One Italian Summer

sarah_1046 shared a tip "I had high expectations for the book, so it was a little bit disappointing. I thought it will be more about Italy. Still good though.✨"

anna_wieland shared a tip "I don’t recommend this one. I read it within 24 hours but the storyline is a little weird. She seems overly obsessed with h but mom."

melissafinally.reads shared a tip "This was so touching and beautiful. Kathy did annoy me at some moments in the book. And I did fall in love with Adam, but the mom and daughter relationship is something that I want for me and my future daughter. This book changed my POV on what we rlly know about our love ones. This is one of those book you can finish in a day tbh"

danielle_henry_6987 shared a tip "This is one of those books that paints such a vivid picture of a place that you can picture yourself there-eating the amazing food, watching the sunsets at the beach…I’ve always wanted to go to Positano and this just reminded me of that! Beautiful story of love and loss."

bella_pelekai shared a tip "If you want romance I would say The upside of Falling is really good if you’re more into thriller The Fear by Natasha Preston is a 10/10!!!"

tiffany_wysbeek shared a tip "You need to be able to go with a story without getting hung up on plot holes or how or why. If this is you, carry on. This is a beautifully written book about taking ownership of your life and becoming a complete person."

megan_miller_7341 shared a tip "Quick read about the relationship of mother and daughter. How one woman discovers her independence while on vacation in a beautiful Italian city."

nova_quartz shared a tip "The audio book didn't help, but this was a hard one to read. The main character was problematic and there were a lot of moments I couldn't have redeemed by the end."

amanda_law_177 shared a tip "It transported me back to Italy and I enjoyed seeing how Katy discovered who she was and uncovered more about her mother and how it evolved their relationship for the better."

necole_milone shared a tip "A must read for and mom and her 20-30’s year old daughter! Beautiful yet strange…. Highly recommend. If you listen to the audiobook version it is read by Lauren Graham of Gilmore Girls fame. It’s the perfect addition to this already beautiful book."

jenny9581 shared a tip "This is one of my favorite books probably of all time. It is a feel good novel that makes you think about life, and of course set in one of the most beautiful places in the world."

sophia_84 shared a tip "Wasn’t sure what to expect when I started reading it. A sad beginning and I was confused by the initial encounter with Carol but ended up getting wrapped up in the story and journey. Loved the vivid imagery of Italy, Katy’s evolution and the ending. Definitely worth a read."

katie_m_8431 shared a tip "i read this in one night! it was a really easy read—short and easily digestible. it made me think about death and aging and my mom but it was still enjoyable and didn’t feel like a punch in the gut. not the most lyrical prose but concise and easy."

jessica_young_6327 shared a tip "I was definitely living vicariously through this book and missing my days of studying abroad in Italy. It was like reading a love letter to the beautiful country."

vicki_devine shared a tip "I literally loved this book and cried at the end… Happy tears! The author takes you straight to Italy. It’s about love, loss, and more love. If you have a bond between you and your mother, this book will be for you. I never wanted this book to end because I connected with it so much."

caitlyn_barnett-flesher shared a tip "I enjoyed listening to this book. This is the second book I have read of Rebecca Serle and her story telling is unique. The main character works through her grief in a way I wish I could. I would recommend this book to someone who is looking for a light read."

andrea_wells_9917 shared a tip "Unpopular opinion but I had a hard time with this one. The descriptions of Italy were beautiful and I wanted to eat everything she was eating - but I found the main character’s “coping” techniques a little over the top/entitled and selfish and so had a hard time relating to her."

365daysofchic shared a tip "My favorite 2022 book so far. Light and beautiful. A lovely story of a mother daughter relationship. Italy is just the cherry on top."