Thank you to NetGalley and Victory Editing for this ARC

I clicked on this because the cute cover drew me in, I needed something light-hearted and it's a novella of 94 pages so can be read in about an hour.

However, the moment I realised this is about American classism (rich people with a "family name") I was instantly turned off. Americans always go on about how everyone is created equal, yet they are more obsessed with class and old money than a British person will ever be.

Noah Whitmore comes from a wealthy family and has snobby parents. Anna Davenport comes from a wealty family and has snobby parents but she volunteers in a thrift store or as we Brits would say, a charity shop, which makes her a "good" rich person. Yet it doesn't look like she has an actual, paying job? No idea what Noah does either.

Much is made of Noah falling in love with a seemingly poor girl, like Cinderella stories aren't totally clichéd. Now I know it's difficult to give characters in a novella a proper background and individual traits but it felt like the author didn't even try. It was just a case of insta love after two terrible exes. Carter and Jennie were more fun than those two!

If you need a lighthearted palate cleanser, this will do, but it's terribly predictable and forgettable, plus it's also quite a conservative story at its heart. No points for originality here!

Thrifted Hearts by T. Atkins grabbed me from the first paragraph and I couldn't put it down.
This was such a quick, lighthearted, heartwarming read.
Such a devourable story! This book was exactly what I wanted and needed.

This story about learning to let go and find yourself hit me right in the feels. Anna’s journey of breaking free from her parents’ plan and trying to build her own life felt really honest and relatable. Noah was a great match he’s done with the drama and ready for something real, but the past keeps pulling them both back.

I liked how the book balanced sweet romance with the weight of secrets and personal growth. It wasn’t perfect, but the emotional depth and chemistry kept me invested. If you enjoy slow-burn love stories with characters figuring out who they really are, this one’s worth a read.

This was a great, short, lighthearted read. This story will make you believe in new beginnings and second chances. What a great storyline. I can't wait to read more by T. Atkins.

I really enjoyed this short story! Most short stories I read feel slightly rushed but I really liked the plot development and how the timing worked. I thought it was relatable and heartwarming. I really liked Noah’s character development and enjoyed the story as a whole.

Thrifted Hearts by T. Atkins is a sweet, fast-paced romance that begins in the most charming of places—a thrift store. Noah is searching for a sentimental heirloom, a clock his ex-girlfriend spitefully donated. His quest leads him to Anna, an employee with a privileged past she’s trying to distance herself from. What unfolds is a “from opposite worlds” story with a twist: maybe they’re not so different after all.

The setup was compelling, and the chemistry between Noah and Anna brought a lighthearted, flirtatious energy that made their early interactions shine. I especially enjoyed the “will-they-won’t-they” dynamic in the first half. However, after the dance scene, the pacing felt rushed and the central conflict didn’t fully land for me. The resolution, while heartwarming, seemed a bit too big for such a short format.

That said, this novella still delivers a cozy, enjoyable read with likable characters and a unique setting. It’s perfect for readers looking for a bite-sized romance with just enough spark to warm your heart.

Rating: 3.5/5 stars

Thrifted Hearts T. Atkins
3.5 ⭐️

I’m not usually big on novellas. I usually feel like I never get enough background with the characters that was not the case with this book though. It was quick and easy and a great palette cleanser from some of the other books that I read. I was immediately hooked with Noah and Anna’s meet-cute and read the whole thing in one sitting.

such a swoonworthy, light hearted read to make you believe in new beginnings and second chances 🫠🧡🦚.
The thrift store setting, the chemistry though on and off but fruitful 🥰 and the urge to feel and find thy self 💖 is adorable

was this a book that you can finish in one sitting. well yes it certainly is and not just because its a shorty. no you will WANT to sit and finish this book. it charmed me from the off and drew me in from the very beginning. obviously being short you have to often get right into it. things have to fit, be concise but then you risk losing meaning or depth. the this book manages it all so well. its includes all you need to be involved and all you want to feel connected. it was a sweet, cute but certainly deep enough book to truly make you care, make you want to read on. and it wasn't a hardship to read all the way through either!
i am overly overly impressed with what the author manage to do in such a short read. it cant be easy at all.
Noah and Anna each stole my heart. they were a right pair to get stuck in to. how they navigated being together was cute to follow. and it felt authentic to watch it grow.
the side characters that were fit alongside the story was also super nice. and again, done really well.
i felt like although our pair were from different reasons for seeking something new or different, they somehow needed the same thing after all. and they found that within themselves and also via each other and for each other. i loved how they had different reasons for being where they were but like us all really, what you need isn't too different after all for good folk. and this is what we saw in our main characters.

