Finding Leda (The Italian Saga: Volume 5) — Collector's Hardcover Edition

“Another charming entry in this relatable and addictive series.”—Kirkus Reviews

“I was moved by the intensity of the feelings coming out of these pages…”—The Book Club

“What a powerful novel and powerful voice! Empowering, thought-provoking and enlightening all at once.”—Cami Hensley

She’s armed with logic, science, and a healthy dose of sarcasm. But finding herself might mean breaking her own rules.

Northern Italy, 1997. Lee (Leda Balni) enters college determined to build a happy life entirely on her own terms. Recovering from an eating disorder and finally at peace with her oddities, she's convinced independence is the ultimate shield. Who needs romance when you're navigating a demanding genetic engineering degree?

But life in Milan has other plans.

From zipping through fashionable city streets on her scooter to finding clarity beside breathtaking northern lakes, Lee's world gets beautifully, comically chaotic. Just when she decides love is a dangerous distraction, she stumbles straight into her soulmate.

Now comes the ultimate experiment: can a fiercely self-reliant scientist-in-the-making let someone into her world without losing herself?

Blending '90s nostalgia, sharp humor, and heartfelt introspection, Finding Leda is a funny, empowering coming-of-age story about the messy business of building a life that feels like your own—and discovering that letting people in doesn't mean losing yourself.

A story about becoming yourself, on your own terms.

• '90s nostalgia and the distinctive atmosphere of Northern Italy.
• A witty heroine pursuing a future in genetic engineering.
• Self-discovery, chosen family, and the courage to let love in.
• A soulmate romance that challenges every rule Lee has made for herself.

Perfect for fans of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and I'll Give You the Sun, Finding Leda is an emotionally rich, funny, and empowering journey into the beautiful chaos of finding your place in the world.

Choose the hardcover edition for a lasting addition to your bookshelf. The fifth installment of The Italian Saga, Finding Leda can be read as a standalone.