I really loved this book and instantly fell in love with both characters! They both felt relatable and authentic, especially the insecurities they were grappling with. Read if you love: dual POV, chef MMCs, Twilight references, a menagerie of animals, small town setting, grumpy x sunshine! I absolutely loved the playlist included with multiple Taylor Swift songs! 4.5⭐️

review: savor it by tarah dewitt ☀️🐔

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"You’re all the shapes made perfectly to hold me, and you’re all my favorite colors." 💕🥺

✨ MY THOUGHTS ✨

⚠️ cw: grief, death of a parent, bullying, fire/fire injury, car accident, & medical content⚠️ 

if you love carmy from the bear, gardening, painting your nails every couple of days, farm animals, hallmark movie small towns, lots of laughs, & a little bit of spice this book might be for me!! 

alexa play this is me trying by taylor swift 🎶

🌟 RATING: ★★★★★/5
🥵 spice scale: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (some detail but not too explicit)

@authortarahdewitt is slowly becoming one of my favorite authors!! i fr want to be safe when i grow up!! she's literally giving all of the cottagecore vibes!! this book genuinely made me experience a spectrum of emotions just such a great read! i honestly don't have enough words to explain why it's one of my new favorite books!! if i spontaneously get a canoe tattoo, y'all know why...✨😉🤍 if you're planning to go the audiobook route with this read, you will not be disappointed!! karissa vacker & zachary webber did a phenomenal job!! thank you @authortarahdewitt & @macmillan.audio for the advanced listener copy! 💕

#sarcasticbrunettereads #bookreview #romancereader

The narrators brought such life to this story. The beginning had me extremely hooked, but lost me a little towards the middle. Sage is EVERYTHING.

Savor It-Tarah Dewitt
Narrated by Zachary Webber and Karissa Vacker

Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice 🌶️🌶️
Narration 🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧

This book was so freaking cute. I loved the connection these characters found with the town after writing off small towns after the mmc Fisher and his niece Indy’s mom died. Grief overcame both of them both and they lashed out in their own ways. Now on the path to get their life back on track Fisher needs to go to small town Oregon and set up the new restaurant his boss/business partner is setting up where he meets Sage. As much as he and Indy fight it, they’re both entranced with Sage and her small town. The connection save brings to both Indy and fisher through her town and her land and her animals it’s just beautiful to see.

I loved this pairing for the narration. I will always love listening to Zachary’s Webber. He’s an all star on all his books. And this is the first I have record of listening to Karissa Vacker, but her voice sounds so familiar that she could be someone else that I listen to frequently under a different name that I’m just not matching up in my head. Regardless, she did a stunning job and I can’t wait to hear more from her.

I have been eyeing DeWitt’s books for quite some time so I was really excited to grab a copy of Savor It! The story deals with heavy grief in a way that feels healthy but truthful. Saying that, I did not expect it to be so funny! The many inhabitants of Spunes, Oregon gave Stars Hollow vibes which I mean as the highest form of flattery. The two narrators, Karissa Vacker and Zachary Webber, both deliver knockout performances. The cherry on top were Sage and Fisher and their amazing chemistry which made this the perfect summer read!

Tarah’s writing always feels like coming home ❤️ like walking into a warm bakery & drinking the most delicious cup of coffee. Like seeing the perfect pair of shoes & slipping them on to find they fit just right.

This story starts off with two people crossing paths in a small town and becoming, unknowingly, the exact type of friends they need at that moment in life. One is a single guardian, wandering chef who is trying to find his spark again. The other is a woman who is finding her light and trying to be the happiest she can after all that life’s thrown at her. The two make quite the pair and I’m head over heels for Fisher & Sage. A grump & his sunshine. A quirky small town girlie & a city boy.

This story was just so beautiful & listening to it really brought the words to life to where I was FEELING SO MANY EMOTIONS. Small towns are so spunky & fun & god I love them with my whole heart bc the characters are the BEST and I love the storylines.

The journal 😭 the kiss to make her ex jealous >> the growth we get to see in multiple characters ❤️ and the freaking ANIMALS AHHHHHH! I just am a big ole ball of fluff & smiles right now.

