IR VERDICT:
LENORE AND THE PROBLEM WITH LOVE is a delightful young adult read written by J. T. Blossom and is a follow up to The Tunes of Lenore. Set in the future, the story revolves around Ella and her boyfriend Brandon, and Ella’s enchanted violin. Blossom masterfully creates dialogue that’s authentic to life, letting her characters’ conversation provide spiritual guidance for readers as they explore themes like love, cohabitation and competing expectations. In the examination of the relationship of Ella and Brandon, Blossom presents an answer to young adults concerned about their future in the natural world without seeming agenda-driven or moralistic.