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Lake Garda Series #2
Going Back
Feisty, redheaded, and fabulously rich student, Leona Castellano, is set upon returning to her Italian roots to put an old feud to bed. Her grandfather is dead, but his former enemy, Faustino Manfredi, seems determined the hostility should not die with him and turns his fury upon Leona.
When she becomes close to Faustino’s grandson, Nico, their romance strengthens Faustino’s vendetta and attracts the opposition of Leona’s parents, bringing Leona and Nico face to face with a terrible secret.
When she becomes close to Faustino’s grandson, Nico, their romance strengthens Faustino’s vendetta and attracts the opposition of Leona’s parents, bringing Leona and Nico face to face with a terrible secret.
244 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 19, 2016
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May 20, 2016
*I received an ARC of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review
Going Back is about Leona Castellano, who wants more than anything to lay to rest an old feud between two families. Within the first few pages of the book, I had already formed an impression of Leona; and it wasn’t all bad. She’s a woman child: spoiled, naïve, stubborn, and brave (sometimes stupidly so). She reminds me of a thirteen year old who wants so badly to prove that she is a an adult, but ends up putting herself and others around her in danger.
I read Going Back as a standalone, and even though I got the full gist of the story, I feel like I missed out on most of the romance (which probably took place in the prequel). The couple doesn’t connect until well into the story, and I really would have loved to have a glimpse of how the romance started between Leona and Nico.
Apart from my slight disappointment with the romance, this story has a lot going for it drama- wise. There is a very generous mix of characters ranging from loyal and wise to evil and foolish. There is a plot twist, which I kind of predicted at the back of my mind, but that fact did nothing to lessen the impact of the twist. Of course, the way things get resolved at the end is different from the way I expected the story to conclude, but it’s nothing less than satisfying.
In a nutshell, Going Back is a well written piece of work. In spite of the minor things I don’t fancy about the story, I was engaged right from the beginning till the end; and although I often had little patience for Leona, the storyline and the characters are realistic. It also doesn’t hurt that this story comes with a few lessons that apply to real life.
Merged review:
*I received an ARC of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review
Going Back is about Leona Castellano, who wants more than anything to lay to rest an old feud between two families. Within the first few pages of the book, I had already formed an impression of Leona; and it wasn’t all bad. She’s a woman child: spoiled, naïve, stubborn, and brave (sometimes stupidly so). She reminds me of a thirteen year old who wants so badly to prove that she is a an adult, but ends up putting herself and others around her in danger.
I read Going Back as a standalone, and even though I got the full gist of the story, I feel like I missed out on most of the romance (which probably took place in the prequel). The couple doesn’t connect until well into the story, and I really would have loved to have a glimpse of how the romance started between Leona and Nico.
Apart from my slight disappointment with the romance, this story has a lot going for it drama- wise. There is a very generous mix of characters ranging from loyal and wise to evil and foolish. There is a plot twist, which I kind of predicted at the back of my mind, but that fact did nothing to lessen the impact of the twist. Of course, the way things get resolved at the end is different from the way I expected the story to conclude, but it’s nothing less than satisfying.
In a nutshell, Going Back is a well written piece of work. In spite of the minor things I don’t fancy about the story, I was engaged right from the beginning till the end; and although I often had little patience for Leona, the storyline and the characters are realistic. It also doesn’t hurt that this story comes with a few lessons that apply to real life.
Going Back is about Leona Castellano, who wants more than anything to lay to rest an old feud between two families. Within the first few pages of the book, I had already formed an impression of Leona; and it wasn’t all bad. She’s a woman child: spoiled, naïve, stubborn, and brave (sometimes stupidly so). She reminds me of a thirteen year old who wants so badly to prove that she is a an adult, but ends up putting herself and others around her in danger.
I read Going Back as a standalone, and even though I got the full gist of the story, I feel like I missed out on most of the romance (which probably took place in the prequel). The couple doesn’t connect until well into the story, and I really would have loved to have a glimpse of how the romance started between Leona and Nico.
Apart from my slight disappointment with the romance, this story has a lot going for it drama- wise. There is a very generous mix of characters ranging from loyal and wise to evil and foolish. There is a plot twist, which I kind of predicted at the back of my mind, but that fact did nothing to lessen the impact of the twist. Of course, the way things get resolved at the end is different from the way I expected the story to conclude, but it’s nothing less than satisfying.
