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The Immigrant: An Italian in America(The Italian Saga Series) by Gaia B Amman – Review by Natalie Hanley

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Another fab read by Gaia B Amman. I like how the action starts from page one. There is no long, drawn- out scene setting with these novels and we can immerse ourselves fully into them from the start, whether we are familiar with the Italian Adventure series or whether it is our first read from this writer. This story follows Leda on her year out to America. She has left behind her home comforts, her parents and the brooding Sergio in Italy and is joining the staff of a pioneering cancer research laboratory in Buffalo, New York. There she makes new friends and struggles with the language barrier which she hadn’t really anticipated. Having read some of the other novels in the Italian saga, it was nice to have snippets of other characters who I had read about which made it feel more familiar, but for me the skill is in the author’s incredibly descriptive language.
I really enjoyed this story. Gaia Amman is not afraid to scatter Italian language in the text which is something I love about her books. As a linguist it is refreshing to me. The dilemmas her characters have is also familiar to me as an immigrant in France many years ago, from the misunderstanding of dialect to the small cultural differences that make her new friends laugh. Another 5-star read for me. Look forward to the next. Grazie, Merci, Thank you!

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The Immigrant: An Italian in America (The Italian Saga Book 7) by Gaia B Amman – Review by Tausha Treadway

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Immigrant: An Italian in America ( Woman Scientist Novel 1, The Italian Saga by Gaia Amman. I love these books and this one takes us back to Leda’s growing up years and then follows her on her adventure to American to pursue her Graduate research. Leda is not sure if she did the right thing between missing her boyfriend, her band, her family and finding out all the differences in American and Italy. She is pretty shell shocked. We meet several new characters who try to help her thru her journey in America. Seeing Immigration thru the eyes of an immigrant is very eye opening. How they see American and the things we do is very comical. Will she survive this crazy time, will her relationship survive her being gone? I’ve really enjoyed these books and can’t wait for the next one

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The Immigrant: An Italian in America (The Italian Saga Book 7) by Gaia B Amman – Review by Sheri Schrader

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Immigrant: An Italian in America by Gaia B Amman is from the Woman Scientist novel 1, The Italian Saga series. Leda is on her way to the United States for a year of graduate studies to continue on her career path of cancer research. I have enjoyed reading about Leda and her adventures in past books and this was a great continuation of the story. Leda is smart and funny. Her story tells a realistic perspective of uprooting her life to continue on her path. I enjoyed the story and the new characters brought into Leda’s life. I like the relatability of the story and look forward to reading more in Leda’s adventure in the future.

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The Immigrant: An Italian in America (The Italian Saga Book 7) by Gaia B Amman – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Immigrant: An italian in America (Woman Scientist novel 1, The Italian Saga) by Gaia B. Amman. The story follows on with Leda going to America to follow her studies for a year. Away from home she misses her boyfriend, but when he comes to stay she sees him in a different light and reevaluates their relationship and what she needs in life. Not only does she need to deal with him but she has to deal with the pressures of her work and colleagues and those who are her they her friends. The story is simply written and shows the struggles of young people and relationships. At first it was a little slow and I didn’t think I could stick it out but it picked up and I continued on and enjoyed it even though I am frustrated with Leda’s relationships.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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The Immigrant: An Italian in America (The Italian Saga Book 7) By Gaia B. Amman – Review by Laura Furuta

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Immigrant: An Italian in America (The Italian Saga Book 7)
By: Gaia B. Amman
5 out of 5 stars

The story The Immigrant: An Italian in America (The Italian Saga Book 7) by Gaia B. Amman is a wonderful book to read. It pulled me in right from the beginning and didn’t let me go until I had read the final page. It is the next story following the character of Leda Balni. Leda has taken a job in the US. She is leaving everything behind for a year. Leda is a character that I have grown to care about with each book in the series that I have read and I want her to find happiness in her life. I can empathize with her when she first arrives in the US as everything is new to her and she has to adapt to her surroundings. There are characters that are familiar as they have been brought forward from previous stories in the series and then there are new ones that Leda meets. I honestly don’t know how I would cope with living in another country so I admire Leda’s determination. I also love that Leda is so into music and that it is a constant part of her life. What does the future hold for Leda? Will her relationship with her soulmate survive? Read this book to find out. This is a story that had me turning pages to find out what was going to happen next. There are times in Leda’s life and situations that she faces that I really felt for her. Don’t miss out on this book. Highly recommended reading.

