There is magic inside of HBY's books. You will never convince me otherwise. I thought I loved Out on a Limb... But Hannah... My word, is this story beautiful. I had to stop counting the amount of times, between these two books, that I cried. I loved Sarah and Caleb's story. As a woman in her 30s, I completely resonated where Sarah was at in her life. Questioning everything that you've done and never go to do. The infinite possibilities in your life that could have happened and wondering whether your choices were enough. This book was raw, it was real, and it was absolute magic.

I finished this book in a day, because I cannot put her books down. I cannot wait for everyone to get their hands on this book and I am so sorry that it doesn't come out till January. The world needs more stories written like this. Hannah... Wow. I may not be married to my high school sweetheart, but I felt every emotion in this story, as if I had.

Hannah, please never stop putting these stories in the world.

Sarah and Caleb have been together longer than they have been apart. High school sweethearts who were married at 19 amid one of the most devastating times in Sarah's life... Sarah starts to question who she is outside of Caleb. After swooping in to save her once again and not being able to tell her what she has that's completely her own, Sarah decides they need to head into the woods on a retreat to work on their relationship and themselves. This book navigates changing relationships and planting yourselves next to each other to grow together. This story navigates grief and weaves a story of hope of just how far love can go and how to define success and happiness on your own terms.

Thank you #Netgalley #DellRomance and #PenguinRandomhouse for the opportunity on this ARC. The scream I scrumpt when I was approved. My heart is not the same.

Out of the Woods by Hannah Bonam-Young is a poignant and introspective memoir that explores the author's journey of healing and self-discovery following a traumatic experience in the wilderness. Bonam-Young's writing is raw and evocative, capturing the complexity of trauma and recovery with honesty and vulnerability. While the book excels in its emotional depth, it sometimes struggles with pacing, as certain sections linger too long on reflection while the narrative momentum falters. Additionally, the transitions between past and present can feel abrupt, making it harder for readers to fully immerse themselves in the flow of the story. Nonetheless, Out of the Woods is a compelling read for those interested in personal growth and resilience, offering a heartfelt exploration of finding strength in unexpected places.

Es un libro sobre un matrimonio en crisis. Sarah y Caleb han estado juntos desde siempre, y si hay algo que ambos saben es que se aman y siempre estarán juntos, o eso es lo que pensaban hasta que Sarah comienza a darse cuenta de que su matrimonio y su vida no son perfectos. Hay algo en su interior que la hace sentir infeliz, ya no está contenta con su dinámica y siente que deben solucionar sus problemas antes de que sea demasiado tarde.

Su hermana y mejor amiga, Win, le recomienda un campamento para parejas, y Sarah acepta ir, ya que es algo que los sacará de su zona de confort y espera que allí puedan hablar y sincerarse sobre lo que les está pasando.



Hay algo que me encantó y fue que, desde siempre, ambos sabían que no querían hijos y nunca los tuvieron y fueron muy felices. Celebro esto porque hay varios autores que, hacen que sus personajes cambien de opinión y terminen con hijos en el epílogo, y todos felices y contentos. Sin embargo, que Hannah no hiciera esto y respetara las decisiones de sus personajes me encantó.

Lo que no me gustó es que el libro es muy corto, o al menos así se siente.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Sarah and Caleb have always been steady. But after 10+ years of marriage Sarah is ready for some changes. They married young at 19 so Sarah’s mother could be at her wedding before passing from ALS. Sarah has felt like the damsel in distress for too long in her relationship. After another rescue from Caleb at her ALS fundraiser Sarah breaks down. Feeling at a loss in her relationship, Sarah approaches Caleb about attending a couples backpacking trip. The catch is that it involves therapy for reconnecting, oh and neither Caleb nor Sarah like outdoors. Will 7 days be enough to work through their issues?

This books was so beautifully emotional. I think I might like Sarah and Caleb more than Win and Bo, and that feels criminal because I’ve been obsessed with them since I read Out on a Limb. For those that read the first book in this stand alone series I will say this one feels much deeper and heavier. But in a beautiful way. I loved the way Hannah showed how Sarah and Caleb’s lives have been shaped by grief, and how naturally we can fall into roles because of life circumstances. I also loved how everyone perceived Sarah as strong and confident while inside she felt anything but. Just amazingly relatable. This book is seriously a work of art. I felt all the feels, cried all the tears, and even found myself kicking my feet. I did not think anything could compare with to my love for Out on a Limb, but this was just as beautiful.

