When I first saw this beautiful cover on a Twitter post, I was immediately intrigued and wanted to know more about this book. After reading the book description I requested to read it on Netgalley, and was over the moon when I received the email telling me I was approved to read it. Luckily for me, it was a beautiful sunny weekend when I was able to start reading this gorgeous book.

‘Her Tuscan Summer’ is the story of Mia, an Australian woman who has battled cancer. All Mia ever wanted to do was becoming an artist, but after her battle with cancer she finds herself unable to do what she loves most: paint. When she gets the opportunity to spend her summer in Italy, she doesn’t hesitate long. What is a better place to find herself again then the gorgeous streets of Florence?

This book is definitely a much ‘cleaner’ romance novel than I’ve been reading recently. But it had this magical feeling to it, from the moment I started reading till the very last page. I was able to read a lot of this book while sitting outside with the sun shining bright, birds chirping happily and this Italian music in my head. And I felt so excited and peaceful. And this book definitely was a very fun relaxing read to it.

The romance between Mia and Luca, wasn’t something I could really connect to or feel. I missed the chemistry between them and I honestly thought there was something a little off about Luca.

Mia’s character was one I also had some trouble with. Mostly because she just seemed a little immature to me at times. And I found her age a bit confusing. She is supposed to be the age of an woman starting college after high school, but at times I thought she was much older.. and then she would react a certain way and I would think she was this teenager again. But fortunately, the writing and the story was nice enough to keep me hooked, and I enjoyed going on these trips through Italy with them.

The best thing about ‘Her Tuscan Summer’ to me was definitely the setting in Italy, and these little moments the author gives us inside the mind of an artist. I loved reading how Mia would have these feelings and she was able to paint them. I would have loved to see her paintings in real life.

I’ve only been to Italy once. And it was a work trip to Milan, so I’m sure I haven’t seen the real Italy yet. But after reading this book I’m even more determined to visit there someday soon. ‘Her Tuscan Summer’ was definitely a fun read that gives you a holiday feeling.