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Amy & Roger's Epic Detour by Morgan Matson

7 reviews

anovelglimpse's review

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adventurous emotional hopeful reflective 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? It's complicated

4.0

I don't know why it took me so long to pick up this book. I'm regretting that. It was a great story about a girl navigating through grief and loss on a road trip with an unexpected friend/love interest. I enjoyed Amy & Roger's trek across America and the things they experience and learned along the way. There were a few important flashbacks that I thought brought a lot to the story. I do have to admit I thought this book ended too soon and I desperately need an epilogue. I also had some iffy feelings about the ages of Amy and Roger. 

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lectora21's review against another edition

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emotional 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? No

3.5


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patroclussoul's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted reflective 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

3.5


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papery_petal's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad 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

5.0

One of my favourite road trip books! 🖤

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bookcheshirecat's review

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adventurous emotional lighthearted reflective medium-paced

4.0


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brookey8888's review

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adventurous emotional funny inspiring 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

3.75

I did enjoy this slightly less then the last time I read it. It was still enjoyable, but I thought some parts were too long. I also didn’t cry which is shocking because I’m always crying. I did like the characters for the most part, but I do wish we got more interaction between Amy and her family. I did love the road-trip element and now I want to go on one. 

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aqtbenz's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

Yes, it is just as good the second time. Full review:

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Read this book. Right now. I'll wait.

Okay, this book, as its title states, is EPIC! I absolutely loved this book. I don't even know what to say. I finished this book at 2:00 this morning; I just couldn't put it down! It has also given me a huge desire to go on a cross country road trip. I've been to more of the country than Amy had before this trip, but I haven't seen enough!

This is the perfect summer book. Reading it at the beginning of the summer makes me feel like anything can happen in a single summer--something previously only Sarah Dessen books could promote. The characters were fantastic. Amy is a good protagonist; we are left wondering about some of her secrets, something that makes me want to keep reading. Roger is adorable. He is the perfect guy for this book, and I absolutely love him! The plot is also fabulous; there is obviously the overlying goal of reaching Connecticut, but there is enough going on during their "detour" that the trip is the best part. Of course, this is often the case in literature and life.

The only thing keeping this book from 5 stars is the predictability. I mean, you can probably guess what happens. But it isn't overly cheesy, which I appreciated.

What I really liked in this book was the scrapbook inserts, including pictures, receipts, playlists, etc.

So go read this book. You will not regret it!


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