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A review by aiyam
A Little Bit Country by Brian D. Kennedy
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book is just so cute. The setting is adorable, the characters are sweet, and the overall vibe of the book is love above all else.
Luke and Emmet are a match made in heaven. The rough, world on his shoulders country boy falling for the city boy with big dreams of being a music star is a story I didn't know I needed until now. The southern aesthetic, recipes, and culture truly make this book unique. I'm begging y'all, we need more queer southern stories, this book was just so good.
The story is centered around finding yourself, figuring out who you are with and without outside influence. It's a coming of age novel but it manages to avoid a lot of the tired clichés. I really loved Luke's development, and his relationship with his mother as it progressed across the book. His dreams of being a chef contrasted with the reality of needing to support his family is such a relatable storyline and I felt that it was very realistic and well done.
Kennedy wrote such a gorgeous love story, I will absolutely be on the lookout for more books from this author. I especially recommend this story to anyone who loves Dolly Parton, the parallels between her and Wanda Jean are so fun.
Luke and Emmet are a match made in heaven. The rough, world on his shoulders country boy falling for the city boy with big dreams of being a music star is a story I didn't know I needed until now. The southern aesthetic, recipes, and culture truly make this book unique. I'm begging y'all, we need more queer southern stories, this book was just so good.
The story is centered around finding yourself, figuring out who you are with and without outside influence. It's a coming of age novel but it manages to avoid a lot of the tired clichés. I really loved Luke's development, and his relationship with his mother as it progressed across the book. His dreams of being a chef contrasted with the reality of needing to support his family is such a relatable storyline and I felt that it was very realistic and well done.
Kennedy wrote such a gorgeous love story, I will absolutely be on the lookout for more books from this author. I especially recommend this story to anyone who loves Dolly Parton, the parallels between her and Wanda Jean are so fun.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Terminal illness, and Sexual content