Out of the Woods was a master class in realistic romance. Following a couple going through hardships was so emotional, but also funny, sweet, and heartwarming. Sarah and Caleb feel like friends that everyone knows - the couple who knows each other better than they know themselves, who have faced every obstacle a marriage can face and come out the other side. OOTW is the most beautiful story of partnership and the beauty of growing alongside someone you love.

I loved it! After years of marriage both MCs are confortable with each other that they have lost communicating their feelings, the author sends them on a camping trip to get them out of their comfort zone and reconnect with each other. A great read, loved and maybe cried a little on the journey Sarah and Caleb had to endure to get back what they’ve lost.

As always Hannah bonam-young can't go wrong. If you haven't read her books, what are you waiting for! Go pick them up. She is an amazing Canadian author that is an automatic buy for me.
She creates amazing characters with diversity being at the core of her characters as well.
This book has such a sweet and charming love. I am unwell with how much it pulled on my heart.
You need to read this book now!

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.5/5

I loved this book. Typically the characters I read aren't already together, or don't resonate with me quite as much. Raised Catholic and married to your high school sweetheart for the win!

Books like this are important because they show how love really works- with the good, the bad, and the ugly. I adored their connection, where they bounce off of each other with their own weirdness and humor, understand the unsaid, and at the end of the day, just can't imagine living in a world without the other.

Caleb is an absolute gem, Sarah is the most relatable character I've ever read, and together they're beautiful.

This one made me cry and hold my husband a little tighter. What a great reminder to not take the familiar for granted.

Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for the ARC copy!

This book was such a cute continuation of the story started by Out on a Limb, the first book in this series! Sarah and Caleb have been together since they were in high school, and have seen each other grow up into the adults they are today. This story follows them as they are experiencing issues in their marriage, partially due to them being together since they were young adults. Sarah has depended on Caleb for so much, through the death of her mother, yet feels as if she can never be independent from him. This is further proven when he, without telling her, anonymously donates a huge sum of money to her ALS fundraiser. Per the recommendation of her sister, they go to a wilderness therapy camp for couples, where they are able to spend a week in the woods with other couples, talking about their problems and being professionally supported.

I really enjoyed the topics of this book, but there were moments that were incredibly frustrating. Some of these issues seemed very valid, but some of these issues amazed me that they were having after all these years being together. Sarah seemed very immature and self-obsessed at times, and wasn’t able to think about the way that Caleb felt in certain situations. I wish that we got more insight from Caleb into these situations, especially since we don’t know as much about his upbringing. I appreciate how they are both willing to talk about their issues, and I loved the growth that we are able to see in both of them over the course of the book.

Typically I don’t like these tropes as much, but I love to see this relationship grow and change as they mature. I feel like we were able to watch them go from the high schooler that were in love, to two actual adults who were mutually invested in bettering their relationship! Such a cute book, and I would highly recommend it!

Honestly, I really enjoyed this book. Fun fact about me I hate slow burn romance and I generally don't enjoy second chance romance. While this isn't exactly a second chance romance, it comes close and feels similar, so for me to really like it, was surprising. The slow burn was just perfect and definitely worth it. I had some trouble connecting with the main characters, but I think some of that is because I just loved Win and Bo from the previous book in this series. I guess I overhyped myself, but this book was a solid 4 and I really enjoyed it, and I'm loving having discovered this new author.

I really loved Out on a Limb so I was excited when I saw Bonam-Young had a new book coming out. I really enjoyed it, and I loved learning more about Sarah and Caleb, however I don't feel that it was as strong as Out on a Limb. I was interested in the story, and it was super emotional, but ultimately it didn't grab me as much as Out on a Limb. Thank you NetGalley and Dell for this ARC!

5/5 Stars

Out of the Woods is a beautifully tender, emotional, and refreshingly real romance that completely stole my heart. Hannah Bonam-Young writes with such vulnerability and warmth that every page feels like a hug. The characters are messy, lovable, and deeply human—flawed in ways that make you root for their growth and their love all the more.

This story tackles heavy themes with care, while still delivering swoon-worthy romance, witty banter, and moments of pure joy. The chemistry between the main characters is undeniable, and their journey—both individually and together—is one that will stay with me.

If you’re a fan of heartfelt, character-driven love stories with depth, healing, and hope, Out of the Woods is an absolute must-read.

3.5. Cute story with solid writing, it just wasn’t my preferred tropes. But I will check out her other stuff! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC

I usually love Hannah Bonam-Young books, and this one was still good, but it didn't live up to the same level as the rest of her books. I read Out On a Limb before this, so maybe that's part of the reason I just couldn't connect to the who premise of this story.

For a couple that seemed to have such a solid relationship in the first book, it felt forced in this book to make them have such a strong disconnect. I struggled for the rest of the book because everything felt inauthentic to the couple.

Wow! Just Wow! I wasn’t expecting this to be an emotional roller ride. But it was in all the good ways. I laughed, I cried and I cried some more. I loved Out on a Limb and this was definitely a perfect sequel. I am an all time fan of Hannah Bonam-Young.

This was really sweet! I teared up a bit and I love Caleb and Sarah's story. Plus was fun to see Bo and Win again!

I usually do not read marriage in crisis books, but I love Hannah Bonam-Young's style and I'm glad I gave this book a shot. It did not disappoint. The characters were well written and complex. Sarah and Caleb feel like they could be your friends.

