The Florence Legacy
by Lauraine Snelling
Pub Date: August 30, 2022
Faith words
Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the ARC of this book. I didn't really enjoy this book as much as I have other books by this author. I will hesitate on buying this one for our library.
3 stars

It was an interesting book. I tried to enjoy it more but parts dragged on and the storyline was confusing.

The book blurb leads you to believe that three friends are taking the trip of a lifetime to Italy, thanks to the funds left to them after the death of the fourth friend. But it really isn't so - there is a group of four that takes the trip, until one is robbed and injured and she flies home, but it isn't this originally mentioned group. I got a bit confused by this part. Then the main character, Breeanna, has so much going on in her life that I feel sorry for her that she didn't get to fully enjoy her trip. Her kids are super annoying, the daughter expected her to give up the funds to bail her out of debt (not for the first time) and the son was so arrogant. Then there is a whole another storyline about the guy Bree meets before she leaves setting up a coffee shop and having PTSD flashbacks. It was just too much going on for me - I tried to enjoy it but it was frustrating.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for a temporary, digital ARC in return for my review.

Having lived in Italy for several years, this novel brought back many memories. The author does a wonderful job describing Italy and their culture. I enjoyed the adventure the ladies went on, even with all the unplanned events. I liked the emphasis on PTSD and the things veterans face after war. I loved that Bree's faith in God and her reliance on Him grew through the story. Recommended.

I received an ARC of, The Florence Legacy by, Lauraine Snelling. When Bree comes in to some money, she cant wait to plan a trip to Florence with it. Her daughter Jess, has other plans with her money. I did not care for Jess to much, she needed to grow up. This book had Christian undertones in it, which I enjoyed.