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peixotodust 's review for:
A Wedding in Lake Como
by Jennifer Probst
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I’m torn between giving this 3 or 4 stars because of how complex the characters are in this book. I need to marinate on my final rating but for now, I’ll leave it at 3.
This story is of 3 friends, told from the POV of Maddie. She’s been wanting validation from her parents, who never wanted her and told her so. She eventually finds a found family with Ava and Chelsea but she ends up constantly seeking approval from Ava. She also becomes caught up in a social media career and essentially losing herself more in seeking validation.
Through switching of timelines, we learn of what has broken up this friend group and let me tell ya, I don’t think I could ever keep up a pact after what happened but that’s what makes this story so human and complex in emotions. We see the fight to not forgive but then learning how to heal to maybe be able to forgive in the end. I found Ava to be extremely toxic and annoying. Maddie didn’t help either with the healing and work she needed to do as well. However, that definitely was the point of this story.
I again enjoyed the beautiful way Jennifer Probst writes in so much detail the beauty of Italy and the foods of the country. It makes me want to take a trip so badly!
Overall, I really enjoyed the story even when I was frustrated with Ava and Maddie. I can’t wait to read the next one!
This story is of 3 friends, told from the POV of Maddie. She’s been wanting validation from her parents, who never wanted her and told her so. She eventually finds a found family with Ava and Chelsea but she ends up constantly seeking approval from Ava. She also becomes caught up in a social media career and essentially losing herself more in seeking validation.
Through switching of timelines, we learn of what has broken up this friend group and let me tell ya, I don’t think I could ever keep up a pact after what happened but that’s what makes this story so human and complex in emotions. We see the fight to not forgive but then learning how to heal to maybe be able to forgive in the end. I found Ava to be extremely toxic and annoying. Maddie didn’t help either with the healing and work she needed to do as well. However, that definitely was the point of this story.
I again enjoyed the beautiful way Jennifer Probst writes in so much detail the beauty of Italy and the foods of the country. It makes me want to take a trip so badly!
Overall, I really enjoyed the story even when I was frustrated with Ava and Maddie. I can’t wait to read the next one!