A Love Song for Ricki Wilde is the type of story that you won’t be able to stop reading once you pick it up. Ricki Wilde has always marched to the beat of her own drum and never quite fit in with her family’s expectations. When she decides to start a flower shop independently, there’s no limit to the amount of problems she’ll encounter. But what she doesn’t expect is to meet a mysterious man in a garden who will change her world completely. 

A Love Song for Ricki Wilde is a scorching romance, a time-travel story, and filled with lovable characters. I sometimes struggle with time travel stories, but Tia Williams absolutely nailed it. The dialogue is funny and poignant. Along with Ricki’s story, Williams weaves in the story of Ezra and the one-of-a-kind Ms. Della. Ezra’s story is sweepingly romantic and tinged with musical elegance. 

Ricki is the type of character who you wish you could meet for coffee and hang out with. I also loved Tuesday and Ms. Della! I loved how Ms. Della had her adventurous list of things she wanted to do before she died. The side characters of Tuesday, Ricki’s family, and more all felt so distinct and real. I can’t wait to see what Tia Williams writes next! Readers who are looking for romance, time-travel stories, and a deep sense of connection to lovable characters will love this book. 

Thank you to Tia Williams, Grand Central Publishing, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.