7 months ago
![✨Anywhere but Here by Rian Birch✨
As someone who thoroughly enjoyed the first two books in the Tradie Lady series, I had high hopes for this third installment and I was not disappointed! There is so much to love about this book - the beautiful backdrop of Australia, the mini adventures Brooke and JJ went on along the way, the comedic moments (hello, goats!), THE SPICE, and the slow progression between these two who could not be more different (they went from strangers to idiots [affectionate] REALLY quick and it was so fun to witness!)
But my favorite thing about this book was the way Birch used JJ’s occupation as a painter to really drive the point home that you can paint in the lines all day long and do everything in your power to keep things orderly and crisp and stay within those lines but…will that make you happy? And keep you happy? Sometimes you have to let go and let the paint run and mix and get dirty and make a crazy abstract painting as you’re rolling around with the person you’re falling in love with. Love that!
Such a fun ride. Can’t wait for the next book from @rianbirch!
Many thanks to Rian for the advanced copy! 🫶🏼
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Posted On: April 7th 2026, 02:21 pm
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✨Anywhere but Here by Rian Birch✨
As someone who thoroughly enjoyed the first two books in the Tradie Lady series, I had high hopes for this third installment and I was not disappointed! There is so much to love about this book - the beautiful backdrop of Australia, the mini adventures Brooke and JJ went on along the way, the comedic moments (hello, goats!), THE SPICE, and the slow progression between these two who could not be more different (they went from strangers to idiots [affectionate] REALLY quick and it was so fun to witness!)
But my favorite thing about this book was the way Birch used JJ’s occupation as a painter to really drive the point home that you can paint in the lines all day long and do everything in your power to keep things orderly and crisp and stay within those lines but…will that make you happy? And keep you happy? Sometimes you have to let go and let the paint run and mix and get dirty and make a crazy abstract painting as you’re rolling around with the person you’re falling in love with. Love that!
Such a fun ride. Can’t wait for the next book from @rianbirch!
Many thanks to Rian for the advanced copy! 🫶🏼
#arcreview #sapphicbooks #wlwbooks #readqueerallyear
As someone who thoroughly enjoyed the first two books in the Tradie Lady series, I had high hopes for this third installment and I was not disappointed! There is so much to love about this book - the beautiful backdrop of Australia, the mini adventures Brooke and JJ went on along the way, the comedic moments (hello, goats!), THE SPICE, and the slow progression between these two who could not be more different (they went from strangers to idiots [affectionate] REALLY quick and it was so fun to witness!)
But my favorite thing about this book was the way Birch used JJ’s occupation as a painter to really drive the point home that you can paint in the lines all day long and do everything in your power to keep things orderly and crisp and stay within those lines but…will that make you happy? And keep you happy? Sometimes you have to let go and let the paint run and mix and get dirty and make a crazy abstract painting as you’re rolling around with the person you’re falling in love with. Love that!
Such a fun ride. Can’t wait for the next book from @rianbirch!
Many thanks to Rian for the advanced copy! 🫶🏼
#arcreview #sapphicbooks #wlwbooks #readqueerallyear
Comments (3)
7 months agorianbirch
Ah glad you enjoyed the painting analogy throughout. Thanks so much for reading and the review 🥰🥰
7 months agosterling_sapphic_reads
Love this!! I really enjoy this series and can’t wait to dive into this one!!
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