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

fast-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? Yes

3.0

A Love Song for Ricki Wilde combines a magical realism romance with a love letter to Harlem. When Ricki moves to Harlem to start a plant store, she meets a mysterious man with a Forrest Gump-like knowledge of the last hundred years of music history. While I didn't get totally wrapped up in the romance, I loved the plant talk and the sections about the Harlem Renaissance. I even found myself googling the locations, music, and plants mentioned in the book. This would also be a great fit for fans of Addie Larue. 
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