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The Immigrant: An Italian in America (The Italian Saga Book 7) by Gaia B Amman – Review by Heather Lovelace

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Amman is a masterful storyteller that draws the reader in immediately with every book she writes. Something in this book rang particularly true. Maybe it is because it seems to speak so clearly and almost relate directly back to personal details about the author. Regardless whether it is meant to parallel or not, I found Leda to be a wonderful character and I was immediately invested in knowing more about her and her journey. Loved it from beginning to end!

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace

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The Immigrant: An Italian in America (The Italian Saga Book 7) by Gaia B Amman – Review by Francis O’Sullivan

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Immigrant: An Italian in America is the seventh book in Gaia B. Amman’s Italian Saga. The saga follows Leda from her childhood through to, in this book, her move to America to do graduate research.
Leda is a charming character, and very entertaining to watch growing up. From her perspective, we get a (sometimes brutally) honest observation of the world around her. In this book, what particularly stands out is her bafflement at many aspects of American life and culture (a fair few I can relate to from my visits to the States!). I was amused by the account of the often excessively complicated experience of immigration.
With the move, we leave behind the many familiar characters who we’ve seen develop throughout the series. After Leda’s mum and Sergio wave her off at the airport, we are introduced to a host of new characters as we join Leda in making a new start in America. Dr Scrui stands out for me – sometimes seeming intelligent and controlling, at others observant and caring.
I’ve not read the series in order, and I think there’s enough background for a reader to join the series at this point if they’re mainly interested in a story focusing on experiences of immigration. But the earlier books are lovely and add depth to the characters. For me, this is a five star book and I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the series (as well as going back and catching up on the ones I’ve missed!).

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The Immigrant: An Italian in America (The Italian Saga Book 7) by Gaia B Amman – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this story from start to end. It just might be my favorite yet from this author. It is a story about Leda who decides to travel to America for a year cause as she says, “I still haven’t found what I’m looking for”. She is a great character that brought this story to life for me. She made me chuckle a couple of times. I enjoyed her journey from the airport experience to experiences in America. I highly recommend this book.

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The Immigrant: An Italian in America (The Italian Saga Book 7) by Gaia B Amman

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Genre – memoir, women’s fiction, world literature (Italian), historical fiction (Italian)
Page Count – 438 pages
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From Italy to America by herself…
…Chasing a career in cancer research.
Graduate student Leda Balni leaves it all behind for a year.
Or does she?

Her soulmate.
Her family.
Her band.

Will she make it in this new land of strange?
Will her relationship survive?
Is she good enough for the cut-throat research environment?

You will love this page-turner because it will show you America like you’ve never seen it through the eyes of The Immigrant.

~ AMAZON ~

Born and raised in Italy, Gaia B. Amman is the author of Linked, a sizzling sci-fi political thriller about empathy and diversity, and The Italian Saga (six volumes released so far). She was the 1996 and 1997 winner of a Short Story Award in Arese (MI), Italy.

Fluent in four languages, Amman has a Master in Medical Biotechnology (genetic engineering) and a PhD in Molecular Oncology (molecular cancer research). She is a Professor of Biology at D’Youville College in Buffalo, New York, and the recipient of several science awards (UniMI fellow 2002-05, DOD fellow 2005-07, AICF fellow 2007-08, AICR fellow 2007-09, DOD fellow 2010-12, 2017, 2016 DYC Researcher of the Year, 2016 AAUP Scholar of the Year).

An avid traveler for work and pleasure, Amman has backpacked across the world. When nobody is watching, she binge-reads novels and manga, watches anime, or rocks it out with her band, the 9Ts On.

Amman’s novels delve into the depths of human nature, combining the realistic approach of a scientist with the humor and empathy of a survivor.

She is a vegetarian and a fervent supporter of diversity and human rights.

Among her favorite authors are J.K. Rowling, Jandy Nelson, Neil Gaiman, Chuck Palahniuk, Kurt Vonnegut, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Antoine De Saint Exupèry.

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Linked: Can Empathy Save the United Terrestrial Democracy? By Gaia B. Amman – Review by Katie Kearney

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Linked: Can Empathy Save the United Terrestrial Democracy? By Gaia B. Amman. Wow what did I just read. Seriously did I just read a book outside my comfort zone and love it! Yes I sure did. This book had me completely hooked from start to end. This story blew me away in a matter of speaking, the authors writing style and attention to details is outstanding. It’s a ride I truly wish I could take again for the first time. The characters are complex and enjoyable to read. You truly get taken on a journey with Naira and the other characters. Pick up this book and buckle up for an enjoyable ride. I’m giving this story a five star review and highly recommend it.

