The Heirloom
By Jessie Rosen
Pub Date: May 7, 2024
Penguin Group Putnam
* fiction
Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.
The Heirloom takes readers on an introspective journey alongside Shea, a woman at the crossroads of her life , triggered by her boyfriend’s proposal. The book requires a bit of suspension of belief as Shea investigates the ring’s history,
I would recommend this for readers who want to fall in love in Italy.
3 stars

I loved the premise of this book! A woman accepts a marriage from a man she loves but has reservations then travels around to find herself. But oh man, the writing was a little rough and the plot was muddled. Also the main character Shea is completely unlikable and annoying. I really wanted to like this book because the cover is beautiful.
Best of luck to this author!

Jessie Rosen does a great job of writing books with just a touch of romance instead of full rom-coms. The first half of this book was a bit slow but once I got about 60% in, I couldn’t put it down and finished it in one night.

I started this book off feeling very optimistic. It was lighthearted, easy to dive into. But as I dug in I found myself just wanting it to be over. I groaned when the first owner of the ring was found but they had to continue their search for two more owners. And while it was obvious there would be a love triangle with Graham, I just didn’t care. I came to realize the characters just were flat. Not a lot of description about them or connections with each other. John was especially not built. I first wanted Graham to work and a great love to be found, but I wasn’t buying they were connected. I think it was a convenience. And while I admired the lesson of John and Shea working it out in the end, I was just ready for the ending that I wasn’t invested in them. I would have loved to see Shea and her sister speaking Italian fluently while visiting Italy, especially with all the history they say they have there.
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I struggled with this one. The concept was great but it just fell flat for me. I almost DNF’d it a few times. The last part of the book held my attention more then the the first so I’m happy I ultimately finished.

There was a lot going on with this book, and at times the story felt a little far fetched. While I loved the concept of heirlooms and superstitions that come with them (good and bad), I felt like I wanted more from this story than what I got. That said, the dialogue in this story was particularly strong and believable. I really loved the interactions between most of the characters.

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Thank you to NetGalley. for providing me an e-arc of this title. This review contains my honest thoughts.

I like it when you are reading a book and the up and downs in the book coincide with the up and downs in your life. It is a comforting experience. This book does that for me. Shea is the heroine of the story. She grows a lot in the book. She is strong, then weak and then strong again. She is in love with John ~ or is she? The characters are well written and the storyline flows well. This author has something special and I hope she continues to follow her dream. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an advance copy for my honest review.

📚ARC Book Review 📚

Title: The Heirloom by Jessie Rosen

⛔️ might contain spoilers

Rating: 📖📖 (2/5)

🔖Heirloom, Marriage, Engagement, Divorce, True love

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👦👧 Shea(female lead) who received an heirloom ring from John (male lead).
📝 Superstitious Shea could’t wear the heirloom engagement ring given by her fiancé John so she travelled afar just to know its history getting her tangled with a writer-Graham and even cost her a fight with her sister Annie. Seeking for the ring’s origin brought her to different places and sought different people just to make her realize what the ring really meant
✅ Oh well i’m not really a fan of this book but this somehow have lessons with self-realization, beliefs and superstitions, sisterhood and woman empowerment.
❌ From the get go i wanted to DNF it the very first few pages hence it was a struggle to finish it. As a courtesy to the advance copy given to me I am giving it a review. I find the story line really absurd and unbelievable, coz agreeing to a marriage doesn’t depend on superstitions. Everything is just so wrong and She getting to her answer leads her to more questions like she found the owner only to find that it’s not the real owner and then it goes on and on. Like how many owners can this ring have-felt like needs to be done that way to prolong the story coz if it only has one owner then story is cut short. And who would kiss and fall for another man while your in search for an answer of your engagement ring—like seriously. This is really a pain to read and I just cant believe there’s really nothing much to look forward even in the beginning.I’m just glad they finally ended up together or if not this book might be my worst read for this year.
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Where to start! Admittedly, I almost DNF this book multiple times, but I’m glad I stuck with it until the end.

Things I loved about The Heirloom: The dialogue between characters was excellent! I loved the banter between Shea and other characters. The premise of this story was lovely and new. I liked Shea as a character! she is clever and quirky. I think the ending of the book is pristine. Shea had many questions that needed answers, and after everything she went through, I was glad she took the time to work on herself and make changes in her life for the better. I was thrilled with who she ended up with at the end and felt it was right. They really seem perfect together.

Things I didn’t enjoy: There was too much Italian without translation. I truly enjoy other languages in a book, but if they aren’t commonly known or a cognate, I appreciate the direct translation. Same with some of the niche references. I had to stop reading to Google unfamiliar references and language, and it was a little too much work for a fun read. There were also too many twists and turns and back stories and random characters to keep track of, almost to the very end of the book. I don’t mind that in a fantasy story, but not so much in regular fiction. I also have a hard line when it comes to cheating. It’s immediately unenjoyable to me and almost DNF because of it.

I thought the concept was so sweet as a fiction novel, but it didn’t land as a romance. I think this book is going to be enjoyable to MANY people! There were just a few things that didn’t land for me personally, but I feel that Jessie is a wonderful writer and told a great story. Congratulations on your debut novel, Jessie!

Annnnddd this is why I don't read romance. I don't recommend The Heirloom unless you're fascinated with irrational superstitions, love predictable plots, and enjoy personality-less characters.

