Erin Hahn had dubbed this book "Sad Rodeo" and it is the perfect way to describe Even If It Breaks Your Heart. I absolutely adored this book and Erin Hahn has such a wonderful way to write her YA characters and stories.

I loved Winnie and Case. I loved how sweet and wonderful this book was. While it's YA, it's the right balance of sweet romance, being 19, unsure of your path, finding yourself and the courage to pursue it. Case's best friend has died and left him a list of things to do after and he's at the reckless part of grief and unable to get back in the saddle in the rodeo circuit. Winnie works on Case's family ranch and is trying to keep her family together. When Case sees Winnie riding he first works on forming a friendship and then convincing her that she should chase after her dreams.

I loved this book so much. It was real and the emotions in the characters were there. I cried a few times while reading this and I loved how they were friends and then the friendship turned into something more and how they supported each other's dreams and were there for each other through the hard moments.

love love love!

A must-read when it comes out in 2024!

First book that hooked me enough to finish in one sitting! I really liked this book. Very brilliant characters you can’t help but root for withcute romance, both separately and to end up together! Would highly recommend if you’re looking for a amazing contemporary read.

A special thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press & Wednesday Books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This story grabs your heart like grabbing a bull by its horns. It's ride of growth for Case & Winnie who have to find who they are after living for others. I loved the trail traveled in thus and how it all played out. 5 solid gold belt buckles!!!

// "So that's not a thing. We're not a thing. Which is freeing, because it allows me to concentrate on being a good friend to her. Or, at least, to convince her to be my friend. Or convince her to want a friend in the first place, useless as I may seem. But if I'm ever presented with the option of being a friend who gets to kiss her, I absolutely volunteer."

Erin Hahn's sad rodeo book (Even If It Breaks Your Heart - coming out 02.06.2024) is perfection. I have been waiting for this one for forever & it was well worth the wait. Case Michaels' best friend Walker died and left him with a list of things to do after his death & one of them is befriend Winnie Sutton. Given that she does not seem to be interested in being his friend, things are bound to be interesting.

This book is beautiful. It's filled with grief & growing, lots of horses & cowboys, a boy & a girl who become friends and....well, you know how it goes. It is full of super hard moments but super sweet ones and Winnie & Cash are just the best. If you like rodeos, a swagger worthy boy & a girl who puts him in his place, horses or a heartbreaking but courageous look at grief, pick this one up next year. It is just amazing.

Huge thanks to Erin Hahn, Wednesday Books & Netgalley for the ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.