I like it when you are reading a book and the up and downs in the book coincide with the up and downs in your life. It is a comforting experience. This book does that for me. Shea is the heroine of the story. She grows a lot in the book. She is strong, then weak and then strong again. She is in love with John ~ or is she? The characters are well written and the storyline flows well. This author has something special and I hope she continues to follow her dream. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an advance copy for my honest review.

📚ARC Book Review 📚

Title: The Heirloom by Jessie Rosen

⛔️ might contain spoilers

Rating: 📖📖 (2/5)

🔖Heirloom, Marriage, Engagement, Divorce, True love

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👦👧 Shea(female lead) who received an heirloom ring from John (male lead).
📝 Superstitious Shea could’t wear the heirloom engagement ring given by her fiancé John so she travelled afar just to know its history getting her tangled with a writer-Graham and even cost her a fight with her sister Annie. Seeking for the ring’s origin brought her to different places and sought different people just to make her realize what the ring really meant
✅ Oh well i’m not really a fan of this book but this somehow have lessons with self-realization, beliefs and superstitions, sisterhood and woman empowerment.
❌ From the get go i wanted to DNF it the very first few pages hence it was a struggle to finish it. As a courtesy to the advance copy given to me I am giving it a review. I find the story line really absurd and unbelievable, coz agreeing to a marriage doesn’t depend on superstitions. Everything is just so wrong and She getting to her answer leads her to more questions like she found the owner only to find that it’s not the real owner and then it goes on and on. Like how many owners can this ring have-felt like needs to be done that way to prolong the story coz if it only has one owner then story is cut short. And who would kiss and fall for another man while your in search for an answer of your engagement ring—like seriously. This is really a pain to read and I just cant believe there’s really nothing much to look forward even in the beginning.I’m just glad they finally ended up together or if not this book might be my worst read for this year.
Thank you to the author #jessierosen and #Penguingroupputnam for the advance copy

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Where to start! Admittedly, I almost DNF this book multiple times, but I’m glad I stuck with it until the end.

Things I loved about The Heirloom: The dialogue between characters was excellent! I loved the banter between Shea and other characters. The premise of this story was lovely and new. I liked Shea as a character! she is clever and quirky. I think the ending of the book is pristine. Shea had many questions that needed answers, and after everything she went through, I was glad she took the time to work on herself and make changes in her life for the better. I was thrilled with who she ended up with at the end and felt it was right. They really seem perfect together.

Things I didn’t enjoy: There was too much Italian without translation. I truly enjoy other languages in a book, but if they aren’t commonly known or a cognate, I appreciate the direct translation. Same with some of the niche references. I had to stop reading to Google unfamiliar references and language, and it was a little too much work for a fun read. There were also too many twists and turns and back stories and random characters to keep track of, almost to the very end of the book. I don’t mind that in a fantasy story, but not so much in regular fiction. I also have a hard line when it comes to cheating. It’s immediately unenjoyable to me and almost DNF because of it.

I thought the concept was so sweet as a fiction novel, but it didn’t land as a romance. I think this book is going to be enjoyable to MANY people! There were just a few things that didn’t land for me personally, but I feel that Jessie is a wonderful writer and told a great story. Congratulations on your debut novel, Jessie!

Annnnddd this is why I don't read romance. I don't recommend The Heirloom unless you're fascinated with irrational superstitions, love predictable plots, and enjoy personality-less characters.

Plot: Shea (this character had so little physical description that I found myself referencing the GoT Shea for a mental picture haha) has this totally unrealistic superstition about heirloom jewelry. The author was trying to create a narrative around the assumption that readers would connect with/understand this notion. I have never heard anything of the sort and frankly, it made the rest of the plot pretty squishy. Naturally, her boyfriend John proposes with...you guessed it---an heirloom ring!!! This man did not know his woman very well. A trip to the jeweler together to pick out her ideal engagement ring and this book would have no need to be written. When there's a plot hole that large, I can't sit back and ignore it. Shea decides she MUST go to Italy and find out the history of her ring's prior owner for herself. This would be the only way she could wear it and marry her fiancé in good conscience. Her sister and an investigative journalist tag along on her journey and manage to complicate matters even more. Read if you dare to find out how this thrilling saga could possibly turn out!