Plot: Shea (this character had so little physical description that I found myself referencing the GoT Shea for a mental picture haha) has this totally unrealistic superstition about heirloom jewelry. The author was trying to create a narrative around the assumption that readers would connect with/understand this notion. I have never heard anything of the sort and frankly, it made the rest of the plot pretty squishy. Naturally, her boyfriend John proposes with...you guessed it---an heirloom ring!!! This man did not know his woman very well. A trip to the jeweler together to pick out her ideal engagement ring and this book would have no need to be written. When there's a plot hole that large, I can't sit back and ignore it. Shea decides she MUST go to Italy and find out the history of her ring's prior owner for herself. This would be the only way she could wear it and marry her fiancé in good conscience. Her sister and an investigative journalist tag along on her journey and manage to complicate matters even more. Read if you dare to find out how this thrilling saga could possibly turn out!

The Heirloom fell short for me and I found myself rushing through it, anxious for it to be over. It drags on for at least 5 chapters too long at the end and reminded me why I don't delve into this genre much. The entire book was a cliche and felt like 5 stereotypical romance books smushed into one. This one is proof that setting your book in Italy ≠ automatic winner.

Thank you so much to Penguin Group Putnam, Jessie Rosen, and NetGalley for the ARC of The Heirloom!

This may be the first book I've ever wanted to label as a Romcom/Thriller. I loved the page-turning adventure lead by the beloved lead charter Shea to uncover the origin and owners of her newly acquired engagement ring. I appreciate that Shea while relatable and honest -- is not without her own pitfalls and flaws. The layered friendship and family dynamics of both the lead and all supporting characters were beautifully written. The ending left me wanting more in the best way.

Lovers of One Italian Summer, The Heirloom is your next favorite read! After John proposes to Shea with a vintage, previously owned ring (the one thing Shea told him to never do), she sets off on a journey to discover the ring’s former owners and ensure there is no bad karma in its history. This book is sweet and while it’s a kind of cheesy premise, the story manages to balance deep emotion when digging into Shea’s childhood and her dedication to the ring superstition.

If you enjoy an intriguing story including a jewelry mystery, travel, romance and personal growth then this debut novel by Jessie Rosen will be a great choice for you. I loved the adventure the main character went on in search of the history of the heirloom ring she received from her fiancée. As she grew so did her relationships with her family and fiancé grew too.
Thanks to NetGalley, Jessie Rosen and the publisher to read and review this novel before publication

Let me start this off by saying I love a book set in Italy. It's one of my dream vacation spots, so reading books set there always gives me a good vibe.

I wouldn't say Their Heirloom is about romance. It was more about finding yourself and how your beliefs can hold you back from living your best life. Shea's superstitions held her back from a lot and clouded her judgment. Throughout the book, you follow her as she tries to determine if her vintage engagement ring is cursed before she gets married to her boyfriend. It had all the leads to be a cute rom-com but went a different route. Not to say the story wasn't good, but I wish it were a little more rom-com-y.

I would recommend this book to people who are trying to grow and figure things out. It's a relatable, emotional and funny story.

Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review. #netgalley #TheHeirloom

Dreamy travel to Portugal and Italy? Yes please!
Mystery and lore with family love? Yes again!
Adventure and history? Don't mind if I do!

This was such a delightful contemporary story that became so much more than I anticipated! I love all things Italy, since living there for a few years, but really enjoyed the journey Shea took introspectively, as well. This was a great mix of adventure and history with a touch of whimsical mystery. I appreciated the underlying theme of strong women, despite the significant differences between the lives of Nonna & Shea.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for the opportunity to read this advanced e-reader copy in exchange for my honest opinions!

I really enjoyed this book. I loved how it was part Romance and part mystery. The story line kept me guessing. I will be recommending this to friends and family for a laidback read.

Thanks to Netgalley, the publishing company and or the author for giving me the chance to read and review The Heirloom.

Loved the book and the characters.

Love how the main characters interacted with each other.

Review – The Heirloom by Jessie Rosen TBP 5/2024

The Heirloom written by Jessie Rosen is set to be released in May 2024. When Shea Anderson’s Italian Nonna was alive, she set down the non-negotiable rules to ensure a happy marriage: 1. never wear a gown without a veil, 2. never wear pearls with your gown (unless they’re your mother’s), 3. never say your new married name before you say “I do”, and 4. absolutely never accept an heirloom engagement ring.

Not surprising, the man of Shea’s dreams proposes to her with a heirloom engagement ring and has a legit story of how the fates had led him to find the perfect ring for her. Some superstitions are hard to overcome and this book is about just how far Shea would go to ensure the karma from this heirloom would not ruin her pending marriage.

The book was a fun little jaunt. The writing style was relaxed and the pace of the story made for easy reading. Yeah, a little silly at time . . . but a perfect summer beach read.

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The lengths a women will go to put her ease at mind, following life through her Italian grandmother's wild superstitions.

While I found it a little far fetched at times, sweet read overall.

Beautiful cover as well.

Thank you to the author and publisher for providing me with a digital ARC of this title via Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

I was excited after reading the summary for this title- a bride to be who embarks on a quest to find the previous owners of her antique engagement ring. She is guided by a deep need to disprove her grandma's superstitions that a used wedding ring brings bad luck, superstitions she has also set as her "love rules". It started out fun. I was excited to find out about the owners and cheering for her to get answers. But one answer leads to another question and another and another.. and all of it draws her farther away from her fiance. It got a little frustrating and not as enjoyable to read. I'm glad I stuck through it as the conclusion does provide a better resolution and personal growth.