Thank you so much to the publisher and to netgalley! This was a cute YA friends to lovers set in Italy. It has a magical twist which always adds a little extra to a book! I wanted to save this until it was a little warmer and it did not disappoint! The pacing was a bit off where the middle felt sluggish but overall I would recommend for those looking for a coming of age with romance set in Italy!

Lo comes from a long line of fortune tellers. All the women in her family have had a vision about finding their soulmates, except Lo. She finally has the vision as she's about to embark on a trip to Italy where she now feels she is destined to meet her soulmate. However, it's not as easy as it seems and Lo needs to decide how much faith she puts in this family trait

This is a cute rom-com with a family twist. The dynamics of Lo's extended family felt very familiar in a good way. The story was a little predictable until the end which caught me by surprise. A good, easy summer read.

Thank you to NetGalley and Skyscape for the ARC of Something Like Fate.

I had a hard time reading this book. I'm thinking I was in the wrong head space or this book just wasn't for me. I'm a big fan of the author and loved her other books. This just wasn't my cup of tea.

I had a really great time reading Loren and Teller’s individual journey to love. I particularly loved the Italian setting and all the food talk. It was interesting to watch Loren be so focused on her destiny, without paying attention to what was right in front of her. She had many internal conflicts regarding school, her connection with her mother, as well as with her family traditions. At her young age I can see how these could have prevented her from grasping the obvious. I loved learning all about her friendship with Teller through the years, their patience with each other, and how even though they were complete opposites, somehow they managed to make their friendship work with not much effort. Their emotional connection was there. The love triangle wasn’t my favorite, but it was handled nicely. Overall it was a very cute read.

I love a book that's about the role of fate in love, and Amy Lea delivered in Something Like Fate. Readers just know that Teller and Lo are made for each other, but the will they/won't they tension propels the story forward.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for sharing this book with me.

This was enjoyable, but not one I will remember or one that stands out to me. I enjoyed that it took place in Italy and surrounding countries! Magical realism is sometimes a hard sell for me, and this one kinda kissed the mark. Also, there’s a love triangle aspect to it, which isn’t my fav.

I enjoyed this book. The characters were well written and quite realistic, and the plot kept me involved and interested until the very last word. This is the first book I have read from this author, and I will definitely be looking for more.

Something Like Fate follows Lo and her BFF Teller on an unexpected trip together. Cue psychic visions, Italian scenery, misread signals, and it's an entertaining read.

I didn't get quite the same depth as Amy Lea's other books, but the characters are also younger and more naive. It's an escapist read if you're looking to armchair travel.

Thank you to Netgalley and Skyscape for an ARC.

I have loved all of Amy’s adult romances, and this was the first one I really wanted to love but couldn’t connect with. I blame part of it on the fact that YA/New Age romances aren’t always my jam. While I liked Lo’s character, Teller never felt fully formed and I never got the feeling that HE had feelings for Lo, and Lo’s feelings kind of felt forced for him. I am such a lover of friends to lovers, but this one didn’t quite hit the mark for me. But I will always continue to read Amy’s books because I always love her story ideas.

The story follows Lo, a young woman from a family of psychics who has never experienced visions herself—until she finally has one right before a backpacking trip to Italy. Her excited aunties are convinced she'll meet her destined love on this journey. When she's rescued from a runaway trolley by the handsome Caleb in Venice, it seems the prophecy is fulfilled. However, as Lo travels through Italy with her best friend Teller, her growing feelings for him complicate her belief in her vision.
Lea's writing shines in the vivid descriptions of Italian cities from Venice to Rome to the Amalfi Coast, making readers feel transported alongside the characters. The dynamic between Lo and Teller is realistic and compelling, built on years of friendship and understanding rather than instant attraction.
While the premise might seem predictable, Lea injects enough authentic emotion and self-discovery into Lo's journey to keep readers invested. The book thoughtfully explores how much we should let perceived destiny guide our choices versus following our hearts.
Perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Christina Lauren, "Something Like Fate" is an ideal summer read that will leave you craving both Italian gelato and your own European adventure with a potential soulmate.

TW: death of mother, knee injury

I enjoyed this book. I really thought this was great for older teens and young adults. I loved the magical realism components, but my favorite part of the book was how the travel and the scenery was incorporated into the story. I did wish the two characters communicated a little bit better, but I think that is also realistic for their age.

my first amy lea but not my last! this was such a cute book! i love a friends to lovers romance and make it a summer romance with an italy setting!! i’m in! this book was so funny, sweet and heartfelt! this is such a perfect summer read!

This was such a cute YA romantic comedy. While I really liked this, it was hard to tell a times if this was supposed to be a YA book or more of an adult romance. While I don't mind spice in my books, some people might. All in all I really enjoyed it and would definitely recommend to others.

A special thank you to netgalley and the publisher for this free advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 stars rounded up

This was a sweet YA/new adult story that centers on Lo, a college freshman whose family has the ability to see visions of their soulmates before they meet them. Lo thinks the family gift has bypassed her, but when she suddenly has a vision right before leaving for Italy, she becomes convinced she's meant to find her soulmate on her trip and brings her best friend, Teller, along for the adventure. But is love a matter of fate, free will, or a mixture of the two?

The premise of this story and Lo's trip pulled me into this book, but the lack of communication between Lo and Teller was frustrating. I also wish Lo's family had let her know the truth about their visions earlier on, as well.

I also felt like more of this story could have been edited out because it sometimes felt repetitive and slower-paced than I think it needed to be. I loved the friendship between Lo and Teller and the nostalgia, though, and overall enjoyed the idea of this book and Lea's writing.

If you’re looking to fill your country’s tbr you can add this one to Italy!

It’s a YA, that has some magical realism sprinkled in. If follows Lo, who is spending a summer backpacking in Italy with her best friend Teller. This is a friends to lovers romance that will have you smiling at their special moments.

I really enjoyed the beginning and expected it to be as great all the way through, but it wasn’t. About halfway through it got predictable. Maybe I’m too old for it?

Cute friends to lovers romance set against the backdrop of Italy in the summer. Reading this book really took me back in time to the self discovery phase of college. Loved Lo’s aunts and the family lore rooted in Chinese fortune telling. The book dragged a bit at times but was an enjoyable read overall and did have me briefly questioning my thoughts on fate and soulmates.

I am so bummed this was not a favorite of mine, after loving Amy Lea’s other work. Something just did not hit for me, despite it having all the pieces of things I would usually love.

Something Like Fate is an enjoyable young adult rom-com. In Lo’s family, the women have visions of their soulmate, but at age nineteen, Lo is feeling like an outcast because she hasn’t had a vision yet. When the vision unexpectedly arrives, it seems to show that Lo will meet her soulmate on her upcoming Italian vacation. But Lo’s relationship with her best friend Teller may make things a bit more complicated. This book is funny and sweet, exploring themes of finding your path in life and taking charge of your own destiny.

This was cute, not very memorable and some things made me cringe. The love triangle and the “soulmate” talk is also cringe. Her family has a “curse” and if she doesn’t find her soulmate than she could die like her aunt?! Idk. Not my favorite
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Thank you for the arc!