A little too sweet and a little too closed door for my taste, but not a bad book overall. Right book wrong reader most likely.

I think a lot of people will like this story as the setting is incredibly original and fun! To me the issue was that the writing wasn’t charismatic enough and was too straightforward. Other than that, I’d recommend it

The romance between Charlotte and Gregory is adorable, capturing the essence of a classic, closed-door love story—sweet without crossing into overly saccharine territory. Both characters experience significant personal growth throughout the narrative. Charlotte learns to balance her deep connection to her past with her aspirations for the future, while Gregory discovers the joy and wonder of the theme park life.

Charlotte era la productora creativa de una famosa cadena de parques de diversión, hasta que es despedida y decide regresar para ayudar al parque temático de sus tíos. Allí conocerá a Gregory, un estoico inversionista que quiere ayudar a que Lands of Legend recupere su antigua gloria. Tendrán que pasar mucho tiempo juntos y ambos se darán cuenta de que las primeras impresiones que tuvieron el uno del otro fueron equivocadas.

Me gustó ver el crecimiento de Charlotte. Hubo muchas veces en las que me desesperó el hecho de que restara valor a su nuevo trabajo y no se diera cuenta de que disfrutaba más lo que estaba haciendo que su empleo anterior.

Una lástima que Gregory no tuviera povs, me hubiera encantado conocerlo más a fondo.


Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

An adorable closed-door romance that's perfect for any Disney adult or someone who likes theme parks! (and maybe amusement parks too). Charlotte and Gregory are believable and the romance is cute without being too cutesy and Amy does a great job of having both of them grow throughout. I'm not usually a big one for single POV romances, but I did really like this one!

Charlotte loves a theme park. She was raised in one that her aunt and uncle created, Lands of Legend, and she left and worked for the ultimate large scale theme park, DreamUs. When she finds out that her beloved park is shopping around for investors, she comes face-to-face with a buttoned-up (but handsome) funds manager that they choose, Gregory, and the two have to come to terms with, not only what to do with a park that needs a lot of work, but how to teach Gregory about theme park life.

In an ode to theme parks, Ratcliffe has created characters who exist in a very niche world of amusement rides and thematic food with a closed door romance and sweetly evolving familial boundaries. Thrill Ride is about finding out what you want for yourself, your family, and your hometown, while giving someone a chance after having your heartbroken. This book really seemed like a Hallmark movie to me, and I mean that in a good way: it had chemistry without spice, a small town business with a lot of heart, and a family that supports and helps the main character as she grows into who she wants to be. I think this book is sweet, and definitely unique - I don’t know if I’ve ever read anything regarding a theme park before - and it is perfect for Disney adults and anyone who wants a light romance with heart.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC.

This romance is pure magic! Watching Charlotte’s journey from heartbreak to rediscovery in a whimsical theme park setting is a delightful ride. Her chemistry with Gregory transforms from skepticism to sizzling attraction, making you root for both her career and her heart. It beautifully captures the thrill of embracing the unexpected, reminding us that sometimes love can turn your world upside down in the best way possible.