Happy Wednesday Friends :)
I pray today finds you all doing well, and I'm so thankful you decided to stop on by The Preppy Book Princess for a review I'm so excited to share with you all.
If you've been reading my blog for awhile, then you'd probably already know that Rachael Bloome has become one of my all time favorite authors, and her Poppy Creek series remains one of my favorite small town series to date.
It's bittersweet to be typing up my review of the final title (for now) in the series, but I'm also excited to share with you all about it.
If you'd like to check out my reviews of the previous titles in the series, you can do so using the links below:
Otherwise, keep on reading down below for today's full review.
The Promises in Poppies by Rachael Bloome:
Source: Complimentary Copy Provided by the Author as Part of Her ARC Team
Publisher: Secret Garden Press
Publication Date: July 11th, 2023
Genre: Small Town Romance/Contemporary/Clean Romance
Series: Poppy Creek
Synopsis:
Weddings, babies, and found-families abound in this heartwarming, emotionally satisfying conclusion (for now) to the beloved, bestselling Poppy Creek series.
You’ll laugh, sigh, and wipe tears from your eyes as you revisit friends from past books and spend time in the magical town that inspires hope, healing, and happily ever afters.
Get ready to root for unlikely heroes and fall in love with your favorites all over again.
(synopsis from goodreads)
My Review:
I have reviewed a lot of books over the years, and I don't think any review has ever felt as bittersweet as this one. I've had the immense pleasure of having the opportunity to be part of Rachael Bloome's ARC team ever since her very first Poppy Creek novel, The Clause in Christmas. I've recommend this series to more people than I can count, I've reread them more times than I should probably admit to, and I have a thank you card that Rachael sent me several years ago in a prominent spot on my bookshelf. This series has really come to mean the world to me over the past few years, and I'm so sad that we've finally come to the end (for now) of it. I went into this one expecting great things, but it absolutely went above and beyond anything I could have possibly hoped for.
Readers first met Cassie's mom Donna back in the first book, and we were definitely not given the best first impression. Donna had been an alcoholic, and had never really been there for her daughter in the ways she needed her to be. However, she's recently taken steps to try and finally get her life back on track, and when unexpected news finds its way to her, she decides to finally try and be the steady presence her daughter deserves in her life. However, being there for Cassie means returning to her hometown of Poppy Creek-the town where her greatest heartbreak occurred, and the town that still seems to hold everything against her. As secrets are revealed and romance seems to be in the works, Donna will learn that you absolutely can go home again, and that no one is ever too broken for the pieces to be put back together.
From start to finish, The Promises in Poppies is a roller coaster ride of emotions that I ended up reading the majority of in one sitting. Readers are treated to moments with favorite characters from previous books, plus ends are tied up and questions raised during the start of the series are finally answered. This book truly tugs at the heart strings in the hard subject matter it dives into, and certain moments were so relatable for me on certain circumstances that it honestly had me tearing up. I also have to comment on the fact that I loved that the author included a little bit of a faith element within this one! I wasn't expecting that and it made a wonderful story even better.
While I'm definitely not ready to say goodbye to one of my favorite fictional towns of all time, I can wholeheartedly say that Rachael Bloome gives Poppy Creek the send off it deserves, and while it would be hard pressed for me to pick a favorite from the series, this one is definitely right up there near the top.
Final Rating: 5/5 ( and if I could rate it more I would!)
I can't possibly recommend this one enough, and it's definitely one of my favorite reads of the year so far. A must read for fans of clean and small town romances!
Thanks so much to Rachael Bloome for allowing me to advance read and review this one!
I voluntarily read and reviewed a complimentary copy of this novel from the author as part of her ARC team. I was not required to give a positive review. All thoughts and opinions are my own, and this is my honest review.
Thanks so much for reading guys! I pray you all have a great rest of your day :)
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