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A review by bookishlychar
Catch and Keep by Erin Hahn
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Maren broke up with her boyfriend by saying no to his proposal and vomiting on his shoes. She has run to Wisconsin to the bait shop she inherited from Fost, a family friend from when her family spent summers on the lake. This is the perfect project to work on while she evaluates her life and decides on her next move. Joe is the resort owner of the place where her family spent summers and her brother’s best friend. He is a single dad of two quirky, wonderful kids, trying to hold it all together. Maren sees that Joe could use some help in the mornings and starts showing up to help out. She also wants to help his son, Anders, realize his dream of catching a muskie. Things between Joe and Maren are easy. She accepts his kids and takes time to get to know them. The only problem is, will her brother interfere before things get started?
This was a wonderful read. Maren is unsure of her place in life and seems to find her place perfectly with Joe and his kids. It was amazing to see how Maren and Joe slotted into each other’s lives perfectly. She was important to not only Joe but his kids too. Joe was so wonderful but feels so much guilt over the dissolution of his marriage. His ex seemed to be a truly terrible person, and I was so mad at her for what she did to the kids. This is a slow-burn relationship, but I am all for a relationship that involves karaoke Bon Jovi!
An important part of this book is Joe’s children. Lucy is autistic, and Erin Hahn did a great job of talking about autism and helping Lucy be successful. I loved how Maren naturally worked to learn some of Lucy’s quirks and accept her as she is, meeting her where she was. There were so many beautiful scenes between the two that left my heart full. Anders is a quirky kid too, who likes nail polish and “non-masculine” clothes and colours. I loved seeing this boy gain confidence in himself too!
This was a great book about finding your place and feeling comfortable. This is a perfect cozy read that Erin Hahn created! Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for a copy of this book. All opinions are 100% mine.
read if you like: single dad, brother’s best friend, slow-burn
This was a wonderful read. Maren is unsure of her place in life and seems to find her place perfectly with Joe and his kids. It was amazing to see how Maren and Joe slotted into each other’s lives perfectly. She was important to not only Joe but his kids too. Joe was so wonderful but feels so much guilt over the dissolution of his marriage. His ex seemed to be a truly terrible person, and I was so mad at her for what she did to the kids. This is a slow-burn relationship, but I am all for a relationship that involves karaoke Bon Jovi!
An important part of this book is Joe’s children. Lucy is autistic, and Erin Hahn did a great job of talking about autism and helping Lucy be successful. I loved how Maren naturally worked to learn some of Lucy’s quirks and accept her as she is, meeting her where she was. There were so many beautiful scenes between the two that left my heart full. Anders is a quirky kid too, who likes nail polish and “non-masculine” clothes and colours. I loved seeing this boy gain confidence in himself too!
This was a great book about finding your place and feeling comfortable. This is a perfect cozy read that Erin Hahn created! Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for a copy of this book. All opinions are 100% mine.
read if you like: single dad, brother’s best friend, slow-burn