Hannah is one of my favorite authors EVER! Each book is a hit. She has a way of writing that immediately captures you by the first few pages. This was such a beautiful story. Dare I say this is her best book yet! Forever my fave!

HANNAH CAN DO NO WRONG. I will never not fall completely in love with Hannah’s writing. This was romantic, emotional, and heartwarming. I truly could not love a story more. I am so happy to finally have read this book. A top read of the year.

5 stars - sweet sweet Hannah Bonam-Young!! I love her writing, and her book Out on a Limb stamped something deep in my soul. Sarah and Caleb were the same people from OOAL but we got to see more of them, in their element (or I guess, not in their element lol) but they felt so REAL! What REAL couples go through! It was fun, honest, raw, and omg, the past and present POVs! Teenage Sarah and Caleb GUTTED ME.

Overall this was so good, and I shed TEARS!! (the only qualm I had was over the spicy scenes... they felt a bit forced on page, and I almost could've done without them??!!!)

Out of the Woods is a heartfelt and witty exploration of love, growth, and rediscovery. Hannah Bonam-Young crafts a compelling story that centers on Sarah and Caleb Linwood, a couple who, after seventeen years together, find themselves at a crossroads. The story dives deep into the complexities of long-term relationships and what happens when individuals start to question who they are outside of the roles they've played in each other's lives.

Sarah, in particular, struggles with her sense of self, having always defined herself in relation to her husband. After a failed fundraising event in honor of her late mother, her desire for independence leads to conflict with Caleb. This rift opens old wounds, and the couple embarks on a challenging hiking trip meant to help couples reconnect. The setting is perfect for this kind of journey—both literally and metaphorically—and the humor that arises from their nature-averse personalities provides many laugh-out-loud moments.

The book does a wonderful job at blending humor with emotional depth. Sarah and Caleb’s bickering and awkward attempts to navigate the hiking challenges are not just funny but also reveal the layers of their relationship—the love, frustration, and the growing pains of being with someone for so long. The author also addresses the difficulty of maintaining one’s identity within the confines of a long-term relationship, which is something many readers can relate to.

The pacing is strong, and the twists and turns in the couple’s emotional journey keep the story engaging. There were moments when I found myself rooting for them to work things out, and other times when I wished they'd communicate better. That tension is what makes Out of the Woods so compelling; it’s a very real portrayal of what many couples go through as they evolve both together and individually.

The only reason this isn’t a five-star review is that at times, the characters' actions felt repetitive, and I wished there had been more depth to certain secondary characters. While Sarah and Caleb's journey was the highlight, I felt like a bit more focus on the supporting cast could have added another layer to the story.

Overall, Out of the Woods is a poignant and humorous read about finding your way back to love and rediscovering yourself in the process. It’s a great choice for anyone looking for a heartfelt story about relationships and personal growth.

Hannah Bonam-Young is one of the romance greats of this generation and I’m so happy to be able to witness it and have the pleasure of enjoying her work. Out of the Woods is so full of heart and such a personal feeling yet universally relatable book that I may never shut up about it and quit recommending it.

This was such cute and fun read. I love how you can easily relate in HBY's books and her writing is such a breath of fresh air. Very much worth the time to read and enjoy this story. Thank you so much for letting me read this early!

4.75 ⭐️

“𝙄𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙜𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙬, 𝙄’𝙡𝙡 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙢𝙮𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛 𝙣𝙚𝙭𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪. 𝘼𝙡𝙬𝙖𝙮𝙨.”

Out of The Woods is the first book of 2025 that made me shed some happy tears. It's one of those reads that came to me at the perfect time, and I just loved it so much! It's everything I wanted and craved in a romance that's a little bit angsty and a whole lot of comforting🥹

I was truly hooked from the very beginning and not shocked at all by the fact that I finished it in a couple of hours. The story was an emotionally hard-hitting one between overcoming grief, the journey of self-discovery, and mending a marriage. It’s all so beautifully balanced and written in a way that truly resonates, guaranteed to tug at your heartstrings❤️‍🔥

The author excelled in writing genuinely authentic characters who face relatable challenges.
Sarah views herself as a burden in her marriage, believing she doesn't add much value to her relationship with Caleb. She feels like her self-worth is tied entirely to him.
Caleb embodies the classic "knight in shining armor" trope, loving Sarah unconditionally. Seeing his confusion and fear over Sarah's sudden unhappiness was truly heartbreaking😭
However, their path to mending their marriage was both beautiful and inspiring, and these babies truly deserve all the happiness in the world!

"...𝑯𝒂𝒍𝒇 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖. 𝑨𝒍𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒚 𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒎𝒔 𝒊𝒏𝒗𝒐𝒍𝒗𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖. 𝑴𝒚 𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒖𝒓𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒐𝒍𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖. 𝑰 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒆..."

This one just made me all the more excited to read Out On A Limb, which I know I should’ve read first, but I know it will be just as perfect as Out of The Woods😍

What to expect:
🏕 highschool sweethearts
🏕 marriage in crisis
🏕 only one tent
🏕 dual timeline
🏕 wilderness retreat
🏕 acts of service

*𝘈 𝘩𝘶𝘨𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘨𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘋𝘦𝘭𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘳𝘤! 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘺 𝘰𝘸𝘯.*