Book info

• Title If You Could Go Anywhere
• Author Paige Toon
• Year 2019
• Genre Romance

Angie has always wanted to travel. But at twenty-seven, she has barely stepped outside the small mining town where she was born. Instead, she discovers the world through stories told to her by passing travellers, dreaming that one day she'll see it all for herself. When her grandmother passes away, leaving Angie with no remaining family, she is ready to start her own adventures. Then she finds a letter revealing the address of the father she never knew, and realises instantly where her journey must begin: Italy. As Angie sets out to find the truth – about her family, her past and who she really is – will mysterious and reckless Italian Alessandro help guide the way?

Thoughts

This was a super quick read, following the adventures of Angie as she leaves her small town in Australia (really loved reading about Coober Pedy and googling it later), and heads to Italy to find long-lost family. There’s a love story along the way, too, naturally, and it’s well told, I’m just not sure I was that bothered about the pair of them - some of the actions felt a bit excessive to me, as well. But some very interesting layers to the story carried me through to the end.

Rating: 3 / 5