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Linked: Can Empathy Save the United Terrestrial Democracy? by Gaia B. Amman – Review by Michelle Austin

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Linked: Can Empathy Save the United Terrestrial Democracy? was an interesting 4 star read.
This is a sci-fi romance. I was pulled in right from the beginning.

Gaia B Amman brings you into a world that is very unique along with the characters. Naira has been living with the humans and when there is a risk of someone finding out what she is, they come for her. She isn’t happy about it, she hates the Cursoi, but she has plans. Drama is trying to teach and train Naira. Will she be able to go through with her plans?

There were so many great characters. Naira also learns about love. I had some funny moments, and there were some darker ones as well. There are several twist and turns. Overall this was a good read and my first time reading this author. I look forward to reading more from this author to see what other worlds she comes up with. 1-click and get started today.

Reviewed by @mab54615
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Linked: Can Empathy Save the United Terrestrial Democracy? by Gaia B. Amman – Review by Heather Lovelace

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amman continues to leave me breathless with her wide array of books and characters. I cannot even begin to explain how much I enjoyed this book. And truthfully I don’t even know how to put into words how much I enjoyed this book. Amman has an innate ability to engulf the reader into her imagination and develop a new world with complex characters and themes that challenge you to consider lines between good and evil, right and wrong, black and white. I truthfully wasn’t sure what to expect when I picked this book up. But truthfully it is best with a book like this to pick it up with a blank slate. Thank you Ms. Amman for sharing this amazing treasure with your readers. It is extremely well written and just a delight to enjoy.

Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Linked: Can Empathy Save the United Terrestrial Democracy? by Gaia B. Amman – Review by Liz Vrchota

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have had the pleasure of reading novels from Gaia b. Amman before Linked, but this was truly a different experience altogether than anything I think I have ever truly picked up. Not only from a sci-fi point of view, but from the political view as well. Normally these are things I tend to not pick up as choice contenders in general but like I said I have read Amman before and loved her novels up until now so when the title peaked my interest I had to dive in to find out what was behind the cover. I am glad that I did. It was a tad confusing at first but once I got into the swing of the writing I was hooked and truly loved the underlying messages that was being put forth. I think that this is definitely something that people would really find a relief in the current political climate that we are in right now. I know I did, and from reading the author’s notes it seems this was therapeutic to write this novel too. I can’t wait to see what we will get next from Ms. Amman!

Review by @lizaileen
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Linked: Can Empathy Save the United Terrestrial Democracy? by Gaia B. Amman – Review by Natalie Hanley

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Linked: Can Empathy Save the United Terrestrial Democracy? – by Gaia B Amman
– review by Natalie Hanley

I have read several books by this author, but she never fails to surprise me – in a good way. Linked is the type of novel I love to read – futuristic, dynamic and a fabulously-built fantasy world. What sets this book apart for me is the gender neutrality of some of the characters and the fluidity of their sexuality. I found this a refreshing inclusion instead of the girl meets boy type of relationships these novels normally promote.
The writing is fabulous and the worlds that Amman builds are sensational. I love the idea of blinking and travelling in time or across dimensions. The story arc builds to a satisfying, if unpredictable conclusion. I loved the introduction of a different type of love triangle – you will understand that when you read the book. Naira is a strong character who is not swayed by her peers. She will not “merge” just because they tell her she should. I liked that about her.
I cant really say much more without spoilers but read it! If you like dystopian/ fantasy fiction, read it. A change from the YA norm.. if it is even classed as YA.

Linked: Can Empathy Save the United Terrestrial Democracy? by Gaia B. Amman – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Linked: Can Empathy Save the United Terrestrial Democracy by Gaia B. Amman is an incredible dystopian romance story. The author creates a world that is so thrilling to read about and characters that you become so connected with. Everything about this book drew me in and I just had to find out what it was about. And then I had to find out more about the characters and their journey.
The author handles all the different components of the book with ease. I really felt like I was taken along the journey with the characters. The story was original and well crafted. This is a well deserved 5*!

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Linked: Can Empathy Save the United Terrestrial Democracy? by Gaia B. Amman – Review by Maura Harper

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

If I could, I would quote the author’s words verbatim from the very last page of this book. I would give that 27 stars on its own – paired with this amazing story…. there aren’t enough stars in the universe.

