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The answer to the biggest question of her life lies in someone else’s past.
Shea Anderson’s beloved Nonna had endless rules for a happy, healthy life: avoid owls, never put a hat on a bed, and never, ever accept a marriage proposal that comes with an heirloom ring. Happily ever after is hard enough without bad karma in the mix.
Naturally, panic sets in when Shea’s boyfriend, John, proposes with an heirloom ring. Yes is her answer, but Nonna’s warning sets Shea on a mission to ensure the ring contains forever energy: She will find its previous owners wherever they may be. With the help of her long-suffering big sister and a nosy journalist eager for a big story, Shea embarks on a journey that takes her from Los Angeles and New York to Italy and Portugal.
Sophisticated, cinematic, and full of lively observations, The Heirloom is a diamond-sharp read for everyone who’s ever tried to make their own good luck.
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Release date
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OverDrive Listen audiobook
- ISBN: 9780593826560
- File size: 237829 KB
- Duration: 08:15:28
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Languages
- English
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Reviews
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September 13, 2024
Narrator Carlotta Brentan skillfully depicts YA thriller author Rosen's (Dead Ringer) cinematic adult debut, a romance-driven blend of domestic and travel fiction. When Shea Anderson's boyfriend John proposes, all of Shea's dreams seem to be coming true. The only problem is that John proposed with an heirloom ring, something Shea's Nonna always said would bring bad karma. Shea's superstition sends her from Los Angeles to New York, Italy, Portugal, and Boston in hopes of proving that the energy from the ring's previous owner will bode well for her potential marriage. Brentan's voice and accent work create an inviting atmosphere, bringing listeners along on Shea's travels. Brentan gives a deliberate and full-toned sound to Shea's voice and internal monologue that aligns well with her tension about the ring and its potential to bring bad luck. As it traces Shea's journey, the novel also considers mental illness, grief from familial loss and parental divorce, and the meaning of marriage. VERDICT A great summer or beach listen that's perfect for fans of travel romances.--Taylor Skorski
Copyright 2024 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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