{"product_id":"the-year-of-luminous-love-isbn-9780385741729","title":"The Year of Luminous Love","description":"For fans of John Green's \u003ci\u003eThe Fault in Our Stars\u003c\/i\u003e, this inspirational novel is set in Tennessee horse country, as well as the historic cities and picturesque countryside of Italy. As the story unfolds, three girls, recently graduated from high school, plan the next phase of their lives while dealing with complicated issues. Author Lurlene McDaniel subtly explores the many types of love--including love for one's family and friends, and intimate love--and the sacrifices the girls face.\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeventeen.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cb\u003e, April 10, 2013:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Year Of Luminous Love\u003c\/i\u003e will definitely tug at your heart strings, and will make you \u003ci\u003eso\u003c\/i\u003e grateful for your friends....If you've  ever wanted to start a book club with your friends, this is the read to go for! You'll love it if you're a fan of \u003ci\u003eEat, Pray, Love\u003c\/i\u003e. You'll devour this pick!\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eRomantic Times Book Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cb\u003e, April 2013:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Year of Luminous Love\u003c\/i\u003e expertly pulls at readers' heartstrings and wrings emotion. Vintage McDaniel!\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cb\u003e, April 29, 2013:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"In Tuscany  and Rome, the girls encounter worldly men, explore  historical sights,  and reassess their priorities...The story's themes of  escape, freedom,  horse riding, and finding love should have a strong  pull for romance  fans.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003eBooklist\u003c\/u\u003e, May 1, 2013:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"McDaniel’s breathless saga takes readers from picturesque Tennessee horse country to sun-washed Tuscan vineyards, all the while establishing characters worth caring about. McDaniel fans won’t want to miss this age-appropriate \u003ci\u003eEat, Pray, Love\u003c\/i\u003e—well, it has the eating and the love at least—and they’ll eagerly await the follow-up, \u003ci\u003eThe Year of Chasing Dreams\u003c\/i\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cb\u003e, May 2013:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Will tempt teens seeking a dramatic summer read.\"LURLENE MCDANIEL began writing inspirational novels about teenagers facing life-altering situations when her son was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. Her novels are hard-hitting and realistic, but also leave readers with inspiration and hope. Her books have received acclaim from readers, teachers, parents, and reviewers. Her bestselling novels include \u003ci\u003eDon't Die, My Love; Till Death Do Us Part; Hit and Run; Telling Christina Goodbye; True Love: Three Novels; and The End of Forever.\u003c\/i\u003e","brand":"Ember","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44862987600101,"sku":"NP9780385741729","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780385741729.jpg?v=1767742356","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-year-of-luminous-love-isbn-9780385741729","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}