This was my first book by Genni Gunn, which made it an exciting read for me. I enjoyed the story of two people set against the world of WWII in Italy. I found the tale fascinating, as I love books about espionage work and spies during times of war.

I liked the book. But I had to go back and reread a few chapters once or twice to ensure I kept the story straight. I found the characters in the book to be well-developed, but the plot meandered a bit and confused me. The relationship between Olivia and Nino created difficulty, as I often found the dialogue somewhat unnatural and, therefore, hard to believe. But overall, the characters were likable enough, and I could relate them to the story.

I gave the book a 3.5 because I never got attached to the plot or the main characters, but I kept reading because I wanted to see how the book ended. The ending was ok, if a little rushed—as if the author wasn’t exactly sure how she wanted to end the tale.

I want to thank Net Galley, Signature Editions, and the author for the opportunity to read this advanced copy. My review is voluntary and mine alone.

Thank you to Signature Editions and NetGalley for my pre publication digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
I enjoyed this novel. Olivia’s particular memory patterns were interesting, and I learned a lot about how secret agents and espionage work during wartime. War has always terrified me, my father never spoke about his World II experiences, but they clearly affected him deeply. There were coincidental elements of the love story between Olivia and Nino that a bit hard to believe, but then life is stranger than fiction so I guess anything is possible. Other friendships and work relationships added some depth to the overall story, it was good to have a couple of unlikeable characters too.

An interesting tale of two individuals set against the backdrop of WW2 in Italy. The story is intriguing, but I felt somewhat confused. The story wandered back and forth and was hard to follow at times. The ending seemed to be a bit rushed and needed a fuller explanation. I enjoyed the book, up until the ending which left me unsatisfied.

Thank you to #NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.