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A review by ecbrookshire
Just One Taste by Lizzy Dent
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-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? No
4.0
I really enjoyed this read- it was my first Lizzy Dent book and I'll definitely be reading more!
First, the food and the travels in this book made me want to hop on a plane to Italy today! The descriptions were so evocative. It kept the plot moving with the locations and discoveries... it was just really engaging.
I also really loved the way this book dealt with loss and grief. It was very real and relatable, moving, sentimental... for anyone who has experienced loss, especially the loss of a parent, this book will be one you connect with in a good way.
Outside of that, I really loved some of the relationships in this book. The friends, Ginny and Kate, made me laugh and think of my own group of best friends. Their dynamic was one of my favorites in the book. The romance between Olive and Leo was so very sweet. They were romantic and it was a very slow burn. I did feel like their relationship and attraction felt a little rushed, and so did the ending, but it was fun nonetheless!
This book felt like a combination of Under the Tuscan Sun, Little Italy (I love this movie... for all its ridiculousness), and Stanley Tucci's Searching for Italy! Definitely a fun summer read!
First, the food and the travels in this book made me want to hop on a plane to Italy today! The descriptions were so evocative. It kept the plot moving with the locations and discoveries... it was just really engaging.
I also really loved the way this book dealt with loss and grief. It was very real and relatable, moving, sentimental... for anyone who has experienced loss, especially the loss of a parent, this book will be one you connect with in a good way.
Outside of that, I really loved some of the relationships in this book. The friends, Ginny and Kate, made me laugh and think of my own group of best friends. Their dynamic was one of my favorites in the book. The romance between Olive and Leo was so very sweet. They were romantic and it was a very slow burn. I did feel like their relationship and attraction felt a little rushed, and so did the ending, but it was fun nonetheless!
This book felt like a combination of Under the Tuscan Sun, Little Italy (I love this movie... for all its ridiculousness), and Stanley Tucci's Searching for Italy! Definitely a fun summer read!