I devoured The Confidence of Wildflowers by Micalea Smeltzer in two sittings. No shame. It’s an easy, bingeable contemporary romance that hits all the marks. I love our hunky, rugged and extra grumpy next door neighbor Thayer and our sassy cupcake queen Salem. They were relatable and all of their interactions were so dang cute. Especially all of the sweet, sweet things Thayer did for Salem. The concert?? Couldn’t wipe the smile off my face.

Everything was going all hunky-dory until the last 20% when Micalea decided to go after my fragile heart with ruthless abandon. I accidentally read THAT scene before the gym the other morning and I can’t even tell you how I made it through that workout. 

With all that said, I’m not sure what it was exactly, but the book was missing something. If it wasn’t for the fact that I was invested in the characters, I’m not sure I would have continued with the second book. I found myself skimming some parts and looking at what percentage I had left.

I was also a little confused on how Salem’s mother’s cancer was addressed. I’m pretty sure you just don’t go home right after a double mastectomy and everything is easy sailing from there…

Anywho, if you’re looking for a bingeable, angsty contemporary romance, this is a good option. The grumpy x sunshine and age gap tropes were done very well. Despite my complaints, it was a good book but it just didn’t blow me out of the water.

The Confidence of Wildflowers Tropes

• Grumpy x Sunshine
• Age Gap
• Single Dad
• Forced Proximity

The Confidence of Wildflowers Spice Level

/5

Favorite Quotes

The Confidence of Wildflowers Blurb

I was eighteen, he was thirty-one. We were worlds apart. But right next door. The temptations were too strong.

My future is a big ‘what if’ at the moment and I’m fine with that.
For the most part.
When Thayer Holmes moves in next door, the grumpy landscaper both fascinates and amuses me.
When he asks me to nanny his kid, it’s a great way to make some extra money.
It’s impossible not to fall in love with Thayer and his adorable son.
There’s a big problem though.
I’m eighteen. He’s thirty-one.
Falling for someone almost fifteen years older than me wasn’t part of my plans, but sometimes things happen when you least expect them.

Have you read The Confidence of Wildflowers yet? Tell me your thoughts! If you’re interested, the link for my review of The Resurrection of Wildflowers (Wildflower Duet #2) is listed below. Happy reading!

The Confidence of Wildflowers by Micalea Smeltzer Book Review

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God of Pain is Rina Kent’s second book in her Legacy of Gods series. I honestly didn’t think I’d be that into Annika and Creighton’s story, but hot damn Rina Kent proved me wrong. Dare I say I even enjoyed it more than God of Malice?? Holy moly what a ride this book was.

First things first, the Deception Trilogy references and cameos were EVERYTHING! I got so giddy when we got POV’s from Lia and Adrian! Man, I miss those two. If you haven’t read their books yet (they are Annika’s parents) stop what you’re doing and get book one downloaded on your kindle asap.

Annika and Creighton couldn’t be more opposite. Annika fully embodies sunshine and Creigh fully embraces the grump he is. This book is a total opposites attract. Annika’s sole mission is to break down Creigh’s walls and get to know the real him and boy does she get more than she bargained for. He comes from a crappy childhood and unraveling his past is quite the rollercoaster of emotions.

Creighton has particular tastes in the bedroom so definitely know your triggers before reading. He’s a straight up sadist. I was literally learning right along side Annika . I’m 100% sure my eyeballs looked like .

Annika’s character has surprised me the most so far. I related to her a lot in the beginning. Confrontation? Hate it. Seeing people become vulnerable in a group setting? Nope. Always seeing the good in people? Yup. It was nice to see her finally come into her own especially when it came to her family. I mean a Mafia princess can only take so much.

God of Pain Tropes

-Grumpy x Sunshine
-Dark Past
-Anti-Hero
-Mafia Themes

God of Pain Spice Level

/5

Favorite Quotes

God of Pain Blurb

I made a terrible mistake.
Being a mafia princess, I knew my fate was already decided.
But I went ahead and longed for the wrong one.
Creighton King is bad news with a gorgeous exterior.
He’s silent, brooding, and obviously emotionally unavailable.
So I thought it was over.
Until he awakens a beast inside me.
My name is Annika Volkov, and I’m Creighton’s worst enemy.
He won’t stop until he breaks me.
Or I break him.

Welp, Rina Kent has done a magnificent job once again! If you liked God of Malice, you will absolutely love God of Pain. I mean who doesn’t love when a sunshine-y mafia princess FMC barges into the life of a silent and grumpy MMC? *chef’s kiss* Although this could be read as a standalone, I would recommend reading God of Malice first!

God of Pain by Rina Kent Book Review

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