This book was hilarious, engaging, and the side characters make you love them as much as the main characters. I didn’t know that this was a series. If I had, I definitely would’ve read the first two before reading this one. With that being said, I still really enjoyed this book and plan on reading the previous two books and any future books that involve Riley Thorn. I feel like if I had read the other books first, I would’ve loved this book and given it 5 stars. Since that wasn’t the case there was a bit of disconnect for me with the characters at times because I didn’t fully understand the relationship between some characters and events that happened previously. Still a great mystery book and I’m looking forward to seeing what crimes Riley and Nick solve next!!

**Spoiler Free Review of The Blast From The Past**

I love Lucy Score and I love Riley Thorn! This series is so light hearted, fun, and makes you laugh out loud. Each book makes me love the characters even more. The found family in this series, specifically this book, is so sweet and special. My favorite thing about The Blast From The Past is Lucy Score’s humor, every chapter something even crazier happens than the last chapter. If you’re looking for a fun, laugh out loud series, this is it!

Thanks to Net Galley and Bloom Books for providing an ARC by one of my favorite authors!!

I liked this book a lot. It kept me interested and entertained from start to finish. Another great Lucy Score book! I recommend!

I’m kind of obsessed with romance novels; they are my go to and I don’t leave the bookstore without buying at least one. Knowing this, it’s actually really surprising that I haven’t read one of Lucy Score’s novels yet. I see her work all around IG, but haven’t had the pleasure of reading one yet. This one was my first foray into her work and into the world of Riley Thorne.

This book is delightful! It was super fast read for me since I got into the story quickly. It’s got a great mix of mystery, romance, magical realism (hello family of psychics!), and humor. I loved Riley as a main character; there were aspects of her journey in the story that I really related to, and it didn’t matter that our circumstances were different. Unfortunately, I am not a psychic investigator, but wouldn’t it be cooler if I was? I didn’t realize this was a whole series when I started it, but that’s it didn’t deter my enjoyment at all. There’s an intro to the characters and enough background given that you know what’s happening easily. I will be seeking out the rest of the series though, since this one hooked me from the jump!

🔮 Psychics
🕵️‍♀️ Mystery
🕰️ Long Lost Family
🔀 Twisty Plot
💗 Strong Romance

Another great adventure for Riley Thorn. I laughed probably more than I should have at the incident.
Excited to see what happens in book 4! I’m hoping there will be an enemies to lovers with Jas & Weber.

When I started reading this, I didn't realize that it is part of a series of books. I have read the books in the Knockemout series, and so I thought this was the next in that series.

I was mistaken.

Not having read any earlier books in the series, I was somewhat lost in the story. I didn't have the background to fully appreciate the situation or the characters. That being said.... this was just a little too 'wacky' for me. Too many zany characters for me to keep up with.

Fans of the Riley Thorn series will love this.

Another favorite couple of mine. Fun mix of romance and wit and lots of fun with some mystery mixed in.

I love this author but the series fell flat for me unfortunately. Can’t wait to read other books by her though.

While I've adored Riley and Nick thus far, I feel like I'm starting to get bored with them. This book was cute but it didn't grab me like the others and I struggled to finish it.

this one was WILD. it was so different from what i’ve read from lucy score in the past, and though it wasn’t necessarily my cup of tea, it was a very fun read.

the blast from the past is book 3 in the riley thorn series, and i definitely should have read book 1 and 2 before this one. i think i would have enjoyed this a lot more had i read the books in order, but overall this was a fun and honestly kind of bizzarre book lol.

this was a super low angst, laugh-out-loud novel, and honestly just a darn good time. so if you like quirky, over the top small town characters and crazy plot twists, i recommend you check this out.

I'm obsessed with this series! I love Riley and Nick and all the shenanigans they get into. Their neighbors are hilarious and add a lot to the story even if sometimes their scenes make my head spin haha.

Riley's plotline with her psychic powers and psychic flu was so fun and original. I loved the connection to her body and her powers, and the weird issues with Sesame.

