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allimowrey 's review for:
The Confidence of Wildflowers
by Micalea Smeltzer
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I have mixed feelings about this book. On one hand, I went in blind and didn’t check the trigger warnings—something I definitely regret, as I was in tears by the end. So, please make sure to review those before diving in.
The writing style felt somewhat flat and a bit juvenile at times, which made it hard for me to fully connect with the characters or the emotional weight of certain scenes. That said, the storyline itself was compelling enough to keep me turning the pages, and the steamy moments were addictive and well-executed.
Originally, I was leaning toward a two-star rating based on the prose alone—but the moment I finished, I downloaded the second book without hesitation — all that to say, despite its flaws, the plot had enough pull that I had to know what happens next. So while it wasn't a perfect read, it definitely did its job in keeping me hooked.
The writing style felt somewhat flat and a bit juvenile at times, which made it hard for me to fully connect with the characters or the emotional weight of certain scenes. That said, the storyline itself was compelling enough to keep me turning the pages, and the steamy moments were addictive and well-executed.
Originally, I was leaning toward a two-star rating based on the prose alone—but the moment I finished, I downloaded the second book without hesitation — all that to say, despite its flaws, the plot had enough pull that I had to know what happens next. So while it wasn't a perfect read, it definitely did its job in keeping me hooked.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Child death, Sexual assault, Sexual content
Moderate: Pregnancy