I didn’t realise how invested I could get when it came to poultry.

There was a shocking event in the first chapter, and from the start the writing had me hooked. I didn’t expect to find devastatingly beautiful descriptions within a story about chickens, but I found myself feeling so many emotions whilst reading Love & Chickens. I loved the dynamic between the two main characters and I thoroughly enjoyed the story line too.

It was exactly my kind of romance. It has the Pride and Prejudice element, but embedded within a modern landscape framed by the aviary world. Which actually works so well. It touched on modern day issues, all the while linking to certain concepts from Pride & Prejudice. These changes were achieved in an unexpected, new, fresh way that always worked. I found myself thinking about what could happen next, and I’ll be honest, I’ve contemplated the story not only whilst reading it, but afterwards.

This book put a smile on my face, when I think of it it makes me feel so happy and it’s a 5 star read for me. It also sits in the category of books I will re-read.

Rating: 3.5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 💫

Thank you @netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Who knew the poultry world was so full of drama and foul play?
(See what I did there?)

Cons:
Rushed scenes
Didn’t feel the romance or connection between Madeline and George
Dialogue and pacing were a bit choppy and juvenile.

Pros:
Loved the story itself and the characters
Unique storyline and events from other books I’ve read
Cozy romance
Fast read and didn’t want to put it down

love and chickens by kasey morris was adorably quirky and unlike any romcom i’ve read. i have 5 hens at home and this was right up my alley. there was a great balance of romance and plot and i loved that there actually was a plot! i didn’t fully connect with the characters which is why this is a 4 star from me but overall a cute, quick lighthearted read!

As a chicken owner and lover, I was psyched to see a romance book centered around the poultry world and their care and showmanship. This book also brought in disability, found family, enemies to lovers and a hint of England. I mean, it had all my happy things! Who knew there’d be so much much behind the scenes drama in the world of chicken/geese showing?! I certainly didn’t but I was here for every minute of it!
Madeline is back to the show world after a horrible accident on her way to a chicken show that nearly ended her life and took all but one of her prized chickens. She’s got a real chip on her shoulder against English Judge George Cooper because he’s told her that her birds were mediocre at best, which she knows is categorically not true, but he thinks so because his family back in England bred another breed and feels they are superior.
Soon they are working together to break down the corruption in the Association and help Maddie’s friend Patricia’s goose finally get the recognition it deserves.
George stole my heart when rather than send her flowers to court her, he sent her a dozen of his families best chickens.
Thanks to the author and NetGalley for this eArc in exchange for my review.

So I somehow missed this was a loose Pride & Prejudice retelling and so was very nuch thrown for a loop when the middle section with her in English suddenly had a Wickham and the male lead was like, "I like you despite all my efforts." Nothing else was like P&P though, so it was kind of odd.

The world of chicken/poultry shows was wildly entertaining, and I really liked that unique element. BUT then the story went weird again with the scandal they are investigating.

Basically it felt like the author was mashing her favorite stories/tropes into this romcom, come hell or come highwater, and the choices didn't work for me.

Satisfying enough to finish, but not good enough to be elevated beyond 3 stars for me.

This was a really cute book! The relationship could have been fleshed out a little more, but it was a fun read that I'd recommend!

Ohhh love and chickens! I loved this book, it was just such a cute romance book! This book explores the world of chicken and waterfowl showing and judging. I enjoyed taking a glimpse into this world! I would definitely recommend for anyone who enjoys a sweet quick romance read. Thank you NetGalley and the author Kasey Morris for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!

"Love and Chickens" is egg-ceptionally entertaining, clucking good fun from start to finish! This feather-ruffling tale follows Madeline Bennett, a chicken-showing competitor whose life takes a u turn after an unfortunate encounter with the 'egg-stremely' arrogant English poultry judge, George Cooper.

From the moment that feathers fly, readers are whisked away on a whirlwind adventure filled with love, laughter, a little sadness and more drama than you can shake a drumstick at!
Madeline's journey in the competitive poultry world is filled with 'fowl' play, unexpected twists, and enough romantic tension to rival the nest egg at The National.

