Thank you to NetGalley and Hachette Audio for the ARC! Tia Williams is a masterful writer of love, connection, and romance and this book is no different. I found the magical realism to be a welcome addition to this story and the historical context on Harlem and Black culture was interesting. Great read!

Ricki Wilde doesn't always fit in with her family. Can't we all relate to that a little? But on leap year through a little magic, she meets an old soul.

A lot of magical realism, romance and some history of Harlem all rolled up into this beautifully written book. I didn't know what to expect from the author, but was pleasantly surprised by this one. It is a little bit of a slow burn, but I filled that burn by enjoying the secondary characters of Tuesday and Ms. Della. All the characters were charming and I wanted to follow them and know more.

Mela Lee; and Preston Butler do an excellent job of bringing the atmosphere and both Ricki and Ezra to life.

Absolutely awesome, magical and whimsical. This is a love story and intertwined with black history. Ezra and Ricki were fascinating to read about and their relationship was one of a kind so swoon-worthy!

Thank you for the audiobook NetGalley.

This book is a perfect mixture of fantasy and romance. It is also a reminder of how true love will find you no matter where you are in life. Williams' skills of infusing three stories into 1 was simply wonderful. I would strongly recommend this book/audiobook to my friends.

I thought Seven Days in June was a perfect novel and somehow Tia Williams even surpassed the beautiful romances she has written before.

This book is a beautiful blend of romance, music, and self-discovery that had me hooked from the very first page. The narrators have a great pace that capture you into the story right away. The use of timeline and the portrayal of Harlem are beautiful in the novel.

Ricki’s journey is both relatable and inspiring, as she navigates the complexities of love and ambition. Tia’s writing is so vivid and lyrical; I

The characters are wonderfully crafted, each with their own unique stories that intertwine in the most heartfelt ways. I especially loved the moments of humor and warmth that balanced the more emotional scenes.

After reading this, Tia Williams is solidified as one of my favorite authors. A Love Song for Ricki Wilde was romantic, whimsical and full of the soft life that I love for my characters. Ricki was a fiercely independent character who wanted to live and love on her terms and Ezra was fully devoted to loving Ricki. Dual times continues to be one of my favorite literary device that I enjoy time and time again. Jumping between the two timelines and learning about what happened in the past to make the Ricki and Ezra's paths cross in the present was fun to watch. While i enjoyed Ezra and Ricki as main characters, the side characters were just as lovable and multifaceted. I could have read a book just about some of the side characters and their backstories. Definitely one of my top books of the year!

One of my best reads this year. This book was absolutely magical and whimsical. The love story intertwined on these pages are everything and more.

Ezra and Ricki were a love story in the making over a century.

2024 is a leap year and this book is all about the special magic of February 29. A Love Song for Ricki Wilde is beautiful, almost poetic. And I wept. I actually did.
Mind, this isn’t a Contemporary Romance. The genre is probably best described as Timetravelling Romance. Something Paranormal-ish.
There are so many emotional facets to this love story and so many details I want to gush about. But I don’t want to spoil them. You absolutely need to experience this wonderful book for yourself!
Mela Lee and Preston Butler bring out all the beauty and feelings of this wonderful novel. One of the best audiobooks of 2024 and not to be missed!

4.5 ⭐️ rounded down.

I was not prepared for the magical realism in this novel and I loved it!

Ricki Wilde has three older sisters who seem to have everything together. Ricki has always been different. Instead of joining the family funeral home business, Ricki moves to NYC and opens her own flower shop in Harlem. Set in modern times, and in 1920s Harlem, the story begins to weave two people together, Ricki in this time and Ezra, a musician from the past. How and why they come together spans a century, culminating on a February 29, that magical day in a Leap Year.

I loved the bits of Harlem history, loved how Ezra found his way to Ricki, and loved the cast of supporting characters, especially Miss Della.

Thank you, NetGalley, for the audiobook ARC in exchange for an honest review.

An enchanting and unique love story about second chances and art, filled with Harlem history, traditions and pop culture references. A beautiful written story that celebrates Black history.

Thank you Hachette Audio and NetGalley for this complimentary audiobook.

𝗔 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗥𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲 by Tia Williams released February 6, 2024.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an audio copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I enjoyed following Ezra and Ricki's relationship through the story and enjoyed the magical realism aspect of this book. This plotline will stick with me and I will continue to recommend the book to everyone!

4.5⭐️
I really enjoyed this story, which I jumped right in without reading the synopsis, which I heard was the way to do it, and to just enjoy the storytelling.

I paired the physical and audio formats, and thought the narration was great! It really brought the story to life and I loved the Harlem setting and magical realism elements.

*many thanks to Hachette Audio and Netgalley for the gifted copy for review

Adding to the DNF shelf for now. Got to around 35%. I felt like the interesting play with timelines and characters was intriguing but not quick enough for me. I enjoyed the writing overall.

This one was a DNF for me. I tried it several times over three or four months, but each time I just couldn't get into the storyline. I had previously read Seven Days in June and loved it! I can't even really pinpoint why it wasn't enjoyable but being on vacation sometimes makes the brain wander versus focused on what I am reading. I will still pick up future books by the author. Sad that this one didn't grab me. Opinion is my own and thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

I've struggled with the audiobook but the story is amazing so I'll get a physical copy and give it another chance.

Sadly, I didn’t get a chance to listen to the audiobook before it got archived!
I will make sure to get a copy or the audio version, myself to give a review on my socials.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! In the beginning I was a confused with the timelines but it wasn’t for too long. I loved all the character voices and their personalities.

In the first half we get introduced to Ricki Wilde and her free spirited ways so opposite of her elite Atlanta family. Rickie is blessed by Miss Della who helps her open her own flower shop in Harlem. Once in Harlem she meets Ezra Walker, who she feels a magnetic pull towards. I loved Ezra’s quirks and mannerisms.

In the second half of the book we learn why Ezra and Ricki can’t be together. It really speeds up from there and my favorite moments shared with couple were in this half.

The history throughout the book was a great addition, it brought the places to life. The tie with Seven Days in June was a great touch that brought me back to their love story.

I would definitely recommend this story to anyone who is interested in romance with a touch of magical elements.

This book was not for me. I appreciate the publishers and netgalley giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

This audiobook was really good. I would definitely recommend listening to the audiobook verses reading the physical book. It just made the story come more to life. This story setting takes place in Harlem both present day and past day. It has to do with Ezra who is a pianist and Ricki who is a florist. I absolutely love this book. Ricki moves to Harlem and opens her own florist shop and in the garden she sees a figure and it's Ezra. It's a beautiful romance novel. There's magical realism and the way she navigates the leap year and the Harlem Renaissance. I highly recommend reading this.

The narrators of this book were great - I read the physical copy while listening and the audiobook definitely elevated the reading experience. Would fully recommend listening to the audiobook!