I’ve adored quite a few of Casey’s books, and really wanted to love this book, too. The sumptuous descriptions of food, wine, and Europe were absolutely delicious, but I found the love story lacking.

The storyline (sleeping with lots of other people, all gorgeous and willing) didn’t seem to be a legitimate way to bring Kit and Theo back together. Theo's journey with bisexuality felt real and earned, especially when framed through Kit's reactions. Still, their connection wasn't as strong as I would have liked it to be. The break-up and the reconciliation seemed unearned, since most of the work was done off of the page.

Overall, I didn't find much emotional resonance in the, admittedly, lush and gorgeous travel story. I’ll keep reading Casey’s books; I usually love them. This one just didn’t hit for me.