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The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany by Lori Nelson Spielman

5 reviews

cyndi1966's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious 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? It's complicated

4.0

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bookedupchick's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

4.5

“Remember to spread your sunshine. Never underestimate the importance of your light to someone living in a bank of clouds.” ♥️

Emilia and every second born daughter in her family are cursed. They will never find love no matter what. One day Emilia receives a call from her estranged great aunt Poppy, a second born daughter, inviting her to travel to Italy with her for her 80th birthday to break the curse. Emilia & her cousin Lucy (also a second born) accompany their great aunt on the adventure of a lifetime that will change everything… ✈️

This book was such a delight! The imagery made me feel like I was in Italy with them. The journey the three women go through made me feel a variety of emotions and the plot twists were fantastic. If you are looking for a read to escape into this is it! 

Read this if you like ⤵️

🌿 Journey Of Self Discovery
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Drama
🤫 Secrets
✈️ Travel Escapism 
🇮🇹 Italy
♥️ Romantic Subplot 
🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ Characters 
🥲 Emotional Read
⏰ Flashbacks 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫/5
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The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany by Lori Nelson Spielman 
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kimveach's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing 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

3.75

This is a charming and sweet story set mostly in past and present Italy.  It was especially good on audio.
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madsmcw_reads's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional reflective slow-paced
  • 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

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claudiamacpherson's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • 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

To be honest, I expected a lot more from this book. I’d heard good things about it and the premise sounded interesting, but it ended up being just okay. The characters were pretty one-dimensional and a bit annoying, and I got secondhand embarrassment for them in more than one scene. I did like the ending though!
I was so worried that the author was going to let Emilia end up with her childhood friend despite her clearly not having real chemistry with him, so I was happy that it worked out. I wish he hadn’t ended up with her cousin (was that their relationship? idk) and reminded me a little of the Jo/Laurie/Amy love triangle in Little Women, but better than ending up miserable with your childhood bestie, amiright?

Happy ending meter (no specific spoilers, just the vibe of the ending): Happy! It definitely got very close to the end before things were resolved, so I was fully prepared for it to end in a way I didn’t like, but thank god things got wrapped up eventually!
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