Book Review - What The Focaccia by Ginger Jones - #HolidayReading Fuerteventura

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Title: What The Focaccia

Author: Ginger Jones

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: Zaffre

Publication Date: 11th May 2023 

Rating: 5 Stars

Escape to Italy with the brand-new romcom from the author of You Had Me at Halloumi

When Ramona's dream to launch a size-inclusive fashion line comes crashing down she decides it is time for a bold change. Realising there is little inclusivity in the exclusive world of haute couture, Ramona bids ciao for now to her old life and heads to Milan for fashion inspiration (and gelato).

Thrown off course, she rents a room in a Tuscan village where the locals are sceptical - particularly the infuriating Marco, who seems to be there whenever Ramona makes a fool of herself. Which is often.

Can a year in Tuscany get her life back on track? And will Ramona discover amore when she least expects it?

Ginger Jones is back with her next laugh-out-loud, mouth-watering tale from the rolling fields of sun-drenched Italy. Add a dash of romance to your life with this tale that's sure to satisfy your appetite . . .

Oh this was just brilliant, 

Right from the start I was rooting for Ramona and for her pitch for Curvalicious to go well, as it is such a great concept for a fashion label. 

Unfortunately haute couture companies aren't into size inclusivity, and Ramona on the verge of giving up ends up in Tuscany. 

Where she becomes key in various aspects of village life, and also learns all about an inspirational milliner too. 

I also loved her best friend Fabrice, who doubles as Polly Darton, and I am a lover or a drag queen! And Polly in her act is formidable. 

Admidst some fabulous Italian food and climate, we have a fabulous story about body positivity and the fight curvy larger than sick figure girls have to get clothes that not only fit but also that they feel good in.  And given I'm in that size range too, I was intrigued and excited by Ramona's designs. 

I absolutely loved every moment of this book and once again I'm keen to read more from Ginger Jones. 

Thank you to Zaffre and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.