Big thanks to NetGalley for the ARC! This short and sweet romance packed a surprising punch—no fluff, just straight-up heart. If you're looking for a quick read that still delivers all the feels, this one's a gem.

Anna is on a mission to find herself—without her family’s money or the pressure of high-society expectations. She’s chasing meaning, not status. Enter Noah, who thought he had life all figured out... until Anna came along and turned his world upside down (in the best way).

Add in Carter and Jessie, the brutally honest, ride-or-die besties who keep things real, and you’ve got the perfect cast for a fun, feel-good love story.

It’s cute, it’s honest, and I’m really hoping we get more of Anna and Noah soon!

A special thank you to author T. Atkins and Victory Editing NetGalley Co-Op for the opportunity to read this heartfelt story in exchange for an honest review!

Thrifted Hearts is a beautifully written, short-but-sweet romance that packs a whole lot of heart into a quick read. It’s a story of strangers turned friends, and eventually lovers, told with care, vulnerability, and a quiet kind of strength that lingers after the final page. It left me wanting so much more!

Anna and Noah are two characters you can’t help but root for. As they navigate second chances and personal growth, we get to watch them come into their own identities while learning to accept both their pasts and the people they’re becoming. Their connection feels genuine and earned—there’s a softness in the way their relationship unfolds, grounded in mutual understanding and emotional maturity.

This book is perfect for readers who enjoy emotional intimacy, gentle pacing, and a hopeful reminder that new beginnings are always possible—even when you’re still healing from where you’ve been.

I’d gladly read more from T. Atkins and recommend this to anyone looking for a feel-good romance with depth and heart.

This felt like the beginning stages of a full length novel. A detailed outline. But pretty much everything needed to be fleshed out more. The characters felt just like that, characters playing a role rather than real people. The dialogue was mostly awkward and straightforward, with many of the characters having quirky one-liners that basically tell us how we should be reacting. The main characters have almost no personality and definitely no goals or life outside of this whole thrifting thing. Anna has been volunteering for the thrift shop for three years but her family and friends behave as if it's been three months, it sounded like it was as new to them as it was to us. For such a book, it sure is repetitive too. It felt like we were hearing the same thing over and over and over. And lastly, there was almost no narration, no reflection, no thoughts. It almost reads more like a script or, as mentioned before, a detailed outline. I think it's a good premise but needed a more fleshed out, and maybe longer, execution.

This was a short and cute novella . I really enjoyed this story it had a thrift store and a meet cute in it too . Iam looking forward to reading more books by this author in the near future . Thank you net galley for the ARC

A cute, easy read with likeable main characters and a satisfying length --- it doesn’t drag or otherwise overstay its welcome.

While the tropeyness didn’t work for me (I’m still waiting for a romance where the women aren’t the villains), the story’s charm pulled me through. The climax underwhelmed me, but overall, Thrifted Hearts is a highly readable novella, a perfect companion for a cosy afternoon.

I’m still figuring out what kind of romance really speaks to me, and this was not an unpleasant step along the way.

Thank you to T. Atkins, Victory Editing, and NetGalley for an advance review copy of this book.

Such a sweet meet-cute read.

Anna has decided to make a change in life and volunteers some time at a thrift shop. While there, a gentleman named Noah takes a risk of going there hoping to find a family heirloom his current ex girlfriend "donated" out of spite. Not there, but Anna decided to take his name and number just in case.

He has an interest in her, and though his families life style and popularity, he knows his mom won't go for her.

As they spend time together, she seems to be falling for him, but her while point was giving up on the money and being her true self, not her family's daughter.

It was a quick fun read and I'm sure if this had been a novel, instead of a novella, bringing in more of other characters, Jessie and Carter, the book would have been just as great!

Thrifted Hearts is a short and sweet read that doesn’t feel like a novella - in the best way. The pacing is smooth, the story flows effortlessly, and nothing feels rushed. Anna’s journey from living by her parents' expectations to forging her own path is heartfelt and relatable, and her unexpected connection with Noah adds just the right amount of warmth and spark. Both characters are easy to root for, each carrying their own weight of expectations and past decisions.

The romance builds gently, with enough emotional depth to make you care, but it still keeps that cozy, feel-good vibe. It’s the kind of story you can breeze through in one sitting and walk away from feeling content. Light, satisfying, and a little bit soul-soothing, perfect for when you need a quick escape with heart.