According to Merriam Webster ™
em·​pa·​thy | \ ˈem-pə-thē \
1 : the action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts, and experience of another of either the past or present without having the feelings, thoughts, and experience fully communicated in an objectively explicit manner

This story has so many amazing layers and undertones. It is written in a way that is pure perfection. While it is set in an imaginary world in the future, there is nothing imaginary about it.

I want to write so much about this story. About how I whipped through it and read it at work and how it took me out of my head and the stuff that’s going on right now. About how I empathized with the characters and what they were going through and about how everyone should have to walk in someone else’s shoes before judging them (don’t get me started about how everyone should have to waitress, work retail, and clean toilets as a job at least once in their lifetime). This is one of those books that I will be recommending to everyone. It was FANTASTIC.

Here are 3 of my favorite quotes:

“Nobody chooses what they are, only what to make with it.”
“Anyone can be the chosen one; you just have to dare to be different.”
“We all feel so entitled to our pain that we make ourselves blind to everyone else’s.”

I’ve read stories by this author before and this is my favorite from her and is in my top 5 of 2019.

Review by @mauraharper

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Linked: Can Empathy Save the United Terrestrial Democracy? by Gaia B. Amman – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Star
Linked: Can Empathy Save the United Terrestrial Democracy? By: Gaia B. Amman is a book that started out being confusing but once I started reading I couldn’t put it down. Naira is a very passionate person about what she believes she’s also a bit stubborn. Naira and other characters seem to have some inner conflict going on. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough I had to know what happens next. It makes you think if you would make the same choices or not. I highly recommend reading this interesting book.i look forward to reading more from this Author.

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Linked: Can Empathy Save the United Terrestrial Democracy? by Gaia B. Amman – Review by Erica Fish

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Linked: Can Empathy Save the United Terrestrial Democracy? By Gaia Amman is an interesting read. I usually do not read Sci-Fi but this one caught my eye by the title. Gaia Amman does an amazing with creating a new world. Ammand has also created some deep insightful characters. This was definitely a page turner for me.I felt myself right there with the characters. Naira is a fun character because she is passionate and knows what she wants. She is stubborn and has the gift of being able to speak sarcasm. She likes to banter with those around her. There is a little romantic moments within the story. With Naira there can be so much more playful.What will come of Naira? Can you fall in love with the enemy?

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Linked: Can Empathy Save the United Terrestrial Democracy? by Gaia B. Amman – Review by Katie Matthews

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Linked: Can Empathy Save the United Terrestrial Democracy?Linked: Can Empathy Save the United Terrestrial Democracy? by Gaia B. Amman
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

I thought that Linked was a really interesting read, it isn’t a genre I would normally read however I have read a few books by this author so I thought I would give it a go and I was pleasantly surprised. It is one of those books that has you thinking about what you have read long after you have finished. The authors’ writing was captivating and the book was really well written. It was a really unique and original read that I think readers have to experience the book just to appreciate the story that the author is trying to tell. I really enjoyed the twists and turns in the story and this definitely meant that I had no idea what was going to happen and hence why I was so engaged from the beginning until the end. The characters in the book were well thought out and they developed well as the story progressed.
I think if you are looking for something a little different to read and you enjoy sci-fic/dystopian stories then I would absolutely recommend this book – even if they aren’t your go to genres I would also recommend giving this story a chance!

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Linked: Can Empathy Save the United Terrestrial Democracy? by Gaia B. Amman – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Linked: Can Empathy Save the United Terrestrial Democracy? by Gaia B. Amman​ is a sci-fi dystopian romance story. I am not a fan of a lot of sci-fi stories and was not sure what to expect but I must say I was pleasantly surprised. It is a unique and original story that is twisted in politics and social standings and is thought provoking. The characters are well thought out and at times they frustrated me but it also made the story more fascinating and kept the pages turning. Naira has finally become someone she despises but not by choice, but being exposed to a different way of life is taking its toll. Not only does she have to look at her own prejudices she also needs to teach others. Not until you walk in their shoes do you truly understand.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Linked: Can Empathy Save the United Terrestrial Democracy? by Gaia B. Amman – Review by Sheri Schrader

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Linked: Can Empathy Save the United Terrestrial Democracy? by Gaia Amman is a sci-fi, dystopian tale. Naira is the main character and she finds out she has some special abilities. The problem is she somehow ends up having to be a team with her enemy. Can this help her accomplish her goals of eliminating the President?
This is a fantastic read that kept me reading and wanting more. I like that Amman used her biology background to help with building the story. This helped keep it grounded and not get too far out. This grounding also allowed the characters and story to be familiar on a grand scale. There are similarities that are the very clear as you are reading to current day societal issues and figures in society. The characters are kept in the gray. This is true to real life because often we are presented with gray areas not black and white. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to more in the future from this author.

