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citymouse's review against another edition
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Sexual content, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Abandonment, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Drug use, Homophobia, Rape, and Stalking
Minor: Blood and Car accident
justreaditem's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Oh my Days. I absolutely adored this book.
It starts off with awkward situations and just becomes more and more life like.
At first I wasn't sure I was going to like this and thought it might be a slight let down, a bit like The Switch but this book is probably my favourite by Beth.
It follows the road trip of 5 people going to a wedding, going from past to presents; revealing why it's super awks in the tiny mini.
From jealously to fights, to lies to being caught with your pants down, their book is HILARIOUS!
I listened to this book and I'm really glad I did. I got some real looks when I cackled at work or in the car.
If you want a pick me up, an easy read and a book that is full of realness; look no further
It starts off with awkward situations and just becomes more and more life like.
At first I wasn't sure I was going to like this and thought it might be a slight let down, a bit like The Switch but this book is probably my favourite by Beth.
It follows the road trip of 5 people going to a wedding, going from past to presents; revealing why it's super awks in the tiny mini.
From jealously to fights, to lies to being caught with your pants down, their book is HILARIOUS!
I listened to this book and I'm really glad I did. I got some real looks when I cackled at work or in the car.
If you want a pick me up, an easy read and a book that is full of realness; look no further
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Sexual content
evavstheworld's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
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
5.0
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If you have followed me for a while, you know I am absolutely enamoured of Beth’s ability to write stories that aren’t just about love - they touch upon important topics like family, community, abuse, mental illness - and The Road Trip was no different. In Beth’s third book, we go back to The Flatshare style romance between two lovers - Addie and Dylan - who meet during a hot summer in the south of France. There’s so much chemistry that neither of them is able to keep their hands off the other, but soon they both have to go back to their lives in England. The book switches between both MC’s POVs and explores their time in France and two years later, when they are suddenly forced to spend a LOT of time together while cramped in a small car, traveling to Scotland for a wedding. There’s a lot of friction, but will they eventually make up or break up for good..?
From extremely funny and realistic characters with whom I’d love to be stuck on a road trip (maybe except Marcus…), to the perfect balance between the reality and expectations of romantic relationships, this story veers away from the sweet romance and focuses on mental health, toxic masculinity, family issues, substance and sexual abuse, among others. Beth handles all of these masterfully, but please keep an eye out for these themes in the book as they could trigger some readers.
I truly believe the dual timeline of events is what made the book so much more interesting and riveting. One moment you’re reading about hot sweltering France, wishing you could jump into the pool with the main characters and their friends, and the next the reality of Addie and Dylan’s relationship makes you realise that everything is not always sunshine and rainbows. The two sides of this relationship and the depth of the characters made me appreciate this book so much more.
Reading this made me want to get into my car and drive somewhere with my friends… Maybe one day when the never ending lockdown ends. Until then, I will keep fond memories of The Road Trip — it was truly an incredible book and I am a huge fan of Beth’s maturing style. Cannot wait for book 4 already!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual assault, Alcoholism, Sexual content, and Mental illness
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