I don’t dislike the marriage in trouble trope by any means, but I’ve never really connected with a book that has that trope in it before this one. I’m a huge fan of Hannah Bonam-Young so I had no doubts that I would love this one, but I’m truly blown away by how much I loved it.
I adored Sarah and Caleb in Out On a Limb and despite their relationship troubles, I grew to love them even more in Out of the Woods.
I felt so much for Sarah specifically, especially as a person with a dead parent who also wanted to be a writer once upon a time. Seeing Sarah go through tough things and come out stronger and more confident and independent (AND not losing her husband) was inspiring. I loved the tenderness in which the author chose to write about Sarah’s mom and grief journey.
Caleb was a nerdy dream come true, and his dirty talk?? Yes, forever.
Anyway, I can’t wait for this to release and hold a physical copy in my hands.

Wow, this was just amazing! The backstories, the character growth, and the journey of finding yourself alongside the person you’ve always wanted to be with – it all really resonated with me. I was there laughing, crying, and reflecting on my relationship, thinking about how I can be the best partner possible.

I can’t thank Hannah enough for writing this book. I’ve been with my husband since high school, and it really touched my heart. It reminded me that even if you’ve been together forever, things can get tough. But if you’re both willing to put in the effort, you can achieve so much together. Yes, it’s going to be a challenge, but love makes you want to overcome anything.

I love how most books show the beginnings of relationships and then skip ahead to the happily ever after. But what I really appreciate is getting a peek into the reality of long-term relationships and how marriage isn’t always a walk in the park. It takes continuous effort, and you have to keep things exciting and fresh! I adored how she portrayed that in her writing. It makes me want to whisk my husband away on a fun retreat – it sounds like a blast, especially after that part!

Thank you NetGalley and Dell for the ARC!

Oh, be still my heart. Hannah Bonam-Young has mastered the perfect cocktail of heartbreak, humor, and horniness. The rom-com H trifecta, if you will.

Self-discovery in a marriage. Evolution of partnership. Sarah and Caleb have my heart.

From the second I read the author's forward, I knew I was in for a different reading experience. Unlike other so-called second chance romances, this wasn't a second chance for these high school sweethearts, it was a redirection. I think the novel did an incredible job of showcasing that two people can love each other and still not be on the same page, that the key is to be open and accept each new iterations of ourselves and each other. This book touches on romantic love, platonic love, and motherly love in such kind and thoughtful ways.

First I want to thank NetGalley for gifting me the opportunity to read this beauty months before its release. IM FOREVER GRATEFUL because this was yet another masterpiece. All of HBY’s books feel like a warm hug and this was no exception <3

Sarah and Calebs story was so well written and it made me feel all the feels. I didn’t know what to expect from their story and I loved them from “out on a limb” but nothing could prepare me for the way this book made me feel. This story was wrapped in love but also grief and the journey of finding yourself.

I love the writing of the story and the dual pov. I feel like the dual pop is necessary for further outlook on their love story. It added depth to their characters in my opinion and I loved it. Sarah was so real. I loved how she noticed herself slipping and took charge. I love how Caleb supported her through it all. I know their story was a bit messy but I loved how their love for each other never faltered no matter the obstacles.

So many words to describe my feelings for this book but it all sums up to PERFECTION. RUN DON’T WALK to purchase Out Of The Woods when it releases in January and in the mean time she has other great books that could be read if you haven’t already

Marriage in trouble romances are so hard to find, especially when they are well done. This one… was everything. I loved it so much.

This book deals with a lot of issues including a significant amount of grieving a deceased parent. There are a lot of fun, light moments, but the heavy is heavy. Just be aware.

This book also portrays marriage in a flawed, emotional, and intimate manner. The characters were amazing, the plot was amazing. The writing style is amazing. I cried, I laughed. blushed, giggled, and kicked my feet. I fell completely in love with the characters.

You will not be disappointed if you give this a go!

This was a delightful follow up to Out on a Limb featuring a marriage in crisis and a couples' hiking trip through the woods. Sarah's narration is hilarious, and I adored seeing her and Caleb find their way back to each other. The book also deals with heavy topics--grief and the loss of a parent--and does so in nuanced and compassionate ways. This hits the perfect mix of humor and heart!

