This book is a solid 3.5 stars for me. It had all the elements of a classic laugh-out-loud rom-com with the friends-to-lovers trope, but something was holding me back from rating it higher.

One thing I absolutely loved was the setting—there’s just something magical about a European romance that instantly sweeps you away. ✨ However, I wish the chemistry between the two main characters had been established earlier. The first half of the book didn’t quite give me the romantic tension I was craving.

On the plus side, the spice level was low, which I always appreciate in a romance! Overall, I enjoyed the book and devoured it in under 24 hours. I’ll definitely be checking out more from this author!

Thanks NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

4.5 Stars
Something Like Fate was a journey of becoming an adult. Lo is an outspoken extravert who thrives in chaos. She has felt stuck to the path her dad wants for her and is hungry for anything that might give her a piece of her mom. She wants to fit into her mother's family and find "The One". Lo is tired of hookups and missing her best friend. After finally having her first vision, Lo knows that Italy is going to bring her everything she wants: a decision on her path in life, a way to connect to her mom while gaining independence from her dad, a reconnection with her best friend Teller, and her soulmate.

Lo was kind of a mess, but I enjoyed the experience of wading through her emotions and the situations she ended up in. Her friendship with Teller was so special. I loved learning about their friendship and all of the things that made them close throughout the years. I worried about Lo when she made decisions that didn't feel right for her but respected her thought process. At times, I wish I had Teller's perspective because I would have loved to have known what was going on in that guy's head through some of the ups and downs of the trip. I didn't really want Caleb's POV like I did Teller's. I learned enough about him through Lo's eyes. I liked the spontaneity he brought to the story and how his actions influenced Lo and her life perspective. I'm not normally one for love triangles, but I could easily handle this one because I didn't feel the heavy angst I usually feel when I read them. Even though this book dealt with some tough issues, it managed to keep a light tone. I'm very happy with how everything ended up. In the end, I got an emotional journey to adulthood mixed with a sweet romance.

I do want to caution readers that the themes in this book are mature and more suited to a new adult audience than a young adult one. While this book is closed door when it comes to sex, there is a lot of talk about sex and hooking up, pictures that have been sent, kissing, drinking alcohol, etc.

I adore Amy Lea and scooped up this ARC so fast!
Every one of her books feels like a Netflix romcom that I'm dying for someone to make!
Teller is my new favourite book boyfriend. His and Lo's friendship was my favourite part of the book. Their love for one another came right off the page. Thank you for the ARC!

This book was good!! Story was nice however the writing was a little flat. Italy made this a great read

Super cute romcom! Felt like reading an early 2000's romcom movie. I really enjoyed the setting and how the relationships were shown. Friends to lovers is a favorite of mine and this really knocked it out of the park. Would recommend!

I received an advanced copy of Amy Lea’s newest from #NetGalley. Amy Lea has quickly became one of my go-to authors to follow. I loved this one so much. It’s a deep dive into Europe, traveling, and romcoms. Her books are always filled with quirky humor, good romance, and provides a dreamy escape. I absolutely cannot wait for the next one! (No pressure!)

I loved this so much! I’ve never been to Italy but this book was so detailed that it felt like I was there eating gelato with Lo and Teller ❤️

Thank you NetGalley & Skyscape for allowing me access to this ebook! Something like Fate by Amy Lea will be released Feb 11th next year.

In this delightful romantic comedy, Lo Zhao-Jensen embarks on a summer backpacking adventure through Italy, where she hopes to find The One, following a long-standing family tradition of fortune-telling women. But unlike her relatives, Lo has no psychic abilities, only rom-com fantasies and a string of bad dating choices. Things take a turn when Lo finally has the vision she’s been waiting for, prompting her aunties to declare that her true love awaits in Italy.

She will be joined by her best friend, Teller Owens, who is her complete opposite, Lo's trip takes on a magical, fateful tone when she meets Caleb, a fellow traveler who saves her in a dramatic meet-cute moment in Venice. Read this if you want some very swoony moments, humor, heart, and the scenic beauty of Italy!

This was such a strong young adult romantic comedy, it had that element that I was hoping for and thought the overall concept worked. I thought the use of fortune-teller in generations worked overall and that the characters had the realism that I was looking for. I was invested in the story and characters going through this story. Amy Lea wrote this perfectly and left me wanting to read more.