A review by rachbreads
The Trail of Lost Hearts by Tracey Garvis Graves

emotional reflective medium-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

3.75

I can always count on a Tracey Garvis Graves book to be something I'll enjoy and read quickly and this book was no exception. I thought the strong focus on personal growth and healing from horrible grief was a real strength of the book. Seeing Marshall and Wren go from total strangers to friends who confided in one another (sort of...) to lovers was really special. Overall, I felt like the first half of the book was stronger than the second. The second half brought in a trope I don't love - while it had a unique twist in this instance it's still not my favorite, and I found some of the MC's decisions questionable as well. I was still rooting for everyone's happy ending!
Bonus points for so much outdoorsy content and a unique focus on geocaching, something I've never seen in a book!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for providing me an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. 
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