4.5-STAR REVIEW: LETTERS FROM LUCCA by Kim Baccellia

Publication Date: February 3, 2026

On the heels of Sammi’s grandmother’s whispered deathbed wish, a package of letters from Italy arrives at her post box. Reading them makes Sammi recall whispers she heard in childhood of her grandmother’s wartime involvement, a past that Sammi’s father and aunt would rather see remain closed. As if things couldn’t get any worse, her long-time boyfriend, Hunter, dumps her. However, an opportunity arises that sends her to Italy to defend her grandmother, even if the truth might shatter all she believes. In a helpful twist, Joseph, her best friend’s Italian cousin, offers to help her. Despite the obvious growing attraction between Joseph and her, she tries to suppress it as she embarks on her mission to vindicate the grandmother she loves.

A series of letters unlocks a family secret from World War II.

Letters from Lucca delivers a dual storyline that connects wartime Italy with a modern-day story of suspense by Kim Baccellia.

When Sammi Clark receives a box of letters written in Italian, her curiosity and desire to learn more about her beloved late grandmother are sparked.

With the help of a friend’s Italian cousin, Sammi learns about young Rosa in Nazi-occupied Italy. It’s a story full of pain that unfolds as Sammi travels to Lucca to settle her grandmother’s estate. Ultimately, this is a story about finding out the truth, even when it is painful.

Letters from Lucca features a young woman’s quest to uncover the truth about her grandmother’s Italian past.

Award-winning author. Author of YA paranormal CROSSED OUT and CROSSED FIRE. YA dystopia CANDLE IN THE WIND. Also, the author of the urban diverse fantasy EARRINGS OF IXTUMEA. Short Christmas Magic in the Holiday analogy MISTLETOE AND MAGIC. Re-releasing YA fantasy under new title-GODDESSES DON’T CARE in 2026.

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