In a nutshell, Going Back is a well written piece of work. In spite of the minor things I don’t fancy about the story, I was engaged right from the beginning till the end; and although I often had little patience for Leona, the storyline and the characters are realistic. It also doesn’t hurt that this story comes with a few lessons that apply to real life.
Merged review:
*I received an ARC of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review
Going Back is about Leona Castellano, who wants more than anything to lay to rest an old feud between two families. Within the first few pages of the book, I had already formed an impression of Leona; and it wasn’t all bad. She’s a woman child: spoiled, naïve, stubborn, and brave (sometimes stupidly so). She reminds me of a thirteen year old who wants so badly to prove that she is a an adult, but ends up putting herself and others around her in danger.
I read Going Back as a standalone, and even though I got the full gist of the story, I feel like I missed out on most of the romance (which probably took place in the prequel). The couple doesn’t connect until well into the story, and I really would have loved to have a glimpse of how the romance started between Leona and Nico.
Apart from my slight disappointment with the romance, this story has a lot going for it drama- wise. There is a very generous mix of characters ranging from loyal and wise to evil and foolish. There is a plot twist, which I kind of predicted at the back of my mind, but that fact did nothing to lessen the impact of the twist. Of course, the way things get resolved at the end is different from the way I expected the story to conclude, but it’s nothing less than satisfying.
In a nutshell, Going Back is a well written piece of work. In spite of the minor things I don’t fancy about the story, I was engaged right from the beginning till the end; and although I often had little patience for Leona, the storyline and the characters are realistic. It also doesn’t hurt that this story comes with a few lessons that apply to real life.
June 6, 2016
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Having received this work as an ARC, I did not have the opportunity to read the first installment in the series prior to reading and reviewing Going Back, and I was consequently frustratingly lost regarding previous events as well as the backstories and prior relationships between characters. While small portions of this were gradually revealed using a nonlinear technique, it was difficult to piece together a complete picture.
Plot-wise, major events were evenly spaced, albeit sparse, and the book progressed at a steady pace. The majority of the work, however, appeared to be a rehashing of the thoughts, emotions, conversations, etc. that I would have expected to have transpired at the conclusion of the preceding book in the series. An enormous amount of time was set aside to seemingly harp on prior events without an effort on behalf of the characters to rectify the situation at hand or alleviate their consequential fears. I would have preferred seeing additional plot points and unexpected twists and turns, particularly at the beginning of the work, rather than repeatedly hearing the same thoughts and concerns voiced by various characters. Mind you, I still don't feel as if I learned the full story that was divulged in the first book of the series.
Leona was obnoxious both as a protagonist and narrator, often forgetting to act her age instead of her shoe size. There were several occasions where I thought a full toddler meltdown was in the works. While I was disappointed in this respect, Leona still managed to throw an impressive number of tantrums whenever attention was even mildly diverted from herself or events did not transpire as she would have liked. And yes, she was unquestioningly old enough to recognize that life isn't fair and not everything revolved around her.
Considering that Going Back was marketed as a romance novel, I was disappointed by its absence in the book. While there was a slight rekindling of an old relationship at its conclusion, I have a feeling that the majority of the romance was present in the first book in the series. I was disappointed that readers didn't have the opportunity to see the initial development and progression of any romantic relationship in the book.
Young's writing style was relatively inconsistent with respect to the level of detail and volume of information that was revealed regarding particular scenarios and characters. Certain scenes were description-laden to the point of excess, whereas others appeared to be lacking in this department. Similarly, as previously and indirectly mentioned, it was challenging to discern whether Young was making the assumption that readers were tackling her works in chronological order, or the expectation was that this work could serve as a standalone. She wavered back and forth between repeatedly recounting various scenes which, I assume, are from the previous installment and introducing new events. Young's uncertainty as to how to tackle this situation was evident and unfortunately did not leave a favorable impression.
Having received this work as an ARC, I did not have the opportunity to read the first installment in the series prior to reading and reviewing Going Back, and I was consequently frustratingly lost regarding previous events as well as the backstories and prior relationships between characters. While small portions of this were gradually revealed using a nonlinear technique, it was difficult to piece together a complete picture.
Plot-wise, major events were evenly spaced, albeit sparse, and the book progressed at a steady pace. The majority of the work, however, appeared to be a rehashing of the thoughts, emotions, conversations, etc. that I would have expected to have transpired at the conclusion of the preceding book in the series. An enormous amount of time was set aside to seemingly harp on prior events without an effort on behalf of the characters to rectify the situation at hand or alleviate their consequential fears. I would have preferred seeing additional plot points and unexpected twists and turns, particularly at the beginning of the work, rather than repeatedly hearing the same thoughts and concerns voiced by various characters. Mind you, I still don't feel as if I learned the full story that was divulged in the first book of the series.
