LOVE, LUCY
by April Lindner
Publication Date: January 27, 2015
Published by Poppy
Pages: 304
Source: Publisher
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While backpacking
through Florence, Italy, during the summer before she heads off to
college, Lucy Sommersworth finds herself falling in love with the
culture, the architecture, the food...and Jesse Palladino, a handsome
street musician. After a whirlwind romance, Lucy returns home,
determined to move on from her "vacation flirtation." But just because
summer is over doesn't mean Lucy and Jesse are over, too. In this coming-of-age romance, April Lindner perfectly captures the highs and lows of a summer love that might just be meant to last beyond the season.
My Thoughts
Love, Lucy was a great book that I read along with my friends. I hadn't heard much about it before receiving it for the YALLFest Blogger Gathering, but my friends had. Their excitement over this title was contagious and after I started reading it, I understood why.
There is travel, romance, college life, and self-discovery. I liked seeing Italy through Lucy's eyes and falling in "something" with Jesse Palladino. He definitely is crush-worthy.
One of my favorite terms from Love, Lucy was "vacation flirtation" - referring to the quick romance you experience while on vacation. This sounds like something my best friend and I would have termed.
I liked this story so much. There were times that I wanted more
development, more answers to questions that I had about secondary
characters, but I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Five Things I Want to Do After Reading Love, Lucy
- Travel abroad. This is a given. Grab a backpack and go!
- Watch Roman Holiday. Lucy mentions it a few times and recreates a scene for a picture. I've never seen it and now I want to.
- Read A Room with a View by E.M. Forster. Love, Lucy is an adaptation
- Watch a live musical. Or maybe just sing along loudly to a musical soundtrack.
- Read more books by April Lindner.
Disclaimer: I received this ARC from the publisher in exchange for my honest review. I was not compensated in any way other than the ARC provided. Thoughts and opinions are my own.
I loved this book so much! I was a huge fan of A Room With A View. April did an incredible job. Swoon. xxLiza
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