Spice: 🌶️🌶️

Tropes:
Small town
Grumpy x sunshine
Neighbors to lovers
Single Guardian
Friends to lovers
Fake dating

This book made me swoon, and dare I say that the audiobook made it even more of a joy to listen to! Sage and Fisher are a bit of an opposites-attract situation gone right as they balanced each other out so nicely. I absolutely adored how hard the author leaned into the small town aspect in this book, as there were so many charming characters to root for. This storyline also did a beautiful job exploring concepts of grief, home, found family, and belonging. Zachary Webber is a perennial favorite male narrator, and he nails Fisher's character. Karissa Vacker as the female narrator is newer to me, but she was the perfect Sage. I highly recommend this sweet and spicy romance audiobook for all the other small town lovers out there!

Thank you to Macmillan Audio for gifting me with an ALC to review. All opinions are my own.

4 Stars!

What a super cute read!
It follows Sage and Fisher. Fisher who is a hotshot chef coming from New York City has lost his sister and is now in charge of his teenage niece Indy. When Fisher loses his Michelin, he is sent by his boss to Spunce on a sabbatical and consultation on a restaurant opening. He meets Sage and things go from there.

I loved how the author took the time to develop Sage's and Fisher's relationship. I loved the attraction between the two of them.
Though the story did cover some difficult topics, I did like the way the author handled it and how well it flowed within the story.

The only thing I wish it had covered maybe Fisher's and his niece's relationship more as she had suddenly become such a big part of his life.

This was such a quick and fun read that I think is perfect for the summer. The romance is super sweet, the writing is quick and engaging, I found myself hooked into the story fairly quickly.

I got a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange of my honest opinion.

I loved this book so much. This was so sweet and everything I look for in a small town romance. I bounced back and forth between reading this and listening to the audio and it was such an easy read. I absolutely adored Sage. She is the type of woman that I would find myself wanting to be friends with. She is strong willed, funny, caring, and just honestly a good character. I equally loved Fisher, and loved the way he really tried to understand his emotions and was doing his best trying to raise his niece. And he is. chef...YES PLEASE

This was honestly just so a great book. I loved the mental health rep. It seems like just a simple small town story, but there is so much more in depth to this story of difficult things that our main character need to over come. This is a perfect rainy day read or beach read!

A sweet and spicy love story! I really enjoyed it and loved their back and forth! I loved learning about each of their lives and the hardships and wins they had gone through. It made their relationship a lot more meaningful.

CW: it is open door and lots of swears.

Fisher, a previously big-time chef in New York, moves to town to start over. He is grieving the death of his sister, and now he is also raising his rebellious teenage niece, Indy. All the town ladies are curious about the new guy, so they tend to knock on his door just to get the scoop, which becomes quite frustrating for Fisher. He moves in right next door to Sage, who is bright, cheerful, and fun. The two strike a deal which soon turns into more. I absolutely LOVE the fake dating trope!! The characters are well developed and likable. The narrator does a fantastic job. I was about halfway through this book when the arc ended-- I was super bummed! Oh, how I wish I could have finished this one! Not to worry, I will definitely be finishing this one as soon as I am able to obtain a copy! Thank you to Netgalley, Tara Dewitt, and Macmillan Audio for allowing me easy access to the ARC version of this in exchange for an honest review, I will most certainly be posting my updated review ASAP.

Not going to lie, I picked Savor It because I loved the beautiful cover and the story did not disappoint. This was my first book by Tarah DeWitt and I loved it. But I’m kind of a sucker for small town romances.
It has everything I love…
Small town ✔️
Animals ✔️
Quirky towns people✔️
Girl next door✔️
A bit of spice ✔️
Opposites attract
Friends to lovers✔️

Such a cute book.

I really enjoyed the narrators. They really brought the story to life.

Thanks to NetGalley and MacMillian Audiofor a chance to read an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

"Savor It" by Tarah DeWitt is a delightful read that I thoroughly enjoyed. With its engaging narrative and compelling characters, it earns a solid 4 out of 5 stars from me.

I thought this was a very lovely book, and I really liked the audiobook narrators! The plot was sweet, if simple, but still enjoyable. I feel like I was left wanting a little bit more, I appreciated the character's growth throughout the book but I would have loved to see a bit of a stronger ending. Still a lovely read though!

