Reviews

I Wanna Be Where You Are by Kristina Forest

laura_cs's review

5.0

I received an ARC of this title from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Chloe loves ballet more than anything. Even despite the setback of having broken her ankle a while back, she's a talented dancer and wants to be a professional ballerina more than anything. So it is crushing when her mother denies her the chance to audition for a conservatory program. However, Chloe is determined to take this opportunity and so she breaks her good-girl lifestyle and tells a few teeny tiny white lies to live her dream.

This, of course, gets complicated with her neighbor (and former crush) talks her into taking him and his dog along for the ride. What starts out as a simple road trip becomes anything but simple, especially when old feelings and memories get dredged up along the way.

An awesome read for those who love "To All the Boys I've Loved Before", "Love and Luck", and more, "I Wanna Be Where You Are" is a fantastic debut from author Kristina Forest! This is one road trip adventure you don't want to miss out on!

jess_n's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

martereadsbooks's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

txsweetheart's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

hsumanityreads's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

A little foray into Kristina Forest's backlist didn't lead me astray! This YA romcom is SO CUTE and fun. A ballet dancer determined to go to a prestigious audition (no matter what her mom says) and a childhood friend-turned-bad boy who bribes her to bring him along. They road trip with every possible foible, but their chemistry pops and they support each other beautifully. A quick and fun read, excellent on audio!

imma_koi's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I liked reading this✨

britt_55's review

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

heathersnerdyworld's review

3.0

Cute feel good stereotypical YA contemporary. Appreciate the realistic family dynamics.

dinma_reads's review against another edition

lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.25

esmewasreading's review

4.0

 this was shockingly so relatable I really enjoyed it!