gracescanlon's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Classism
Moderate: Medical content, Death of parent, Death, Terminal illness, and Sexual content
Minor: Antisemitism, War, and Genocide
oceanwriter's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Admittedly, it took me a little while to warm up to this story, but by the end, I had tears in my eyes. Yet again, a gorgeous cover drew me in. Of course, anything set in or around Italy is also going to pique my interest immediately.
With a duel timeline, we follow Giovanna and Vincenzo's 1940s love story and the struggles that go along with it. We also get to know Giovanna's family, her sister Faustina a constant presence in her life. In 2017, newly engaged Cass and Luca find a common bond through their grandparents, uncovering long-buried secrets.
It took me a little while to get into the plot but it picked up a lot by the middle. Usually I tend to enjoy the historical timeline the most, but this was a case where I enjoyed the modern one the most. It was an enjoyable switch. I loved Cass' character especially as well as the Italian backdrop.
Thanks to NetGalley and Putnam for sending me a free digital ARC to read and review!
With a duel timeline, we follow Giovanna and Vincenzo's 1940s love story and the struggles that go along with it. We also get to know Giovanna's family, her sister Faustina a constant presence in her life. In 2017, newly engaged Cass and Luca find a common bond through their grandparents, uncovering long-buried secrets.
It took me a little while to get into the plot but it picked up a lot by the middle. Usually I tend to enjoy the historical timeline the most, but this was a case where I enjoyed the modern one the most. It was an enjoyable switch. I loved Cass' character especially as well as the Italian backdrop.
Thanks to NetGalley and Putnam for sending me a free digital ARC to read and review!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Grief
Minor: War
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