Thank you netgalley and the publisher for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Hannah does it again with a romance that is full of so much emotion and vulnerability. I understand that it being a marriage in trouble romance may deter people from reading it, but it shouldn't. There is so much growth and love in these 336 pages. Hannahs writing makes me feel like I know her characters personally, and this story is no different. Their journey is beautiful and will live rent-free in my brain from here on out. Thank you, Hannah, for a book that reminds us all that it's never too late to try something different and grow with the ones we love.

This was so good. I love Hannah’s writing and this was just another great representation of it. I loved seeing Caleb and Sarah from Out on a Limb here and seeing them grow in their love even through hard times. The topic of grief throughout and the flashbacks really added to the characters and I loved getting to know more about them. 10/10 for Hannah once again.

This was not my first Hannah Bonam- Young book. but it was my favorite so far. Out of the Woods was a great read!

Total number of times that I cried: 15

HBY, you are a precious, beautiful soul. Your words keep me sane. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU.

This book is absolutely perfect. It healed me in ways I didn’t even know I needed. Sarah is me, I am Sarah. I resonated so deeply with her thoughts and feelings. As a girl who also married her high school sweetheart, there is so much change and complexity in our relationship that is difficult to convey, but HBY DID THAT!!! I felt this book in my bones. I didn’t think anything could top Out on a Limb, but I am SO happy to be wrong.

I loved everything about OOTW. I don’t have one single negative thing to say. If you don’t like this book, I don’t trust your judgment. That is how strongly I feel about it.

Thank you Dell Romance for the e-ARC. I can’t wait to buy this book for everyone I know when it’s out in January 2025!

I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it again—HBY could write a romance novel where two squirrels fall in love, and I’d give it 5 stars. Words could never truly explain how her books make me feel. How she writes the most beautiful love stories intertwined with the toughest topics and battles will always amaze me, and I deeply appreciate how much time and effort she puts in to making sure that those topics and battles are portrayed in the most accurate way possible.

This book made me smile, laugh, and UGLY cry. There were moments in this book that quite literally struck my heart, and I knew even before the end that this would be a 5 star read—just like every other HBY book I have read. Going on this journey with Caleb and Sarah was raw, real, and so unbelievably beautiful. I truly cannot wait for the world to read this book in January.

Hannah, thank you a million for sharing your incredible stories with us.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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Out on a Limb was one of my favorite romance books of 2024 so I was very excited to get an ARC. Out of the Woods is a “marriage in crisis” trope about Sarah and Caleb, a high school sweetheart couple who, after 17 years together, are in the midst of a rough patch. They embark on a weeklong couples therapy style hiking trip in an effort to reconnect. It’s a dual timeline story that alternates between the early days of their relationships as teens with current day. Getting an understanding of who they were early on their relationship and what drew them together was a helpful way to understand some of the nuances of their relationship. I really appreciate a romance where the MCs are mature adults and this book definitely checked that box. The pace of the book was a little slow for me I did enjoy and appreciate the book. I would love to see a third book in the same universe.

I was really looking foward to read Out of the Woods! Out on a Limb has become one of my favorite stories of all time. Win and Bo (and Gus) stole my heart and seeing them again in Sarah and Caleb's story was an incredible bonus!

I really enjoyed the story, but I'll admit it doesn't come close to OOAL for me. Sarah and Caleb have a beautiful and complex story. They've known each other since they were 14 and basically grew up together. It was great to have both timelines: when they met and now, when they're going through marriage issues. I love that the author sort of got inspired in her own marriage to write the novel and I really identified with Sarah's dilemmas, her desire for self-discovery, her need to conquer her own achievements and her wish to overcome old obstacles that prevented her from moving forward, like her mother's illness.

The outdoor therapy Reignite was really cool and full a lot of laughter and cute moments, in addition to introducing really fun secondary characters that made the story's pace lighter.

2 things I didn't like so much, the first: during most of the book, I felt a slight distance between the couple, I couldn't connect as much as I would have liked, I don't know how to explain it, but I felt something was missing from them. Second (and this could be a spoiler): I found Caleb's accident a bit unnecessary, it only made Sarah's trauma worse and didn't add much to their evolution as a couple, since they were basically all good again. But the epilogue was really beautiful and gave us MORE of Win and Bo (these two seem like two rabbits in heat, making babies lef and right, lol).

Anyway, despite these issues, it was a great story and I enjoyed returning to Hannah Bonam-Young's universe, I always want to read more of her!

I was lucky enough to receive Out of the Woods as an ARC (enter fangirl screaming here) and absolutely loved it!
Sarah and Caleb have imprinted on my heart! Sarah’s journey through grief and trying to find who she is while also being married to her soulmate was so moving. I laughed, I cried, and I swooned! Caleb’s loyalty and love for Sarah was awe inspiring and something we-as romance readers-dream about. The love story of Sarah and Caleb was heartwarming.
I’m a huge fan of Hannah Bonam-Young’s books and this my new favorite! I highly recommend it!!

