Reviewing ‘Fragile Hopes’
Do you have someone who would do anything for you? For Ivy, it’s her little brother. In Fragile Hopes by Lisina Coney, Ivy works multiple jobs to give Joe everything she never had.
After three years in the city, Ivy Farnsworth never expected to return to Harmony Hills as her brother’s guardian. At twenty-six, she suddenly finds herself raising sixteen-year-old Joe and juggling two jobs, determined to give him the chance to chase his dream of becoming a pilot—even if it means putting her own on hold. The last thing Ivy needs is a distraction, especially Ford Hayes, the firefighter next door. Wary and closed off after a messy divorce, Ford has no interest in giving love a second chance… until Ivy’s quick wit, quiet strength, and unwavering optimism begin to chip away at his walls. Ivy has spent her life taking care of everyone else, but Ford is the first to truly show up for her. As their friendship slowly deepens into love, they must decide if they’re willing to risk their hearts—or if the weight of their pasts will keep them apart.
If you haven’t noticed, I have been reading some horror books. Sorry, I am in a little bit of a kick. Craving something light and cute, I picked this book up and decided to give it a shot. This book was everything I hoped and more. Ivy is an amazing character who loves so hard. I had a wonderful childhood, but I wish my older siblings were a little like her. They were typical protective brothers, and I am very happy for that. Maybe they were, but I never noticed. Anyway, I also found Ford’s character to be interesting. He is the grizzly bear type, and the lack of friends outside of work helps define him more. I wish we could have gotten more into his loner type, but I still enjoyed him. Another highlight of the book is the banter between him and Ivy. Joe, however, will be my favorite character if I ever decide to read this book again. I remember feeling the same way Joe felt about showing his sister that he could do more than just schoolwork. I wanted to be more, too. I liked that he had a goal and stuck to it. He was such a believable character that I couldn’t help but fall in love with his teenage antics. Without giving too much away, I have to mention that the epilogue had me sobbing. Overall, I just had a good time reading this book, and I think you will too.
