Reviews with content warning for Cursing - Wildfire

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Buckle up, fellow readers, because once you dive into "Wildfire" by Hannah Grace, there's no turning back. From the moment I cracked open its spine on that fateful November day until the very last page, I was on a whirlwind journey through the captivating world of Maple Hills.

The heart of this novel lies in its characters, particularly Russ and Aurora, who leapt off the page and nestled themselves snugly into my heart. Their journey became my journey, their triumphs and struggles echoing within me long after I closed the book. What struck me most was Grace's masterful use of alternating perspectives. It wasn't just reading; it was living alongside these characters, seeing the world through their eyes, feeling their joys and pains as if they were my own.

And emotions? Oh, they ran wild. Laughter bubbled up from within, tears threatened to spill at every turn, and my heart raced with anticipation with each twist and turn of the plot. What started as a casual purchase quickly transformed into an emotional roller coaster, leaving me breathless yet utterly fulfilled.

Now, here's a little secret: I stumbled into "Wildfire" unaware that it was the second installment of the Maple Hills series. But let me tell you, dear reader, it didn't matter one bit. Grace's storytelling prowess ensured that I felt every nuance, every heartbeat, without missing a single beat. That said, if you're anything like me, you'll want to savor every moment of this literary journey. So, do yourself a favor and grab hold of book one before diving headfirst into this wild ride. Trust me; you won't regret it.

In conclusion, "Wildfire" isn't just a book; it's an experience—a whirlwind of emotions, a journey of self-discovery, and a testament to the power of storytelling. So, if you're ready to lose yourself in a world where every page is ablaze with passion and possibility, then look no further. "Wildfire" awaits, and trust me, you won't want to miss it. As for me? I'm counting down the moments until I can reunite with Russ, Aurora, and the rest of Maple Hills in book three. Until then, happy reading, fellow adventurers.

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

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funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.25

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

4.25⭐️3🌶️
I really liked this book and I loved getting to know Russ better. I found myself actually loling many times throughout the book, which isn’t normal for me! I liked the narrators as well, I thought they fit their personalities. There was a minor miscommunication trope but nothing that derailed the plot, in fact the two main characters often discuss how they don’t want to miscommunicate again. I read icebreaker last year and I think I liked that a little bit more, maybe because it focused more on their found hockey family and we missed a lot of that in this book. I liked the friend group at summer camp well enough, especially Xander, but I guess I found myself not getting too attached since I know he wouldn’t be back at school with the two MC. I think I found icebreaker to be a little spicier, which makes sense since the plot of this book is that Aurora and Russ can’t fraternize while working at camp together, but there’s plenty of tension. I might reread in a few years but it’s not going to be one I gravitate toward unless I forget the plot.

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

"𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁, 𝗥𝗼𝗿𝘆. 𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲."

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Forced Proximity✔️
Forbidden Love✔️
Found Family✔️

This book continues to live rent free in my head daily, and I have no issues about that if I’m honest. When I read the first story, I enjoyed it, but I wasn’t in love with it so I was expecting to feel the exact same about this story, but I was sooooo wrong! I still can’t get over the fact that I had to finish this book because I could’ve continued reading about Russ and Aurora daily.

Aurora is a firecracker, and I love her confidence yet hate how insecure and sensitive she is because of how she’s been treated by those she loves throughout her life. The found family trope really makes Aurora who she is and I love that she has people who aren’t blood related yet more like family than people such as her dad are. Rory has a heart of gold and it’s a shame that she feels the way she does about love because she deserves so much love and happiness that I would honestly do anything just to see her happy. Rory is the type of person that everyone needs in their life but isn’t lucky enough to have, and I’ll be forever grateful that I got to have her in my life, even if it was for only a short amount of time.

Russ worked his way into my favourite book boyfriends list and I miss him so much, especially when he was praising Rory during their spicy moments. To put it simply, Russ is a dreamboat and I hope Hannah Grace is proud of herself for creating such a perfect specimen that doesn’t exist BECAUSE I FOR ONE AM NOT! Russ is a sweetheart and he goes through so much that my heart breaks for him. I really loved the progression that took place with Russ’s character because his confidence grew and he became a man who could put himself first, even when he knew it hurt others. I loved seeing him happy and I love that he got a happy ending that was deserved. Russ is just perfect in every way, and I love the way he was so respectful to Rory while being at Honey Acres. Russ is honestly a man I would let ruin me and say thank you to him.

One thing I really really loved about this story was fact that even though Russ was involved in sports, it wasn’t what he wanted for his future which instantly takes away from the fact that most sport based stories usually her one of the characters ending with a career in their preferred sport, it was a fun little twist that made a big difference for me.

I can honestly say that I can’t think of a single flaw when it comes to Wildfire, it was so much better than the first story and I am truly excited for the third, but I don’t think it’ll live up to the amount of love I have for Russ and Aurora.

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