Talk about your dysfunctional families!

A famous father who is what holds this family together, it seems, and also holds the power to destroy all of them.

This was painful to read and there was a lot of second hand embarrassment for them all.

This story has been done before and I think this was not the best representation of that.

NetGalley/ Random House Dail June 24, 2025

A darker story than he previous, but with the same powerful characters. We follow the four adult siblings returned to a childhood vacation home in Italy to retrieve the body of their father, who died shortly after a rushed wedding to a woman younger than them. We follow each of the siblings, and gradually learn their pasts and how the impact there present. Happily, we get what amounts to a good amount of future as well. It took me a bit, but I also couldn't help but route for these beautifully damaged siblings.

An excellent read for any and all readers! Author comes at you with both barrels and knocks you out of your shoes! Great job fleshing out all the characters. I give this book FIVE stars! Definitely recommend!