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The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany by Lori Nelson Spielman
9 reviews
filipacarvalho's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Moderate: Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy
rebeccarudisill's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Gaslighting
Minor: Miscarriage
readwithde's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
As a girl with an Italian grandmother and German grandfather, Poppy and Rico's story hit me in a different way,
If nothing else, the book taught me so much about hope and determination, that no matter what obstacles lie before you, "it's possible." This was a cathartic getaway and poignant reminder to choose love, life, and joy.
Moderate: Bullying, Cancer, Death, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
Minor: Miscarriage, Sexual content, Grief, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, and War
madsmcw_reads's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Cancer, Emotional abuse, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Car accident, Death of parent, and Gaslighting
dianasreadingcorner_01's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Gaslighting
claudiamacpherson's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Cancer, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Miscarriage, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping, Car accident, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
pagesandplannersabroad's review against another edition
5.0
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
bookshelfjpg's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
What I Liked: Let's be honest, the setting. After not being able to even leave my own state for the past year, I think a destination book like this one was perfect to pick up. I really enjoyed how the chapters sometimes alternated between present day (the trip) and the past when Poppy would re-live her life through stories she tells to her nieces. I think without prolonging Poppy's mysterious life story, I would not have had much interest. The book kept me guessing how it would wrap up and forced me to be optimistic, which is never a bad thing.
I truly enjoyed how many different story lines and lessons this book pitched. What I originally thought would be a destination romance turned into a very feel-good book that covers everything from sisterhood to loss and forgiveness. I really do think this book has a little something for any fiction reader in it. Now excuse me while I continue daydreaming about traveling to Italy.
Moderate: Child death and Emotional abuse
kbricks5's review
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Bullying, Child death, and Emotional abuse