From Dust is a contemporary romance full of pain, passion, and real romance. Syd is a woman who has been battling her entire life to overcome a heart-wrenching loss. Homeless and desperate to forget the demons from her past, she finds solace in a quaint dive bar called the Skipper. When a friendly woman offers her a warm shower, a meal, and a job, something sparks in Syd and she begins to feel again. When the bar owner Gunnar sparks passion after years of believing she would never love again, Syd begins to trust again. But when Gunnar finds out the truth about her past, will Syd be able to stay or will she run?

Told in dual POV, From Dust is a beautiful story of friendship, family, and love. The journey that Syd takes in learning to love and trust again is slow and painful and yet, with Gunnar's love Syd finds the strength to overcome. The plot is quite unique as the author finds the perfect balance between passion, action, and addressing real-life barriers such as addiction and divorce. I found the supporting characters to be just as imperative as the main characters in this read as the conflicts greatly affect the balance of life for all of the characters.

Overall, I would not hesitate to recommend From Dust to anyone who enjoys an angsty read with raw emotions and a lot of heart. Syd and Gunnar story is one that I will not easily forget. This was my first Freya Barker read and I look forward to reading more from this author.