While the plot may not soar to great heights, "Love and Chickens" delivers a cozy, feel-good read that's perfect for a lazy afternoon or a quiet night in the coop. Despite the occasional cluck-up (we're looking at you, George!), the characters are as endearing as a freshly laid egg and the romance is as sweet as a corn-fed chicken.

Sure, there may be some language quirks that ruffle a few feathers, but don't let that deter you from diving headfirst into this delightful tale. Whether you're a seasoned chicken enthusiast or just looking for a book to 'peck' your interest, "Love and Chickens" is sure to leave you clucking for more. So, 'hen-sure' you grab a copy and get ready for a 'cracking' good time!

Three years after a life changing accident following The National chicken show, Madeline Bennett is back on the chicken show circuit. After losing most of her prize-winning flock the night the accident, Madeline and her surviving chicken, Elsie hit the show circuit to try and win their way back to the top. What she wasn’t prepared to do again was come face to face with George Cooper, an English poultry judge, who deemed three years earlier that her prize winning rooster was sub-par.
When it becomes apparent there is some corruption going on in the show circuit, the unlikely pair join forces to investigate the matter and a frustrating attraction develops. Whether you are familiar with chicken showing or not, this was a sweet and heart-warming romance by Kasey Morris. Add this to your holiday TBR!

I ended up DNF'ing this book at 65%. The plot seemed a bit too far fetched to be believable and the MMC and FMC didn't have the chemistry to make a romance believable. The premise looked very promising, but ultimately, I just couldn't get into the book. Thank you to @netgalley for the ARC.

Mads is a vet assistant by day and a competitive chicken shower on the weekends. She had a large flock of award winning chickens and was at the top of her game until a car accident left her with just one prize chicken, Elsie, and a lot of trauma. She found her way through it and is back on the chicken show scene, but can't get over the way one of the judges treated her at her last show with Benny, a chicken who perished in the accident. Mads eventually gets to know this judge though, and begins to see that maybe he isn't so bad after all, he just happens to say things without thinking. As Mads becomes introduced with the judging side of show chickens, she begins to wonder what it would be like to become a judge herself, but unfortunately gets wrapped up in a bit of the drama that comes with this new role, all while still trying to figure out her feelings for a fellow judge (or two!).

This was such a cute story and the characters were really well done. I had no idea there were chicken shows like the dog shows you sometimes hear about, but I guess that makes sense! I also had no idea how many types of chickens there are out there! There were lots of cute and funny moments, and while it was a tiny bit predictable at times, it was a very quick and light read that had me smiling all the way through. I will definitely check out what Kasey Morris puts out next, and recommend this one to anyone who enjoys stories with animals (and animal lovers) and a light-hearted rom com. Thanks to @netgalley and the author for giving me the chance to read this fun book! It is out now, so go grab your copy!

I love love and i love chickens. Chickens are my favourite animals so this book was right up my street! A very cute read! Although the plot was clear, i did love it. Recommend for a quick cute read!

My friends and I decided to read Love & Chickens by Kasey Morris and I’m pleasantly surprised by this book. The story was super cute, I loved the banter and the storyline. I also thought it was a very well written book. I will definitely be recommending it to all my friends. (Even if they don’t like chickens it’s still a very cute romance)

This was such a cute story. Great for chicken loves and those that just want a sweet enemies to lovers read. There isn’t anything too spicy in the story, but some great banter and friendships!

DNF @ 20%

Unfortunately I think a book about the world of chicken competitions just isn’t for me. I found that I wasn’t invested in the bird shows at all and since that’s pretty much all that happened, I didn’t really want to keep going.
The pacing seemed a little odd to me, there were a lot of time jumps almost every chapter which made the story feel really choppy.
Also, the mmc asked to talk to the fmc and she literally doesn’t let him say a single word to him? All because she’s mad that a chicken judge… judged her chicken? This kind of made me annoyed with the fmc and since the whole book seems to only be in her pov it made me want to stop reading

Thank you to NetGalley and Kasey Morris for the ARC!