Leona was obnoxious both as a protagonist and narrator, often forgetting to act her age instead of her shoe size. There were several occasions where I thought a full toddler meltdown was in the works. While I was disappointed in this respect, Leona still managed to throw an impressive number of tantrums whenever attention was even mildly diverted from herself or events did not transpire as she would have liked. And yes, she was unquestioningly old enough to recognize that life isn't fair and not everything revolved around her.
Considering that Going Back was marketed as a romance novel, I was disappointed by its absence in the book. While there was a slight rekindling of an old relationship at its conclusion, I have a feeling that the majority of the romance was present in the first book in the series. I was disappointed that readers didn't have the opportunity to see the initial development and progression of any romantic relationship in the book.
Young's writing style was relatively inconsistent with respect to the level of detail and volume of information that was revealed regarding particular scenarios and characters. Certain scenes were description-laden to the point of excess, whereas others appeared to be lacking in this department. Similarly, as previously and indirectly mentioned, it was challenging to discern whether Young was making the assumption that readers were tackling her works in chronological order, or the expectation was that this work could serve as a standalone. She wavered back and forth between repeatedly recounting various scenes which, I assume, are from the previous installment and introducing new events. Young's uncertainty as to how to tackle this situation was evident and unfortunately did not leave a favorable impression.
April 30, 2016
A feud carried through generations leads to harm for more than one in this story. Faustino Manfredi, in my opinion, is evil to the core and very very selfish. His need for money, power and the control of his family destroyed many throughout his 80+ years on earth. When Leona appears in book one to try and resolve the Manfredi-Castellano feud much happened including a kidnapping. In book two there are surprises, twists and turns that leave the characters trying to regroup over and over. Eventually there are happily ever after’s for Leona, her mother and Leona’s friend Skye but arriving at them is not easy for any of the players.
In this story I related most to Alexandra. She is strong willed, wealthy and divorced from Simon. After four years alone she reevaluates her life after Leona was threatened on a visit in Italy. Her reassessment of her life choices leads to growth, revelations, and acceptance along with a rekindled more mature love.
Skye is happy to be back with her love, Zack and not much is said about the two of them in this story.
Leona is as feisty as she was in book one but perhaps has grown and matured a bit although she is still flaunting her wealth and thinks she knows what is best. Her interest in Nico and his in her is a bit abrupt but I get the feeling Leona gets what she wants and she wants Nico. They have a few surprises and adjustments an assault and revelations that make them have to reassess who they are and where their loyalties lie, too.
This is a well written page turner with ups and downs that kept me reading through the night. I am not sure what the future holds for all the characters but enjoyed their stories as told in this novel.
Thank you to the author for the copy of this book to read in exchange for my honest review.
In this story I related most to Alexandra. She is strong willed, wealthy and divorced from Simon. After four years alone she reevaluates her life after Leona was threatened on a visit in Italy. Her reassessment of her life choices leads to growth, revelations, and acceptance along with a rekindled more mature love.
Skye is happy to be back with her love, Zack and not much is said about the two of them in this story.
Leona is as feisty as she was in book one but perhaps has grown and matured a bit although she is still flaunting her wealth and thinks she knows what is best. Her interest in Nico and his in her is a bit abrupt but I get the feeling Leona gets what she wants and she wants Nico. They have a few surprises and adjustments an assault and revelations that make them have to reassess who they are and where their loyalties lie, too.
This is a well written page turner with ups and downs that kept me reading through the night. I am not sure what the future holds for all the characters but enjoyed their stories as told in this novel.
Thank you to the author for the copy of this book to read in exchange for my honest review.
April 21, 2016
Leona vacillated between rich spoiled child and a naive woman who hoped to reconcile families over an ancient feud. Moody and petulant, Nico’s inability to stand up to his father and grandfather annoyed me, but his love and concern for his sister redeemed him. Both characters dealt with a myriad of family issues and struggled to assert their independence.
