A gloriously summery read, a story of romance, Italy and sisters
Keris Stainton was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, which, by all
accounts, is very cold. And also hot. But when she was four months
old, her parents moved back to the UK, and now she lives in
Lancashire with a fellow northerner, their two ridiculously
gorgeous sons and a pug. Okay, they haven't got a pug, but Keris
hopes if she writes it here it will come true. If you write it,
pugs will come.Keris has been writing stories for as long as she
can remember, but she didn't write a novel until 2004 when she took
part in National Novel Writing Month. She hasn't quite finished
that one yet, but she has finished a few others, including COUNTING
STARS, JESSIE HEARTS NYC, DELLA SAYS: OMG!, EMMA HEARTS LA and
STARRING KITTY. Find out more about Keris at www.keris-stainton.com
or follow her on Twitter: @Keris
I recommend it if you're looking for something quick but
thought-provoking and a little bit emotional.
*Rachie Reads*
When I looked at the cover I immediately thought of the summer,
this book is mainly set in Italy and reading it I could feel the
warm Italian sun on my face. I managed to read this book in a day,
it is a short book and I really wanted to find out what happens.
The story is a bit of a sad one but you will also find romance,
lots of food and family.
*Echoes in an Empty Room*
Strong characters, clever imagery and the perfect setting for the
story. Once again, a novel with a contemporary setting has kept me
turning the pages and reminded me to ignore preconceptions. Summer
reading with a heart, and not a slushy one.
*Book Murmuration*
Readers who enjoy Morgan Matson and Kasie West will enjoy Keris
Stainton, who knows just how to write the perfect summer
contemporary.
*Read By Jess*
Sunlit and chatty, funny and bittersweet, One Italian Summer marks
a return to form for Keris Stainton. If you like Lisa Williamson or
Luisa Plaja, this one's for you.
*The Paper Alchemist*
It's safe to say I loved this book. It was the perfect
romance/contemporary and holiday read. The setting was one of my
favourite parts of this book, and it really felt like I was, as a
reader, in the setting and with the characters. Overall, I really
liked this book. I didn't want to finish it, and I actually avoided
reading it for a while because I didn't want to leave this story! I
would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves YA contemporary,
romance and holiday read.
*The Books Are Everywhere*
I was fully engaged throughout, and I sobbed like a baby towards
the end, to the extent that I could barely see what I was reading
through the tears. The love story is sweet and realistic, and I
loved how sex was something the sisters actually discussed, because
sex positivity is definitely something we don't see enough of in
YA. But really, what I most loved about this book was its depiction
of family. I highly recommend it!
*The Untitled Book Blog*
a gentle, romantic holiday story with a warm, caring family dynamic
and a pleasure to read.
*Armadillo Magazine*
If you are looking for a swoonfest with some real heart tugging
moments, then I can't recommend One Italian Summer enough.
*Little Huxtales*
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