Book: What We Want by Lizzie Stanley
Reviewed by Booksbystarlightandshadows
Rating: 4/5
What a journey it has been for Leo and Sadie's HEA! By chapter three I had cried twice, laughed some more, and had fallen head over heels for Leo. I have been so invested in his unrequited love for Sadie since book one and although the road was long it was so worth it. I liked how the book starts with a bang rather than it being slow burn as after two books of build up I was ready for one of them to make the leap!
Leo is an absolute golden retriever of a man who just wants everyone to be happy. His wedding present was perfect, how he just put his heart out there with Sadie from day one, and how he would give her the world even if it broke his heart. I did like when he stood up to Sadie as although I understand why she was insecure and how blind sided she was by his feelings, she needed that nudge. Sadie has a lot going on outwith her relationship with Leo and I was surprised that her family didn't make another appearance after the dinner party. I had my eye on Jacob but Tim also feels like he has a story to tell.
My favourite of the series was probably book two, but Leo's story is a close second. Hearing the teeniest bit of William Macleod's Scottish brogue peaking through in his performance as Leo had me swooning! Both narrators did a great job although if I am being brutally honest there was one accent which took me out a little but its a very small nitpick and didn't lessen my enjoyment.
I am so sad to say goodbye to the Wishbone Family; I'm going to miss their closeness, loyalty, top tier banter and amazing whatsapp conversations! (I loved Em's name change in the Whatsapp group).
My interpretation of the star system;
3 stars - I enjoyed it; would read the author again
4 stars - I really liked it; I am invested and definitely want more from this author/series
5 stars - I loved it; I engaged with this book completely until I finished it and it is one I will re-read