A review by theespressoedition
Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch

emotional lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Eek! This book was every level of cute! Once I started listening to the audiobook, I didn't want to stop. I had to know what happened next.

I'm a huge fan of Mamma Mia and this definitely gave me those vibes between the "finding the father" bit, the "learning more about her mom" bit, and the "set in a coastal European city" bit.

I'm also a huge fan of stories within stories and this book did a great job with that. Lina's mom's journal was just as exciting (if not more exciting) than Lina's adventures! Plus, it gave us not one, but two coming-of-age plots.

There was found family, romance, self-discovery, comedy, heartbreak, and GELATO in this book, so what more could you ask for? I can't wait to read the sequel!
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