I can literally read this series forever so I hope Lucy plans on continuing this series for the years to come!

lucy score's riley thorn series is a delightful mix of wit, charm, and romance that will sweep you off your feet and leave you longing for more. i recently binged the first three books because they were super easy and fun to read. they are full of lovable characters, engaging plotlines, and irresistible charm. it's the perfect escape for anyone in need of a feel-good read.

our main character riley thorn is a refreshingly real protagonist who navigates life's ups and downs with equal parts sass and vulnerability. from her quirky personality to her relatable struggles, riley is the kind of character readers can't help but root for. her journey—from small-town florist to unexpected celebrity—provides the perfect backdrop for a series filled with love, laughter, and plenty of surprises.

i really enjoyed the third book in this series, the blast from the past. all of her novels have a unique story. i think these books would be perfect for lovers of the show Brooklyn 99.

read if you love
- opposites attract
- fun romance
- redeption arcs
- witty characters
- crime setting

The Blast From the Past is the third book in the Riley Thorn series, and it's just as funny as the first two. Riley, Nick and the crew are back for some hilarious antics. It's smart, yet stupidly and amusingly ridiculous. I love the witty banter, silly scenes and immature humor. Ha! There is a birthday/Halloween party that had me laughing hysterically the whole way through. This series is full of quirky and comical characters, and we get to meet a few new people who add to the wacky ensemble.

Score writes in her author notes that she had originally planned the Riley Thorn series to be a trilogy, but she has plenty more ideas and a new 4th book is coming out in July, 2024. Hooray! I hope there will be even more. Be sure to read the whole series! It's entertaining and humorous. Thank you to NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books for the digital ARC.

DNF. I kept trying to read this book but it felt like a chore. I love the author but unfortunately didn’t read the previous books in the series so i just could not for the life of me get into it. So many things just didn’t make sense to me I’m assuming because I didn’t read the previous books. Maybe it would have been better otherwise but I was not a fan.

If you’re not reading Lucy Score then you’re truly missing out! The Blast from the Past is the second book in the series and I’m absolutely loving the story line(s) , characters etc. she’s has solidified auto buy statues.

***full review coming soon****

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Riley Thorn series by Lucy Score The Blast from the Past is no exception. If you are looking for a sarcastic, romantic, action packed book, look no further! I can't get enough of Riley and Nick - this read is absolutely a blast to read!

Book 3 finally finds Riley and Nick moved into their new abode and trying to tackle a long list of to-do's. Nick's new "silent partner", Mrs. Penny is up to all of her old antics and finding some new cases for them to solve, including the Case of the Dog Doody Bandit (which is exactly what is sounds like). However, Nick is more obsessed than ever with cracking the cold case that has been haunting him for 6 years. Somehow, in all of this, Riley manages to get herself kidnapped (again) by strangers in a white limo and catch the "psychic flu". Yep, just another normal day.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books for this Advance Reader Copy in exchange for my unbiased review. All opinions are my own.

Riley and Nick are so much fun!
Now that they live in their new fixer-upper, just a hop and skip from the old Victorian they shared with an eccentric bunch of seniors, Nick has big, naked plans for him and Riley. Right after he tracks down his ex-partner's sister- a case that has haunted him for years.
Riley is excited to start the next phase of her relationship with the handsome P.I., but thanks to her slightly scary, psychic grandmother's vision of a very live dead person, Nick is obsessed with the case and forgotten his honey-do list. She's willing to give him room to work, as long as he doesn't forget who his supposed girlfriend is!
It's not long before trouble shows up, and of course, Riley somehow ends up right in the middle of the chaos. It's not her fault she's a lightning rod for mayhem.
This series is a hoot. You never know what the seniors are going to get up to, and even when Riley tries to stay under the radar, she gets pulled into trouble.
I definitely want to see much more of this series!

This was so cute but took me a bit to get into as I haven’t read the first two books, however it didn’t take long! I loved how fun this was and the first books are on my TBR ready to read! Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for letting me read an EARC of the book!

There’s just something about Riley and Nick that keep me crawling back, begging for more.

This read was not what I would’ve expected at ALL. The more and more I read Lucy Score the more she continues to exceed what I’ve come to love and expect from her.

Witty as can be, laugh out loud funny and quirky - I had some serious concerns on this one that we were going to get deep into a miscommunication trope (which I thoroughly dislike) BUT this little blip was cleared up and my anxiety was reduced to a minimum.

Every turn in this book was unexpected - as book three wraps up, I am still engaged, excited, and curious about what could come next.

I hope we see a whole lot more of this possum in book #4.

Thank you so much for the copy of The Blast from the Past! I am so happy to have this on my kindle. Everything Lucy Score writes is amazing, and I cannot wait to re-read this book! <3 The new covers are perfect and I cannot wait to buy the physicals of these brightly covered beauty's!