“Somehow his loyalty made him less of a hero. When I fell in love with a man, it would be one who stood up for himself, even if that meant standing up to me.” ~Leona
Let me just put this out there. As a romance lover, I felt cheated with the actual romance in Going Back, as if all the juicy details happened before the first page. I really wish the opening scene revealed the “inciting incident,” the one everybody rehashes repeatedly from differing POV’s. Instead, the wooing (if there was any) took place before the book opens (perhaps in the first book, A Portrait of My Love?), and Nico and Leona never connect on the page until approximately 23% into the book. When they finally get together, they argue, which even leads to a behind-the-door bedroom scene. Really? The romance lover in me cringed and wanted to close the book.
But I didn’t. Because, while Going Back lacked romance, it made up for it big in drama and family dynamics. Specifically, dealing with manipulative and controlling family members. We all have one, don’t we? A family member, whether by blood or marriage, who attempts to control you through manipulation or guilt or just plain browbeat you into submission. Until someone stands up to them or we distance ourselves, this person continues their abhorrent behavior.
“Somehow he and I would overcome everything, would make it work and put an end to the stupidity of hatred, instead of allowing it to reach into the third generation and taint it, the way it had done in the first and the second.”
I kept reading, anxious to see how the characters would overcome the obstacles to their happy-ever-after. The POV switches between 3rd (Nico) and 1st person (Leona), all separated by appropriate breaks, distracted me. Based on events and secrets that unfolded, I expected some kind of twist, but the author delivered a shock that even I didn’t see coming.:)
So, maybe not as much romance as I prefer, but the ending satisfied my happily-ever-after requirement. Jammed with drama and knitted with a heavy theme of forgiveness, Going Back was worth the read.
“Being good and kind and forgiving isn’t easy. You do it bit by bit.”
Disclaimer: Sending a big thank you to Tirgearr Publishers and Jennifer Young for allowing me the privilege of reviewing Going Back and for the free copy I received in exchange for my fair and unbiased review. This opinion is my own, and I received no compensation.
“Somehow his loyalty made him less of a hero. When I fell in love with a man, it would be one who stood up for himself, even if that meant standing up to me.” ~Leona
Let me just put this out there. As a romance lover, I felt cheated with the actual romance in Going Back, as if all the juicy details happened before the first page. I really wish the opening scene revealed the “inciting incident,” the one everybody rehashes repeatedly from differing POV’s. Instead, the wooing (if there was any) took place before the book opens (perhaps in the first book, A Portrait of My Love?), and Nico and Leona never connect on the page until approximately 23% into the book. When they finally get together, they argue, which even leads to a behind-the-door bedroom scene. Really? The romance lover in me cringed and wanted to close the book.
But I didn’t. Because, while Going Back lacked romance, it made up for it big in drama and family dynamics. Specifically, dealing with manipulative and controlling family members. We all have one, don’t we? A family member, whether by blood or marriage, who attempts to control you through manipulation or guilt or just plain browbeat you into submission. Until someone stands up to them or we distance ourselves, this person continues their abhorrent behavior.
“Somehow he and I would overcome everything, would make it work and put an end to the stupidity of hatred, instead of allowing it to reach into the third generation and taint it, the way it had done in the first and the second.”
I kept reading, anxious to see how the characters would overcome the obstacles to their happy-ever-after. The POV switches between 3rd (Nico) and 1st person (Leona), all separated by appropriate breaks, distracted me. Based on events and secrets that unfolded, I expected some kind of twist, but the author delivered a shock that even I didn’t see coming.:)
So, maybe not as much romance as I prefer, but the ending satisfied my happily-ever-after requirement. Jammed with drama and knitted with a heavy theme of forgiveness, Going Back was worth the read.
“Being good and kind and forgiving isn’t easy. You do it bit by bit.”
Disclaimer: Sending a big thank you to Tirgearr Publishers and Jennifer Young for allowing me the privilege of reviewing Going Back and for the free copy I received in exchange for my fair and unbiased review. This opinion is my own, and I received no compensation.
October 23, 2016
Going Back by Jennifer Young is such a great book. I know it’s the second book in a series and even without reading the first book you get with what happened from the last book immediately.
This book was very interesting especially after you get to know the characters better. There was a lot of surprises here and there throughout, some that I either enjoyed or hated. The characters all seemed like they were real people for me and I was along for the ride on their emotions, fears, and other things that came up within the novel.
Just like any other review, there are somethings of the book that I didn’t enjoy. I had to reread a little bit of the first few chapters to be able to get an understanding of which point of view we were in for a chapter. We went from Leona’s, Nico’s, and lastly that of Alexandra for the three different point of views. Other than that I only hated one guy, Faustino. He was a cranky old dude, that was living in the past but I also kind of got with where he was coming from. I felt sorry for him at the end.
