I voluntarily read an early copy of this book.
Meet Me in Italy by Brenda NovakPublished by MIRA on April 7, 2026
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In the wake of her debut novel’s breakout success—and a very painful public divorce—Charlotte Williams-Jackson has something to prove. With her second novel overdue, she’s scrambling to hold it together. But her focus is rocked when she discovers that her childhood wasn't as it seemed—and she has a tween half-sister who's been orphaned in Italy.
Alongside her best friend, Sloane, and Sloane’s charming brother, Julian, Charlotte ventures to the Amalfi Coast to meet her sister. She would never turn her back on family, especially since this girl doesn’t have anyone else, but between her looming deadline and her entire identity being flipped upside down, it’s a lot. Determined to rebuild her life, Charlotte must confront the relationships she’s held dear—and the loss of those she thought she had but didn't—forcing her to question everything she understood about herself and the bonds that shape a family.
Gorgeous setting for this heartfelt story of friendship, love and disappointment. I was quickly invested in Charlotte’s story from the very start, and it only gets more juicy as the days goes on and more secrets get revealed. I absolutely adored Julian and felt like his story was glossed over too much when in actuality he had the potential to be a really heartfelt, informative storyline with so much love and angst available there. I wasn’t fond of Sloane, and unfortunately she is one of these side characters that stands out too much and takes over too much of the plot to her and Ben. The book as a whole was a fast read and was interesting, but there was a sense of bring adrift there. Charlotte had one thing going on, but the plot often turned more to Sloane who was opinionated about everyone else’s life, but all too willing to walk away from her own when she wasn’t getting everything her way like she wanted. I left enjoying how it all ties up, but not loving it.
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