Addie has carried a big and scary secret with her all the way to Ireland, where she is taking part in her HGTV-famous aunt’s wedding and trying not to let her family drive her crazy. Addie is excited to travel to Italy after the wedding to see her best friend Lin (Love and Gelato), who moved to Florence after the death of her mother ... that is, she WILL be excited to see her as soon as she finds a way to tell her about her secret. But on the morning of her flight, Addie discovers that her plans have done a complete 180, and she soon finds herself on a wild and crazy road trip through Ireland with her brother, Ian, and his newfound Irish friend, Rowan. With a guidebook titled Ireland for the Heartbroken in hand, Addie takes in the sights and sounds of Ireland while trying to come to terms with what happened between her and the boy she left behind in the States.
The enchanting Love and Luck by Jenna Evans Welch takes readers not only on a trip through the beautiful and magical Emerald Isle, but also into the heart and soul of a teenage girl finding herself on the road. Welch masterfully throws in a dash of teenage heartbreak, a bit of sibling rivalry, and a sprinkle of Irish sightseeing to create a young adult novel that is full of spunk and heart. Readers who enjoyed Welch’s Love and Gelato, will delight in reading about Addie’s adventures abroad (complete with a cameo by Lin!) Love and Luck is not all fun and games, however. The novel tackles tough issues currently facing young adults in the form of Addie’s secret. Welch drives home the point that while no actions are without consequences, there is nothing you cannot get through with the support of your friends and family. In all, Love and Luck is a fun, fast-paced read, which astutely deals with the topics of family, self-worth, and finding and being true to yourself.
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GENRE: Road Novels TONE: Funny PACE: Fast-Paced WRITING STYLE: Well-Crafted Dialogue; Witty LOCATION: Ireland SUBJECT: Brothers and Sisters; Minor Disasters; Families; Teenage Boy/Girl Relations
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