Unfortunately, this one was not a winner for me. I was so incredibly bored and so annoyed at the main character. So selfish, frivolous, and unbelievable that her partner would be interested in her through all of this. And also unbelievable that someone would fly across the world and visit all these random people easily all for a ring. This would have been a DNF for me if it was not an ARC. Again, I’m sorry, I hate negative reviews, but I truly only enjoyed Annie and John (and that he deserved better)!

I had a moment while reading this book, when I realised this kind of story is slowly going to die out. You don't have to chase people around the world anymore when you can just look them up on Facebook.
Anyway it was a cute read, I'm so glad she didn't end up with Graham but for 2 people that had some deep feelings about cheating,they sure did cheat.

Due to her Nonna's superstitions, Shea has mixed feelings about the heirloom engagement ring she
received from her fiance.She decides that she needs to discover the history behind the ring to ensure
it will not jinx the relationship. Along the way, she willl discover misconceptions she had about her
parents' marriage along with information about the lives of the previous owners of the ring. She
will learn more about herself and others in her life.
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I really wanted to let be this book. I think that for me, it would have more attention keeping if the storyline focused more on the heirloom itself and the history. It was an Inter story but the superstitious nature of the primary character became a little overwhelming. Thanks #NetGalley

Thank you to Penguin Group Putnam and Netgalley for gifting me an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

How far are you willing to go to prove your superstitions are wrong (or right?)

Turns out, Shea is willing to go halfway around the world, all while blowing off her worried fiancé, alienating her sister, and getting cozy with the reporter who decided to tag along.

I enjoyed the premise of this book - a personal journey to uncover hidden histories of a recently acquired heirloom. What I didn’t love was Shea as a character. I found her inner dialogue frustrating and it impossible to connect with her as a character until the last few chapters.

The tension with Graham felt a little forced, and his character felt like a flat background means for Shea to realize she had more hangups about her relationship than just the heirloom engagement ring. </s> The kiss they share, the sneaking around in foreign cities, the conversation they have in New York about his feelings, all felt like it could’ve used another draft to solidify. I liked the aspect of her ideas and relationship being tested, but it felt in the end like she used Graham to get there, instead of him being a person she was developing feelings for. </s>

I liked the journey of self-discovery that happened in the last 1/4 of the book - I think Shea really figured out why she was so hesitant and worked through her shit. I loved the sisterly bond that was mended and the explanation of how family trauma and grief can infiltrate your life in ways you don’t even expect.

Overall, I give this book a 3.5 star rating, with the ending bumping it up from a 2.5 or 3.

I was already suspending some disbelief reading this book since I don’t believe in good luck or superstition. That being said, I went in with an open mind and was excited for the plot and how it would develop.

I’m sad that it fell flat for me! Shea’s anxiety and superstition is not developed beyond her statements and explained even less than that, which made it hard to sympathize with her. I found it hard to understand John’s reasoning too, since he knowingly proposed with the very thing that was not only against her wishes, but is honestly the biggest part of her personality…


The story itself had a ton of potential. I was just looking for more of everything. I would definitely pick up this writer’s work again, though. The style was phenomenal and I liked how immersive it felt when we traveled through Florence.


A huge thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book!

I’m finding this hard to rate because I thought the book was going in one direction (rom-com type vibes) but then it veered hard into women’s fiction, which made me like the storyline and characters a lot better, because I previously was so disgusted and disappointed in the FMC especially, but it was unexpected and I’m still kind of reeling.

This was well written, and I loved the descriptions of Europe; the imagery was strong. I really loved how everything ended up - morning was rushed, the conclusions were all earned, and I really respected the FMC by the end. I wish that the stories of the previous owners of the ring had been more compelling, however. I think that would’ve made the book more interesting, because it did drag a bit.

Overall, this is a 3.5 for me. I think I’m going to round it up to a 4, because I would’ve liked it a lot better if I had known it was women’s fiction (and it was my fault for not checking before I started reading).

