Reviews with content warning for Infidelity - One Italian Summer

This was a very interesting take on finding yourself after loss. I loved that Katy got that surprising trip with her mom still and got to know her in a different way. Learning from her mother during a time she didn't know her was really heartwarming.

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devowynn's review against another edition

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adventurous inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

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chqrmspoken's review against another edition

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lighthearted sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

I have to admit that the main reason I wanted to read this book was, because I was craving some Mediterranean vibes first and because the premise hooked me second. And that's kind of what's my review is. The vibes were immaculate, the premise was frankly confusing. The fact that the main character who's name I have already forgotten

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cheats on her husband and blames it on the country? or at least justifies it through the country

bugged me so much. But the way the author describes Italy, the culture, the cusine - a lot of the cusine - makes me want to go back so much! But the main character was frankly annoying and selfish but maybe that was the point? Also, very much an unhealthy relationship with the mother

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ezravarley's review against another edition

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lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The food was the best part! The world the author describes is magical and beautiful and it feels real the whole way through. The characters and the plot on the other hand, were lacklustre. This was solidly average, easy reading.

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sarahmae531's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

A good book, definitely not one for you if you need realistic plots…
I’m always a sucker for a mother daughter story, and almost wish it was even more prevalent. I did find the time jumping to be very sudden at first, there was a little lead up to it but all of a sudden Katy’s mother at 30 is there. But granted, I’m not sure how else you would introduce that twist.
Overall, a sweet book, definitely made me tear up a few times.

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lord_trashcan's review against another edition

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lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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allisonleslie's review against another edition

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challenging emotional sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

For a bit I considered making this a DNF - but I’m glad I stuck it out. The magic of being able to time travel and meet a passed family member as their younger self was truly such a unique and entertaining twist.

I think the realization of the time change coming so late into the book really threw me off for a bit tho. Was also left with several open questions as to how it all happened and then went back to modern day. And I didn’t love the last few encounters with Adam and how all that went down.

Rating this overall a 3 for the time it took me to get into the book and unexplained twists, but ultimately left me with a warm cozy feeling at the ending.

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