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A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams

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kerrygetsliterary's review

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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? No

3.0

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uranaishi's review

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emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring mysterious reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

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colonelwonkylilac's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective sad 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? Yes

5.0

i wish i could give this book more stars honestly,  was everything. it was funny, sexy, romantic, emotional, and the historical references made it such a beautifully interesting read. i went into this without even reading the blurb and i’m so glad because each page was such a delightful surprise i know i wont stop gushing about it for weeks. 
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brittany_214's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

5.0

This was a beautiful love story, the main characters were truly soulmates. I also loved the other friendships Ricki had.
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bweeksreads's review

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious sad 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

5.0

If I could give this book infinite stars I would. I feel head over heels for this book. Ezra and Ricki are compelling characters and the story was intriguing from the first page. Ricki’s growth once she gets to Harlem and finds her people is fantastic. Ezra’s story was heartbreaking. The way Tia Williams weaved all the characters and the history together was beautifully done. I’ve never felt the urge to re-read a book before this one.
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serena_hien's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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sugarcainn's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful mysterious 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? No

4.75

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chrisb913's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful fast-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? Yes

5.0

I had heard this book was amazing but had not heard much else. I was shocked when I read the fantasy elements of this story. This love story was wonderful to read. The romance was impeccable and the characters were phenomenal. I cannot wait to read more by this author.
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readingwithtemperance's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

5.0

Saying that this book was 5 stars doesn't do it justice. Because it is so much more than that.

A Love Song for Ricki Wilde put things into perspective for me. Renewing my passion and ultimately lighting a fire under me. Begging the questions of what kind of life I want to live, what mark do I want to leave on the world, and ultimately what would bring me joy.

This was one of the most beautiful things I've ever read. Tia Williams balanced magical realism so perfectly. This story is so devastating and incredibly romantic. 

I loved Ezra and Ricki together. I'm usually very anti insta love, but this was different! The connection between them was so real. I can't fathom
waiting all that time for the love of your life.


I loved how Ricki stood up to her family and paved her own way. So often we allow the approval of others especially family to keep us from our dreams. And it was wonderful watching her achieve and soar without their help. 

Ms. Della has to be one of the loveliest characters I've ever met. I adored her relationship with Ricki so much. She reminded me of my own grandmother. Her bucket list was ridiculous,  fun, and oh so heartwarming. I hope we're all in our 90s with pink hair and a sense of adventure. 

Tia Williams' writing was utterly gorgeous. I feel like I need to reread this in print just to annotate. There were so many wonderful quotes, but my all time favorite was  

To me, love is like listening to an album. Some people skip to their favorite songs and ignore the rest. Other people listen to the entire album over and over until it's familiar and cherished and they know every note by heart. That's how Dr. Bennett and I loved each other. He was music I could listen to forever. 


My favorite part of this book had to be when Ms. Della
buried her grudge. There was somethingso incrediblyhealing about that moment for me as someone who also fosters so much anger towards my own mother. It made me happy she got that peace before she passed.


I don't think I've ever cried so much during an epilogue.
Habibg Ms. Della tell us all about Ricki and Ezra and their wonderful life together was incredible. I loved that she cheered and cried from the afterlife for them both. The scene on Ricki's wedding was especially lovely.


Thus is a story I won't soon forget. And I'll be bullying all of my friends to read it. 
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himpersonal's review against another edition

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

4.75

This was the kind of love story and romance I enjoy - consuming, enduring, and without an ounce of cloying.
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