I continue to put myself through the emotional turmoil because this author always delivers an unforgettable book.

This book is no different except that my heart wasn’t ripped out of my chest, it just broke a little.

I’m always sucked into this authors writing. It’s like watching a tv show come to life while reading. There’s just enough description, character development and interest that keep me entertained.

I can say I wanted a little more for the ending. It kind of just ended and went quick for what was going on.


Thank you Netgalley and Entangled Publishing for allowing me to read this story!

A sweet romance with a heartbreaking yet heartwarming family story.

I really enjoyed Willow and Cam. Regardless of their past, these two have a connections no one can deny. I love their strength.

Cam is struggling with the loss of his brother and the accusatory eyes of everyone. Even when his heart is broken into a million pieces, he somehow finds the strength to keep going and not give up. I love how Willow has his back through it all. Their individual strength is exactly what the other needs to support one another and get through it all. My heart swooned for this couple. You will not be able to stop yourself from falling in love with Cam.

Cam's relationship with his father touched me beyond words. While it made me angry and upset at certain points, I love Cam's relentless, "I will not give up" attitude. 

You can't help but want to hug these characters and to cheer them on. 

I would recommend this book!

**I received a copy of Great and Precious Things from Entangled Amara Publishing and Net Galley in exchange for a voluntary and honest review. The opinions expressed below are mine and not solicited in any way**

Great and Precious Things by Rebecca Yarros is what I hope will be a new series for the author (Please??) because I can't be the only one who would love to have more stories about Alba, Colorado.

But I digress, this story will grab your heart and put you into the shoes of both Camden (The black sheep of the Daniels family) and Willow Bradley who came back to Alba with her Graphic Design degree. The two have history but both feel the loss of Sullivan who died during a fire fight but he's come home to help his Dad convince his older brother understand his medical request for a DNR. Alzheimer's is a devastating disease stealing away the mind of a loved one no matter the age. It affects so many families as I well know because it's touched mine twice.

But Camden is back in Alba to stay with hopes of opening the Rose Rowan mine and storefront for tours during the tourist season. Willow tries hard to convince him that even though Sullivan was her first love it's Camden who has had her heart since childhood. There will be a lot of ups and downs and of course family squabbles as a trying to convince the town to trust him but the ending will be a huge surprise not only with a trial, a lost child in the mine but the revelation of perhaps a bit of healing between father and son. I loved this book and can't wait to read more about Alba, Colorado.

The book's description was bang on - "Great and Precious Things 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." I've never pasted the description in like this but I just can't say it better.

Camden has spent his life treated poorly based on the epitome of small town prejudices. The town has used several misconceptions from his teen years and some legitimate mistakes he made to make him the unwanted outcast. His father hates him for that and the death of his brother in the Army. Despite that, Cam is the best kind of man, one who comes to champion his dad's wishes when asked. He's willing to take on the town, his dad and his brother to respect his father's request despite the horrible way his father fas treated him.

Willow and Cam grew up together. Their friendship was strong and both treasure their shared memories. Unfortunately, Cam has let other's opinions convince him he's not the man for Willow but these two have been too close for too long not to still love each other. Like the rest of the book, there is a lot of heartbreak to overcome before they can find their true happiness.

Yarros does an amazing job of setting up the story and creating the highly complex characters. Every bit of the dysfunction of the entire situation rings true and the layers upon layers to get to the truth never let me see what was coming until she was ready. The story was paced just right to present all the complexities without rushing them or boring me.

I ugly cried more than once and I was so dang pleased to see the right outcome at the end! Excellent book.

How do you change a town’s perspective of you when they’ve already decided who you are? That’s just part of the obstacles Camden faces when he returns to his hometown to help his ailing father. Camden and Willow are captivating and their chemistry is incredible.
Rebecca Yarros has given us another emotionally charged romance for the ages. Compelling storytelling that feels your heart to the brim with love, laughter and tears.

Great and Precious Things by Rebecca Yarros, published by Entangled Publishing, is a full length, stand-alone military romance novel that kept on the edge of my seat from chapter one til the end. Truly an unputdownable read by anoutstanding author. Every time a new book by RY releases, I'm giddy to get my hands on it and every single time I love the story, the excellent writing and connect very easily with the characters.
GAPT is a fast paced read with a lot of twists and unexpected turns that kept me in suspense til the last page.
I highly recommend the book, 5+ Stars.

What comes with great stories, is great emotion, and Rebecca Yarros just delivered both on a silver platter. Rebecca Yarros is the author of all authors and Great And Precious Things testifies to that. This riveting - emotional novel is one that has all the attributes to make it the great book it is. This author's Great And Precious Things is a flawlessly written - emotionally charged romance that has great angst and emotion that comes from not only the plot, but the subplots as well. Rebecca Yarros wrote with so much depth and understanding that held such delicacy to the details, that I found myself locked into Camden and Willows story for HOURS because the flow just flowed so well. I found myself quickly realizing there was a bigger picture than the soul-searching romance, and with that came the slow burn of Camden and Willow. There was no rush, just patience and understanding. This author took the liberty to tackle something that can resonate with readers such as myself, so while we do get the romance, we also get the real life stuff. Camden and Willow's story is not an easy one, but their will to not give up was enough to inspire me.

Camden is a force to be reckoned with. Being the black sheep of the family has left it's challenges for him, so having a chip on his shoulder should come as no surprise. Not all is as it seems though, because deep down he is the exact opposite. He is kind, and loyal and fiercely protective of those he loves.

Willow comes off as a non-confrontational heroine but when push comes to shove, her resilience speaks for it's self. She is so much stronger than everyone thinks, and her loyalty to prove whats right is spell-bounding. Her will to love given with her past, shows how truly strong she is.

When life brings Camden home, he is not only faced with his past, but the consequences of his past. Does he have the will to move on and get the girl despite the communities concerns, or does his hometown push him out for good this time?