Love & Luck by Jenna Evans Welch

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Addie is visiting Ireland for her aunt’s over-the-top destination wedding, and hoping she can stop thinking about the one horrible thing she did that left her miserable and heartbroken—and threatens her future. But her brother, Ian, isn’t about to let her forget, and his constant needling leads to arguments and even a fistfight between the two once inseparable siblings. Miserable, Addie can’t wait to visit her friend in Italy and leave her brother—and her problems—behind.

So when Addie discovers an unusual guidebook, Ireland for the Heartbroken, hidden in the dusty shelves of the hotel library, she’s able to finally escape her anxious mind and Ian’s criticism.

And then their travel plans change. Suddenly Addie finds herself on a whirlwind tour of the Emerald Isle, trapped in the world’s smallest vehicle with Ian and his admittedly cute, Irish-accented friend Rowan. As the trio journeys over breathtaking green hills, past countless castles, and through a number of fairy-tale forests, Addie hopes her guidebook will heal not only her broken heart, but also her shattered relationship with her brother.

That is if they don’t get completely lost along the way.

Love and Luck was not at all what I thought it was going to be. I had thought that it was going to be a road trip romance with some angst thrown in. It was actually a book centered around self discovery and family. During the road trip, the main characters discover things about each other and find their inner strength to declare who they are as people and what they are each passionate about.
I think that it is easy to relate to Addie because who among us hasn't made mistakes regarding the opposite sex that we regret and who among us hasn't at one point felt invisible. I loved how each of the main characters brought a different energy to the book. Rowan was sensitive and a peacemaker for Ian and Addie when their arguments got out of hand. Ian brought an unapologetic passion and at times vulnerability to the mix. When all of these traits were brought together it made for an interesting energy that made me want to keep reading to see how the characters and their relationships might change over time.
It took me a second to get used to the guidebook parts at the beginning of each chapter but came to appreciate the background information. It was interesting to learn about different landmarks around Ireland and different tasks used to get over heartache. 
I thought that I would miss the element of romance in the story but I actually didn't. I loved the relationship between Addie and Ian even though they are dealing with some issues. That is the kind of relationship that I would like to have with my brothers where we care about each other and are best friends that support each others goals. It was so heartwarming to see their beautiful relationship displayed throughout the book despite obstacles.