This book was AMAZING. I read it in less than 24 hours, I just couldn’t put it down. The writing is so good. I feel like I could really connect with the characters and empathize with them. The plot was also really good. Everything was just so well thought out and felt so real.

Also Caleb and Sarah>>>> I love their relationship so much. I really enjoyed watching them find themselves and work on their relationship.

I was worried that there would be an excessive amount of drama just for the sake of it, but it was totally worth it. I like that there wasn’t a silly miscommunication that kept the characters apart for the whole story, they were honest and knew where the other stood from pretty early on. At times I felt like I wasn’t getting enough of Caleb and Sarah together, but I understand it’s because the story is more about Sarah figuring out why she’s unhappy with how her life has turned out, and her relationship is a part of it. Loved the flashbacks throughout the book. The epilogue was very beautiful and I loved the resolution of it. Another thing I appreciate is the right amount of Win and Bo (and Gus) since they’re so special and loved by the readers, I was worried they would take a bit over the story, but the author included them just the perfect way. I did feel like the last few chapters dragged a little, maybe tried too hard to add tension to the story but it didn’t really work for me. I knew it would be okay because I know this isn’t that type of story.

shut up. when i woke up this morning to see i got approved for the ARC i knew it would be good but this good?! i couldn’t never prepared myself

this had everything that to me makes a perfect romance book:

•great writing
•all the angst (you will cry)
•characters who are genuine soulmates
•working hard to better a relationship
•nothing is magically healed with one round of sex
•but sex is also hot

caleb is so sweet, dorky, and absolutely devoted to his wife. he’s also human, fucks up and panics when he doesn’t know how to fix it

sarah is so human. she’s lost, trying to find herself, absolutely in love with her husband, still navigating grief 12 years down the line, and desperate to try anything to make sure her marriage survives

i adored the features of Win Bo and August (still my all time favorite HBY) and think their friendship is something so precious in this book too

i loved flashing back to the couple growing up and falling in love with each other coupled with the struggle of the present and the desperate fight to not lose the one they love

i love HBY
i love out of the woods
now i will cry because what am i supposed to do between HBY releases?!

Review to Come!

Thank-you to NetGalley for the ARC.

Looking forward to reading this book.

Love the cover!

Liked the other works from this author

Did I start this book last night and finish it this morning? Yes, yes I did.

I fell in love with Win & Bo in Out on a Limb, and loved their story so much, that I immediately went and read the rest of Hannah’s books. I’ve been waiting for 6+ months for this one and was so excited to receive the ARC.

Sarah and Caleb’s story was perfection, and I want to go back and re-read it for the first time. I laughed. I cried. I felt all the things. It was such a beautiful story of love, loss, and finding yourself.

Do yourself a favor and read this book.

A big THANK YOU to NetGalley, Random House Publishing and Hannah Bonam-Young for this eARC of Out Of The Woods 🫶🏻

This story was a hopeful take on the aftermath of loss. Sarah is stuck in complacency and a loss of self after losing her mom to ALS. She and her high school sweetheart, Caleb, married when they were 19, and even though he’s always taken care of her, she wonders a decade later if she would have been stronger and done more with her life if he hadn’t always been there to pick up the pieces. In an attempt to reconnect outside of their norm, Sarah has the crazy idea that she and Caleb should attend a couples wilderness retreat, which sounds nice if you’re into the outdoors…but these two couldn’t be less outdoorsy (an attribute with which I greatly relate). I thought this story was so refreshing to jump in on a seasoned relationship, and to watch Sarah and Caleb work to strengthen their relationship. Our side characters were so fun too!

This book follows Out On A Limb (which features Sarah’s best friend/sister), who we get a taste of in OOTW. It can be read standalone (like I did), but now I want to go back and read more about Win, Bo and August! 💕

Out of the Woods is a stunning sequel to the same universe as Out on a Limb! Out of the Woods follows Sarah and her golden retriever husband Caleb to an outdoor retreat to revamp their marriage. This is a story of growing up with your person, but also learning how to continue to grow every day of your life. Sarah and Win have the most wonderful friendship and it was a joy to explore the relationship between Sarah and Caleb with plenty of cameos from everyone else throughout! This book was sweet, had a lot of heart, and asked a lot of interesting questions about finding joy in your life. So good!!!

i SO badly want to rate this five stars, but it just wasn’t a five star book to me. It’s about a marriage in crisis and how they rekindle their love and spark. it didn’t hit me in the same way that Out on a Limb did, but I still loved Sarah and Caleb‘s story. their love was never in danger, but learning how to let love grow and adapt to where they are.