Review by @sherimichelle1

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Linked: Can Empathy Save the United Terrestrial Democracy? by Gaia B. Amman – Review by Angela Hayes

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Linked: Will Empathy Save the United Terrestrial Democracy? is a thought provoking and engrossing dystopian romance with a dramatic and suspenseful plot- which also has a pointedly political commentary woven into the storyline. It is cleverly crafted with complex and multidimensional characters, a fascinating plot, vivid world building, and many more impactful elements, such as the sci-fi components- which all combined to keep me fully engaged the whole way through. The thought that this story started as a dream the author had had one night, made this story all the more intriguing for me.
This is quite and original story and as everything begins to unfold, I started to realise that there was so mush more to the story, and characters, than had first appeared.
I am really taken with Ms. Amman’s incredible world building- creating a ‘new’ type of human with an intricately detailed history, names, and even a language. I found that to be quite genius and incredibly imaginative. It was so well written that it was very realistic and believable.
There were times the character/s frustrated me, but that was mostly because I had become invested in her/them and the outcome of the story. It was a little ‘dark’ at times, but this was well balanced with lighter, funny moments- and the romance.
I also feel this story would make a great movie or even a television mini-series.

Thank you, Ms. Amman!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Linked: Can Empathy Save the United Terrestrial Democracy? by Gaia B. Amman – Review by Chantelle Smith

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This sci-fi romance read is my first read from Gaia B. Amman, and I’m so glad that I got to experience this read! I didn’t expect to enjoy this read as much as I did, I was captivated right from the start, it was engaging and a refreshing read. Politics isn’t something I normally read about, but everything else that happened in this read balanced it out and I found my self utterly drawn to this book, and its characters. It had many twists and turns, but the one thing I wanted more of was action, every time there was action it was over within a second and I wanted it to build but nonetheless, it was a vividly mentally visual read.

I loved the concept of each of these characters and their nicknames and the real meanings behind them.
I loved Naira’s character she is determined and confident and knows what she wants but she is made even better when Lethal comes into the picture. These two share something so powerful, special, intimate and intense, but boy oh boy is amazing to read! There are so many feelings in this book that are raw and emotional to the reader let alone the characters them self, I’m just so glad that in the end some understanding and love was brought between the two.
I loved everything about this book, and hope after that ending that this isn’t the last we see of these characters and their story.
I highly recommend this read!

Reviewed By @tillytillzz

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Happily. Ever After? An Italian Relationship (The Italian Saga Book 6) by Gaia B. Amman – Review by Gail Guerrero

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Happily. Ever After? An Italian Relationship (The Italian Saga Book 6) by Gaia B. Amman

Four Stars

Dang! I can’t believe what I just read. I’ve never been in a relationship like Leda and Sergio’s. The minute a man starts acting like Sergio did I was out. But I’ve also only been in love one time. I married my best friend and he broke my heart. It’s been almost three years and no relationship. So I’m more like Leda’s mom in this story. I can understand and feel her grief and depression. I’ve not met a lot of women who have been in abusive relationships. But I have learned from reading their stories that it’s the fear and the brainwashing that makes them stay. Maybe not all cases but some. For years you have some telling you what you can and can’t do. It starts to sound right. The story was so emotional and selfish. By nature we are selfish creatures. But there is something in us that compels us to be kind to others. Sergio was selfish and destructive. His need to fix himself through Leda was damaging them both. I also thought that Leda was selfish when she refused to make more time. You goals and dreams are important but you can’t claim to love someone if your consistently putting them last. They both need to grow and work on who they are and who they want to be. Overall the story was crazy. The highs and lows just had me overwhelmed.
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Happily. Ever After? An Italian Relationship (The Italian Saga Book 6) by Gaia B. Amman – Review by Candida Hopper

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Happily. Ever After?: An Italian Relationship. (The Italian Saga Book 6)
By Gaia B Amman

This was such a wonderfully emotional read. This book is very realistic and had me completely invested in the relationship between Leda and Sergio, and also Leda’s life as a whole. These two are completely opposite but that doesn’t dim the chemistry, it also doesn’t mean they are right for each other either. This story very connectable because it makes you feel all the emotions the characters are going through. There are real life problems that most of us have been through and for me that makes this book more enjoyable. This author does an exceptional job letting the emotions jump off the pages and I highly recommend this book.