🌈Queer rep: none

Thank you St. Martin's Griffin for the advanced reading copy and Macmillan Audio for the advanced listening copy, receipt of which did not impact my review. #MacAudio2024 Savor It is a beautiful small-town romance set in Spunes, OR. Chef Fisher is on assignment after losing his big city career with his niece, Indy. Many locals aren't sure about the work he's there to do - so some fake dating with beloved local Sage will do the trick, right? Their romance is a great slow burn that was lush and beautifully written, definitely one to savor *ha* this summer! There's a whole cast of characters, including animals, that add to the story. I recommend this one as an ideal summer or fall read! Narrators Karissa Vacker and Zachary Webber were also superb; I adored both of their voices and how much extra depth they added to the story.

I’m so glad I requested this tittle. It was my first book by this author but I have to say that it wont be my last. Main reason I requested this book was because one of my favorite narrators was on it. And I love using that as an excuse to read new (to me) authors. And I wasn’t disappointed.

I’m not usually a small town romance person unless there are elements that make me fall in love with the town. One thing I loved was Sage and all her animals. The names were just too funny and the situations involving them always made laugh. I have to say the main reason I loved this town was Sage. Small town romances always have the same recipe. There is one character thats from that town and loves it and raves about it while the other character doesn’t care for it or see the appeal. Sage’s love for the history of the town was what drew me in. It was contagious.

Then we had the side characters. Indy was definitely my fave. That girl had all the sass and wasn’t afraid to show it. I just loved her so much. And her relationship with Sage was too cute.

Overall this book was great and one of my favorites of the year. Can’t wait to read more from the author.

The cover of this book is just so beautiful! That's why I picked it up, but there is so much more charm than just the cover!!

●Set in a small town with sweeping views of the Pacific Northwest which are vividly described, making you feel like your there.

●The connection between Fisher and Sage is authentic and adds depth to the story, while the wit and humor bring the characters to life!

●The book is filled with puns and jokes that add to its charm and will have you laughing out loud.

●Overall, I truly enjoyed this heartwarming rom-com that balances spicy romance with emotional depth.

🎧The narration by Karissa Vacker and Zachary Webber brings strength and humor to the characters, making this summer romance even more compelling and enjoyable!!

It was impossible not to fall in love with Savor It. Sage is a teacher in the small town of Spunes, OR. She's a bit quirky and wears her heart on her sleeve. Fisher is sent by his boss to Spunes to help open a restaurant after losing his Michelin stars and a bit of his sanity in the process. He also comes as a package deal as he is also raising his niece. Sage and Fisher end up striking up a deal: Fisher will help Sage with her canoe race and Sage will help Fisher make the town move a bit faster in the permits part of the restaurant. I thought Sage and FIsher worked really well together, complimenting each other nicely. I also loved that Fisher didn't dismiss Sage's "small town" thoughts on what the restaurant should feature on the menu.

At times Savor It was emotionally charged, but there is plenty of banter and humor to lighten things up.

This book has got me headed down another backlist rabbit hole! I need more Tarah DeWitt in my life!

Savor It is incredible! Sage is a strong female character, she finds the beauty in the little things that make a big difference and doesn’t sell herself short. Fisher is burnt out, navigating parenting and his grief after loosing his sister.

In comes a rabid vacuum and suddenly Sage and Fisher’s worlds collide in Spunes. It was a slow burn, but oh so worth it!

The banter is laugh out loud in public funny. Sage's empathy, and Fisher’s unwavering support! These two show their love over and over again in the most thoughtful and kind ways. The cast of characters is phenomenal, I especially love Fisher and Indy's dynamic. Sage's homestead is perfection and her outfits are even better!

I read the ARC and immediately did a reread when I received an ALC. The narration was perfection. I felt like I was listening to Sage and Fisher! I highly recommend listening.

Karissa Vacker might be one of my fav narrators! She does such a great job with the fmc in this novel. I was drawn to Sage in such a good way that it helped me enjoy listening to this book.

This is actually my first book by this author, but I have been wanting to read Funny Feelings for a while now and since I have finally read one of her books, I have found that I like her writing. This book had an easy small town romance flow that I am always seeking. All the characters were likable and I am glad the book ended how it did. It’s hard to voice my opinion on it without giving anything away, but I am glad it wasn’t your typical main characters having an epiphany. The author allowed others to be a part of it which I thought was nice.

Unfortunately there weren’t any parts of the book where I was completely blown away, I felt like this was a great filler book with some emotion. One that makes you feel good but doesn’t have you sweating or gripping the arm of your chair for, which isn’t always a bad thing in my eyes! Still recommend for those in search of something like that. 🤍