2.5 stars- this is one that i think would be better suited as a film adaptation or TV. as a book, this dragged and i began to forget characters significance which is a first for me! thanks netgalley & the publisher for the arc in exchange for an honest review

Interesting story. Gorgeous cover drew me right in. Thanks to the publisher for the advanced copy all opinions are my own

I have to be honest, at times I didn't enjoy the book very much. The ending redeemed the story for me a little bit. I thought the main character Shea was very selfish and she put John, her fiance, through a lot. I didn't like her character most of the book. I understand the draw of finding the history of the engagement ring, but I feel like she alienated John along the way. This book fell middle of the pack for me. The ending helped bring the book to a 3 star read.

Oh my gosh I LOVED this book!

I am usually the sappy, romance, fantasy reader who enjoys her spice so when I learned what The Heirloom was about, it totally took me by surprise when I ended up loving it so much.

This is the type of book that I can see being extremely successful and end up as a movie one day!

I absolutely loved the plot of this book - superstitious women KNOW what they are talking about! Shea only asks for a few things when it comes to a proposal - using an heirloom ring is NOT one of them. When Shea’s boyfriend John finally proposes, it doesn’t necessarily go the way he hoped and it sends Shea searching across the world to find the previous owner of her new (but old) engagement ring.

I can’t wait to get my hands on a physical copy of this book when it comes out and to gift it to all my girlfriends.

The Heirloom makes me want to curl up with a glass of wine and some pasta while I watch the sunset with my sister.

Thank you to PutnamBooks and NetGalley for the ARC!

The premise of this book was intriguing and I was excited to read it. However, I did not like Shea, the protagonist and narrator. She put her fiancé through too much, just to decide whether or not she was going to wear the ring he got her. I struggled to relate to Shea’s superstitious beliefs, that took her across the world with another man. I was expecting Shea to end up with someone else, which would’ve made Shea’s journey and superstitions more understandable. The characters and their motivations fell flat and the ending felt rushed. While I enjoyed finding out the history behind the heirloom ring, this was a solid 3-star read for me.

What a fun and captivating journey of discovering the past of one Heirloom engagement ring. It brought the main character, Shea, on a self discovering journey of why she felt such a strong superstition against being proposed to by a ring that was worn in another marriage. She didn't know the backstory of the Heirloom ring that was given to her on her engagement day, which led her to look into the past of the ring. I thought her own character development was beautiful. and of course I love a good Happily Ever After.

The Heirloom by Jessie Rosen

I received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley for review. My opinions are my own.

4/5 stars

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Written by Jessie Rosen, this book takes the reader from LA and NYC to Italy, Portugal, and Boston to uncover the secrets behind an heirloom given to Shea by her fiance, John. Because of her very superstitious Nonna, she is also superstitious about heirloom rings and needs to know the legacy of the ring before it can rest comfortably on her hand.

Along the way, journalist Graham tags along to tell her story and their relationship quickly evolves as Shea learns more about the ring and ultimately, about herself.

The story ends differently than I expected. I’m not sure if that’s a good thing or a bad thing… but it still ended on a positive note.

It's a little bit "Letters to Juliette" and a little bit "The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo" but with less prose and more active forward motion.

I genuinely believe that the main character is stupid. Girl, if you have such a deep seated gut feeling of "bad omen" about your engagement ring then the ring isn't the source of turmoil- the engagement is. I cannot fathom flying to multiple countries to research the backstory of an heirloom ring just to determine whether your marriage will be doomed. Maybe I read too many fantasy novels because my brain automatically thinks she should have asked a witch to burn some sage and call it a day if she felt such bad vibes.

Regardless of that, this is an interesting story and a very unique premise. I loved the adventurousness and the romantic themes of the original ring owners but I did struggle to be invested in what seemed like a doomed relationship from the start- but I suppose that was the point. As for Graham, I immediately suspected him of being a larger player in the book when he went to Italy while John stayed behind (laaaaame), but I found his determination to tag along on her journey mildly problematic at first. Of course, he grows on the reader immensely as he indulges the FMC's wild superstitions and they open up to each other about what led them on their whirlwind globetrot, but I hold grudges well. Still, the twists and turns of this story made it difficult to know whether I liked him or not at any given moment and by the end I was mesmerized by the journey itself.

