A review by riahsade
A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams

emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

It was sweet. It was supernatural, which I wasn't expecting. I was fully thinking Ricki was talking to a ghost until I remembered he said he was the fifth or sixth, but then it turned out it was the same man. I liked that it connected the world of Eva Mercy from Seven Days in June. That was a nice check in. I liked the mystery of romance, more than their romance itself. I wish the historical side, Ezra's story, was more involved than it was. 1928 Ezra had like four chapters, and it would have been nice to experience him living in the other decades versus having 2024 Ezra talk about it to Ricki in a few paragraphs. I saw Mrs. Della's sacrifice coming when she told Ricki Felice was her mom, and Ricki told her Ezra's story. It was a very Madame Zeroni from Holes moment. 

Overall, I enjoyed the book! It was a lovely read.