A review by dnnorfleet
A Touch of Ruckus by Ash Van Otterloo

3.0

Honestly, I thought the topics were handled well given the material. The only thing that really drove me nuts were the many metaphors layered throughout the story that bridged stereotypical when it came to Southerners. Now, having lived in Kentucky and visiting the deep south, sure--SOMETIMES. I still just couldn't get into the story when a metaphor popped up and I groaned at how cliche/cringey it was to me.

The metaphors also seemed shoehorned in, so they often took my out of the story. I really think this just comes as a preference with writing.