I had high hopes for this one for some reason and it just…. Didn’t work for me. I’m over the whole “inexperienced innocent girl falling for the popular bad boy with trauma” trope. I wanted more to the story than just the two of them being horny in Italy for a summer… but alas. Here we are.

Thank you to NetGalley for the arc!

This story isn’t driven by a high-paced plot, but rather by character development and emotional depth. For me, it still felt incredibly believable and heartfelt. Theo definitely has his moments where he comes off as a jerk, but it’s clear that he’s carrying a lot of emotional baggage and has not yet grown in terms of maturity. He even admits as much to Maggie, acknowledging his flaws and constantly warning her that he might not be the guy she hopes for. That sense of self-awareness added a layer of complexity to his character, making him more relatable than simply being a “bad boy.”

As for Maggie, she struck me as a wonderfully authentic, innocent young woman who, like Theo, has her own unresolved trauma. Her naivety and vulnerability felt real, and it made sense that she would fall for someone like him, even though he was far from perfect. I appreciated how their relationship wasn’t idealized; instead, it was messy, human, and full of imperfections.

Ultimately, I appreciated the story for what it was — a slow-burn character study about growth, love, and healing. The ending, in particular, felt just right for these characters and their journey. It wasn’t necessarily a fairy tale conclusion, but it felt earned, and that’s something I really valued.

This wasn’t for me. I could not get into it. Unfortunately after several attempts it was a DNF for me.

I'll Look for You, Everywhere is an intoxicating love story for the ages following Theo and Magdalen, childhood neighbours, as they are reunited for the first time in seven years to celebrate a family wedding in the sleepy Italian village they grew up in. Confronted with the ghosts of their pasts, Theo and Magdalen must face long-buried secrets that threaten to tear their worlds apart and possibly keep them apart for ever, too . . .

Loved it. Will recommend to others

Not my favorite. I loved the idea- a love story set in Italy between Theo and Magdalen who were childhood neighbors that haven’t seen each other in 7 years & they reunite at a wedding. The writing was meh. Not a favorite of mine

I was very drawn to the premise of this book and hello…. Italy! I was expecting a beautiful love story but it was it fell short just a tad with the “activities” and a very immature MMC. I still liked it and would read this author again.

I really tried to push through this but I couldn’t. Sadly, the FMC gave me an ick in the first couple chapters that I just couldn’t shake and the MMC is toxic and just not redeemable to me.

genuinely wish i could give this more. it’s like 2.5….

I founf Theo and Magdalen very toxic, the ending was very unsatisfying to me. Magdalen’s character was like a « sad girl/misunderstood » girl trope and lemme tell u this was well done cause i genuinely did NOT understand her or her angst.

I will say tho, the romantic/sexual tension between mag and theo was well written. that’s it.

I was really excited to dive into I'll Look For You, Everywhere after seeing it labeled as new adult, romance, and women's fiction. However, after just a few pages, I realized I had been misled. The book definitely needs an LGBTQ tag alongside its other genres, as it dives deep into themes of self-identity, gender, and figuring out who you're supposed to fall for. While I appreciate exploring these topics, this book wasn't quite what I was expecting.

The main character, Madelyn, starts off by making it clear that she absolutely cannot stand men. I mean, she's disgusted by them, which was fine — it's her journey. But then, just a few years later, she finds herself totally captivated by a man. I'm assuming he's supposed to be effeminate based on his description, which is apparently why she’s drawn to him. It felt a bit unbelievable to me, especially considering her initial stance on men. I get that people change, but this shift felt rushed and unrealistic.

Honestly, this book just wasn’t for me. I didn’t connect with the story, and the twists didn’t feel authentic to the characters’ development. While I’m sure it might resonate with others, I felt completely disgruntled. I’m not planning to read anything else from this author. One star, though I feel that’s being generous.

I struggled with this book and found it difficult to connect with. While the premise had potential, the lack of a clear plot or end goal made it challenging to stay engaged. The romance felt underdeveloped, and although I don’t mind modern twists like “Instagram love,” this particular portrayal didn’t resonate with me.

The characters, unfortunately, fell flat. While there seemed to be an attempt to make them appear mysterious, witty, and liberated, it felt forced, and I found them more frustrating than endearing. The pacing left me bored at times, and I kept waiting for the story to gain momentum, but it never quite did.

Thank you Forever for the arc

Thank you for the opportunity to read this e-ARC.
I liked the setting of being at Oxford and then in Italy.
I found it hard to connect with the main characters or believe in their chemistry. I just didn’t see it.
There was plenty of angst but romance was lacking

Ill Look for You Everywhere was disjointed. There were too may characters introduced too quickly in the first 2 chapters with not enough back story or description of them to understand why they were even in the story. The premise was great but I was lost soon after starting it with not enough interest to keep going. It felt like work!

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This book is not your typical romance with a HEA, and while I get that it’s supposed to be more realistic, I couldn’t help but wish for a happier ending. Still, the writing was stunning, and I devoured every page.

The story focuses on connection, secrets, and messy, bittersweet love—it’s raw, emotional, and honest. The spice was perfect, adding to the tension without overshadowing the story.

I’m choosing to believe they’ll end up together. If you want a beautifully written, unconventional love story that stays with you, pick this one up.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!

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An angsty, best friend's little sister, star crossed lovers, VERY OPEN DOOR romance that I thought was well done. Told from dual POV this novel has witty banter, sizzling chemistry and falling in love vibes. This is a classic bad boy & innocent girl romance. Their families are close knit and there are secrets. . . what could go wrong 🤣🤷‍♀️

This novel is set in Italy & feels like a nice vacation from reality.

Thank you Forever for the ARC.

I could‘ve cried multiple times for the fmc. The things that happened hurt! Loved the setting and family dynamics, until we got to know them better - if you know…! The friendships were cute, many conversations between the mcs were heartbreakingly romantic and the twists in the end shocked me! But the mmc changed his mine so abruptly all the time that I couldn’t really trust him. I mean yes the things that happened were absolutely fucked up but still talking to the person you‘re supposed to love like this crazy to me. This also wrapped up super quickly. We found out some things in the end with no explanation really and I do sometimes enjoy an open end but it felt like something was missing here. Overall I can‘t say that I didn‘t enjoy this, I also thought about these characters all the time when I had no time to read. Thanks so much to netgalley and the publisher for this arc! I‘m excited to read the authors next work!

Beautiful story. Characters were written well and plot was entertaining! This was my first book by this author and I’m definitely excited to read more! 4 stars recommendation!

I really liked this book! As someone who enjoys messy, angsty relationships and characters who operate in the grey, this was right up my alley. The burn was slow and filled will delicious tension.

Capello’s voice is both fresh and familiar and I look forward to reading more of their work!

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this early and review it. I thought this one was cute and good if you’re looking for a romance with flawed people who are just trying to figure out themselves together.

I really enjoyed reading this book. The different points of view kept me interested the entire time. All the characters were likable . I would recommend this to my friends to read!

Everyone was depressing. No one seemed happy. Seem like everybody was throwing insults at eachother left and right.