Emma (SCR)
Written on Jul 10, 2019
Hattie Rose has just returned home from Paris. Her parents seem less than happy to have her home and want to push their own agenda on her almost immediately. I felt sorry for Hattie I really did. The constant comparison to her sister and her parents being so academic it must have been so hard for her. Hattie is a good person, she is instantly likeable and you really root for her.
Hattie goes to work for Jo, The owner of Sweet Briar Farm. Jo is running what starts as a donkey sanctuary but really its a sanctuary for all, humans and animals alike.
I really loved this book. I fell in love with the donkeys as quickly as Hattie did! They are amazing creatures and I fell for them hook line and sinker. I loved their different personalities, their different quirks.
This book is about so much more than romance and I think that is why I loved it so much. Don't get me wrong I love a romance book but I also love a book about real life and the issues that come with it. This book deals with grief, loss, loneliness and family. On top of all that Tilly sneaks in a romance too. There are some really heart-wrenching moments in this book but there are also some really heartwarming moments too.
I have followed Tilly's writing since her first adult book but this book has to be her best yet. I struggled to put it down. I was so invested in the characters and the story. I would love to carry on with Jo's story in a sequel.