A Love Song for Ricki Wilde

I didn’t want this book to end. I felt all the emotions, loved her writing style, and absolutely loved this book. Everything, I loved everything about it. The chemistry was awesome!!! I have zero complaints.

Synopsis of Love Song for Ricki Wilde – A young & free spirited Ricki Wilde moves to Harlem. She opens a flower shop and soon encounters Erza, a musician who is over a 100 years old. A curse has been cast upon Erza that when he falls in love, the person he loves will die in Feb. Ricki and Erza meet, fall in love, and attempt to reverse the curse. Shared Thoughts Book Club 5-Star Review: 3 Stars

I don’t think this is as strong as Seven Days in June, but the magical realism was pulled off in good fashion and the characters were interesting and lovable. Tia Williams really knows how to do character driven romance. My main complaint is that the relationship between them feels less grounded even though it is explained by the magical aspects, I just didn’t feel the chemistry as much which left me less invested. Would still read more of her as I think she’s one of the best writers in this genre right now.

3.5/5 rounding to 4

Thanks to NetGalley for providing me an ARC of this amazing book. A Love Song for Ricki Wilde was a fantastical journey of love and fate. Once again Tia Williams manages to draw readers in with rich characters who you want to root for and see realize their dreams. Ricki Wilde, the main character, is the dreamer, youngest child of an elite black Atlanta family. She is heiress to a funeral home dynasty, but longs to strike out on her own and pursue her own dreams. When she gets an opportunity to make her dreams come true, thanks to Ms. Della, she has no idea the magical journey she is about to embark on. With Harlem as the backdrop, Tia Williams transports you to modern day Harlem and back in time to the fabulous Harlem Renaissance. Williams paints vivid pictures in her writing that makes you feel like you are right there with Ricki as she pursues her dreams. You can almost hear the music and see the beautiful clothes and the fabulous clubs of the Harlem Renaissance. I really couldn't put this book down because I had to know what was going to happen with these characters. It was a haunting, soul-stirring story of taking a leap of faith to realize your dreams. I loved every minute of this book and would definitely recommend you read it!

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