REVIEW: Nothing Left to Burn by Patty Blount

(Summary from Goodreads). Reece’s father hasn’t spoken to him since the car wreck that killed Reece’s brother. Desperate for forgiveness, Reece joins the Junior Cadet program at his dad’s firehouse. But the program is grueling, and Reece isn’t sure he can make it through. Then he meets Amanda.

Amanda understands wanting to belong. As a foster kid, the firehouse is the only place that feels like home. She agrees to help Reece, but falling for him wasn’t part of the deal. And when a string of arsons suddenly point to Amanda, their relationship could go up in flames. 

I received a free copy of this book for an honest review. 

I read a couple chapters in this book and I just couldn't do it. I didn't feel connected to Reece or Amanda in any way. I'm not sure why I didn't like it. I really love reading contemporary books... especially sad ones, but this one was just overly sad. 

It just wasn't my cup of tea. I just couldn't get through the whole thing. I tried though. From the reviews I was expecting it to be really good. A lot of people enjoyed it... but it wasn't my favorite read. 

In the couple of chapters that I got through, I know that there's TONS of drama. Just... way too much for my liking. The story development was a tad slow for me too. 

I really wish I liked this book more than I did. I was really intrigued by the summary. I honestly wish I liked this story. I really do. 

Two out of five stars.