The Heirloom fell short for me and I found myself rushing through it, anxious for it to be over. It drags on for at least 5 chapters too long at the end and reminded me why I don't delve into this genre much. The entire book was a cliche and felt like 5 stereotypical romance books smushed into one. This one is proof that setting your book in Italy ≠ automatic winner.

Thank you so much to Penguin Group Putnam, Jessie Rosen, and NetGalley for the ARC of The Heirloom!

This may be the first book I've ever wanted to label as a Romcom/Thriller. I loved the page-turning adventure lead by the beloved lead charter Shea to uncover the origin and owners of her newly acquired engagement ring. I appreciate that Shea while relatable and honest -- is not without her own pitfalls and flaws. The layered friendship and family dynamics of both the lead and all supporting characters were beautifully written. The ending left me wanting more in the best way.

Lovers of One Italian Summer, The Heirloom is your next favorite read! After John proposes to Shea with a vintage, previously owned ring (the one thing Shea told him to never do), she sets off on a journey to discover the ring’s former owners and ensure there is no bad karma in its history. This book is sweet and while it’s a kind of cheesy premise, the story manages to balance deep emotion when digging into Shea’s childhood and her dedication to the ring superstition.

If you enjoy an intriguing story including a jewelry mystery, travel, romance and personal growth then this debut novel by Jessie Rosen will be a great choice for you. I loved the adventure the main character went on in search of the history of the heirloom ring she received from her fiancée. As she grew so did her relationships with her family and fiancé grew too.
Thanks to NetGalley, Jessie Rosen and the publisher to read and review this novel before publication

Let me start this off by saying I love a book set in Italy. It's one of my dream vacation spots, so reading books set there always gives me a good vibe.

I wouldn't say Their Heirloom is about romance. It was more about finding yourself and how your beliefs can hold you back from living your best life. Shea's superstitions held her back from a lot and clouded her judgment. Throughout the book, you follow her as she tries to determine if her vintage engagement ring is cursed before she gets married to her boyfriend. It had all the leads to be a cute rom-com but went a different route. Not to say the story wasn't good, but I wish it were a little more rom-com-y.

I would recommend this book to people who are trying to grow and figure things out. It's a relatable, emotional and funny story.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review. #netgalley #TheHeirloom

Dreamy travel to Portugal and Italy? Yes please!
Mystery and lore with family love? Yes again!
Adventure and history? Don't mind if I do!

This was such a delightful contemporary story that became so much more than I anticipated! I love all things Italy, since living there for a few years, but really enjoyed the journey Shea took introspectively, as well. This was a great mix of adventure and history with a touch of whimsical mystery. I appreciated the underlying theme of strong women, despite the significant differences between the lives of Nonna & Shea.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for the opportunity to read this advanced e-reader copy in exchange for my honest opinions!

I really enjoyed this book. I loved how it was part Romance and part mystery. The story line kept me guessing. I will be recommending this to friends and family for a laidback read.

Thanks to Netgalley, the publishing company and or the author for giving me the chance to read and review The Heirloom.

Loved the book and the characters.

Love how the main characters interacted with each other.

Review – The Heirloom by Jessie Rosen TBP 5/2024

The Heirloom written by Jessie Rosen is set to be released in May 2024. When Shea Anderson’s Italian Nonna was alive, she set down the non-negotiable rules to ensure a happy marriage: 1. never wear a gown without a veil, 2. never wear pearls with your gown (unless they’re your mother’s), 3. never say your new married name before you say “I do”, and 4. absolutely never accept an heirloom engagement ring.

Not surprising, the man of Shea’s dreams proposes to her with a heirloom engagement ring and has a legit story of how the fates had led him to find the perfect ring for her. Some superstitions are hard to overcome and this book is about just how far Shea would go to ensure the karma from this heirloom would not ruin her pending marriage.

The book was a fun little jaunt. The writing style was relaxed and the pace of the story made for easy reading. Yeah, a little silly at time . . . but a perfect summer beach read.

Reviewed for NetGalley:

The lengths a women will go to put her ease at mind, following life through her Italian grandmother's wild superstitions.

While I found it a little far fetched at times, sweet read overall.

Beautiful cover as well.

