50 pages • 1 hour read
Jenna Evans WelchLove & Gelato
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2016A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch narrates the story of 16-year-old Lina Emerson, who, after her mother's death, fulfills her wish by spending the summer in Florence with a father she never knew. While uncovering her mother's past through an old journal, Lina navigates her own romantic feelings between two boys, leading to self-discovery and healing. The novel includes references to an abusive professor-student relationship and mentions rape in Roman mythology.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch has been praised for its charming and heartwarming storyline, with readers enjoying the vivid Italian setting and emotional depth. However, some found the plot predictable and wished for more character development. Overall, it is appreciated for its light-hearted and endearing nature, making it a pleasant escape.
Who Should Read Love & Gelato?
Fans of Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch are likely young adult readers who enjoy coming-of-age stories set abroad. Anyone charmed by the romantic and self-discovery journeys in Stephanie Perkins’ Anna and the French Kiss or Jenny Han’s To All the Boys I've Loved Before will find this book appealing.
RecommendedReading Age
13-18yearsLexile Level
640L