Ahhh! Tarah is a romantic genius and I loved this book so much. I loved the grumpy/sunshine vibes, and the way that she made this book make me contemplate so much about life. I truly love Tarah as an author and cannot recommend her enough for those who love romance and emotionally deep books. The depth of the characters was so well done, I felt like I knew them as my closest friends. I could relate on so many levels to both of them, and it made me feel like the book was speaking to me personally. I loved it and I cannot wait for her future work!

I loved this book. Loved it! Sage and Fisher were fantastic characters that I found myself needing to know more about.

The very beginning of the story had me slightly confused and ready to toss my phone out the window—the characters talk about something without truly explaining what they’re talking about, and it made me want to not care. But I’m so glad I pushed through that initial confusion because the rest of the story was fantastic.

I loved Sage—her big heart and her horrible puns. I loved her menagerie of pets and felt seen in every one of her hurts and fears.

I loved Fisher, too—loved seeing him own himself up, not just to Spunes and Sage, but to the whole world.

This story was great and I couldn’t put it down. A definite five stars!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

2/5 stars.

Honestly, I probably should've DNF'd this one. I really tried to get into this book but I just couldn't do it. When the mc's first meet it's very instalove-y but then... just, nothing happens. They had very little chemistry after that and it felt like they barely even interacted. Almost nothing happens for the entirety of the first half pf this book and I found myself trying to pick through the hundred half-developed plot points trying to figure out what was actually important. For example, it seemed like a main plot point was going to be Fisher consulting on the new restaurant but that was barely in the book.

I could tell that the characters were supposed to be complex but they felt so one dimensional. It was like the only personality trait they were given was their problems and it was just so hard to connect to them. This was an issue I had with the book as a whole - it felt so shallow, like I was being told things were happening but not shown. Every time something almost interesting happened the book would jump forward several days.

There were also plot points that felt like they were either abandoned early on or thrown in at random.
Early in the book they make a big deal about the fmc using outdated vocabulary but then that never comes up again. And then, close to the end of the book, the fmc has a migraine and its mentioned that this is something that shes been dealing with since a child but its only brought up in that one scene, never before and never again (it was also a very lackluster scene so... not really worth it)

All in all this book just did not do it for me. I felt like it fell so flat and I was always waiting for something to happen but it never did

Thank you to NetGalley and St Martins Press for the ARC

This is everything I needed in a book and more. I found Tarah DeWitt’s books last year and when I saw I got an ARC of her latest, I was so excited! The way that Tarah writes characters and settings is unbelievable. I am immersed in the world wholeheartedly, I want to live in Spunes and be friends with all the characters! Sage and Fisher are my favorite, the way they communicate and love each other is amazing. Sage and her ways of loving herself and the simple joys in life make me want to go out and buy fun punny tshirts and robes! Fisher and his ability to cook, and the way he carries all his new creations he’s so excited about to Sage’s house! Fisher wanting to be the best he can be for Indy, everything about this book is swoon worthy. I’m just grateful even the animals get a HEA and no longer have to be depressed! Tarah is an auto buy and auto read author and will forever be recommended to anyone who needs a great book! Thank you again for the ARC! ALL THE STARS!!!

WOW wow holy WOW! We are already starting the new year off amazing with this book. I know I have 12 months ahead of me but I’m calling it now - this will be in my top five books of 2024! Okay so Sage? Love her. Fisher? Love him. Sage and Fisher may be my new favorite couple, I adore them. This book is set in Spunes, Oregon, and hello I don’t care if this place is real or not, I want to live inside this book. The small town vibes are immaculate. Sage is adorable and has a slew of adorable animals and grows flowers and can I just be her and live her perfect little farm life?! Fisher is new to town (with his niece) and only there for the summer. Speaking of, I am an autumn girl through and through and I usually don’t like summer books, but Tarah Dewitt wrote this so well that it even made this girl crave a little bit of summer. Anyway, Fisher is a professional chef and I don’t want to spoil anymore about why he’s there or what happens, just trust me, this book is so good. I liked Funny Feelings a lot, but this one is 10x better in my opinion. I’m so thankful for being able to read it early and I can’t wait to purchase a copy for myself!

I received an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for a review and opinions are my own.

Don’t read this book if you’re hungry!! Unless you’re hungry for love, in which case this latest story from Tara DeWitt is a perfect meal. Fans of DeWitt’s Funny Feelings will be so pleased with her latest novel. It gave me a little bit of Hallmark vibes but with more edge, making it a more realistic and relatable story. This will be a perfect addition to your summer reading list.

This was everything I was expecting from Tarah DeWitt!! It rivals Funny Feelings for my favorite. Sage and Fisher’s relationship felt so genuine. This was the perfect mix of everything you want in a romcom.

I wasn't able to read this completely through because it was extremely triggering and traumatic.

I did read the synopsis however sometimes it's the characters backstory and not the forefront of the story itself.