I love this book and I am giving it five stars despite my rocky start with the chapter changes along with the time it took me to finish reading this book. I will recommend this book to anyone that likes revised version of Romeo and Juliet, along with wonderful characters, and romances kindling between a lot of different people. If you like that then this book is for you. This is also my first New Adult book and I am glad that I was asked to read this book.
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This book was very interesting especially after you get to know the characters better. There was a lot of surprises here and there throughout, some that I either enjoyed or hated. The characters all seemed like they were real people for me and I was along for the ride on their emotions, fears, and other things that came up within the novel.
Just like any other review, there are somethings of the book that I didn’t enjoy. I had to reread a little bit of the first few chapters to be able to get an understanding of which point of view we were in for a chapter. We went from Leona’s, Nico’s, and lastly that of Alexandra for the three different point of views. Other than that I only hated one guy, Faustino. He was a cranky old dude, that was living in the past but I also kind of got with where he was coming from. I felt sorry for him at the end.
I love this book and I am giving it five stars despite my rocky start with the chapter changes along with the time it took me to finish reading this book. I will recommend this book to anyone that likes revised version of Romeo and Juliet, along with wonderful characters, and romances kindling between a lot of different people. If you like that then this book is for you. This is also my first New Adult book and I am glad that I was asked to read this book.
Anyways until the next time enjoy this book review brought to you by
Baroness’ Book Trove.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE AUTHOR ASKED ME TO READ AND GIVE AN HONEST REVIEW FOR THIS BOOK!
To read other reviews like this one please visit my blog: baronessbooktrove.com
April 20, 2016
I read the first book in this series and revelled in the beautiful descriptions and remarkable depth that the author injected into the story.
With this the second instalment she managed to not necessarily ramp up the quality because I don’t know that that would have actually been possible buts she did manage to intensify the drama.
We met Leona in the first book and got a glimpse into the bubbling feud that was still very much alive between her family and the Manfredi’s.
Despite the death of her grandfather it is clear that Manfredi family have no intension of allowing the troubles that have festered between the two families to die alongside the head of the Castellano’s.
Leona is not one to allow something that she feels is so meaningless to stand in her way and her trip to Italy is a way for her to prove that the feud is over or at least it should be, and when she starts to become close with Nico, the grandson of her tormentor Faustino, things begin to take a very interesting turn.
It was almost Romeo and Juliet like in the construction of the storyline, two opposing families, two star crossed lovers but there was nothing poetic about their situation, Leona was in real trouble and the threat was most definitely real.
But what could Faustino’s possibly have to drive the young lovers apart…well let me tell you it isn’t pretty!
I liked the attitude that Leona had, and boy did she have it in bucket loads. But when the wrath of Faustino Manfredi is directed at her, can she find the strength to stand tall or will his threats force her hand?
Again all I can say is that this author has a beautifully descriptive method of writing.
With this the second instalment she managed to not necessarily ramp up the quality because I don’t know that that would have actually been possible buts she did manage to intensify the drama.
We met Leona in the first book and got a glimpse into the bubbling feud that was still very much alive between her family and the Manfredi’s.
Despite the death of her grandfather it is clear that Manfredi family have no intension of allowing the troubles that have festered between the two families to die alongside the head of the Castellano’s.
Leona is not one to allow something that she feels is so meaningless to stand in her way and her trip to Italy is a way for her to prove that the feud is over or at least it should be, and when she starts to become close with Nico, the grandson of her tormentor Faustino, things begin to take a very interesting turn.
It was almost Romeo and Juliet like in the construction of the storyline, two opposing families, two star crossed lovers but there was nothing poetic about their situation, Leona was in real trouble and the threat was most definitely real.
But what could Faustino’s possibly have to drive the young lovers apart…well let me tell you it isn’t pretty!
I liked the attitude that Leona had, and boy did she have it in bucket loads. But when the wrath of Faustino Manfredi is directed at her, can she find the strength to stand tall or will his threats force her hand?
Again all I can say is that this author has a beautifully descriptive method of writing.
June 22, 2016
Who doesn't love a story that has drama, emotions, romance, suspense all rolled into it? Well, being a fan of Bollywood movies I surely do.
The plot is like 'Going Back' into the roots of conflicts between two feuding families. The first book had all the tidbits and this being the second in a series, takes off from where it was left. Not that I have read the first book, but the way the story progresses that is how it appears.
