⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (in all caps because this book DESERVES IT)

I devoured Ride the Sky like it was the last glass of sweet tea on a scorching Montana day. I’ve been WAITING (impatiently) for Fallon and Wyatt’s story since the very beginning of the Runaway Ranch series and let me tell you, Ava Hunter did NOT miss. This book? It was everything I wanted and so much more.

From page one, this story takes you on a wild ride (pun intended) of raw emotion, sweet moments, and explosive chemistry. Fallon is the epitome of a badass. She is fierce, independent, untamed and Wyatt? Whew. He’s the protective, obsessed cowboy of my dreams. He doesn’t just love Fallon; he knows her, sees her pain, her fire, and her fear... and he stays anyway.

There’s a trope in this book (not telling you what it is 👀) that had my jaw on. the. FLOOR. Executed flawlessly. I screamed. It made the story even more unforgettable.

This romance is loathing turned longing, secrets and scars, and second chances soaked in angst. The tension between Fallon and Wyatt is so thick you could lasso it. The way he shows up for her, both physically and emotionally, gutted me in the best way. Their caregiving scenes? They were so perfect. Fallon doesn’t give in easily, but when she does, it’s everything.

And can we talk about the cameos?! Seeing all the other couples again had me in my feels. Runaway Ranch feels like coming home. I’m genuinely not ready to say goodbye to this world. 😭

Tropes I lived for:
💙 Cowboy x Cowgirl
💙 Forced Proximity
💙 Enemies to Lovers
💙 Hurt/Comfort
💙 Found Family
💙 Romantic Suspense
💙 Second Chance

Fallon and Wyatt’s story is unique, their HEA perfectly them, and every twist, memory, and kiss adds another layer to their beautiful, messy love. The flashback chapters gave so much depth and made the “hate” between them hurt just right. Add in the stunning mental health rep, some seriously spicy moments, and a few bar fights for good measure and you’ve got a book that will stick with you long after the final page.

Some personal highlights:
-The nickname “Trouble” (I MELTED)
-The super secret trope twist (IYKYK 😱)
-A letter that wrecked me in the best way
-Watching Fallon be vulnerable without losing an ounce of her strength
-Wyatt. Just... Wyatt. 🥵

This book is raw, hot, heartfelt chaos in the best possible way. Fallon and Wyatt are oil and fire, thunder and lightning, chaos and calm, and I couldn’t love them more.

If you haven’t read the Runaway Ranch series yet, what are you doing?? Saddle up and ride into your next favorite romance. Ride the Sky is the perfect finale to a series that has my whole heart.

Thank you to Ava Hunter and her team for the eARC of this book!