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The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany by Lori Nelson Spielman

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • 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

A sweet story filled with love, self-reflection, obnoxious family members, and allll the life lessons you could dream of.

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.
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