The Confidence of Wildflowers by Micalea Smeltzer Book Review
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!
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