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A review by danielghurst
A Little Bit Country by Brian D. Kennedy
5.0
A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY by Brian D. Kennedy is the cutest lil romance there ever was! The setup is very clever with Emmett and Luke seemingly at odds when it comes to their goals and lifestyles, but the sparks fly anyway. Both main characters are kind-hearted and sympathetic, which has the reader rooting for both of them as individuals and as a couple. Meanwhile, they each have to do some self-discovery and face some hard truths. Both characters have compelling and believable journeys throughout the story, and the mysterious scandal surrounding Wanda Jean and Luke's grandmother adds a nice jolt of suspense.
I also loved the setting, which is pretty unique in the young adult literary space. The contrast between the glitzy Wanda World theme park and the natural beauty of the surrounding area and the grittiness of the dive bars and other such locales give the story a lot of variety and make the world of the book come to vibrant life. It also features some charming (and less-than-charming) side characters who are all fleshed out just enough to contribute to the world of the book but not take away from Emmett and Luke's love story.
A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY is absolutely adorable and a perfect summer read, especially for Pride month!
I also loved the setting, which is pretty unique in the young adult literary space. The contrast between the glitzy Wanda World theme park and the natural beauty of the surrounding area and the grittiness of the dive bars and other such locales give the story a lot of variety and make the world of the book come to vibrant life. It also features some charming (and less-than-charming) side characters who are all fleshed out just enough to contribute to the world of the book but not take away from Emmett and Luke's love story.
A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY is absolutely adorable and a perfect summer read, especially for Pride month!