Title: Angelica’s Discoveries: Romance and Journey to the New World
Author: Otilia Greco
Publisher: Westwood Books Publishing
ISBN: 9781462073535
Pages: 176
Genre: Contemporary, Romance
Reviewed by: Rae C. Bernard
Hollywood Book Review
The advantage of life exploration can be something many people are jealous of, which is solely up to each individual to consider what could become of their future. Life in and of itself is a journey that is meant to get acquainted with – and what better way of that than taking the opportunity to experience travel. In Angelica’s Discoveries: Romance and Journey to the New World, author Otilia Greco introduces her readers to Angelica, a young girl with aspirations to explore this great big world and learn all that she can in the process. The instant encouragement you will feel would make you want to pack your luggage, to see just what’s out there beyond your confinement of your small town or large city. Learning about young Angelica would spark curiosity because she’s so full of life and from her perspective, you wish to live vicariously through her. Even though it seemed as though her parents weren’t too happy about her traveling out of the country to the United States, it is great to witness her travel to other countries as stepping stones. The use of education and exploration went hand in hand in terms of gaining knowledge about other cultures and learning new languages.
With her graduating in the art field, traveling and having the fluency of other languages in her repertoire, she had the ability to land such an amazing opportunity as a travel tour guide. As her opportunity blossomed, it taught her plenty of life lessons that can only be learned through traveling. As we read, we discover along with Angelica all the special things about various countries and cities because she’s a humble soul that embraces the positive and unique. She and her young family have found the best of “luck” as emigrants to the United States through her remaining positive yet open-minded. Applause for her bravery and knack to connect with others is a genuine win for her. Family means everything to her and it’s only right that she mends the bridge that kept them separate for all this time.
Reading this book has opened my eyes to the wonders of the world that I’m missing out on and should take advantage of it while I can. The author shares the main character’s experience as a way to provide an ideal for what traveling to a new country would feel like. One thing that stood out to me was the family heirloom, the charm that was created from Angelica’s grandfather’s tie clip, as a way to bring the family together. Sometimes, having something as priceless as that can mend all wounds and build an even stronger family knit bond. It’s suggested via witnessing Angelica on her mission to reach out to other members of the family, to not give up as determination always prevail.
I’ve enjoyed reading this book and wished that I could explore the world just as much as Angelica did, as it seems she was truly happy wherever she went. It’s a real eye opener that if there is a will, there is a way and discovering the world should be another greatest gift to life. I highly recommend everyone to consider reading this book and gain the understanding that you must venture beyond your bubble if you want an experience. Life’s lessons are readily available and it’s up to us to conquer experiences that are once of a lifetime. Friendships and the bonding with people from all over gives you an advantage to being assisted when things might not seem in your favor. Those special beings you could consider your “good luck” charms.