This book has a truly original premise that immediately grabbed my attention, and Colette is a genuinely likable main character who was easy to root for, regardless that she makes a living as a thief. Unfortunately, the story starts developing plot holes early on, and they only become more noticeable as it progresses. By the end, there are so many convenient coincidences that the story loses its believability. It almost feels as if there were only 12 people living in Colette's hometown of Paris, with everyone's lives intertwined in the most unbelievable ways decades later in America. I know people say it's a small world, but this story went a little too far and is a bit laughable! While the ideas are creative and the characters are engaging, this book left me wanting a much more believable story. Again, another example of a story idea that COULD have been amazing. 3.5??

It was very good but I wish there was another book after this one.

I really enjoyed this book. The author tells both the beautiful and the heartbreaking parts of the story in such a matter-of-fact way that it leaves the emotional impact up to the reader. I found that style incredibly effective—it made every joyful moment and every heartbreak feel more personal.Anne was my favorite character. She's strong, beautiful, and outspoken. She's considered the "Outlander," but she doesn't let that define her, and I loved that about her. Set in southern Italy, the novel brings the setting to life. I could easily picture the stone facades, cobblestone streets, close-knit townspeople, and the heat of the day. Add in shocking love triangles, hidden secrets, heartbreak, and loss, and it becomes a story that's hard to put down.. Inspired by the author's great-grandmother, this is the kind of novel that lingers long after you've finished it. Just as the real Anne hoped she would never be forgotten. I gave it ???? because the ending left a few too many loose ends for my liking. I would have loved a bit more closure for some of the characters and storylines. Even so, it's a beautifully written, emotionally rich novel that I'm glad I read.

I like football and I thought the art was very good!

The book was great!

Great book

I thought it was good but a little dragged out in places

Less about war than many of her books. A wonderful read with well rounded characters. Makes you want to fall in love with adventure and hardship.

It is a really good book

I really enjoyed this book a lot. I would really give it a 4.75 because it was a cute story and I definitely did not see the twist coming. Very much a cutesy read, plus who doesn't love a dog as the star of the show!