Love & Gelato

withered_roze shared a tip "This book was so realistic, and I love how the characters were portrayed. They weren’t introduced as some negative force or a complete sweetheart. The author really lets the audience interpret that for themselves. It was a wholesome experience, and it was heart warming to see Lina and Howard’s bond grow into a true father-daughter relationship. ❤️"

cassaleksie shared a tip "Read this soley because of my trip to Italy this summer. This was a cute read, but not a memorable read. I skipped a few pages throughout the book if I’m being completely honest. It wasn’t horrible, but it’s not my favorite"

raine_elizabeth shared a tip "absolutely loved!!! there really wasn't much love until the end, but once there was, it was AMAZINGG. and the mystery aspect of the book is fantastic and keeps me wanting to read more even to the last page"

Fantasylover_3690 shared a tip "The atmosphere of Florence and the characters were incredible. Although I do have to say that I skimmed some pieces and it was a bit predictable but I still had fun with it."

your-personal-librarian shared a tip "i absolutely loved this book! first of, pls give me ren 👀 and secondly, CAN I PLS GO TO ITALY NOW?? i loved the romance and description of scenery! absolutely amazing book! and it’s clean!"

alecia_cunningham shared a tip "A little slow in the beginning but I loved this book. For fans of Taylor Swift cof me it embodied the lyric I used to think love would be burning red but it’s golden like daylight"

sophia_laws shared a tip "Read this book it’s an easy read. One of those books that really romanizes whatever place it takes place in overall really good book recommend, specifically a summer read."

zeliyah shared a tip "I loved this book, it was more than romance, it had depth, value, meaning. I loved being on the journey with Lina and discovering more about her Mom’s old life in Italy. I found her relationship with Howard incredibly sweet and it really made me cry. Such a good book. I haven’t watched the movie and don’t plan to because from what I saw in the trailer, it’s just another mindless flick with no depth and nothing like the book. Give the book a read and you won’t regret it."

rose_fueston shared a tip "I thought this was cute. I like reading YA books so I can experience what it’s like to be a reckless teenager who doesn’t think through their decisions and what it’s like to be in love the only way a 16 year old can. It’s not the greatest book. It lacks a lot of things and diversity, but it was a nice, quick way to escape. I laughed a bit and cried and cringed."

sophielu shared a tip "A little bit of a slow start for me but got more interesting as I read. I read this one in 2 days. It was a little different than other YA romance I’ve read and I didn’t love the writing style but maybe it was just because it was a little different than what I’m used to. Cute story though and I loved the setting in Italy."

emma_sanchez_7550 shared a tip "I used to read all the time but kind of lost the habit of it, so I’m currently not reading anything at the moment. But that’s why I downloaded Like Wise and I’m so excited to start getting into the habit again with all these amazing suggestions!"

mackenzie_stoll shared a tip "This is seriously the cutest book ever, along with the other 2 in the series! I love how they all take place in Europe and how relatable the main characters are!"

taylor_thrasher_8009 shared a tip "I read all 3 of these books my favorite was the 3rd on love & olives based in greece. I haven't seen anything similar yet so I'm back on my thriller books right now. I am currently reading The trapped ones by Stacy Green."

bailey_j_491 shared a tip "I think this author writes amazing teen romance novels. I love her other books like love and luck, love and olives, and love and other detours. I use to not like books but ever since I read this one I can not put them down."

olivia_hicks_626 shared a tip "I love love love this book. It gives me such a warm and fun vibe. If I could pick a book to die reading it would have to be Love and Gelato. I love the characters and the world that this book created. Along with Love and Luck which I also loved. The second half of this book made me never want to put the book down. I wanted to climb into this book and become Lina."

camila_f. shared a tip "It was so beautifully written! The romance is incredible, and the story line is fascinating. The descriptive writing is engaging, and it really feels like you are walking alongside Lina in her adventures through Italy. There are amazing lines in the book, I can’t stop rereading it. It touched me emotionally as well, which i cannot say applies to most books i read. There are also some big plot twists, so if you are someone who hates predictable endings, prepare to be satisfied!"

wanderlust_intoworldsaway shared a tip "This book is pretty good! But personally, for me, I didn’t like it. The writing/romance in my opinion was sporadic and sudden. But! I have to say it was mostly I would say 87% clean. Still had some jokes that teens would be like, “lol but no,” as I said it’s pretty fluffy/adorable and great for ages I would say 13/14+."

