One Italian Summer

 I just finished reading One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle. This is the second book of hers that I have read. The first one, In Five Years actually made my disappointed list. However, unlike the first book I felt like this one stayed on point, and was an intriguing concept. 

To be honest I think I picked it mainly because of its size. I’ve been using name 30 minute/ two week rule and have been pleased to have read faithfully so much fiction this year. 

The story is about a young woman who loses her mother to cancer. They had planned a trip to Italy, and Katie decides to take the trip on her own. 

While there she meets a younger version of her mother, and learns not only more about her mother’s life, but her own. It is a sweet read about the love of a mother and a daughter. 

A quote that resonated with me was,

“The difference between being good and bad at something is just interest.”

The Sundown Motel

 

I’m giving The Sundown Motel by Simone St. James two thumbs up. I’m beginning to realize that I really enjoy a good mystery. Throw in a ghost or two, and this story was quite compelling. It follows the lives of two women whose lives are intertwined in more ways than one.  With its twists and turns you’ll find it to be quite a page turner. I highly recommend this one. This is an author I’ll definitely check out further.