![]() ![]() ![]() If this book had a soundtrack, I would listen to it everyday. I really felt like an American college student in Europe. Riccio does an excellent job of creating an atmosphere that is not only magical and adventures, but sprinkled with familiar songs and books. I’m grateful for the growth of Shane’s character and the way that Riccio was able to provide multiple opportunities to right wrongs. The love interest was also particularly frustrating. Shane’s challenges with her family were a particularly tough hurdle to overcome and I think that a lot of people can relate to the pressures of conforming to parental expectations. The emotional rollercoaster took turns I didn’t expect and that TWIST! How did I not see that coming? The truth was I was routing for her even through her numerous idiotic mistakes (we all make them, right?). I spent half the book screaming in frustration and the other half congratulating Shane and giving her pep talks. Living through every cringe-worthy, glitter-inducing moment with her brought this story to life. The little insights into Shane’s mind and her inner monologues were engaging and entertaining. I’m glad that this book was written in first person. This set the tone of the whole book for me and I found the MC and even secondary characters relatable. ![]() From the very beginning, Riccio pulls us in, letting us know that this is for everyone who’s ever felt out of place (isn’t that everyone on the planet?). ![]() This book gave me serious wanderlust! I was super excited to read it and compare it to my own abroad and college experiences. ![]()
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