Love & Other Great Expectations by Becky Dean
Published by Delacorte Press on June 14, 2022
ISBN: 0593429427
Pages: 371
Genres: Adventure, Romance
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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This book may not be a literary masterpiece, but it does a beautiful job of weaving classic British literature into its plot while giving readers a front-row seat to an adorably wholesome romance.

Britt finds her dreams of playing soccer for UCLA dashed away after a serious knee injury, followed by an even more serious medical diagnosis. When her English teacher presents her and four other classmates with a chance to win $100,000, she finds herself ready to embark on a unique journey. To win, she must let a literature-inspired scavenger hunt lead her across Great Britain, while she interprets the clues given to her and writes about her experiences.

The most surprising part of the trip? Meeting Luke; a smart, kind, adventurous, and slightly mysterious guy who ends up traveling along with her. As with any good YA novel, the characters end up learning a bit (a lot) about themselves.

If you have teens that enjoy romance stories, this would most certainly circulate. Recommended for middle and high school students.

Reviewed by Kristi Favaloro, Skidompha Public Library