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aiyaivy's review against another edition
3.0
I was worried that this was going to have this Paper Towns feel. But it didn't really remind me of Paper Towns. This felt more hopeful and made me feel more happy.
It was so interesting to see Leila meet these different people on her way to see the lights in Antarctica. I like how it didn't focus on each character too much and Leila still had a sense of mystery despite feeling so normal and generous.
I might not have liked Sonia's story as much as I liked the others. But it was still interesting.
It was so interesting to see Leila meet these different people on her way to see the lights in Antarctica. I like how it didn't focus on each character too much and Leila still had a sense of mystery despite feeling so normal and generous.
I might not have liked Sonia's story as much as I liked the others. But it was still interesting.
fictionalkate's review against another edition
5.0
On her way to Alaska to see the Northern Lights, Leila's path intersects with Hudson, Bree, Elliot and Sonia. These teens are all so different yet meeting Leila has a profound effect on each of their lives. She meets Hudson on the eve of the most important day in his life so far. Bree is drifting until Leila helps her find an anchor. Leila runs into Elliot on prom night and she saves Sonia from herself. One chance encounter changes each of their lives - and Leila's - in ways none of them ever could have expected. This is a book about the unpredictability of life, strangers, the open road and home being where the heart is.
This is a book which surprised me. I wasn't expecting to like it anywhere near as much as I did. But I found myself completely absorbed by Leila and her adventures. Let's Get Lost is a novel told in five parts with each part somewhat independent and yet completely intertwined with the others. Their only common element is Leila, a girl with an obscenely red car on a mission to see the Northern Lights before the end of Summer. Her car rolls into cities and towns along the way and into the lives of four very different teenagers.
The individual stories were the perfect length. We got to see a snapshot of Hudson, Bree, Elliot and Sonia's lives but at pivotal moments in time. Often with these sorts of stories I wish I saw slightly more of someone or a bit less of another but in this book I thought we got to see just the right amount of each person. Their stories may be short but each part showed a complete and finished moment in their lives. There is also enough variety to keep things interesting. Hudson, Bree, Elliot and Sonia are all so different from each other and despite being of a similar age, their lives are all going in different directions. It was nice to see how Leila acted with each without overwhelming judgement for how they lived their lives.
Leila is a great character to tie all the others together. She's mysteriously open and it is easy to see why the strangers accepted her and let her in to their lives. She brought out the best in each person she met and fit into their lives in a wonderful way - if only for the short amount of time she visited them. There was never the question of why she was there because she just blended in so well. There's a dash of romance but this is by no means a love story. Let's Get Lost is a book about finding where you belong in life. It may be a career crossroads, being geographically misplaced or just a matter of finding who you consider to be your home.
I highly recommend Let's Get Lost for fans of well written contemporary YA fiction. Leila is a charming and engaging character with such a vibrant personality. After reading Adi Alsaid's debut novel, I hope there is a lot more to come from such a great new voice in YA fiction!
Thanks to Harlequin Teen Australia for the review copy.
This is a book which surprised me. I wasn't expecting to like it anywhere near as much as I did. But I found myself completely absorbed by Leila and her adventures. Let's Get Lost is a novel told in five parts with each part somewhat independent and yet completely intertwined with the others. Their only common element is Leila, a girl with an obscenely red car on a mission to see the Northern Lights before the end of Summer. Her car rolls into cities and towns along the way and into the lives of four very different teenagers.
The individual stories were the perfect length. We got to see a snapshot of Hudson, Bree, Elliot and Sonia's lives but at pivotal moments in time. Often with these sorts of stories I wish I saw slightly more of someone or a bit less of another but in this book I thought we got to see just the right amount of each person. Their stories may be short but each part showed a complete and finished moment in their lives. There is also enough variety to keep things interesting. Hudson, Bree, Elliot and Sonia are all so different from each other and despite being of a similar age, their lives are all going in different directions. It was nice to see how Leila acted with each without overwhelming judgement for how they lived their lives.
Leila is a great character to tie all the others together. She's mysteriously open and it is easy to see why the strangers accepted her and let her in to their lives. She brought out the best in each person she met and fit into their lives in a wonderful way - if only for the short amount of time she visited them. There was never the question of why she was there because she just blended in so well. There's a dash of romance but this is by no means a love story. Let's Get Lost is a book about finding where you belong in life. It may be a career crossroads, being geographically misplaced or just a matter of finding who you consider to be your home.
I highly recommend Let's Get Lost for fans of well written contemporary YA fiction. Leila is a charming and engaging character with such a vibrant personality. After reading Adi Alsaid's debut novel, I hope there is a lot more to come from such a great new voice in YA fiction!
Thanks to Harlequin Teen Australia for the review copy.
shannonsnextchapter's review against another edition
3.0
Read my full review on the Shannon A. Jade Books blog!
My 'Let's Get Lost' Top 3:
- 5 cleverly linked stories
- Roadtrip!
- Excellent character development
My 'Let's Get Lost' Top 3:
- 5 cleverly linked stories
- Roadtrip!
- Excellent character development
marisamoo's review against another edition
3.0
review here
WOW OKAY SO I REALLY LIKED THAT NOW IM SAD
it was pretty cliche and built on sterotypes but its the type of happy feely book I like and while I really wish Hudson hadn't come back and the instalove ick but I JUST AM HAPPY RIGHT NOW AND I'M LISTENING TO OUT OF THE WOODS OVER AND OVER BC IDK WHY BUT IT FITS
Review to come
WOW OKAY SO I REALLY LIKED THAT NOW IM SAD
it was pretty cliche and built on sterotypes but its the type of happy feely book I like and while I really wish Hudson hadn't come back and the instalove ick but I JUST AM HAPPY RIGHT NOW AND I'M LISTENING TO OUT OF THE WOODS OVER AND OVER BC IDK WHY BUT IT FITS
Review to come
seggler's review against another edition
3.0
A really nice book. I didn't know anything about it but was recommended by a trusted friend so I bought it. I dreaded reading it once I got it home and discovered its structure (I don't love these semi-anthology pieces that are loosely connected) but I found myself really enjoying the journey (nice double meaning there). Will recommend.
madhatter360's review against another edition
4.0
From reading the description, I thought this was going to be the story of five people on a road trip together, so I was a little confused at first by the format. Once I figured out how the story was being told I really enjoyed it.
lorimanning's review against another edition
4.0
A good road trip story. I liked the main character and enjoyed her interactions with all of the people she met on her journey.
anniii1711's review against another edition
3.0
Couldn't touch me, kind if superficial. Leila was plain dumb and the ending was cheesy. Nice storyline though.
mariethelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
This is a very cute book. Perfect summer reading that will make you warm and fussy! If you like cute YA contemporaries then this is a good book for you! A bit cliche, but still unexpected and original!
gracemessi's review against another edition
2.0
DNF 20%. I would try to finish but I hate the manic pixie dream girl thing and felt no connection to anyone that made me want to read more