![]() Addie and her family wrap up their summer with a trip to Ireland for her aunt's elaborate destination wedding. Heartbreak, secrets, and trust are at the core of LOVE & LUCK. Parents can also discuss the wisdom of meeting online friends in real life, as Ian and Rowan only know each other online but meet up in person in Ireland. ![]() The book offers good discussion points around honesty, trust, and the oversized expectations often placed on teens. Addie and Ian physically fight each other, lie to their family, and have big secrets they've been keeping from everyone in their lives. ![]() Addie's secret with relationship with a teen boy factors into the story, with an incident coming to light that isn't described graphically. The content is tame, in that there's very little swearing and no drinking or drugs. Due to a few mom-issued ultimatums and some serious subterfuge, Addie finds herself on a surprise road trip across Ireland with Ian and his friend Rowan. ![]() Parents need to know that Love & Luck, by Jenna Evans Welch ( Love & Gelato), tells the story of Addie, an American who's visiting Ireland with her family while trying to get over not only a broken heart but also a rift with her closest brother, Ian. A few brands mentioned for description or scene setting: HGTV, Pop-Tarts, and Converse. ![]()
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