A review by gracelyn
Great and Precious Things by Rebecca Yarros

4.0

⋆ ⁎ ★° ⁀ ➷ 3 steamy
“I don’t give a shit what people say or how I look to the world. I know who I am. I’ve made peace with my choices.”

Willow Bradley is the town’s sweetheart, and a graphic designer. Willow has known Camden, and his brothers, since they were little kids. Willow has never been able to stop thinking of Camden, even if she hasn’t seen him for the last 6 years. 

Camden ”Cam” Daniels is the town’s troublemaker, and a has just returned home from the military to help take care of his father, who has early on-set Alzheimer’s. Being back in town, Camden starts to work through his issues, not only with the town but with his father who for the last 6 years has blamed Camden for his little brother’s death. 

What I really liked about Willow was that the fought for Camden, not against him, like the town has seen he was a child. Willow showed Camden that she wanted him, even if he didn’t know and understand why. What I really liked about Camden was that we were showed how he had changed since he was a kid, but also how he was the same. I also liked that the town kind of sucked at the same time - in the sense that they represent the world. If you did something bad once, you will forever be known for that. As to why the story wasn’t a 5 star I cannot give a clear answer, but I wasn’t a huge fan of the ending. 

Tropes:
  • Second chance
  • Dead brother’s girlfriend
  • Childhood friends to Lovers
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