The Amalfi Curse by Sarah Penner is a historical fantasy, more toward historical than fantasy. It’s not really a romance, but contains love stories. It has multiple timelines and points of view.

  • Seasonal Vibe: spring/summer
  • Travel Location: Positano, Italy, Amalfi Coast, Italy
  • Historical Time: 1820s-40s and modern times
  • Genres: Historical, Fantasy, Literary
  • Read: July 10-13, 2026
  • Format: Hardcover and audiobook
  • 325 pages • 🎧 Good Audiobook

My hand, holding the Barnes and Noble special edition of The Amalfi Curse by Sarah Penner. The book has a blue and gold cover with some boats visible, and a fancy edge design with swirls of ocean blue and gold. Behind the book is a view of the ocean.