Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this book!!

What a good book!! This one had me hooked from page one! I could t put it down. I loved the writing style of this book. I lived the characters and they had great chemistry.

I loved this story. It really brought out all the feels. The narrator was perfect and I felt like I was a part of the story rather than just an outside stalker. I will be recommending!

I have to be honest... I really did not like this. I was bored out of my mind, the characters were shallow and abrasive, and the plot was nonexistent. On the bright side, the narrators are pretty good, which is the only thing that kept me listening. I would pass on this one.

2⭐

⭐️⭐️/5

I had high hopes for this one, but it, unfortunately, let me down. The characters and dialogue were cringy, and some scenes and lines felt nonsensical. I did not like the main characters, and their romance sometimes felt wrong. The plot was promising, but the execution was not. The story also felt very long and tedious. This story was not for me, and I would not recommend it.

Theo's narrator was great, and I enjoyed his accent and performance. Magdalen's narrator was fine, although she is not my favorite female narrator, and a couple of parts of her performance felt off. That said, the narrators fit the characters well.

Thank you to the publisher for the free ALC!

First things first, I received the audiobook as a gift in exchange for an honest review — and I genuinely enjoyed it! I’m a bit puzzled by the overwhelmingly negative reviews this novel has received; perhaps the audiobook experience made a difference, but I still feel it doesn’t deserve all the criticism. Of course, to each their own, but I personally disagree with the harsh reactions.

This story isn't driven by a high-paced plot, but rather by character development and emotional depth. For me, it still felt incredibly believable and heartfelt. Theo definitely has his moments where he comes off as a jerk, but it’s clear that he's carrying a lot of emotional baggage and has not yet grown in terms of maturity. He even admits as much to Maggie, acknowledging his flaws and constantly warning her that he might not be the guy she hopes for. That sense of self-awareness added a layer of complexity to his character, making him more relatable than simply being a "bad boy."

As for Maggie, she struck me as a wonderfully authentic, innocent young woman who, like Theo, has her own unresolved trauma. Her naivety and vulnerability felt real, and it made sense that she would fall for someone like him, even though he was far from perfect. I appreciated how their relationship wasn't idealized; instead, it was messy, human, and full of imperfections.

Ultimately, I appreciated the story for what it was — a slow-burn character study about growth, love, and healing. The ending, in particular, felt just right for these characters and their journey. It wasn’t necessarily a fairy tale conclusion, but it felt earned, and that’s something I really valued.

What a great debut novel ! I absolutely adored this book. The angst was top notch. The narrators did a great job bringing the characters to life. I highly recommend it if you love angsty romance books. The setting of book in Italy also made the book so much better. I look forward to reading the author's next books.

Thank you Netgalley and Hachette Audio for the digital arc in exchange for my honest review.

3/5. Releases in audio 1/21/25.

Heat Index: 6/10

The Vibes:

—coming of age

—childhood friends to lovers

—Italy~

The Basics:

Returning to her Italian village for the summer isn't easy for Magdalen, but she has to do it for her sister's wedding. What makes it more challenging still is the return of Theo, her best friend's brother who she hasn't seen in years. They're both different people—and they might not be able to resist each other.

The Review:

I would definitely categorize this as "New Adult", and while those aren't total misses for me, I did feel with this one... that I was a bit too old for it. A lot of Magdalen's struggles are internal and truly about finding yourself and coming of age. Which is universal, in a sense; it just wasn't the most riveting material.

Capello does hit that "in-between" of young adulthood very well, and I do tend to wonder how her writing style would fare with older characters. At times, I found Theo and Magdalen frustrating, but it's not inauthentic.

Where I think her writing does shine is in the description of Italy, and Magdalen's family in particular. I haven't lived in the area where this story takes place, exactly, but I have lived in Italy and made my way around the country. The way it's written here feels lovely and real, and the atmosphere fits well with the somewhat melancholy, thoughtful story.

I did like parts of this, and again, in many ways it felt authentic. I just wanted something more gripping. New Adult fans will probably get more out of this.

The Sex:

A lot of people seem to think of this as super spicy~. I found it pretty tame, but then again, that could've just been a writing style thing.

While this didn't wow me, I do see the makings of a solid story here. I think it just needed a bit more verve. It read a bit more like women's fiction (and again, coming of age) than romance to me, but hey, a lot of people will probably disagree.

Thanks to NetGalley and Forever for providing me with a copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This was fantastic. I really enjoyed it and couldn’t stop listening. I was hooked from the first minute! The narration was wonderful. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this audiobook.

I loved the premise of this book - returning home to a small Italian village after a long absence, falling for the next door neighbour. Unfortunately it wasn’t my cup of tea.

I found it difficult to relate to or like the characters. Their motivations seemed erratic and the story seemed to move at quite a choppy pace. It was high on angst and steam, and reminded me a lot of reading Binding 13. I did love the sultry Italian setting, which was the highlight of the story for me.

The narrators did a wonderful job of grounding the story and the dual narration lent an extra depth the the characters. Not for me, but I can see it being enjoyable for someone looking for an angsty, atmospheric, twisty and steamy read.

Thank you Hachette Audio for an early copy of this audiobook. Opinions expressed are my own.

This book was so long and plotless. I was waiting for something earth shattering to happen after waiting thru so much book. But it was nothing. Extremely underwhelmed.

A big thank you to NetGalley, Hachette Audio, and author Cameron Capello for providing an advanced listener copy of I'll Look for You Everywhere. I’m still unsure how to feel about the book—it was just okay for me. However, the narrators, Cam Wilder and Grace Blyth, did an excellent job!

Publication Date- Jan 21 2025
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