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lisa_readsbooks's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
melissalandau's review
3.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️3.5. I enjoyed this but I wanted a little more romantic “moments” or some more “will they won’t they “ moments. I expected more from the ending too. Love the mixed media aspect so much!
caitlinxnguyen's review
2.0
THIS BOOK DID NOT LIVE UP TO ITS REVIEWS ANS RATINGS. i did not hate this book but i also whatsoever did not love this book. yes, it made me feel like i was also on the road trip with them but it was too repetitive and it was the same thing over and over again. i got bored SO EASILY. i know this is a contemporary/ teen fiction book but this is also a teen love story. THE ROMANCE HAPPENED AT THE 3RD TO LAST CHAPTER. so, you're telling me that i read 300+ pages of them in a car together and only had 20 pages of romance? the first 300 pages were basically about him still being in love with Hadley and her sitting there listening to him. he drove to Colorado to see Hadley but she wasn't even there. then they drove to Kentucky to see her and they eventually broke up. this is not what i was expecting. i recommend this to 11 year olds honestly.
djbartelt's review
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
eatingwords's review against another edition
5.0
I've always wanted to go on a roadtrip. And I've always loved movies about it.
But this was the first book, where a roadtrip was involved.
And I loved it. I haven't read that much contemporary fiction before, but for a month or so I tried a few novels out and so far they were great.
I loved Amy. How she struggled with herself, it was very authentic. And how she developed.
Roger as well. Great character.
Loved their "20 Questions"-Game and Roger's Playlist. Totally my kind of music. And I'm definitely gonna check it out.
Really cute novel. And although it deals with death, it's also about being alive and trying to find your way back into life.
The romance part was subtle and really sweet. It wasn't too cheesy. Just perfect.
A great summer read, I suppose. But also nice to read in the winter months ;)
But this was the first book, where a roadtrip was involved.
And I loved it. I haven't read that much contemporary fiction before, but for a month or so I tried a few novels out and so far they were great.
I loved Amy. How she struggled with herself, it was very authentic. And how she developed.
Roger as well. Great character.
Loved their "20 Questions"-Game and Roger's Playlist. Totally my kind of music. And I'm definitely gonna check it out.
Really cute novel. And although it deals with death, it's also about being alive and trying to find your way back into life.
The romance part was subtle and really sweet. It wasn't too cheesy. Just perfect.
A great summer read, I suppose. But also nice to read in the winter months ;)
gingatazar's review against another edition
5.0
"The best discoveries always happened to the people who weren't looking for it."
Perfect summer read!
I simply love everything about this book. I slept at 5am just to finish this one. I just can't put it down.
Is this Morgan Matson's first novel? Wow! For a first timer, she is really good. I wish she could write more 'coz I had fun reading this book.
I liked how she narrated the story. How she entered the flashbacks andhow she inserted those song lyrics. Simply lovely.
This book is somehow informative. With the places they visited. With Elvis and music. What road to take. I learned a lot reading it.
And, well, of course, Amy and Roger. I love their characters. It's really sweeeeettt when they got together. I was like waiting the whole time for them to be together and when they did- PERFECT! Not to mention, I also liked the side-characters, the people they meet during the detour. Everyone is distinct specially Leonard and Lucien.
A story about moving on, traveling, loving music, forgiving oneself and discovering the best out there.
Perfect summer read!
I simply love everything about this book. I slept at 5am just to finish this one. I just can't put it down.
Is this Morgan Matson's first novel? Wow! For a first timer, she is really good. I wish she could write more 'coz I had fun reading this book.
I liked how she narrated the story. How she entered the flashbacks andhow she inserted those song lyrics. Simply lovely.
This book is somehow informative. With the places they visited. With Elvis and music. What road to take. I learned a lot reading it.
And, well, of course, Amy and Roger. I love their characters. It's really sweeeeettt when they got together. I was like waiting the whole time for them to be together and when they did- PERFECT! Not to mention, I also liked the side-characters, the people they meet during the detour. Everyone is distinct specially Leonard and Lucien.
A story about moving on, traveling, loving music, forgiving oneself and discovering the best out there.
samanthajayne_x's review against another edition
5.0
I am so in love with this story! It is the cutest thing, it had me smiling all the way through. I can't wait to read more Morgan Matson books!
stefamancio's review
5.0
It went by so fast and so smooth. I didn't even notice last night and kept reading until midnight. I can't believe I haven't read this sooner. For people who loves reading cute contemporaries, this is one of those books!
Amy and Rogers' story while exploring and discovering things about themselves, all while driving across America the Beautiful, is definitely worth the read! Morgan Matson did a great job creating such a beautiful journey.
Amy and Rogers' story while exploring and discovering things about themselves, all while driving across America the Beautiful, is definitely worth the read! Morgan Matson did a great job creating such a beautiful journey.