Jennifer's writing is easy to comprehend, and aptly brings out the emotions that is intended. Be it the bickering between a couple or sense of loss, the author weaves a simple story that has lots of twists and turns. It was like watching a movie as far as I was concerned. The language is simple and the story is a light read.
All the characters, be it the protagonists, the antagonist, the supporting casts, had a definite role to play in the story. The interactions between them, their conversations, added up to making the book a likeable one.
To sum up, the book is a light read but definitely worth reading. I loved the twist and its ending the best.
P.S- Jennifer, I would love to read the first part and the next one if any!
The plot is like 'Going Back' into the roots of conflicts between two feuding families. The first book had all the tidbits and this being the second in a series, takes off from where it was left. Not that I have read the first book, but the way the story progresses that is how it appears.
Jennifer's writing is easy to comprehend, and aptly brings out the emotions that is intended. Be it the bickering between a couple or sense of loss, the author weaves a simple story that has lots of twists and turns. It was like watching a movie as far as I was concerned. The language is simple and the story is a light read.
All the characters, be it the protagonists, the antagonist, the supporting casts, had a definite role to play in the story. The interactions between them, their conversations, added up to making the book a likeable one.
To sum up, the book is a light read but definitely worth reading. I loved the twist and its ending the best.
P.S- Jennifer, I would love to read the first part and the next one if any!
June 23, 2016
This story is a sequel to A Portrait of My Love, but instead the focus is on Leona and the family feud in her history. Actually, this story takes place exactly where the first book left off, rehashing the events of her wealthy inheritance, her impromptu holiday with Skye, and her abduction in Italy in a news article. In all honesty, I didn’t take too much of a liking to Leona when she was first introduced in Book 1. I thought she was hyperactive, impetuous, and bossy. Although she was fairly generous with her newfound wealth, I found her to be too much of a flippant, spoiled busybody.
Going Back is just as it sounds—going back to Italy, going back to Nico and Faustino, going back to that tense family history. I wasn’t very consumed by the long feud in Leona’s family when I first started hearing about in Book 1 and I was even less enthused continuing the saga in this second book.
Again, the Italian scenes were rendered in vibrant and rich colors (I do LOVE Italy,) and Young has a talent for artistic and soulful composition; however, I wasn’t particularly moved by the plot.
Going Back is just as it sounds—going back to Italy, going back to Nico and Faustino, going back to that tense family history. I wasn’t very consumed by the long feud in Leona’s family when I first started hearing about in Book 1 and I was even less enthused continuing the saga in this second book.
Again, the Italian scenes were rendered in vibrant and rich colors (I do LOVE Italy,) and Young has a talent for artistic and soulful composition; however, I wasn’t particularly moved by the plot.
July 6, 2016
I received a free copy of this book for an honest review. You can read more of my reviews at nevermindbooks.blogspot.com.
Going Back is the second in a series by Jennifer Young. I didn’t read the first book, but I felt like the backstory was adequately explained in the beginning of the book.
So, it’s a romance about beautiful rich people in scenic locations. But I didn’t feel like the romance part took me there. The family saga was definitely center stage, and that’s fine. But if you’re looking for a love story this might not be the book for you.
Leona and Nico come across as two spoiled rich kids who can’t put aside their issues and just be together. I understand the need for tension, but I got tired of it really quickly.
If you’re looking for drama, I say go for it. It was a good read as a family saga. I would recommend reading A Portrait of My Love first.
Going Back is the second in a series by Jennifer Young. I didn’t read the first book, but I felt like the backstory was adequately explained in the beginning of the book.
So, it’s a romance about beautiful rich people in scenic locations. But I didn’t feel like the romance part took me there. The family saga was definitely center stage, and that’s fine. But if you’re looking for a love story this might not be the book for you.
Leona and Nico come across as two spoiled rich kids who can’t put aside their issues and just be together. I understand the need for tension, but I got tired of it really quickly.
If you’re looking for drama, I say go for it. It was a good read as a family saga. I would recommend reading A Portrait of My Love first.
July 10, 2016
Spunky N Sassy Rating: 4.0
~~~~~~~~~~Lindsey's ★★★★ Review~~~~~~~~~~
I love stories with lots of drama and complicated plots. This book is engrossing and riveting. A great read anytime!
~~~~~~~~~~Lindsey's ★★★★ Review~~~~~~~~~~
I love stories with lots of drama and complicated plots. This book is engrossing and riveting. A great read anytime!
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