This was some of the most beautiful writing I have ever seen. I've never felt so immersed in the setting of a book. The setting and food visuals were extremely detailed and well-thought out. I would've liked similar visuals of the characters themselves. Pretty much the only physical details included were their hair colors, which made it difficult for me to visualize the characters.
It was such a beautiful story and I loved the little bit of magic, although I still want to know HOW everything happened! I really liked the message about Carol being more than just a mother. It can be easy for us to see our moms as just moms, and not think about who they are outside of being a mother. Especially as a kid, I didn't think much about what my mom's life was like before she had kids. We often look up to our moms so much that it becomes difficult to see them as anything but perfect, when in reality they're human beings who have their own lives outside of us and make mistakes just like everyone else. This book really captured that.
Justice for Eric!! Katy's feelings about him and her marriage were valid, but he didn't deserve to be treated the way that he was.

It was confusing how she seemed to find the love she had always wanted with Adam, but that ended so abruptly and then literally the next day she loved Eric again and acted like she and Adam never happened. Poor Eric has no idea about him!

I had pretty mixed feelings about Adam. What even were his intentions with her? I would've liked a little bit more focus on that and some closure with them.
Overall, it was a great book with beautiful writing that made me tear up in several parts. I loved that everything was based on real places and real people, and I hope to visit Italy someday!