3/5
Love & Gelato is another cute chick lit novel about finding romance in a romantic country and follows the basic chick lit format: a girl who recently went through tragedy, such as the loss of a parent, moves to a European country and rather than being excited like "most girls," she is sad due to prevously mentioned tragedy. She then meets a cute boy, or possibly two, who draws her out of her shell and shows her how to live again after said tragedy.
Honestly, I'm surprised Love & Gelato was successfully published considering how similar it is to Anna and the French Kiss. I'm surprised Jenna Evans Welch hasn't been sued. But similarities and lack of originality aside, Love & Gelato is cute and decently enjoyable. Lina, our main character, can be a little annoying with her constant jumping to conclusions, but without that trait the plot would be considerably less active. Love & Gelato gets a strong three out of five stars for delivering what it promises: a light, feel-good read about cute teenage problems.
If you're an Anna and the French Kiss fan, Love & Gelato is definitely for you. If you need a break from the stress of life and are looking for a quick, free, and fun vacation to Italy, pick up Love & Gelato. But if you like a little more action and intensity, and a little more brains to your main lead, then maybe skip this one.
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