I give the book 4.5 stars. I received a free ebook from Netgalley in exchange for a fair review. This was the first book I have read from the author. I like travel and reading about travel.

I didn't know what to expect from the book. Soon I got swept up in Rosie's life. The book let me feel like I really knew her and her family. The family and Rosie go through a lot. I loved seeing Ireland and Italy through her eyes.

The book is long. I honestly don't know if you have made it any shorter. The chapters are fairly short. The book is really interesting. It's a fun read. The descriptions in the book are really good.

The book lets you reminisce about the early days of the pandemic when we thought the world was ending. She describes it so well. She explains the added stress of buying a house and trying to pay the bills.

I really want to go back and read the authors other books. It is so fascinating. The author seems so likeable. You are rooting for her and her family with everything they are going through.

Thank you so MUCH for the opportunity to read this wonderful book. A great book to understand Italy and Ireland more. Look forward to reading more from the author in the future.

I am in love with the book! I am so enchanted with Rosie’s story of resilience and humour doing my absolute dream. Italy has always been one of my favourite places in the world and looking at all the trials and tribulations it took to get Rosie and her family to where they were meant to be spurred my own get up and go feelings. I feel like this book spoke to the adventurer in me in a relatable and engaging way. An easy read, which I’ve already gone to Amazon to purchase the second in the series

I love old, really old houses, and bringing them back to life, so this book called to me. After a glimpse of the really old house, we are taken on the story of the authors' life and her family. I was a bit disappointed when the really old house seemed to be forgotten about as the author tells of her life with family, husband, children, jobs, moving away, moving back, dreams, broken dreams, and heartbreaking loss. It was easy to laugh out loud and cry while reading. When I had to stop my reading, for one reason or another, I couldn't wait to get back to it. Now that is a sign of a good book! But what about the really old house? I thank NetGalley and Sourcebooks for the delightful advance read!

I don't often read non fiction books but this one really called to me, especially due to the time period and the heartbreak and truth behind it but it show's the chances are worth taking.