Thank you to the author and publisher for providing me with a digital ARC of this title via Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

I was excited after reading the summary for this title- a bride to be who embarks on a quest to find the previous owners of her antique engagement ring. She is guided by a deep need to disprove her grandma's superstitions that a used wedding ring brings bad luck, superstitions she has also set as her "love rules". It started out fun. I was excited to find out about the owners and cheering for her to get answers. But one answer leads to another question and another and another.. and all of it draws her farther away from her fiance. It got a little frustrating and not as enjoyable to read. I'm glad I stuck through it as the conclusion does provide a better resolution and personal growth.

Meh. This was very underwhelming for me, and I didn't really "buy" the obsession with this heirloom ring that would cause someone to fly across the world just to track its history (and take an open-ended amount of time off of work, and be able to afford to fly across the world on a whim, but I digress...*eyeroll*). I enjoyed the story and character dynamics, but not enough to really care who she ended up with in the end. I just found the entire premise and plot to be really unrealistic and unrelatable.

When looking at the description, I was so intrigued by this story. I’m definitely one to believe in superstitions, and fully believe I’m not having a previously owned wedding ring. I really enjoyed uncovering the mystery of the heirloom ring more so than anything else in the novel. I understand that Shea was kind of a lost character, but I feel like that prevented readers from getting to know her throughout the story. Also, the limited character developments resulted in me not really caring about who Shea ended up with at the end or who would be better suited for her. That being said, it was a fun read with some beautiful notes of self discovery and healing at the end.

3 1/2 Stars

Shea Anderson believes she in a perfect place in her life, with her boyfriend and her job. A lot she credits to following in her Nonna’s rules – avoid owls, never put a hat on a bed and make sure your engagement is not an heirloom. She knew her boyfriend John was fully aware of this, so when he proposed using an heirloom ring, while she said yes, she was full of questions. She realized that the only way to truly make sure that whole thing would work out is if she found out the history of the ring, where it came from, who had it and was their relationship good.

While physically Shea’s journey goes from LA to New York to Italy to Portugal back to New York, she also must undergo a mental journey from the time she was young to her mother passing away to now and if her relationship with John will continue. When the journey first starts, her sister is with her along with a reporter who is helping them find some of the history. But like any journey it is not always perfect, there will be some bumps and new paths to take. Shea will not be the only one who has questions that need answers, others will as well, along with some temptations the discover the realization of what love, family and more truly are. When these journeys are finally over the question on where her and John’s relationship truly is will be answered. Maybe for the good, maybe not so much.

This book is not so much romance as it is fiction, more about self discovery on how a person realizes that they cannot always fully follow old superstitions or beliefs in order to make their life happy. It also shows that sometimes what you remember in your past, it actually the way the way things happened. In order to find the right path, you can’t just go by the old ways taught to you, instead embrace both the old ways, the new ways and be open to seeing things differently. Only then will you be where you need to be.

I did enjoy the book most of the time, but there were some parts that lagged a bit, so I found myself needing to put it down and come back to it. It was one that was worth it in the end when everything finally came together.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.
I was intrigued by the plot (a suspicion of heirlooms that leads a young recently-engaged woman on a quest to find answers about a piece of jewelry and herself (obvs)) and it was definitely enjoyable and engaging to read. I breezed through it and would definitely recommend it as a summer/beach/vacation read. It reminded me a bit of One Italian Summer, so fans of that may enjoy this. While I didn't enjoy the way Shea treated/though about her lovely fiancee at times and I feel like we could've had less of Shea's internal monologue ( I appreciate when the reader is trusted more/there's a bit more nuance), I did enjoy the plot, setting, and ending! I'd personally give this a 3, but I think a lot of readers would really enjoy it and therefore I'm giving it a 4.

The Heirloom is about a girl, Shae, who has 4 rules for life and one of them is that she doesn’t want to get engaged with an heirloom ring. She is superstitious, thanks to her Nonna, and doesn’t want the karma that a previously owned ring would bring. So, when her boyfriend proposes with an heirloom rings she sets on a journey to find the previous owners of the ring to see if it’s full of good or bad karma. Her sister and a handsome reporter travel with her to two continents to find the answers.
This book was a really fun read and I really felt like I got to know Shae. I found myself staying up late a few nights because I couldn’t put it down because I had to see what the next twist was! I love how everything tied together at the end. I would recommend this book to people who love romance and mystery.

I received a free e-arc of this book through Netgalley.
This is definitely a romance with a bit of a wild goose chase thrown in to try to find out who owned this engagement ring before it came to Shea. She has to figure out why she is so superstitious about pre-owned jewelry.