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A review by frillyprawn
Melt My Heart by Bethany Rutter
4.0
Lily is trying to enjoy her last summer before going off to Leeds University, a decision she’s not entirely on board with yet. To get ready for this life changing event, she decides to try one new thing everyday with the help of her best friend, Cassie.
There were a few things I really enjoyed about this book- the first being the friendship between Lily and Cassie. I loved that Lily had friends before meeting Cassie, but they were never “good” friends- they didn’t support her or share the same ideals. I think the author including this was so important because it’s a universal feeling. You never truly know friendship until you meet people who you can be yourself with and who allow you to grow. Cassie was that friend for Lily and it was lush.
I loved the description of the seaside town and Lily’s family home. It felt really cosy and I was happy to be in that world, even if it was only brief. Although this may be a good summer read, it was just as good reading it curled up in bed whilst it was pouring outside. It was like a warm hug.
However, I do think the ending was a little rushed. The issues and challenges that had been arising throughout the book all came to head at the same point, and then were over and resolved almost straight away, moments before the book finished. This is a small issue in comparison to how much I enjoyed the other elements though.
Definitely recommend if you want a cutesy romance, some light self discovery, and strong familial relationships.
There were a few things I really enjoyed about this book- the first being the friendship between Lily and Cassie. I loved that Lily had friends before meeting Cassie, but they were never “good” friends- they didn’t support her or share the same ideals. I think the author including this was so important because it’s a universal feeling. You never truly know friendship until you meet people who you can be yourself with and who allow you to grow. Cassie was that friend for Lily and it was lush.
I loved the description of the seaside town and Lily’s family home. It felt really cosy and I was happy to be in that world, even if it was only brief. Although this may be a good summer read, it was just as good reading it curled up in bed whilst it was pouring outside. It was like a warm hug.
However, I do think the ending was a little rushed. The issues and challenges that had been arising throughout the book all came to head at the same point, and then were over and resolved almost straight away, moments before the book finished. This is a small issue in comparison to how much I enjoyed the other elements though.
Definitely recommend if you want a cutesy romance, some light self discovery, and strong familial relationships.