Love & Gelato

 By: Jenna Evans Welch
★★★★☆
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Length: 400 pages

Summary:
Love & Gelato shares the perspective of Lina, a 16-year-old girl who was sent spend the summer in Italy, as it was her mother’s dying wish. There, she meets her long-lost father and is given her mother’s diary. Although she never wanted to go to Italy in the first place, she makes friends, goes on an adventure, and uncovers a deep secret.

Review:
This book was absolutely riveting, It is the perfect combination of light-hearted and deep. The author did a wonderful job balancing out romance, mystery, adventure, sadness, and hope. The characters were very developed, and they each had their own personality and backstory. Additionally, the setting was described beautifully. However, this book was very predictable. Overall, Love & Gelato was very enjoyable.

Warnings:
Romance: ●●●●○
Violence: ○○○○○
Language: ●○○○○
Substance: ●○○○○

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Reviewed By Krisaana, 2024

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