Copy received via Netgalley for an honest review

The Florentine Bridge should really be called A Love Letter To Tuscany.

Ms Carnevale's debut novel is a vivid, descriptive, beautiful story of love, life and taking chances.

The beautiful cover drew me in, the romance of the city and Mia and Luca's love kept me intrigued.

Whilst at times the pacing was a little jumpy - sometimes it was like speed racer and other times it was very slow - it all evened itself.

I got swept away with the imagery, placing myself in Mia's shoes, taking in the sights, sounds and tastes of Florence (and imagining a beautiful Italian man on my arms).

I did get frustrated at both Mia and Luca in the later parts of the books, I wanted to shake some sense in to both of them - particularly Mia. But I guess all of that comes with the territory of a 19 year old lady taking on the world (and me being an old fart!)

This was an evocative read, and I can't wait to see what Ms Carnevale brings us next.

Now, time to take like by the horns and live our dreams.