You definitely don't have to have read Out on a Limb to enjoy this one, but I recommend going in series order because the character cameos are very satisfying.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc! Opinions are my own.

i had the best time of my life reading this book!! this deserve infinity stars and even that wpuldn't be able to describe how much i love this books!!

5⭐️/2🌶️
I didn’t know if HBY could write anything as heartwarming and beautiful as Out on a Limb, but dammit she did it again. 🥹 My husband and I got together when I was 14 and married when I was 19. I followed him around the country while he was in the military, and I was slapped in the face by how much I related to Sarah and Caleb (whom I also adored in Out on a Limb but didn’t relate to nearly as deeply until Out of the Woods). The internal dialogue of Sarah was complex because of her anger and sadness and guilt and overwhelming love for her husband which left her feeling confused and reading that on paper was incredibly validating. Enough about me and my connection to the book though, the writing was GREAT. It was emotional and tense and you could feel everything they felt from the desperation and turmoil over their marriage to the joy and admiration they have for one another. It was beautiful to read. I already wish I could read it for the first time again. I could go on and on but long story short, this book is another 5⭐️ from HBY and I highly recommend it.

✨ARC Review✨

I could not have been more ecstatic than when I was approved for this ARC. The amount of love I have for Out on a Limb is immeasurable and I am so happy that I got to read Out of the Woods. Maybe I should have tried savoring it and reading it a few chapters at a time. Y’all. I couldn’t. I read it in one sitting. On my deck on the last nice sit-outside-able weekend before it’s too chilly. This was a perfect reading day and a perfect book to enjoy. Oh, and when the audiobook is available, I’m absolutely going to listen because @victoriaconnollynarrator.

So, our Sarah, Win’s bestie from OoaL, is having a major just-past quarter-life crisis. I’ll be honest. At first I was not “getting” her. I didn’t understand why she was so unhappy with her life, her station, and especially her husband. Caleb is sweet, thoughtful, her protector, and her rock. How could she be anything less than overjoyed with everything she has? It is a true testament to @authorhannahby ‘s talent that she made me “get” it.

Sarah and Caleb have been together since they were fourteen and married since nineteen. There’s a lot of room to grow between fourteen and thirty-one.

These two need *something*. Win suggests a week-long hiking excursion called Reignite which they reluctantly agree to. Sarah has all of these thoughts and feelings that she keeps bottled up and her resentment is bubbling over. Caleb has no idea. He’s just working too hard, too much, and making bank- something he learned from his father.

This book deals with a lot of issues including a significant amount of grieving a deceased parent. There are a lot of fun, light moments, but the heavy is heavy. Just be aware.

I wasn’t sure in the first quarter if I would love this book as much as OoaL, but I do. I do. I really do. It’s obviously a very different book and it for sure hit me harder in some ways. I cannot recommend it enough. I started this review immediately after I finished, but now I’ve been ruminating on it. I think I appreciate it even more. And the epilogue! 🥰

I received this eARC via #netgalley and @dellromance. All thoughts are mine alone.

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I received an ARC from Random House Publishing through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my thoughts about the book in any way. (I am still INTERNALLY SCREAMING that I got an early copy from an author i so clearly love)

I was actually rolling on the floor desperate BEGGING for an early copy a few months ago and I eventually fucking got it so prepare for how insufferable I will be because I deserve it. Out of The Woods will be in shelves on January 28, 2025 and I cannot wait for everyone to get their hands on this angsty and hilarious companion novel to OOAL!

Before I begin, THIS should be the standard for a marriage in crisis romance novel. It wasn’t shit because I almost cried multiple times. I need fourteen more of them right about now (Hannah if you see this, please listen to my annoying ass) this was fucking flawless you guys <3

This portrays marriage in a flawed, emotional, and intimate manner. All throughout this book, I simultaneously felt both Sarah and Caleb’s shared pain, along with their grievances. Hannah definitely handled this book with care because anyone could feel her love in the characterization and writing (especially with the Win & Bo cameos!) Warning though that this book comes with depressing loss, the brutal hit of having an existential crisis, and rethinking your entire fucking existence (ngl it was what I needed). And yet, OOTW is hopeful and insightful, eventually changing my perspective on marriage. I mean, who wouldn’t want to get married to Caleb? I’m pretty sure anyone would love to get married to a nerd (that would be me, is anyone interested?)

