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juliana_reads's review
3.0
I received this book for free from the publisher.
A sweet, predictable beach read. Wealthy straight white folks falling in love in Europe. Books like these are kind of like literary palate-cleansers: easy to get through and a little bland, but they get you reading if you've fallen out of the habit for a few weeks. And then you're onto the next book.
A sweet, predictable beach read. Wealthy straight white folks falling in love in Europe. Books like these are kind of like literary palate-cleansers: easy to get through and a little bland, but they get you reading if you've fallen out of the habit for a few weeks. And then you're onto the next book.
storiesandcoffee's review
4.0
"To say we find love is a misuse of the word find. Love finds us, passes through us, continues. We cannot find it any more than we can find air or water; we cannot live without either thing any more than we can live without love." - The Map That Leads to You
For fans of Nicholas Sparks and Jill Santopolo, this heartbreaking novel will leave you feeling all the feels...and maybe searching for the tissues.
I don't think I can say anything new that hasn't already been said about The Map That Leads to You. It's been out for quite some time, and I'm just now getting to it. (Time to tackle all those back list books that have been sitting on my shelf for too long, ya know?)
I loved the beautiful settings in this story; they spoke to the part of me that loves to travel and sight-see. If you have wanderlust, this ones for you, because it will definitely transport you to Europe with descriptive details of smells and colors and the locals, not to mention all the monuments and historical sights that the main characters visit.
I loved the romance and the intrigue, however, this one is a bit longer than I think is necessary, which diminishes it's impact. I wanted to be left emotionally stunned and in need of a few days off from reading, much like Me Before You or The Notebook, but the length and extra plot prevented that from happening.
I probably would've given TMTLTY 4 stars, but when I started hoping the ending was near instead of wishing the story would never end, I decided to go with 3.5/5 stars.
For fans of Nicholas Sparks and Jill Santopolo, this heartbreaking novel will leave you feeling all the feels...and maybe searching for the tissues.
I don't think I can say anything new that hasn't already been said about The Map That Leads to You. It's been out for quite some time, and I'm just now getting to it. (Time to tackle all those back list books that have been sitting on my shelf for too long, ya know?)
I loved the beautiful settings in this story; they spoke to the part of me that loves to travel and sight-see. If you have wanderlust, this ones for you, because it will definitely transport you to Europe with descriptive details of smells and colors and the locals, not to mention all the monuments and historical sights that the main characters visit.
I loved the romance and the intrigue, however, this one is a bit longer than I think is necessary, which diminishes it's impact. I wanted to be left emotionally stunned and in need of a few days off from reading, much like Me Before You or The Notebook, but the length and extra plot prevented that from happening.
I probably would've given TMTLTY 4 stars, but when I started hoping the ending was near instead of wishing the story would never end, I decided to go with 3.5/5 stars.
bianca89279's review
4.0
4.5
While scrolling through my library's e-audiobook offerings, I came across this unfamiliar novel. The cover and the title grabbed me so I placed a hold.
Sometimes, it pays to take a chance. To say this was a pleasant surprise would be an understatement. It's basically about two young Americans, Heather and Jack, who meet on a train to Amsterdam. It's a love story, complete with travelling, famous and less famous landmarks, literature discussions and falling passionately in love. I found both protagonists endearing. If I were to put on my critical-cranky-hat, I would say they were a bit too knowledgeable, too articulate and mature. The writing was so good, I didn't mind in the least that it was written in the first person, from Heather's point of view, which usually drives me bonkers in new adult/romance books.
The Map That Leads to You is a beautifully written novel, it reminded me of "Love Story".
Ah, to be young again and to travel the world ...
While scrolling through my library's e-audiobook offerings, I came across this unfamiliar novel. The cover and the title grabbed me so I placed a hold.
Sometimes, it pays to take a chance. To say this was a pleasant surprise would be an understatement. It's basically about two young Americans, Heather and Jack, who meet on a train to Amsterdam. It's a love story, complete with travelling, famous and less famous landmarks, literature discussions and falling passionately in love. I found both protagonists endearing. If I were to put on my critical-cranky-hat, I would say they were a bit too knowledgeable, too articulate and mature. The writing was so good, I didn't mind in the least that it was written in the first person, from Heather's point of view, which usually drives me bonkers in new adult/romance books.
The Map That Leads to You is a beautifully written novel, it reminded me of "Love Story".
Ah, to be young again and to travel the world ...
bookninja232b4's review
This one lost me around the 12% mark, when it hit me that the main character's voice sounded less like a 22-year-old woman and more like a middle-aged man trying to sound like a 22-year-old woman. I jumped to the last chapter and discovered the spoiler, and now I understand why Nicholas Sparks would blurb this. I'm sure plenty of people will love this book for the same reason they love Sparks and the tumblr-friendly cover is pretty, but I'm out.
samnreader's review
3.0
(3.4)Some great moments, totally addictive to read. Still puzzling out how it falls flat. There was a lot of good passages and dialogue but something felt off...
Review to be continued maybe.
Review to be continued maybe.
kokie's review
5.0
A beautiful story, not only about love, but about friendship, and growing wiser. I was worried this book would be a silly love story. I was pleasantly surprised by prose that moved faster than expected, and it was hard for me to put the book down. Beneath the rather predictable plot line is a more poetic notion that feels ridiculous at times, but somehow the author made it work for me. I would definitely recommend this to people who enjoy romance, or for those (like myself) who have enjoyed it in the past and are looking for something a little more complex then a formulaic bodice-ripper.
jessicacwrites's review
3.0
When I first began reading this, I really thought I would enjoy it. The first few chapters were interesting, but the middle was so slow.
I found myself having a hard time reading and finishing it. It took me a month to read because I could only read a few pages at a time.
It wasn't until the last 100 pages or so that I was interested again.
The writing was really good, but I think a lot of the pages could have been taken out. They were really unnecessary.
I found myself having a hard time reading and finishing it. It took me a month to read because I could only read a few pages at a time.
It wasn't until the last 100 pages or so that I was interested again.
The writing was really good, but I think a lot of the pages could have been taken out. They were really unnecessary.
beybrekker's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
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