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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
sandrareilly513's review against another edition
4.0
While not completely original, I found this book less predictable than other reviews that I've read. I thought each character's story was very interesting, but had anticipated they would be a bit more different from one another, which wasn't entirely the case. I was intrigued by Leila, but she ultimately was very much like another character in the story once we got to know her better during her own section of the novel. Overall, though, I found this book thoughtful, funny, sarcastic, heartbreaking, and a quick read. Great for YA girls who are reluctant readers or are looking for a break from the paranormal and sci-fi romances, but who want something a smidge lighter than The Fault In Our Stars. Because of a smattering of curse words, I'd recommend this for grades 9+.
readingwithhippos's review against another edition
4.0
Have you ever wanted to hop in the car and just hit the highway, no plans or schedule, just escape from your life and its problems for a while? Next time you feel that way, maybe save the gas money and pick up this book instead.
Leila is seventeen and on her way to Alaska to see the northern lights. We first meet her in Mississippi, where she's getting a tune-up before she begins the bulk of her journey. At the garage she meets Hudson, a senior with serious career goals. As he changes her oil, he tells Leila about his interview with a med school dean the next day. Hudson knows he should get to bed early that night so he'll be ready to impress the next morning, but something about Leila makes him want to take a risk. He decides to show Leila around his beloved small town, showing her some of the “treasures” it hides.
Mississippi is just one stop on Leila's marathon journey, however, and soon enough she's back on the road. She meets three more people along the way (Bree, Elliot, and Sonia), each happenstance interaction leading to wild adventures and fast friendship. When her new friends ask her about herself, Leila keeps her answers vague. Even as we're getting to know Leila as a funny and empathetic girl, we stay almost completely in the dark about her past and the reason for her cross-country travels.
Leila spends most of her energy on other people's problems—helping a heartbroken romantic salvage his prom night, repairing a broken relationship between sisters, encouraging a bereaved girl to move on with her life. The whole “searching for the meaning of life on the road” trope might run the risk of being cliched or obnoxious, but Leila is refreshingly different from most teenage protagonists. She's just nice—she genuinely enjoys getting to know people. She's a keen observer, and uses it to pinpoint people's issues and help solve them. She's like a cute little traveling therapist, without the touchy-feely vocabulary and condescension.
Eventually, though, we know Leila is going to have to confront whatever it is that sent her on this road trip. And when she finally confesses it, it's surprising how little impact the revelation carries. It's nice to know the truth about Leila, but it turns out that details aside, we already know her, the same way her new friends scattered across the US know her: as a caring, generous person who doesn't insist on putting herself first.
I loved Leila, and I had a great time traveling the country with her. Let's Get Lost is a funny, sweet little jaunt with just the right amount of heart-pinchery.
Find more of my book recommendations for grades 6-12 at www.read-or-die.com.
Leila is seventeen and on her way to Alaska to see the northern lights. We first meet her in Mississippi, where she's getting a tune-up before she begins the bulk of her journey. At the garage she meets Hudson, a senior with serious career goals. As he changes her oil, he tells Leila about his interview with a med school dean the next day. Hudson knows he should get to bed early that night so he'll be ready to impress the next morning, but something about Leila makes him want to take a risk. He decides to show Leila around his beloved small town, showing her some of the “treasures” it hides.
Mississippi is just one stop on Leila's marathon journey, however, and soon enough she's back on the road. She meets three more people along the way (Bree, Elliot, and Sonia), each happenstance interaction leading to wild adventures and fast friendship. When her new friends ask her about herself, Leila keeps her answers vague. Even as we're getting to know Leila as a funny and empathetic girl, we stay almost completely in the dark about her past and the reason for her cross-country travels.
Leila spends most of her energy on other people's problems—helping a heartbroken romantic salvage his prom night, repairing a broken relationship between sisters, encouraging a bereaved girl to move on with her life. The whole “searching for the meaning of life on the road” trope might run the risk of being cliched or obnoxious, but Leila is refreshingly different from most teenage protagonists. She's just nice—she genuinely enjoys getting to know people. She's a keen observer, and uses it to pinpoint people's issues and help solve them. She's like a cute little traveling therapist, without the touchy-feely vocabulary and condescension.
Eventually, though, we know Leila is going to have to confront whatever it is that sent her on this road trip. And when she finally confesses it, it's surprising how little impact the revelation carries. It's nice to know the truth about Leila, but it turns out that details aside, we already know her, the same way her new friends scattered across the US know her: as a caring, generous person who doesn't insist on putting herself first.
I loved Leila, and I had a great time traveling the country with her. Let's Get Lost is a funny, sweet little jaunt with just the right amount of heart-pinchery.
