A review by chelsss_ann
Rustic Hearts by Amber Kelly

emotional fast-paced

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

4.5

I don't know what it is about @authoramberkelly's writing, but once I started this book, I could not put it down. BUT don't go into this thinking it's just a sweet, small town romance. I was sobbing for the first 30%, and I still couldn't put it down. These characters went through so much before this story even started, and you just felt so bad for them, but especially Sophie. She was braver than I probably would be if I were in her situation.

I loved the back and forth between Brax and Sophie, and how everyone would just give it to them straight. If they were being assholes, they were called out. And the tension between the two? Whew 🥵 I wouldn't say this is high on the spice scale, but you don't miss it with this book. The plot and the tension still make it *chef's kiss*

I don't know if I'll make it through the whole Poplar Falls series before ApollyCon, but I'm gonna try!