A review by aprilyang1
Reconnected Hearts by Lola Lockhart

lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.0

This felt like a nostalgic throwback to early 2000s rom-coms (which are always the perfect comfort movies), especially with the pacing and movie magic/coincidences! Initially, Noah wasn't my favorite, but he grew on me and developed a more patient and understanding nature as you got to know him. Lucy, on the other hand, is steadfast and determined, shaped by her past and by her parents relationship. I struggled a bit to understand Lucy’s choices, but she is someone trying to navigate what her head AND her heart are saying… and can’t we all say we’ve been there before.

While I enjoyed the story, I couldn't help but feel that we needed to know more about Noah and Lucy's lives and relationship because a lot felt glossed over and I was left wanting more. The length of the story kind of limited how detailed we could go into their pasts relationship and the development of their current relationship. I think this kind of made it difficult to really connect with the characters at first.

If you're in the mood for a quick romance with a nostalgic vibe that really encompasses early 2000s rom-coms, this book is perfect. A big thank you to Lola Lockhart for inviting me to be part of your ARC team! All opinions shared are my own.