Why read Love & Gelato?

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Now a Netflix movie, starring Susanna Skaggs

A New York Times bestseller

The dying wish of 16-year-old Lina's mother was for her daughter to live in Tuscany and get to know her father, whom Lina has never met. "Howard is the best man I've ever known," her mother says, "he'll…

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2 authors picked Love & Gelato as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Cynthia Platt

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I’ve seen this book described in terms of confectionery repeatedly, and sure—it’s a sweet love story. It’s also a story about grief and loss, family secrets, and deepening a connection between mother and daughter across time and place. And did I mention the sweet love story? Because I’m a sucker for a good (and believable) romance, and this is an A-plus entry in the genre.

Added bonus: it definitely made me want to travel to Italy even more than I already did.

From Cynthia's list on YA told in multiple points of view.

Kristina Miranda

Author

Let’s take this European adventure to Italy. Like most of the books on my list, Love & Gelato doesn’t go heavy on the romance, which is an aspect I really appreciate. Lina, the sixteen-year-old protagonist, comes to terms with grief and uncertainty in this beautiful, tender story. The fact that it’s set in Italy is a big bonus.

Jenna Evans Welch has written similar books with settings in Ireland and Greece. She has a great voice and takes the reader to some of my favorite settings in the world. That’s amore!

From Kristina's list on YA contemporary romances that take you abroad.