Prize Money

This book was exactly what I needed to read this week. Prize Money is fun and sweet and I loved the lead characters from the very beginning. As they progress through the book, I absolutely adored watching that relationship grow and the obvious care that Celeste Castro put into creating their stories.

Toma Rozene, a deeply independent stunt woman, returns to Idaho following her father's accident and a bad breakup. On her flight, she meets a young woman who helps her through the overwhelming emotions she has been pushing down only to loose track of her immediately upon landing. When Toma takes her father's role to keep rodeo riders safe, who does she end up rescuing but Eva Angeles, one of the best barrel racers and Toma's companion from the flight. The two women strike up a quick friendship as they both work towards chasing and finding their dreams. But is there something more there?

Yes, of course there is. It's what we expect from a Celeste Castro book: fun, queer romance. Toma and Eva are perfect for each other. Prize Money wonderfully captures the joy and frustrations that comes with working for your dreams. I loved Toma and Eva and the determination and kindness they both carried through the book. The whole world of Prize Money was a great escape from my own busy schedule and grey weather.