03/13/2026

Reading Redeeming 6 nearly felt like a drag. Not because it was bad, but because by that point I had honestly had enough of the Lynch siblings. The emotional weight and intensity of their story is undeniable, but after spending so much time immersed in their world, I felt a little worn down by it.

When I picked up the audiobook of Taming 7 on New Year’s Eve, though, I was immediately hooked. The very first couple of lines felt like stanzas of a poem, which immediately drew me in. The opening chapter was intense and a lot to process. Out of the whole book, I especially enjoyed the opening chapters because they set such a strong, heavy tone that let me step into the shoes of Claire and Gibsie, and it forced me to reconsider them in ways I hadn’t before.

The story dives deeper into the emotional realities both characters carry. Claire is far more than the sweet girl who hangs out with Shannon and is often described as confident and strong. Beneath that image is someone with a heart of gold who would always go the extra mile for the people she loves, while still struggling to navigate expectations and her own internal conflicts. Through her perspective, I was able to see how deeply she cares about the people in her life and how loyal she is to the people she loves. Her strength is steady and persistent, especially when situations become difficult.

Gibsie, on the other hand, is one of the most complex characters in the series. We often know him as the supportive friend everyone needs, always carrying a great sense of humor wherever he goes. However, he masks his pain with humor and recklessness. The one thing that isn’t complex is his love for his childhood best friend, Claire, but he struggles to open up about his feelings to her because of his vulnerability and fear of getting hurt. As the novel slowly progresses, the jokes and chaos that Gibsie brings to the table is much less important than the perspective he shares.

This book nearly moved me to tears as this book shows us their relationship and how relationships grow through understanding, and not commitment. 

 The story is full of plot twists that leave you jaw-dropping and emotional, making their journey feel intense, raw, and unforgettable.