Burn the Wild is deeply emotional read that finds two broken souls on a journey of healing once their paths intertwine.

I have long loved Ava Hunter's works, and one of the big reasons is how every couple she writes about stands out. They never feel like copies of one another, rather each lead, each couple, is multi-faceted, complex beings that come to life off the page. They feel real, and their vulnerabilities, fallibilities, and strife always resonate. Every character is always more than they appear, because Ava Hunter ensures they are three dimensional. And if very much the case with the leads in this story, Reese and Ford.

Even with her messy introduction, Reese is a character that immediately elicits sympathy. Her struggles made me instantly care for her, it's easy to spot right away she's far more than a troubled pop star. Then there's Ford, who is more than the typical grumpy male lead. He hides his pain just as Reese does, he hides his insecurities and his hesitation in reaching for what is his real dream. Both Reese and Ford are well versed in hiding their true selves, which is why once they meet and get to know each other, we see them blossom into their true selves. We see Reese encourage Ford to try for his dreams, and we see Ford acknowledge the true Reese and encourage her to embrace herself and reclaim her own agency.

Together, they fit so beautifully. And as swoony as all their spice scenes were, it was the scenes of emotional connection that stood out most for me. Reese and Ford brought the best out of each other, and it made rooting for their love effortless. This is is a couple you want to see make it to their happily ever after-- because it's well earned and well deserved.

I had the best time reading Burn the Wild, it's an honor to have met Reese and Ford.

Thank you kindly to Valentine PR for this advanced complimentary copy, I leave this honest review voluntarily. 4.5✨