Have you ever read a book and immediately wanted to go right back to the start and read it all over because you mentally can’t except it’s actually over, that was me after reading Out Of The Woods. Hannah truly concocted the most tension filled marriage in crisis that had had me so emotionally unwell. Sarah and Caleb’s relationship was so raw and real, seeing their start to finish in this made me love love even more than I did before. Hands down one of my absolute favourite books ever!

This book was a rollercoaster of emotions. Sarah was such a relatable character for me and I loved every second of finally getting her story. Definitely recommend reading Out on a Limb first followed by this book immediately!

this book felt like home. what i mean by that is that this was THE book where i actually felt i was reading parts of my life. i related so much to sarah and not only that, but i actually read some of lines to my husband and he even related so heavily to the things caleb did/said. i felt so seen, held, and almost cherished while reading this book. it had all of my favourite elements that i love in a romance but most importantly i had the most wonderful time. i cried, i laughed, and i truly felt so transported into this novel. HBY really knows how to create a swoony romance that feels SO relatable, raw, and real! i love sarah and caleb so so much and think so many people are going to ADORE!!!!

I will read anything Hannah Bonam-Young write at this point. I love Out on a Limb a lot and I feel like this book really hits close to home. Out of the Woods is about Sarah and Caleb’s story and their marriage crisis. I feel like I can relate to their story a lot. My husband and I met when we were very young. We were innocent and naive. I would say we basically grew up together and we are still growing with things that life throws at us!

Even the healthiest relationship can become stagnant. You start having doubts and wondering the “what ifs” about the pasts and “who are you” without your partner. The most important thing is to realize that communication is key and try to be proactive to make changes. No marriage is perfect! Caleb and Sarah’s relationship had been struggling for some time and they were in desperate need for a change. They go to this couples retreat. The retreat gave them an opportunity to do things outside their normal routines which help Sarah and Caleb self-reflect, communicate, and find each other again.💕

Like most romance books, this has a happy ending. However, while reading the book, it was an emotional rollar coaster for me. The flashbacks and present time made me smile, swoon, cry, laugh, frown, blush, and all sorts of feelings. I feel like my heart was shattered and the pieces were glue back together at the end. This is how great the writing is when you feel all the emotions that no other books has and the things in this book feel so real and relatable to life. I am so grateful that I had the honor to read this ARC. Thank you so much Dell romance, netgalley and Hannah Bonam Young. 🫶🏻

Overall: 4
Spice: 2

Being married for 20 years to a successful trust fund baby has the FMC trying figure out her place in the world. While on a camping trip meant to bring them together, one of the MC’s has an accident and sends the other MC into a panic. Sometimes all you need is a different perspective to realize you right where you need to be.

Hannah Bonam-Young writes romance books like no one else! After Out on a Limb was able to make me love the Accidental Pregnancy Trope, I fell in love with the Marriage in Crisis Trope in the second book. Such a great love story, that isn't like other romance books, with great characters and amazing writing.

We all know that it's not a romance if there isn't an HEA, but for me it's not a GOOD romance if it doesn't have a good bit of self-discovery OUTSIDE of the romance, and Bonam-Young does that so so well! This is a story of HS sweethearts who are going through it and end up at an outdoor therapy retreat. I have a love/hate relationship with hiking as a whole (I feel like this one does a great job of illustrating why that would be!) but it's so sweet and watching these two come together is a joy.
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HANNAH <3

You can truly do no wrong.

I am so grateful to have received this ARC.

This book chewed me up and spit me out in the best way! I highlighted so many things that were incredibly relatable.

Spoiler Free Review incoming:

This book is about discovery within your relationship and yourself. Something I'm sure so many of us can relate to. Sarah and Caleb are HS sweethearts and have found themselves in a bit of a rough patch. This landed them on a trip to an outdoor therapy retreat. (Looooove an outdoors setting).

There are complexities to this story, and the amount of love these two feel for each other truly pours out through the pages. It was intense and emotional and beautiful to read.

This book is full of so many things I love

Dual POV
Past/Present POV
BANTER
Outdoors
Lover Boy
High School Sweethearts
BO & WIN

It is a perfect story and a big thank you to PRH and Net Galley for the ARC.