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Happily. Ever After? An Italian Relationship (The Italian Saga Book 6) by Gaia B. Amman – Review by Emily Walsh

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By: Gaia B Amman
My Rating: 5 of 5 stars

Happily. Ever After?: An Italian Relationship. (The Italian Saga Book 6) by Gaia B Amman was an pulling read that will get you in all the feels.

Not my first read from this author or this series, though I met Leda when she was a child, so seeing her all grown up was hell of a time jump for me. Yes, Yes, I did it again, I skipped books in the series.. but hey, if you follow me at all you know that’s my thing. But in all seriousness, this book was not only emotional, it did things to my poor heart, that was weird, confusing, and amazing. Gaia B Amma truly has and remarkable gift when it comes to writing, and getting the reader to not only connect, but feel what her characters are feeling. That alone is enough for me to tell you, to gets this book, this serie, and anything by Gaia B Amma.

As I have said this book is stuff to the gills with raw emotions. Romantic centered, we see the makings, and the ups and downs of a realistic relationship, and the trials that couples go through to try and make it work. Especially when you have two people that are as opposite as you can get… but, the heart wants what it wants.. there’s no rhyme or reason, and this book displays that well. This book is a must read, and I can’t stress enough without spoilers, that you need this book in your life.

So please take my super high recommendation and my golden stamp of approval. that this book, as it did with me, will do things to not only your heart, but your soul.

Happy Reading

-Review by @eawalsh

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Happily. Ever After?: An Italian Relationship (The Italian Saga Book 6) by Gaia B Amman – Review by Tausha Treadway

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Happily. Ever After?: An Italian Relationship ( The Italian Saga Book 6) by Gaia B Amman. This is the continuation of the story of Leda and her crazy life. We have been thru several adventures with her over the past 5 books including romances, schooling and crazy parents. She’s had issues with mental illness and her new boyfriend Sergio does as well. Its almost a toxic relationship. Leda is studying Biomedical sciences and has a few quirky friends in that setting. She’s in a band and has those odd friends. Her life is like in 4 parts, Home, school, band and Sergio and Sergio wants her all to himself. Its the classic tale of coming of age problems and being madly in love with someone and thinking you won’t live if they leave you. Will Leda be able to make all facets of her life come together or will she lose Sergio in the process. These books are so fun and adults and young adults alike will enjoy them!

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Happily. Ever After? An Italian Relationship (The Italian Saga Book 6) by Gaia B. Amman – Review by Katie Matthews

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

This is the second book that I have read by this author now and I love that I always feel like I am transported to the country or place where her stories are based. I have always wanted to visit Italy and through Ms Amman’s beautifully vivid descriptions I almost feel like I have been. It was a really unique story that definitely made me stop and think a few times. I enjoyed reading about the complexities in human relationships sometimes and how many times opposites definitely attract!
The pace of the story was slow and it did take a while to get going but I didn’t really mind that. I felt like I got to know the characters well and it meant I could really enjoy the author’s beautiful writing. I read the first book in this series and this one is the sixth but is easily read as a standalone.
I will definitely be looking forward to reading more from her again in the future!

Reviewed by @katiem

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Happily. Ever After?: An Italian Relationship (The Italian Saga Book 6) by Gaia B. Amman – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Happily. Ever After?: An Italian Relationship. (The Italian Saga Book 6) by Gaia B. Amman is about loving so much that you are prepared to put up with anything and is one story I have very mixed emotions about because I would never, ever put up with what our main female character did. Having said that though, it is also an adventure of sorts as Gaia vividly gives a look at Italy and the fun banter amongst friends. This is a very emotional read and at times I found the story to be a little slow but picked up closer to the ending. I was often so angry at the main male character and wanted to throw the book and give up but perseverance won out and I finished it and I am glad I did.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Happily. Ever After?: An Italian Relationship (The Italian Saga Book 6) by Gaia B. Amman – Review by Sara Oxton

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Happily. Ever after? By Gaia B Amman a four-star read that may leave you happy? This is the sixth novel in the Italian saga series and I would advise you read them all, I have read them that way and enjoyed them so much more as they set the scene and paint the picture making you grow with the characters and see them as much more than a two dimensional character on a page. I have had a love hate thing with Leda through the series, in some parts I have adored her creativity and adventure and in others I have wanted to shake her. But there are so many other characters that you will adore. This novel is one that not everyone will enjoy as the author does push boundaries and gives is a great many views and creates a world that hopefully you will adore.

Review by @saraoxo

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