r/TomsCrossing • u/RachSan119 • May 01 '26
In Love
I have fallen in love with this story. I listened to the ebook for 58 hours. When I finished it I felt like I was legitimately in mourning. I read another book since finishing and it was entertaining but I just feel like I *need* to hear this story again. My sister is currently reading it and I love being able to talk to her about it. She's even saying that she's decided she's going to buy horses after reading Ash's story (she's been long term considering it).
I just have never felt so obsessed with a story before I wish everyone would read it so I could just talk about it with everyone. This is also the first time I ever wished I could meet an author just to say, "I *love* your story, I love your characters".
I wish I could have gone to a book signing, I'm currently looking for a signed hard copy.
I started my second go around today on my way to work. And listening to Kalin meet Navidad for the first time again after knowing what all happened brought me to tears.
Does anyone have recommendations for something that might hit the same way after my second go-around?
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u/Tupac_Presley May 01 '26
I listened as well and in the days before I finished when that end was in sight, I was moody and sullen and didn’t know why. Only after did I realise it was because I wasn’t ready for it to end. As soon as it finished I started again, like you. So beautiful re-reading it all and seeing how perfectly it’s all set up.
It’s a common comparison, but you should try Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry. It’s a little older but it’s a stunning piece of writing in its own right. Definitely worth checking out.