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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
5/5 stars
I received an ARC of this book, and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
Kasie West did it again! There are only two authors who consistently blow me away with their YA contemporary romances and Kasie West is one of them! (Sarah Sutton is the other, in case you're looking for something similar!) I read YA fantasy romance more often than contemporaries, but I can't say no to a Kasie West book!
This is the perfect book to read on a summer road trip/vacation! Just reading it made me want to pack my bags, jump in an RV, and travel across the country! Unfortunately, that's not happening any time soon, but at least I got to live vicariously through Norah.
Speaking of Norah, she is probably one of the most relatable protagonists I've read about recently! She makes weird jokes, speaks in video game references, and overanalyzes things. I also liked how sarcastic she could be at times. Reading this book from her perspective was an absolute joy!
This book begins with two families going on a cross-country road trip in an RV. Norah is beyond excited-- she'll get to see her childhood best friend for the first time in years! But her hopes are quickly destroyed when Skyler, her childhood friend, wants nothing to do with her or the whole trip. His rudeness starts to rub Norah the wrong way, and she decides to fight fire with fire.
If you're a fan of the childhood friends-to -enemies-to-lovers trope, I'd strongly recommend this! It also includes Norah's fight to become a video game animator in a male-dominated industry, lots of secrets, friendships, and entertaining sibling relationships. I wish we could get a chapter from Skyler's perspective or even a sequel! I feel like there was a lot more to his story than we got to see.
Kasie West fans or fans of sweet romances should read this!
Content: Underage drinking, romance only goes as far as kissing
I received an ARC of this book, and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
Kasie West did it again! There are only two authors who consistently blow me away with their YA contemporary romances and Kasie West is one of them! (Sarah Sutton is the other, in case you're looking for something similar!) I read YA fantasy romance more often than contemporaries, but I can't say no to a Kasie West book!
This is the perfect book to read on a summer road trip/vacation! Just reading it made me want to pack my bags, jump in an RV, and travel across the country! Unfortunately, that's not happening any time soon, but at least I got to live vicariously through Norah.
Speaking of Norah, she is probably one of the most relatable protagonists I've read about recently! She makes weird jokes, speaks in video game references, and overanalyzes things. I also liked how sarcastic she could be at times. Reading this book from her perspective was an absolute joy!
This book begins with two families going on a cross-country road trip in an RV. Norah is beyond excited-- she'll get to see her childhood best friend for the first time in years! But her hopes are quickly destroyed when Skyler, her childhood friend, wants nothing to do with her or the whole trip. His rudeness starts to rub Norah the wrong way, and she decides to fight fire with fire.
If you're a fan of the childhood friends-to -enemies-to-lovers trope, I'd strongly recommend this! It also includes Norah's fight to become a video game animator in a male-dominated industry, lots of secrets, friendships, and entertaining sibling relationships. I wish we could get a chapter from Skyler's perspective or even a sequel! I feel like there was a lot more to his story than we got to see.
Kasie West fans or fans of sweet romances should read this!
Content: Underage drinking, romance only goes as far as kissing
I loved it. It was super duper good. I would definitely read it again. And the cover was just gorgeous.
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
medium-paced
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
I have read exactly one other West book [The Distance Between Us] and unlike everyone else who is a well seasoned West fan and has loved everything- this hasn’t been my experience. The previously mentioned book bored me, there’s a review you can check on that.
I DID like this book better though. I listened to it pretty quickly (quicker than I planned on) but I knew I wouldn’t have worked as quickly with an actual book. Audiobooks are just easier for me sometimes, because even if I’m not seriously attached being read to is different than putting yourself through it first hand.
Here’s the thing, this book has a good concept. Love a road trip story. Really enjoy artist stories. We had a gay character, which was great too. It was a little predictable but in a loving way. A best friends to enemies to lovers romance, alright- adolescence, check. Flashbacks- a little confusing for audio but appreciated. Young love that I eye rolled, but sure go for it. It’s actually a pretty good book.
But, I didn’t latch on. I wasn’t disappointed I didn’t have more to listen to tonight. I think, what we have here is another case of “YA romance, still my thing or nah?” In this case it was a nah. Loved the best friendness of it all though.
I DID like this book better though. I listened to it pretty quickly (quicker than I planned on) but I knew I wouldn’t have worked as quickly with an actual book. Audiobooks are just easier for me sometimes, because even if I’m not seriously attached being read to is different than putting yourself through it first hand.
Here’s the thing, this book has a good concept. Love a road trip story. Really enjoy artist stories. We had a gay character, which was great too. It was a little predictable but in a loving way. A best friends to enemies to lovers romance, alright- adolescence, check. Flashbacks- a little confusing for audio but appreciated. Young love that I eye rolled, but sure go for it. It’s actually a pretty good book.
But, I didn’t latch on. I wasn’t disappointed I didn’t have more to listen to tonight. I think, what we have here is another case of “YA romance, still my thing or nah?” In this case it was a nah. Loved the best friendness of it all though.
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I read this book in less than 24 hours (no joke) and I NEED A SEQUEL. This book totally sucked me in, I’m definitely rereading it, and listening to it once my audiobook comes in.
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes