“I know you’ve got this, but if there’s ever a moment when you don’t, you’ve got me.”
― Jenna Evans Welch, Love and Luck
Book Title: Love & Luck
Length: 336 pages
Genre: YA, Fiction, Romance
My Rating: 4/5
My Age Rating: 12+
Content Notes: Clean, no spice or strong language, emotional themes, fighting, lying, incident talked about where a photo of her topless was shared without consent
“A good friend is like a four-leaf clover. Hard to find and lucky to have.”
― Jenna Evans Welch, Love and Luck
Book Synopsis:
Addie is visiting Ireland for her aunt’s over-the-top destination wedding and hoping she can stop thinking about the one thing she did that left her miserable and heartbroken—and threatens her future. 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. Miserable, Addie can’t wait to visit her friend in Italy and leave her brother—and her problems—behind.
So when Addie discovers an unusual guidebook, Ireland for the Heartbroken, hidden in the dusty shelves of the hotel library, she’s able to finally escape her anxious mind and Ian’s criticism.
And then their travel plans change. 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. 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.
My Review:
I’ll give you one reason to read this book: It. Takes. Place. In. Ireland. But, just to warn you, this book is less of a romance and more of a getting over heartbreak story, but the rest of the book more than makes up for it.
The writing is easy and full of humor. The travel guide entries scattered throughout are REALLY funny and I looked forward to every one. The sister and brother dynamic adds tons of witty banter and laughs, and Rowan is a fantastic addition. I loved Rowan and I wish there had been more romance, but I guess I’m going to have to survive with what I got.
This book is clean with no swearing or sexual content, with one exception. A major part of the plot involves the main character having a topless photo shared without her consent. But it is handled in a mature and appropriate way, focusing more on the shame and weight of carrying that secret, than the actual act. I didn’t feel uncomfortable reading it and still consider this a clean read for teens. I would say this book is a the most mature of the bunch, with a 12+ age rating while the others are more like 11+.
Overall this book was a fun and quick read and is a great pick for anyone looking for a humour filled story with heart
Happy Reading,
Ava
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