A cute little cosy romance that will make you realise why you love romance books.

Thank you NetGalley and Victory Editing for letting me read this book before publication!

Anna and Noah meet at a thrift store after Noah had found his Grandmother’s clock, donated to the thrift store Anna works at. The two develop a connection and realise that there is something more to it.


Quick little read. Fast paced.

✨ Wealthy families
✨ Meet-cute
✨ Romance
✨ Fast-paced
✨ Novella/short story


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This was a great read. The story started very quickly which was a little confusing at first to me. I thought the book was engaging and cute! I would say it’s a fairly innocent read but there were a couple of things that were maybe a little more mature. But I believe this is a great young adult read as well. Thank you for the ARC

This one had some potential, but most of the conversations between the characters were too obvious and surface-level. I didn't feel any chemistry between the two main characters and they had very little personality between the two of them. Was a cute short story if you need a quick palate cleanser.

This literally was a short but sweet novella, although didn't feel like it!
Didn't seem rushed and details were not scrimped on, but it obviously didn't go overboard on non important details.
Cute storyline with likable characters.
Perfect easy read.

is a quiet, thoughtful romance with strong character work and a setting that feels lived-in. The pacing is slow but intentional, and I appreciated how the story focused just as much on personal growth as it did on the romance. A solid read for fans of introspective contemporary fiction.

Thrifted Hearts was a quick read about two rich kids trying to chart a life for themselves outside of the country club. They have a meet cute at a thrift store, and mistaken identities and secrets abound.

I enjoyed the relationships the MCs had with their best friends! The thrift store setting also had potential; I wish that would have been explored more. The characters all seemed like stereotypes (at one point Noah even says that he thought all rich people were the same), and I was wanting a bit more nuance, even from a novella. The pacing was odd in places, especially with the instalove feeling forced at the beginning.

Thank you NetGalley for a free e-copy for an honest review

For a novella, this was a quick read to get lost in and something that you didn’t need to really concentrate on. I will definitely read from this author again.

We follow a rich FMC who wants to escape that life, and her attempts of making a difference for people. Our MMC is also from a wealthy family, but keeps bumping into the woman he met at the thrift store... Both are hesitant because of the class assumptions, but their connection is unavoidable. Also, I really liked both of the best friends in this - they were brilliant with support and very funny. I liked the plot and settings, the evil women from the upper class were so hateable and definitely connected me to the story more. Loved seeing the FMC guide him about living a less privileged life, and brought him more down-to-earth!

Thrifted Hearts was a quick and easy read, however I felt it did not hold my attention. Being an avid thrifter, I was excited to read a story setting in a thrift store, but this completely fell flat for me. I do like the concept of being yourself, regardless of one’s parents visions of who you should be and a “rich” upbringing, but this novella was just not for me.

‘Thrifted Hearts’ reads like a cute Hallmark movie. While its brevity limits character development, it offers an accessible, escapist read that’s nice for a cozy afternoon (seriously, it’s just 75 pages). That said, I didn’t love the stereotypical portrayal of some of the wealthy characters—particularly Noah’s naïveté about life beyond his privileged bubble. Still, his connection with Anna and her service work was endearing. It’s not the most realistic story, but its wholesomeness, simplicity, and happy ending are part of the charm. This lighthearted novella has just enough heart to satisfy.

Special thanks to NetGalley for the complimentary copy. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

Thrifted Hearts was a light-hearted romance which had me captured from the very first page. Although short and sweet, there was a lot to enjoy in these pages.

The FMC is Anna, an heiress who turned her back on it all to make a difference by volunteering at the thrift store. One day, in walks Noah to the store, searching for an antique clock that was donated by a scorned ex. Unbeknownst to them both, they both come from very similar lives. What follows is a tale of romance which had a very Cinderella-inspired feel. This story was a great story to kick me out of a reading slump and I'm desperate to know more about Anna and Noah's story.

This was really cute! It definitely hasn't been done before so the originality was pretty cool. the dynamic of the characters was well developed and kept the story driven.

This was a cute little read! I was not able to put it down! I'm glad that I was able to get this book. It was a reminder to all love stories that money can not buy happiness. It is okay to leave what you are comfy with to find what you need!