Review: Loved this book
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 28, 2014
I have to admit, I was not really sure what to think of a book about a cattle ranch in Australia.  I didn't really think it could be so different as it is here, boy was I wrong.  NR Walker does a great job of explaining so much of their daily operations and how they handle things out in the middle of all that dirt.  But this story is so much more than that, Charlie is trying to run the ranch the same way his dad did.  Its a huge job, but hes very good at it.  He dad had always had an exchange student come each year, as a way of them learning about their way of ranching.  Well Charlie wants to continue that tradition, and with that he meets Travis.  Travis is such a good fit there. He's from Texas, which makes the native Australians doubt his ability to survive the time he'll be there. Its a very harsh environment, and since the last student was practically sun burned to a crisp, they have their doubts.  Travis more than proves himself, and soon Charlie takes notice of more than his great work ethic.  I really liked how their relationship starts, Charlie is so afraid to just go for it.  Good thing Travis isn't as shy. They're great together, lots of fun, and very sweet. The rest of their family are good entertainment too. Especially Charlies adopted mom lol.  Shes a take no crap kinda woman, and she calls it like she sees it. Which  has Charlie chringing when she tells him to go for it with Travis.  I have to say I was really worried what would happen to Travis when he gets lost by himself out in the middle of nowhere.  It just seemed like there was no way he'd be found.  I don't want to give it away but this book has a great ending.  Check it out you wont be disappointed.