Blind Ride by B.A. Tortuga Review

 

* This review is spoiler-free *

4.25/5 ⭐

Tropes

➮ Blind rep

➮ Cowboy romance

➮ Gay rep

➮ Friends-to-lovers

➮ Hurt x comfort

Blurb

Jason Scott has everything a bull rider wants—success, money and traveling partner Andy Baxter. When he loses his sight in an accident, he stands to lose it all.

Jason Scott is at the top of the bull riding game, on his way to a winning season. Along with his traveling partner, Andy Baxter, he’s riding hard on the circuit, working around the country with all of the other bull riders and bullfighters, living the good life. The only thing he wishes he had is Bax, but he’s afraid to take the step that would make them more than friends, worried that it will ruin everything.

When a terrible accident leaves Jason unable to see, his whole life goes south. Jason decides to chuck it all, determined to go home and hide at his momma’s ranch. Bax has other ideas. He wants to make sure his best friend doesn’t give up, and he hatches a plan that stuns Jason and makes their friends and family think he’s crazy.

With the help of the other bull riders and a very persistent bull fighter named Coke, Bax convinces Jason to give life one more try. With Jason cautiously learning to hope, and his relationship with Bax going to the next level, life gets pretty complicated. Everyone gets in on the project, from Jason’s strong-willed mother to an entire ranch full of children, all of them working to help Jason do what he loves. 

LGBTQ+ Representation

4/5 🌈

I thought it was well-done and respectful overall. I just feel like their identities could've played more into their characterization. Especially in a realm filled with homophobia, it feels like it could've mattered more.

My Thoughts

The narration of this one truly made this book shine! I felt like it brought the story to life. The narrator's Southern drawl added to my immersion immensely. 

This book also does a great job with pacing given it is a shorter story. The relationship development felt natural. Speaking of, I of course commend the gay rep in this book. It was respectful and thoughtfully done. 

Due to the cliff hanger, I am very excited to dive into the rest of the series!

This book does contain a good bit of open-door spice. If that is not your thing, I do not recommend this book. 

Thank you to Gay Romance Reviews for the ALC! My review is honest and voluntary.