I wish this book was more historical fiction and less romance. I enjoyed discovering things I had never thought about in regards to the people of Italy during WWII. However, I felt the romance made the book drag and ended up skimming the last half of the book.

I loved this book! A story that takes place in Italy during World War II. I loved the setting of Italy. I loved Marianna and her zest for life. The Fisherman’s Daughter will grip you till the very last page.

Having grown up on the island of Sicily, Marianna is fiercely loyal to her country and dismayed that Mussolini has allied their country with Nazi Germany. Fearful for what this means for her country and her family--including her brother, who is forced to join the army, Marianna longs to do all she can to help free her country. When a handsome young man, Massimo, comes to stay with his grandparents, who are neighbors of Marianna's family, Marianna finds herself drawn to him in a way she has never experienced before. Although Massimo cares for her, too, he isn't free to love her--and their feelings for each other could put them both in danger. When they are torn apart by the war, both do all that they can to support the partisans working to assist the Allies.

I really enjoy reading World War II stories, and I haven't read many (if any) set in Italy, so the location pulled me in. The pace was a little slow for my liking, but I liked seeing the work of the partisans. This is a good choice for those who like clean historical romances.

I read a copy via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.