Saffronlla611 shared a tip "9/10 - An amazing story with so many twists. The book slowly falls into place in a way that was annoying and brilliant. I loved the way Ren was portrayed and I could not stop smiling while reading."

morgan_davis_7429 shared a tip "LOVE LOVE LOVE. The second book was even better! These books make me want to travel the world and meet the love of my life in another country. Now gelato is one of my favorite deserts and when you read this it'll probably be yours as well."

Fozzie4life shared a tip "You know what, I loved this book! I had low expectations at first, I’m not sure why, but I really didn’t think I would like the story. Lately, I have been into the more romantic novels, and I thought this one would be less about relationships and more about Italy itself. I was pleasantly surprised, and I completely understand why so many people recommended it! Although it did talk about Italy, gosh I was wrong about no relationship. Is it weird that I knew Ren and Lina would end up together…"

Fozzie4life shared a tip "…in the end? Let’s be real, they are so freaking cute together!! I also knew that Howard couldn’t have been the father from the beginning. There had to be a plot twist, right? But none the less, a great book. I have already recommended it to at least 2 of my friends (I finished yesterday lol) and I plan to tell even more of them about it! Overall, the characters really work well together, I loved the journal being a part of the story because it loosely reminded me of It Ends With Us…"

mary_keith_5493 shared a tip "Such a cute and fun read!! A cute romance story that managed to still talk about family and heavier topics like loss and grief. A little predictable but I was okay with that since it was so cute!"

ellemajx shared a tip "Such a great book! Included romance, mystery, and adventure ☁️ I highly recommend if you are looking for a contemporary romance novel to read 🤍 #europe #young_adult_fiction #contemporary #romance"

julianne_harper shared a tip "I love all of her books! They make me want to travel the world and the main character is always relatable and funny. Good character growth and romance."

marina_flores_8257 shared a tip "This was a beach read! If you love Italy and romance this is the book. The details to the place and the love they share really paints a picture in your mind :) hope y’all like it"

becomemydestiny shared a tip "Brilliant! Hilarious! Moving. the main character is so well-written and her voice is endearing. The plot (while I guessed the end) captures your attention. I couldn't wait to continue the series."

samantha_gaetz shared a tip "I love that it showed her moving through her grief albeit it wasn’t fast. I also loved that their romance progressed quickly while it still felt like a slow burn especially considering it all happened in about a week or two."

mclane_beaird shared a tip "yes!! i have so many favorite books but for sure one of my all time favs is either the selection or harry potter! what’s your favorite book?"

kenna_wigley shared a tip "IT WAS SO GOOD!! i thought i wouldnt like it but i was soooo wrong! it is a super sweet book and i did not want to stop reading it!"

reagan_james_8011 shared a tip "THE BEST BOOK IVE EVER READ. this is an amazing book. teen romance, fiction, everything about it. the author does a great job, and i got pulled into it right away, and i never wanted to stop. i really wish there was a second book that went along with the first one, but i have no complaints. really an amazing book."

ava_5162 shared a tip "This was such a feel-good book. I feel people of all ages can really enjoy this book. It has such a well thought out plot with an unexpected twist at the end. It’s very sweet and just gives overall good vibes:)"

isabella_flecha shared a tip "this book brought be so many emotions...excitment, scares, laughs, happiness, sadness...it. all. it is just a prefect book in my opinion. this goes on my recommend at all costs list!!"