A cute and wholesome small town romance. This was an enjoyable read that delved into some tougher topics such as grief but was also filled with so much hope and love throughout. This story reminds us of the importance of appreciating the little things in life and finding people who appreciate and respect you for who you are. At the beginning Fisher and Sage are both dealing with their own internal struggles but eventually connect on a deep emotional level. I love how much Fisher and Sage really cared about each other and brought out the best in each other. The ending was my favorite part and I will definitely be reading more from this author in the future. My only critique is that the pacing was a bit slow at times but the main characters are so well fleshed out it’s hard not to fall in love with them.

Cute good writing and I loved the author and the character. Adorable cover as well as the story it fits the vibe of what’s written

"Savor It", by Tarah DeWitt, is about a young woman named Sage who lives in a small Oregon coastal town. Sage loves the small town feel she's surrounded by, and loves her farm filled with a variety of interesting animals. However, after being dumped by her long-time love and having to see him parade his new girlfriend all over town, she needs a win. Sage decides her town's annual summer competition is the perfect spot to get her win. Before she can really start training, her small town receives some new inhabitants: Fisher and his teenage niece. Fisher moves in to the small cottage that Sage lives next to, and when the two cross paths, sparks begin to fly. Fisher has some problems of his own: his niece is angry over the loss of her mother and is taking it out on him. However, Sage's fun and sweet personality wins her over and helps Fisher develop a relationship with his niece. Along the way, Sage and Fisher fall in love and start to train for the summer competition.

This was a sweet book, but I felt like it was missing something that I can't put my finger on. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

There’s just something about a book with characters learning to love their life for me. Fisher is grieving and trying to find a way back to himself but a healthier version of himself. Sage and him understand each other and their banter made me laugh out loud multiple times. Sage was a breath of fresh air, she lived her life her way with what brought her joy and I loved seeing that. The small town setting just takes it up a notch. Nosy townsfolk , funny history lessons, and town traditions made the setting so real. I appreciated the lessons that each character was learning about life throughout the book. The writing captured the characters and their emotions perfectly and I couldn’t put this book down. Fisher and Sage complimented each other so well and I loved seeing them get the care they deserved.

TARAH! This book was so lovely. I love the strangers to friends to lovers trope apparently?? Fisher and Sage gave me all of the feels. The banter was on point, the yearning was on point, the tears I cried were on point. So excited for everyone to meet the cast of characters in Spunes!

I’ll admit it took me a bit to get sucked into the story. Had to restart a few times but this story was warm and cozy like a hug on a rainy day. I loved the characters and the dynamic with the main characters and each other as stand alones. I love it when a book has the potential to have a sequel with another set of characters. I don’t know why I waited so long to break in Tarah but I’m glad I have more to dive into on my shelves. 4.75 out of 5 for me.

𝘚𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘳 𝘐𝘵 follows Fisher - a highly accomplished, yet recently unemployed chef escaping the hustle of New York and his kitchen to Spunes, a small town in nowhere Oregon, with his niece as they both grieve her mother.

Sage Byrd has spent her whole life in the same town and she's content but why does it feel like s̶̶o̶̶̶m̶e̶̶o̶̶n̶̶e̶ something's missing?

As the two confide about their grievances and nurture each other's strengths, a love flows that might just bring their smiles back.

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Sage and Fisher's story made me nostalgic for a life I haven't lived and a town I've not visited. I applaud the author for creating a town so filled with love and antics I wish I could live there.

I hope we can all find a love as calming as theirs and a million more.

And I know for a fact that Ellis and Wren's story is coming soon and I can barely sit straight because I just know I'll be all up in the feels <3

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3.94 / 5✩

𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘚𝘵. 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯'𝘴 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘨𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘺. 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘰𝘸𝘯.

This adorable book was a great hallmark movie romcom that also tears your heart open in the best way with a story of healing. The characters were real and relatable, I’m always a fan of the grumpy/sunshine trope!!

This story has all the elements to make a great story, but I find myself completely uninterested. There is quite a bit of long winded description and repetitive concepts. I ended up skipping over a lot of the story.

Super cute story! It was a pretty standard romance in my opinion, but it did a great job at hitting all the bits really well. Loved the aspect of a chef and Michelin stars.

I’m not surprised with how good this was, Tarah is a great author. Fisher and Sage are absolutely amazing. Their stories are equally great and this book was hard to put down. In fact, I might reread this again soon! If I can recommend anything, it’s this book!! Tarah has a way with words that soothes the soul and this book was nothing short of amazing!

He’s a CHEF. That’s it. I’ll leave the review there.

But seriously, this book started a little slowly but more than made up for that in the end. The romance was super compelling, the hard-hitting life lessons were expertly placed, and the small town felt so real. Nothing felt out of place or unnecessary- it all had the perfect amount of detail. In conclusion, if you like reading romance you should read this (just a reminder to check trigger warnings).

Thank you St Martin’s Griffin and Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.