It has been the worst summer of her life for dramatic reasons unknown to the Reader for almost the entirety of the book. When Addie embarks on a family trip to Ireland for her Aunt's destination wedding, she couldn't be happier about escaping her hometown for a while. books like this are exactly what summer is for. Regardless, this was just what i needed - sweet contemporary goodness. and although the emerald isle was explored decently, i felt like there could have been so much more incorporated into the story.

to me, the setting was what made ‘love and gelato’ such a good summer read. of course, the amazing atmosphere of ireland was a wonderful environment for the two to learn and grow.īut i do wish ireland had been more prevelant. i loved reading about how close addie and ian were and how there were able to repair their friendship after a fall-out. What i really enjoyed most was how the story explored sibling relationships. all of the makings for a wonderful contemporary. true to her previous work, ‘love and luck’ was the perfect mix of summer, adventure, growing up, and love. pretty brave to do only after her debut, but i am so happy this didnt disappoint. That is, if they don’t get completely lost along the way.Īfter reading ‘love and gelato’ last year, jenna evans welch became an auto-buy author for me. As the trio journeys over breathtaking green hills, past countless castles, and through a number of fairy-tale forests, Addie hopes her guidebook will heal not only her broken heart, but also her shattered relationship with her brother.

Suddenly Addie finds herself on a whirlwind tour of the Emerald Isle, trapped in the world’s smallest vehicle with Ian and his admittedly cute Irish-accented friend Rowan. But her brother, Ian, isn’t about to let her forget, and his constant needling leads to arguments and even a fistfight between the two once-inseparable siblings.īut when Addie discovers an unusual guidebook, Ireland for the Heartbroken, hidden in the dusty shelves of the hotel library, she’s finally able to escape her anxious mind-and Ian’s criticism.Īnd then their travel plans change. 'I wanted this to be real life, not a detour.'Īddie is visiting Ireland for her aunt’s over-the-top destination wedding and hoping she can stop thinking about the one horrible thing that left her miserable and heartbroken-and threatens her future.

Exorcism by Eth Natas