The Principles of Love Bk. 5:
Summer of Love
by Emily Franklin
SUMMER OF LOVE by Emily Franklin
Category: Contemporary
Age Recommendation: Grades 9+
Release Date: 3/6/07
Publisher: NAL
Reviewed by: Jennifer Rummel
Rating: 5 Stars
SUMMER OF LOVE occurs right after Love’s aunt Mable dies, leaving a huge hole in Love’s life. She decides to attend
the last big hurrah of the year with Jacob. She arrives late at the Vineyard and needs Arabella to cover for her at the cafe.
The summer, once so full of promise, has a very rocky start.
Love discovers that Mable left her clues around the island, a mini treasure hunt of life that has Love thinking about second
chances. With so many ideas and choices floating around in Love’s mind, it’s a wonder that she gets anything
accomplished. What will she do with her life now that college applications are looming before her? Should she track down
her mother?
SUMMER OF LOVE continues Love’s adventures, leaving the book open-ended for the next chapter in Love’s life.
Love is a wonderful character that readers will immediately find a connection with. Emily Franklin poses great questions
that leave the reader thinking long after finishing the book.
