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Tuesday 12 November 2024

Junior Review: Love Requires Chocolate

Ravynn K Stringfield cleverly weaves French touches throughout the novel, giving the reader a deeper insight into life as a student abroad in Paris.

Core character, Whitney Curry has thoroughly prepared herself for a semester abroad, arming herself with the perfect, yet extensive to-do list in order to experience the Paris magic at its best. 

Wanting to live the life of her idol, Josephine Baker, Whitney aims to set foot in all the places she did. Although she feels prepared for this trip, unexpected locations (and people) may leave her ideal trip up to chance.

Determined to keep her love and school life separate, the line between the two gets blurred and both her head and heart are overwhelmed.

To help guide Whitney through her studies, grumpy and controversial French tutor Thierry Magnon helps her navigate her way. 

Though they don’t get off to the best start, Thierry always has Whitney’s back and maybe they won’t remain enemies in the end after all.

Stringfield’s intriguing novel is the perfect enemy to lovers drama. Filled with unexpected twists and turns, the journey leaves the reader constantly surprised with the outcome. Maybe Whitney’s to-do list can wait after all ...

Title: Love Requires Chocolate
Author: Ravynn K Stringfield
Cover Design: Liz Dresner
Publisher: Penguin Random House, $19.99
Publication Date: 27 August 2024
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780593571545
For ages: 12 - 17
Type: Young Adult