Kissing in Italian
Rating: 2.5/ 5The plot: The follow up to 'Flirting in Italian.' This novel continues Violet's summer journey to shop, sight see, enjoy the arts, and travel around Italy. However, her main mission continues as she seeks to uncover the truth of identity and family history. Throw in the fact that her Italian crush/love interest, Luca, may in fact be her half brother and teen female readers will be compelled to read and learn the truth.
The characters: Honestly, Violet and her friends were a bit superficial to me. There are too many characters and too much going on that detracts from the main plot. Readers might feel differently if reading books 1 and 2 together, but for me, I just could not relate to or even begin to like most of the characters.
Overall, I did not enjoy the book. The writing was just okay. The plot and characters just do not come together in a way that was meaningful for me as a reader. Maybe I would have felt differently if I'd read book 1. I would recommend this as an optional read for those looking for a moderate reading level, mystery for female interest.
