In the third installment of the When in Rome series we find ourselves
following Emily Walker, the eldest daughter of the Walker siblings. Emily is
the Queen Bee of Rome and has been holding her family together since the death
of their parents in childhood.
Emily is known to be a strong-willed, a fixer and a perfectionist.
To all of Rome, Emily is the rock the wave crashes upon. But once we get a look
into Emily’s head it becomes clear that Emily is barely holding herself together.
Enter her archenemy, Jackson Bennett.
Jackson “Jack” Bennett and Emily Walker have been archenemies
since the moment they met 10 years ago. And yet, the universe is doing all in
her power to keep bringing them back together.
What I have loved since the very first book in this series
is the dual POV. I especially enjoyed this in Beg, Borrow, or Steal because we
get to connect more with Jack, who is also struggling with his own trauma.
Beg, Borrow, or Steal is by far the heaviest book thus far
in the When in Rome series. Sarah Adam delicately writes about depression,
anxiety, and the aftermath of having a narcissistic parent. In many ways, I
found this to be the most relatable book in the series because of it.
Even with some heavy topics, Sarah Adams manages to keep Beg,
Borrow, or Steal entertaining and comedic with small town shenanigans and Emily
and Jacks dialogue.
I especially enjoy that we are still getting cameos from our
other Walker siblings and beaus. I am eagerly looking forward to Madison’s
story in the next book. And all I can say to Sarah is you better not do
anything to Mabel except maybe to make her even more sassier and wise!
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