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tessa_palomeque's review against another edition
5.0
The more I read from Nichole Van, the more I believe we would be bosom friends! I absolutely adored this book! Not only is Florence my most favorite city in the world, but the hero, Dante is part Italian and part Scottish. I mean could it get ANY better than that!? Add a little mystery and time travel and this book is absolutely wonderful. I cannot wait to dive into the rest of the story!
seacrab1's review against another edition
3.0
A nice breezy read with engaging characters set in the beauty of Florence.
closeddoorromance's review against another edition
5.0
Somehow I've been hiding under a rock and just realized this series exists and oh my goodness is it a new favorite!
Nichole Van always blows me away with her style of writing, depth of characters and intricate storylines and this book is no different!
I absolutely loved that I never truly knew what was going to happen or how everything would be solved. There was romantic suspense, mystery, soulmates and just everything I want in a fantastic romance novel!
I loved Dante so much and just adored how he was so protective about Claire! I loved that he not only just wanted to love her but be patient enough to wait for her to catch up! I love his devotion and his willingness to do whatever it took to be with her.
I loved Claire for letting her walls down and trusting Dante. I loved that she was able to face her fears, past and heartbreaks. I love that she was the perfect other half for Dante and how they worked together.
I have no clue how Nichole Van came up with any of this but her mind is brilliant and I cannot wait to continue this series! It definitely is a romance that is so unique and just so well done!
Physical Intimacy 2.5 (Longer Kissing but not too descriptive)
Mild Swearing
Multiple POV
Nichole Van always blows me away with her style of writing, depth of characters and intricate storylines and this book is no different!
I absolutely loved that I never truly knew what was going to happen or how everything would be solved. There was romantic suspense, mystery, soulmates and just everything I want in a fantastic romance novel!
I loved Dante so much and just adored how he was so protective about Claire! I loved that he not only just wanted to love her but be patient enough to wait for her to catch up! I love his devotion and his willingness to do whatever it took to be with her.
I loved Claire for letting her walls down and trusting Dante. I loved that she was able to face her fears, past and heartbreaks. I love that she was the perfect other half for Dante and how they worked together.
I have no clue how Nichole Van came up with any of this but her mind is brilliant and I cannot wait to continue this series! It definitely is a romance that is so unique and just so well done!
Physical Intimacy 2.5 (Longer Kissing but not too descriptive)
Mild Swearing
Multiple POV
cilia_d's review
mysterious
fast-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
3.75
pheelee's review against another edition
3.0
I received an ebook for an honest review.
Overall, I enjoyed reading the book but it took a while for me to get into the book and hooked. It wasn’t until a third into the book I felt like the story began to pick up and interesting. The plot of the story was interesting overall, but I felt like it was confusing because the plot relied on the perspectives on Claire (the protagonist), Dante (her love interest) and the past. I think as the story picks up, the perspectives makes sense, and exciting to solve the mystery of how and why are Claire and Dante connected.
All and all, if you enjoy historical romances, I think this book is worth a shot!
Overall, I enjoyed reading the book but it took a while for me to get into the book and hooked. It wasn’t until a third into the book I felt like the story began to pick up and interesting. The plot of the story was interesting overall, but I felt like it was confusing because the plot relied on the perspectives on Claire (the protagonist), Dante (her love interest) and the past. I think as the story picks up, the perspectives makes sense, and exciting to solve the mystery of how and why are Claire and Dante connected.
All and all, if you enjoy historical romances, I think this book is worth a shot!
forestidylls's review against another edition
4.0
An extremely different book from the type I usually pick up, this story revolved around belief of reincarnation. While I in no way subscribe to that belief, it was still a fascinating romance/mystery, told in a surprisingly beautiful way.
kebreads's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this story and characters. There were some unexpected twists and turns.
content: passionate kissing, some violence, a few dozen swear words
content: passionate kissing, some violence, a few dozen swear words
nuriamm's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Something so oddly comforting about this. Like, life might get stressful and uncertain, but at least I have the Maledetti brothers to whisk me away. And I mean “oddly” because, besides the comfort (and awe) of Nichole Van’s usual excellent, transportive writing, I’m a bit out of my element here. Supernatural aspects, time jumps, and contemporary 1st person POVs, not home-sweet-home for me. So, pondering on why one is head-scratching over some storyline bits, but not batting an eye at animals with torrid past lives, and wondering at the realization that heroes that melt with swoony “Cara mia” endearments cancel out heroines that say “Sheesh,” and you just have to ask yourself “Are you on for the ride or not?” And, strap me on a Vespa, I was doing it for the Nichole Van backlist bragging rights, the trip to Florence, Italy, and the dreamy half-Italians with mysterious gifts/curses.
Let’s say this story is epistolary, since it’s basically a love letter to Florentia, La Bella. One can just tell these streets have been lovingly walked by the author, and now one feels like one did too (and now one wants even more to actually walk them someday and “flirt with Firenze” hopefully before one needs an assistive device). This setting was everything, and how it perfectly set the scene for such an imaginative tale that hits all the history nerd buttons, I submit it for historical readers wanting to branch out, but not too far. And just really for any romance reader who enjoys, you know, themes of love conquering all after you’re put through a few angsty ringers, if you’re into that kind of thing. Which I am. A lot.
This book is unique and absolutely dreamy, as I’m sure the rest of the series I’m even more excited to get to follows suit.
Content notes: Kissing Only. Supernatural aspects, Brief mention of gypsy pagan ritual. mentions of suicide. Mention of infidelity. Mention of drunk tirade. Heroine
is grieving grandmother’s death from cancer. Stalking on page. Gun and war violence on page. Nothing graphic.
annmaries's review against another edition
5.0
This is like all those trashy romance novels, except it's not trashy at all and is actually quite a lot of fun -- Italy! villains! beautiful men! reincarnation! What's not to love??
readingintheweehours's review against another edition
5.0
I haven’t read a contemporary fiction book in a long time (although this has some mixes of the past). I wasn’t disappointed. I love Nichole’s style of writing, her use of language, and how I can feel the intention of the character’s thoughts. I can’t wait to continue in this series!