toribruh shared a tip "the storyline was simple yet captivating and it kept you invested enough to keep reading. the descriptions of florence and all the places lina visited made you feel like you were there with her and this whole book in general just made me feel like going to italy for love and gelato"

lolalovesart shared a tip "Fluffy read!! This book is darling ❤️ There were many sad and happy moments, and the setting in Italy really tied the book together. I’ve got to book a ticket to Italy now 🇮🇹"

neha_joshi shared a tip "This book is one of my most favorite romance novel. It isn't too sappy or too hard core. The main character has an amazing story and I definitely ship her with Ren."

daryna_5916 shared a tip "THIS IS ADORABLEEE AHHH I love it so much! Perfect for someone who wants an adventurous book but also wants some cute teenage love drama. Perfect for ME 🤩 100% recommend"

placestoconstrue shared a tip "This book may make you love and hate it at the same time. It's extremely cliche bit paits Italy like a dream. Plus, the story of her parents is what will lock you in."

lydara_couch shared a tip "An easy and good feeling read. Set in Italy the main character feels relatable without being "not like other girls" (my least favorite trope). Slow burn romance but worth it in the end. The characters feel like they have actual chemistry. Highly recommend if you want a free trip to a room romantic city!"

em_shane shared a tip "Its a fantastic book! It gives some insight on Italy and you literally feel like your right inside the book! Witnessing everything thats happening! Its almost like magic!#FantasticRead!"

samantha_ricksecker shared a tip "I loved this book and the others by the author! Right now I'm reading fantasy (The Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard) and I have been loving it. A book I read recently in the same genre as Love and Gelato that I loved was definitely In Five Years by Rebecca Serle. I also enjoyed Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center."

melissa_v_v shared a tip "I couldn't stop reading it!! If you want to travel to Italy some day, this is the book to read!! It also has some romance if you like reading about that. :) #romance #drama"

atticus-jude_aka_aj shared a tip "I loved this book. Every single moment I just couldn't put it down!! I love how much thought and research of Italy was put into this."

emily_davis_3145 shared a tip "So many! I loved the mystery aspect of it. As for a specific part, I really liked when Ren and Lina were zipping around Florence at night on his bike. It made me feel like I was in Italy and I needed that at the height of the pandemic. You?"

hunter_mcgill shared a tip "Honestly this book is really good for young teenagers. I'm 22 and the writing style was definitively too young for me but as a teenager I would have loved this book. About the last 100 pages I loved but it was a slow build up for sure."

dani_marie_5210 shared a tip "it’s a very mellow book, not too exciting but definitely not boring, would be a nice book to read before going to sleep at night or wind down after classes"

cassie_6888 shared a tip "I enjoyed this reading as a summer/fall romance read it’s about traveling and finding out the truth about how the main characters parents fell in love."

lyla_shue shared a tip "I absolutely loved this book! I read it in less than 24 hours and I couldn't put it down. I can't wait to start reading the second book."

reeniereads shared a tip "THIS WAS SUCH A GOOD STORYY AHHH. It had a mix of romance with adventure and i love is so much. There’s a plot twist i didn’t even predict!! And the ending is so sweet and makes my reader heart fill with joy lol"

yamil_cervantes shared a tip "I love to dive into this book, and utterly get lost in it. The plot, the characters, the locations. They’re all loveably nostálgic, giving me the desire to just set my foot into the pages. Saddened I cant. Anyways, dramatic, but I loved to get lost in it! #love #cute"

hannah_byrams shared a tip "thanks! I'd say this series is one of my biggest favs but I'd recommend once and for all, what light, and the academy! I'm kind of a sucker for romance lol but those are all amazing and you should definitely check it out!"

lindsay_sharpe shared a tip "Loved this book! It’s about a girl who goes to Italy and meets the love of her life while experiencing her mom through her secret journal. Oh, and she also discoveres gelato for the first time. Excited to read the next one #mustread"

morgan_howard_9360 shared a tip "I loved this book the characters were likeable for the most part and all were portrayed in a relatable and legitimate sense. The humor was also very well done."