I really enjoyed this book, Lots of twists and turns that kept me guessing. I was a bit disappointed she forgave Ava so easily. I feel like Ava betrayed her multiple times. I think in real life those betrayals would be too much to overcome. I loved all the changes of scenery and the fashion descriptions. Great book!

A quick read that stands as a good reminder of the power of lifelong friendship, an apology, forgiveness, and second chances. 3.5 stars.

Synopsis: BFFs Ava, Madison, and Chelsea made a pact in Lake Como in their young 20s that, no matter where their careers and life took them, they'd reunite for each other's weddings. The three met at university and became inseparable, but a choice by Ava tore the group apart. Now, Ava is getting married in Lake Como, and she invites her two estranged friends, Madison and Chelsea - an invite they decide to accept because of the pact many years ago. The women meet up again in completely different places in life - Ava, marrying the man of her dreams yet haunted by her past; Madison, who "made it" as a fashion influencer yet is struggling through a public scandal; and Chelsa, who has the perfect family she always wanted yet struggles to accept that she never reached her professional dreams. Can this wedding heal old wounds and bring the women back together?

Here's what I found a bit disjointed about this book - yes, Ava made a HUGE mistake that ruined the friendship, so of course, that's why Madison needed space and an explanation at Ava's wedding later in life. But there was SO much more that she did that would require an explainer, too - she was a manipulative, jealous friend who wanted ultimate control over the behaviors of her friends. So, by the end of the book, I'm thinking, "Run, Madison...run!" It was hard to get behind THESE friendships specifically because I didn't get that warm and fuzzy lifelong friend feeling. Ultimately, I felt like I didn't want to be a part of this group of friends.

The other thing is that I didn't feel Chelsea needed to be a part of this novel, and I kept thinking that Chelsea must feel like the odd man out all of the time because it was clear that the real friendship was between Ava and Madison.

The positives - the New York City and Lake Como settings were well written, and I felt immersed in their lives based on the descriptions of those places. I really liked the story about Madison and Riggs - the second chance at love storyline was more potent than the second chance at friendship plot.

Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing Group for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

This story was totally engaging and I loved how the backdrop was portrayed so well that I loved vicariously through it. It is full of angst, laughs, swoons and hotness. It totally consummated me. Also, I have always loved this author’s voice! So, it’s a full 5 stars read for me!