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bookshelfjpg's review
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Emotional abuse
kbricks5's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This story was so rich in descriptions. It was easy to get lost in the locations the author described. I felt like this story could’ve been absolutely true. The characters seemed so realistic to me. I thoroughly enjoyed the family dynamics and the way she ended the book. Many tears were shed.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Child death, and Emotional abuse
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