Love You a Latke by Amanda Elliot
This book started out so strong; like smiling and kicking my feet but it fell off in the middle. It came back a bit in the end, but it didn't quite recapture the feelings of the beginning. Most of that has to do with Abby; her character growth wasn't as strong as Seth's. But, I did like how her friendship with Freya developed. I understand that she had a hard time building and believing in a real relationship because her parents were a nightmare. However, she would not have realized Seth was really interested in her had she not overheard that conversation between him and his dad. Seth knew her and understood her better than she knew and understood herself. Yes, she helped him grow and change too, he was able to face conflict because of knowing her, but he got there faster than she did in that regard as well. There were multiple times where I was waiting for Abby to have a heart to heart with Bev and it only happened once, at the salon. Seth was extremely patient with Abby and it paid off in the end. I liked being immersed in the Jewish culture and traditions. It was nice that we had Abby explain the importance of the holiday once and then we got to see her decide what was important about it for her. I don't know of any Hanukkah festivals in my area, but if put on by the Jewish community, I think it could be a beautiful way to learn about the faith.
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