I enjoyed this short story. It read quickly. It was a lot of backstory and complicated situations to pull together, so at times I felt the story line was disconnected. Yet, other times the tropes were predictable! But not necessarily in a bad way.

I think this story had a lot of potential but the writing needs some maturing. Considering the characters were supposed to be in their midtwenties (I think) the way they thought and spoke was immature. A lot of the story seemed corny but I did enjoy when he was volunteering with her. I felt like that scene had so much potential but once again the writing was just not it.

Thrifted Hearts is a cute one sitting novella. The characters fleshed out and dialogue between them was great. Thrift shop setting was san ingenious. The story ended well without leaving you like something was missing but definitely taking more if it was offered. Thank you NetGalley and T. Atkins for the AR

If a novella was a made for TV hallmark movie, this would be it.

I loved the idea of finding yourself, giving back, and going against the norms prescribed on you. The romance was cutesy, and read this in one sitting.

For me, the “I’m rich poor me” narrative was a little hard for me to get behind or relate to… and the climax wasn’t really that deep. I think this would have been a 3 - 4 star book for me if it was a little longer and took more time to develop characters and their flaws, as well as made the climax a little juicer.

Overall though, not too bad, I finished it, just wished it was more developed and longer!

I really enjoyed this short little romance novella. My first encounter with this author and I would definitely be interested in reading more by them. I loved Noah and Anna together. I also loved the aspect of Anna volunteering as a way of trying to find herself. The side story of Carter and Jessie was cute as well.

Wow! I was absolutely blown away by what this cute novella managed to achieve in just 75 pages! I needed something short, sweet and funny to perk up my mood today and this was the perfect book. I adored the thrift shop setting, as a person who loves a good bargain, this was right up my alley.

Creating likeable and interesting characters with great chemistry in such a short amount of time is truly a feat of greatness. Anna and Noah were meant to be in every life! I really enjoyed this book and it only took me a few hours to read. If you’re looking for a light-hearted romcom then this is the book for you.

I’ll be keeping an eye out for more T Atkins romcoms in the future.

What an unbelievably cute novella! As someone who loves a thrift store, this was right up my alley.

Anna and Noah meet when he ends up at the thrift store that she volunteers at to find a clock that was donated accidentally-on-purpose by his ex girlfriend. Noah is extremely wealthy and unbeknownst to him, so is Anna. However, she had left all of that behind to find a life that was more fulfilling for her.

This was short and sweet. The pacing was great, it didn’t seem too rushed like a lot of short stories tend to be. Anna and Noah were so cute together, and very easy to root for. Everything you want in a novella!

I received an advance review copy for free from NetGalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Solid 4 🌟
This was an extremely cute, clean, short romance. I liked Anna and Noah. They were really adorable. However, it was kind of weird the whole comparison with the grandma.
Moreover, I didn't find them entirely relatable in their individual arc. Still, for me, Anna's story was more engaging because she felt more active in her search for her own path than Noah's.
I'm guilty of wanting to read more on Carter and Jessie.

This story was so cute. I was drawn in from the first encounter between the main characters in chapter 1. I love that even though this was a shorter novella there still felt like you could form a connection with the characters Anna and Noah. They’re familial conflicts and the way that running into each other changes their mindsets on the future. I am very happy that i got the chance to read this because it does have an important underlying message and that you don’t have to choose between parts of yourself. That anyone will love you for all sides of yourself if they are meant to be.

This was such a cute, short and sweet romance. I really enjoyed it and am glad I found it! I love the idea of the rich giving back even it’s just in small ways. Great read!

Perfect short story! Honestly just bummed it wasn’t longer!

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