As someone, like many of us who got chickens during 2020 quarantine, I loved this book. If you aren’t a chicken lover, you’ll still love this. It’s funny, has good banter and the sexual tension between those two. If you watched and loved the chicken people documentary, you’ll also love this (side note. If you haven’t watched that, go watch it). You don’t need any knowledge about chickens or showing them. The author explains everything to keep you in the loop without feeling like you are reading a wiki page. Madeline, our main girl. She’s speaks the mind but her internal dialogue was funny and very relatable. Plus the best friend side character had me cracking up. George, he’s english, broody, closed off, and cares deeply for his family. Need I say more? I was surprised how much emotion the author managed to pack in, such as George’s sisters background, and Madeline’s accident. I love the disability representation in this book. Canes have a such a stigma, so I’m glad Madeline had a realistic struggle with it herself. Plus I have new chicken breeds to add to the want list.

If there is an audience for it, there is a Pride and Prejudice retelling about it. This is Pride and Prejudice set in the backdrop of the apparently cut-throat community of Poultry and Fowl Shows. Think dog shows, but for chickens, ducks, geese, etc. As a chicken person myself - we have a backyard flock, not show quality - I was excited to pick this up in a tongue-in-cheek sort of way. I was honestly hoping for some "cock" jokes and lots of chicken puns and for the book to not take itself too seriously.

I honestly don't really know what to think about this. It was a really fast read. The writing is a bit inconsistent - sometimes overly formal (why do all Americans think British people use the word "shall" in every day speech?), sometimes juvenile. One of the best parts of P&P is the banter between Darcy and Elizabeth - Elizabeth's ability to call Darcy out on his BS and say what she is thinking. I think the author was trying to do that here, but instead the MFC just came across as kind of mean and a b-word for no apparent reason (okay - the reason is because the Darcy character judged her rooster a bit harshly). But is that enough to cast him as a nemesis? I don't know. It was too much of a stretch for me.

I can tell the author either has chickens and/or did a LOT of research about chickens, their care, their breeding, and the show world because pretty much ALL of it made it into this book. It was VERY chicken heavy and almost read, at times, like a how-to book for chicken care. I wanted more romance and more chicken puns/jokes, but got a fairly serious approach to this topic. Other chicken people will for sure find some interest in this - but I'm not sure it's going to translate to the wider audience. And she really missed the boat on "cock" jokes - they write themselves! And there was nary a one in here.

The steamy scenes seemed to come out of nowhere. They were a bit awkward to me, but I was rooting for the couple to get together by the end. I appreciated the subtle (and at times not so subtle) nods to the original P&P. The writing wasn't off-putting despite some minor inconsistencies (is this trying to be in P&P time period with the dialogue or modern times?? Pick an era).

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for allowing me to read and review an advance reader copy of this book.

I am a chicken mom of 11 so when I saw this book, I requested it immediately!!

I came for the chickens but stayed for the disability rep which I think is so rare to see in romance novels. I can only name like 2 books off the top of my head where the main character or the love interest had a disability and I so glad to be adding another book to that list <3

I loved the plot and the writing style in the book because it just felt so cohesive and well put together! The characters were very likable with great chemistry, and, of course, the chickens were adorable! The enemies to lovers in this book was soooo reminiscent of Pride and Prejudice so I absolutely adored that aspect of the book !!!

Perhaps this is a bit embarrassing but I loved reading a book about chickens so much, I literally cried at random parts because they are just so <3333 My chickens are my children so I cannot put into words how much this book means to me.

I was a bit nervous because of the trigger warnings, but I think that Kasey Morris did an incredible job writing the scenes where said warnings applied. If you are nervous about reading this book because of the warnings, trust me that they are integral to the story and dealt with appropriately: )

4.5 stars!!!!

Pride & Prejudice vibes + Best in Show (but with chickens) makes for a surprisingly cute romance! Mads is getting back into competition after a tragic accident left her injured and her flock mostly gone. She runs into George, the judge who dissed her chickens right before the tragic accident which means he is now her mortal enemy. The book is a sweet journey through both MC learning more about each other and the reader learning fun chicken showing facts. It's a great way to spend an afternoon and you'll start looking up where your nearest farm show is.

What a delight! As a crazy chicken lady myself I was swept up into the details of what showing/judging chickens is like. Of course the romance between the two MC’s was a bonus as well! My only wish was for a little more plot development surrounding the start of the romance between Madeline and George and the journey to the nationals after the big “bust” occurs. Overall a quick and enjoyable read.