Find more of my book recommendations for grades 6-12 at www.read-or-die.com.
4lberj's review against another edition
4.0
RESEÑA COMPLETA EN https://elcementeriodemissuenos.blogspot.com.es/2016/12/resena-aquello-que-creiamos-perdido-de.html
Descubrí Aquello que creíamos perdido por casualidad mientras buscaba futuras lecturas. Nunca había leído una novela sobre un road-trip y, la verdad, era algo sobre lo que quería leer. Además, la forma en que está presentado en la sinopsis me resultó de lo más interesante, así que no pude resistirme, me hice con él y lo empecé en cuanto terminé con la lectura en la que estaba enfrascado.
Desde que empecé a leerlo tuve la sensación de que me estaba sumergiendo en una novela con un toque especial a pesar de que su trama es muy simple. Se trata de un libro que te mantiene en tensión en todo momento debido al tipo de historia que cuenta: todo lo que ocurre en él son situaciones realistas, que te podrían ocurrir en tu día a día, por lo que consiguen que llegues a conectar con la historia personal de cada uno de los personajes y que te pongas en su piel, provocando en ti los mismos sentimientos que están sufriendo ellos en ese momento.
RESEÑA COMPLETA EN https://elcementeriodemissuenos.blogspot.com.es/2016/12/resena-aquello-que-creiamos-perdido-de.html
Descubrí Aquello que creíamos perdido por casualidad mientras buscaba futuras lecturas. Nunca había leído una novela sobre un road-trip y, la verdad, era algo sobre lo que quería leer. Además, la forma en que está presentado en la sinopsis me resultó de lo más interesante, así que no pude resistirme, me hice con él y lo empecé en cuanto terminé con la lectura en la que estaba enfrascado.
Desde que empecé a leerlo tuve la sensación de que me estaba sumergiendo en una novela con un toque especial a pesar de que su trama es muy simple. Se trata de un libro que te mantiene en tensión en todo momento debido al tipo de historia que cuenta: todo lo que ocurre en él son situaciones realistas, que te podrían ocurrir en tu día a día, por lo que consiguen que llegues a conectar con la historia personal de cada uno de los personajes y que te pongas en su piel, provocando en ti los mismos sentimientos que están sufriendo ellos en ese momento.
RESEÑA COMPLETA EN https://elcementeriodemissuenos.blogspot.com.es/2016/12/resena-aquello-que-creiamos-perdido-de.html
hereisenough's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars-4 stars
(totally crap review, sorry... crappy probably bc i am sitting in my moms room listening to bastille, eating expensive ice cream and a dog is staring at me, all while reviewing this so um)
Leila is on a roadtrip to Alaska, meeting four teenagers who narrate the book. Each teen has their own problems to fight against- with Leila. Pieces of Leila hide in every narration, but it is in part five where the Leila is fully revealed to the reader.
This was really good and sweet and quirky! & THE COVER IS BEAUTIFUL OH MY GOSH.
The idea was perfect. I lovelovelove the idea (one that I've had before, but have not yet put into process). It's almost like an anthology; five short stories that relate through a character.
It was slightly shallow and it's almost hard to keep reading at the end of each part, but I'm glad I read it. It was disappointing probably bc i was expecting some john green ish book and it wasn't exactly... that. HOWEVER this was good.
Honestly, I'd probably recommend it to... a sophmore maybe? Younger high school student. Kids who have wanderlust but really just want a sweet book to read.
(totally crap review, sorry... crappy probably bc i am sitting in my moms room listening to bastille, eating expensive ice cream and a dog is staring at me, all while reviewing this so um)
Leila is on a roadtrip to Alaska, meeting four teenagers who narrate the book. Each teen has their own problems to fight against- with Leila. Pieces of Leila hide in every narration, but it is in part five where the Leila is fully revealed to the reader.
This was really good and sweet and quirky! & THE COVER IS BEAUTIFUL OH MY GOSH.
The idea was perfect. I lovelovelove the idea (one that I've had before, but have not yet put into process). It's almost like an anthology; five short stories that relate through a character.
It was slightly shallow and it's almost hard to keep reading at the end of each part, but I'm glad I read it. It was disappointing probably bc i was expecting some john green ish book and it wasn't exactly... that. HOWEVER this was good.
Honestly, I'd probably recommend it to... a sophmore maybe? Younger high school student. Kids who have wanderlust but really just want a sweet book to read.
milesabi's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
rachelhaylee's review against another edition
5.0
This book is officially my favourite Contemporary I've read.
It has just the right amount of humor and cliché romance. This will definately be a re-read for me.
It has just the right amount of humor and cliché romance. This will definately be a re-read for me.