Love blooms on a ship bound for Switzerland. When graduate student, Scott, first lays eyes on the Countess de Rovere, he is smitten and instantly in love. But their differences are many and put up a barrier for a possible romantic relationship. However, true love always finds a way.
Lets start with the good points first. The international setting for this book is charming and vivid to the reader. The writing is very descriptive and appealing to the senses. It's easy to get swept away in this distinguished world. The cover is also very beautiful and would entice an avid reader to pick it up and give it a chance. Now for the bad. I kept waiting for a pivotal moment, but this book just left me feeling unsettled and dissatisfied. There wasn't a major climactic moment and the ending was a letdown. All in all, this book just seemed unfinished to me. Thank you to the publisher and bookishfirst for the ARC of this book!
Lets start with the good points first. The international setting for this book is charming and vivid to the reader. The writing is very descriptive and appealing to the senses. It's easy to get swept away in this distinguished world. The cover is also very beautiful and would entice an avid reader to pick it up and give it a chance. Now for the bad. I kept waiting for a pivotal moment, but this book just left me feeling unsettled and dissatisfied. There wasn't a major climactic moment and the ending was a letdown. All in all, this book just seemed unfinished to me. Thank you to the publisher and bookishfirst for the ARC of this book!