This book is a sweeping and romantic story about listening to your instincts and trusting yourself. It is an ode to the idea that timing indeed is everything and that love truly doesn't care where anyone is at in life when it finds them. It shines a beautiful light on the way that things and people can bring heartbreak and joy in equal measures and the book reflects that in its plot and structure as well. There is pain to be felt for this cast of characters and discomfort for the reader through the struggles they face, but there is also something wildly romantic to be felt at the heart of it.

4 stars.

I was not expecting to love The Heirloom as much as I did! From the first chapter I was engrossed in the story of Shea and the superstitions she learned from her Italian grandmother. A major one being no heirloom engagement rings! So when her boyfriend who she always felt was perfect and knew her better than anyone proposes with a vintage ring she decides to go on a quest to find the previous owner of the ring and be sure that they had a happy marriage. This takes her and her sister on trip to Italy with a few other stops along to way to discover the history of the ring. I really enjoyed the writing style of Jessie Rosen and look forward to reading more from her giving this 4 stars and will be recommending it! I want to thank NetGalley and PENGUIN GROUP Putnam for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ From the publisher Penguin Group : Shea Anderson’s beloved Nonna had endless rules for a happy, healthy life: avoid owls, never put a hat on a bed, and never, ever accept a marriage proposal that comes with an heirloom ring. Happily ever after is hard enough without bad karma in the mix.

Naturally, panic sets in when Shea’s boyfriend, John, proposes with an heirloom ring. Yes is her answer, but Nonna’s warning sets Shea on a mission to ensure the ring contains forever energy: She will find its previous owners wherever they may be. With the help of her long-suffering big sister and a nosy journalist eager for a big story, Shea embarks on a journey that takes her from Los Angeles and New York to Italy and Portugal.

Sophisticated, cinematic, and full of lively observations, The Heirloom is a diamond-sharp read for everyone who’s ever tried to make their own good luck.
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My review: I have to admit the whole premise is but much for me. Shea is superstitious about wearing a "used" ring and makes a massive fact finding mission about it. Like why not just sell it and buy another ring?? John seems easy going enough to deal with that and he even suggests it.
Much of Shea’s past is told in flashbacks that just pop up randomly. But we are supposed to understand her obsession with her ring’s history based on some of these glimpses into the past. I kept reading thinking it would get better and lighter and more fun but eh…She spent a lot of money on this trip and she could have just gotten a new ring and worked everything out with John at home.

Maybe I’m not that superstitious but this seemed over the top, even journalist Graham questions. Big sister Annie also tried to get Shea to look at things more rationally, but I think we are supposed to see Shea as determined and focused and not unreasonable.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ for the attempt and a decent (although not necessary) adventure. Thank you to Netgalley and Penguin group publishing for an advance digital copy in exchange for my review.

Unfortunately, I ended up having to DNF this book because I just was not connecting with it. I think others will enjoy it, it just was not the best fit for me.

When Shea Anderson is presented with an heirloom engagement ring, the superstitions her beloved Nonna ingrained in her take over. What follows is a riveting adventure to discover the history of the engagement ring.

The Heirloom was a beautifully written book about self-discovery and the meaning of love with multiple layers. You will get all the feels as you’re introduced to the varied and lovable characters who make up the ring’s history.

This book drew me in from the first page, like a warm hug, and kept me wanting more until the very last page. Don’t sleep on The Heirloom! Definitely check it out.

I received a copy of this book for free, but I am voluntarily writing this review.

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No heirloom engagement rings is a superstitious belief from Shea's Italian grandmother, so when her boyfriend proposes to her with one, what's a girl to do? The Heirloom follows Shea through Italy in an attempt to determine if her heirloom engagement ring has good karma that will in turn lead to a good marriage. I enjoyed the journey of learning more information about the ring and seeing how many memories it held. Unfortunatley, it was difficult to feel committed to Shea's quest when I didn't feel connected to her or her relationship.
Thank you NetGalley, Penguin Group Putnam, and Jessie Rosen for access to this book in exchange for an honest review.