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Renee Carlino
Book ArchiveContemporaryNew AdultFire
A USA TODAY bestseller, Sweet Thing tells the story of Mia Kelly, a twenty-five-year-old walking Gap ad who thinks she has life figured out when her father’s sudden death uproots her from slow-paced Ann Arbor to New York City’s bustling East Village. There she discovers her father’s spirit for life and the legacy he left behind with the help of an old café, a few eccentric friends, and one charming musician.
Will Ryan is good-looking, poetic, spontaneous, and on the brink of fame when he meets Mia, his new landlord, muse, and personal heartbreaker.
A story of self-discovery and friendship, Sweet Thing shines light on the power of loving and letting go.
I love when a book keeps up the realness of actual life while also giving us a taste of fantasy. The main characters, Mia and Will, are entirely relatable and yet so frustrating. Through the push and pull of their relationship, my emotions got the better of me, both in angst and in happiness. There were parts of the book that seemed rushed, yet seemed to take longer than they should have, but overall, the story is lovely and filled with fiery growth. [June 2013]