A review by serendipitysbooks
A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams

emotional hopeful mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

 I was in the mood for a quick and light read so I picked up A Love Song for Ricki Wilde. It did the trick and was an enjoyable enough read but not one that will stick with me. In romance terms it’s on the slower burn side and there is definitely an element of if not exactly insta-love then definitely insta-obsession. One didn’t bother me; the other I was willing to roll with. My biggest irritation was the over-the-top awfulness of Ricki’s family. I generally prefer a little more subtleness when it comes to characterisation. I always love a New York setting, and the fact that this story also included an historic storyline set during the Harlem renaissance was an extra bonus. The cross-generational friendship/ found family between Ricki and Della was delightful. And the Leap Year magic gave this a fresh, fun feeling. I did miss the emotional intensity that I enjoyed in Seven Days in June though. 
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