Love & Gelato
Lina's world is turned upside down when her mother passes away. To cope, she travels to Italy, a place her mother loved. There, Lina finds her mother's journal and decides to follow its clues, hoping to uncover hidden truths about her mother's past and perhaps find a piece of herself along the way.
These novels are companion stories rather than a traditional series, meaning each book follows a different protagonist and can be read independently. While they are loosely connected by the friendship of the main characters, you do not need to read them in any specific sequence.
The film adaptation significantly alters the source material by introducing new characters, such as Alessandro, and changing the dynamics of existing relationships. Many readers find the book offers a more focused exploration of the protagonist's personal journey and grief compared to the screen version.