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LOVE & OLIVES

Jenna Evans Welch

A father and daughter reunite years after he left to find the city of Atlantis. (Ages 13 to 18)

Ages 12+Source checked

Why this age? Generally appropriate for young teens, with kissing, romantic tension, family separation, grief, bullying, and emotionally intense parent-child conflict. No substantial sexual content or graphic violence is expected. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age12+

Strongest cautions

  • Romance4/5
  • Alcohol or drugs1/5
  • Frightening scenes1/5

Strongest positives

  • Positive messages4/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Creativity & curiosity3/5

What’s in it?

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Very mild language consistent with YA novels.

Romance4/5
Why this rating?

Romantic attraction, relationship uncertainty, and first-love feelings are central to the story.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

No scary content.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Mild romantic tension and kissing.

Alcohol or drugs1/5
Why this rating?

Characters may encounter alcohol in a vacation context, but no substance abuse.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist shows emotional courage in confronting her father.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Exploration and intellectual curiosity are central.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Includes Greek cultural setting and characters.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Offers descriptive cultural context for Greece and archaeology.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Focuses on empathy and repairing relationships.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

It emphasizes honesty, communication, forgiveness, family connection, friendship, and confronting grief rather than avoiding difficult feelings.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist works through complex feelings with maturity over the course of the story.

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  3. Which choice in LOVE & OLIVES would you have made differently, and why?
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