A review by ezichinny
The Confidence of Wildflowers by Micalea Smeltzer

adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I enjoy age gaps because they remind me that some people are much older in emotion and life experiences than the biological age indicates. Salem certainly came off as older than 18 years. I really was really rooting for her to get some mental and emotional healing.

I really appreciate how the author eased the reader into the trauma the characters experienced. It didn’t feel overwhelming because we got just enough detail to figure it out ourselves and it wasn’t gratuitous. 
There was heavy topics broached in this books, but they were dealt with subtly just like the intimate times. I like how tender and supportive Thayer treated Salem given her background. I am hopeful for this couple.
 
I would like to have a little more of Thayer’s background story. He had quiet confidence, strength and love to give. I really liked him and was rooting for him to find happiness and peace.