since most people in the small town still hold grudges tied to the painful events that drove him away. One phone call pulls him back, forcing him to confront not just the past and the choices he’s made, but also Willow Bradley, the only woman he’s ever loved. This story is a blend of small-town charm with heavy themes of grief, healing, and complicated family ties. I usually tread carefully with second-chance romances, but this one completely won me over. The way Camden and Willow’s relationship slowly rebuilt itself, paired with Yarros’s deeply emotional writing style, made this book unforgettable. It’s so tender, heartbreakingly beautiful and hopeful all at once. This book is a must for anyone who loves raw, emotional, and heartfelt reads🥹🫶

This is the second book I read by Rebecca Yarros. I had to muster up my courage, emotionally, to pick up another book of hers. She ruined me after reading The Last Letter, my heart still aches just thinking about that book. This book is no exception, it is beautifully written, well thought out, poignant love story full of heartwarming and at times gut wrenching emotions and feelings. This book has everything I enjoyed in a love story. I can’t remember the last time I bookmarked and highlighted a book so many times. The compelling and moving narrative captivated me, taking me on an emotional journey through the highs and lows of the story, I couldn’t put the book down. I fell very hard with the two main characters, their love for each other were all-encompassing from the start. Thanks to the acting talents of narrator Carly Robins and new to me narrator, Eric Michael Summerer they were able to evoked so many emotions, helped me lose myself in the book and brought the whole story to life. My best read/listen for 2021.