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The Year Of Luminous Love (2013)

by Lurlene McDaniel(Favorite Author)

4.04 of 5 Votes: 1

ISBN

0385741715 (ISBN13: 9780385741712)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Delacorte Books for Young Readers

series

The Year

review 1: Lurlene McDaniel continues writing about relationships, loss, and grief but this time she begins a new series aimed at older readers than with her previous teen novels. The three protagonists have graduated from high school and are spending their last summer together before going out into the world. Each girl has dark issues going on in her life and must rely on the friendship of the other two to help her get through the issue. Because of the age of the young ladies, there is mature content; while not described, it is obvious that sexual activity has taken place. Abuse and drug use also take place. Strong language might be inappropriate for younger readers. There are a few story lines that didn't set well with me: only one of the girls has what appears to be a good ... moreupbringing while the other two you just have to feel sorry for, the loss of virginity by a guy who is in with the girl's best friend, the back and forth romance of each character. While these things are plausible, it felt like McDaniel was trying to put too much into the story. BUT this book is a good selection for older teens who want a bridge between soft teen romance and dystopian novels and adult books.
review 2: I read Year of Luminous Love this summer. I really enjoyed the story being situated in a small rural community of Tennessee, my home state. But I was inthralled with the trip to Italy and all the adventure at a winery and the many places I have always known of , but never seen. This is a good long read , with plenty of surprises. I have read several of Lurlene McDaniels books for Young Adults, but this book is not for your 12 year olds. She has entered a new market. There is more spice and mature themes in this book , than any before. I found myself rooting for one of the bad guys to die ! Looking forward to the next adventure of Luminous Love.! less

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