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juliacath99's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- 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
Could not put this book down!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
princessklee's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Cancer, Death of parent, Grief, and Death
lucyisabella's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This was a good lighthearted read. Nothing too crazy. I appreciated the shorter length of the third act breakup, I thought it blended into the story well
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
deannamullican's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I loved the premise: Coming across a place her mother had been and a secret gelato recipe.
The added layer of why she was in New York adds a realness to the story.
I enjoyed the Italian-American family, all the sisters, and the family business.
I didn’t love the secrets. She lied by omission and after their first meeting, it became deceptive.
Overall, a fun read.
The added layer of why she was in New York adds a realness to the story.
I enjoyed the Italian-American family, all the sisters, and the family business.
I didn’t love the secrets. She lied by omission and after their first meeting, it became deceptive.
Overall, a fun read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
Moderate: Death of parent
chelseadoherty's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Grief and Domestic abuse
glscherz's review against another edition
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Cancer, Terminal illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
ksolesby's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Stalking, and Sexual content
Moderate: Cancer, Death of parent, and Death
katieemilys's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- 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
3.75
I ended up really enjoying this actually. I found it quite slow and like it could’ve been edited down a bunch but the last 25% I really enjoyed and stayed up reading. Almost cried a bit too!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Death of parent
sarah_reading_party's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- 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
4.0
what a sweet book! it was the perfect read during a snowed in week at home. i loved the new york setting, the food angle, and iris's lovely mix of british slang paired with gio's italian background. such a fun way to travel in a book. :) i was just engrossed in every page and wish i had friends like iris does! the belotti family, bobby, robin... gah.
reading about iris's abusive relationship, though shared in small bits throughout the novel, was hard. i felt that should have been mentioned in the description of the book. i also would have liked to see her reengage with friends from london as she healed in new york. i felt the female friendship aspect of this book was lacking, though she did find some of that in her friendship with sophia and gio's family members. all in all, a lovely read!
reading about iris's abusive relationship, though shared in small bits throughout the novel, was hard. i felt that should have been mentioned in the description of the book. i also would have liked to see her reengage with friends from london as she healed in new york. i felt the female friendship aspect of this book was lacking, though she did find some of that in her friendship with sophia and gio's family members. all in all, a lovely read!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse
kwjonesie79's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Miscommunication x 2 - I couldn’t get behind the reasons behind not resolving either one despite MANY easy opportunities to do so. The romance between Iris & Gio was sweet would have been enjoyable without the false drama. I did enjoy the flashbacks to Vivien’s experiences in New York, but I wish they had been interspersed more frequently throughout the book.
Content Warnings
Minor: Domestic abuse