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keen23's review against another edition
2.0
Meh. The whole novel is based on a single incident that could have been easily cleared up, had someone just told the truth.
illusie's review against another edition
4.0
A fun and light read. Just what I was in the mood for.
First stop is Amsterdam. Always funny to read about your own country through the yes of tourists lol
Rating 3.5 stars
First stop is Amsterdam. Always funny to read about your own country through the yes of tourists lol
Rating 3.5 stars
eggjen's review
4.0
This book took me by surprise. At first I wasn't sure about it - the main character is kind of hopeless initially and her lack of personal initiative really bothered me. But the premise was intriguing and the descriptions of her travels pulled me in. Then the love story caught me totally off guard and kept me reading into the wee hours of the night against my better judgement.
issianne's review against another edition
3.0
Okay so the plot has big holes and there’s no way that Aubree could fill in for Elizabeth in Europe, but I had a really nice time reading this. It was such an easy read, and I read it in two short sittings. If you take with a grain of salt (that salt being that it’s YA contemporary romance), it’s super fun. She’s leading senior citizens but she’s barely out of high school. And Sam is such a sweet love-interest (though, again, unrealistic) and I loved the fluffy couple stuff the Malone included. It’d be a nice beach/pool read.
sarah_em's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.75
fatimareadsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Many thanks to the publisher, HarperCollins, for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This in no way impacted my views and opinions below.
When I first read the premise of this book, my first instinct was to roll my eyes and think "Yeah, totally, that's so plausible." A minor leading a senior group on a tour around Europe as a replacement for her older sister who was arrested, and as a result, grounded? Uh, yeah, sureee. I soon realized that if you just roll with it and continue reading, you'll find that it isn't much of a deterrent after all. So in this review, I'm going to put aside all my doubts & opinions about the implausibility of the premise just because the rest of the book was enjoyable enough to nullify that flaw.
Let me tell you, Wanderlost was a very adorable, cute, fluffy, charming read. Adorable, cute, fluffy, charming reads are my favorite kind of reads! I flew through this book and I was so sad to see it end. Aubree was an amazing heroine. I loved how she a) stepped out of her comfort zone and b) managed to handle everything that got thrown her way. She didn't do it perfectly, of course. She fumbled her way through and messed up quite a few times, but in the end she still persevered -- with the help of her friends and family. Her relationship with her sister was emphasized in this book, and it was such a pleasure watching them try to reconnect & fix this relationship.
This wouldn't be a contemporary review if I didn't talk about the romance. The romance in this book gave me soo many heart palpitations. I could swoon over Sam for hours on end. From the moment we are introduced to him, he is charismatic, charming, and funny. His lines had me grinning widely at the page... like a goof. He's definitely my favorite character in this book. What bothered me, however, was how Aubree still wouldn't tell him her secret. He was so nice and charming and an overall good guy that I knew what Aubree was hiding would hurt him very much. I was practically screaming at her to just tell him!!! Still, their relationship was truly something to read. It had its bumps along the road (see what I did there), but in the end, their pull toward each other was just too strong. All the feels, man.
Another thing that I really admired about this book was the way the senior characters were written. I'm so glad they weren't just a bunch of wise, warmhearted, wool-knitting grandparents, because that's usually the way old people are written in books. They all had realistic personalities and were extremely dimensional, encompassing all the flaws and shortcomings of a normal person. I was actually able to connect and care about every single one of the group.
The setting of this book was breathtaking. The descriptions of the different countries in Europe the group group visited made me want to go there myself. I can understand why Aubree fell in love with every place she visited. The writing made me easily picture Aubree there with Sam, leading the tour group and having adventures together.
In short -- ignoring the plot holes & inconveniences that this story presents -- this was an extremely adorable book with excellent writing and lovely themes. The dynamic characters and swoon-worthy romances are an added bonus! Still, there are quite a few flaws, but the story's overall enjoyableness definitely negates them. A perfect summer read with just the right amount of adorableness!
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When I first read the premise of this book, my first instinct was to roll my eyes and think "Yeah, totally, that's so plausible." A minor leading a senior group on a tour around Europe as a replacement for her older sister who was arrested, and as a result, grounded? Uh, yeah, sureee. I soon realized that if you just roll with it and continue reading, you'll find that it isn't much of a deterrent after all. So in this review, I'm going to put aside all my doubts & opinions about the implausibility of the premise just because the rest of the book was enjoyable enough to nullify that flaw.
Let me tell you, Wanderlost was a very adorable, cute, fluffy, charming read. Adorable, cute, fluffy, charming reads are my favorite kind of reads! I flew through this book and I was so sad to see it end. Aubree was an amazing heroine. I loved how she a) stepped out of her comfort zone and b) managed to handle everything that got thrown her way. She didn't do it perfectly, of course. She fumbled her way through and messed up quite a few times, but in the end she still persevered -- with the help of her friends and family. Her relationship with her sister was emphasized in this book, and it was such a pleasure watching them try to reconnect & fix this relationship.
This wouldn't be a contemporary review if I didn't talk about the romance. The romance in this book gave me soo many heart palpitations. I could swoon over Sam for hours on end. From the moment we are introduced to him, he is charismatic, charming, and funny. His lines had me grinning widely at the page... like a goof. He's definitely my favorite character in this book. What bothered me, however, was how Aubree still wouldn't tell him her secret. He was so nice and charming and an overall good guy that I knew what Aubree was hiding would hurt him very much. I was practically screaming at her to just tell him!!! Still, their relationship was truly something to read. It had its bumps along the road (see what I did there), but in the end, their pull toward each other was just too strong. All the feels, man.
Another thing that I really admired about this book was the way the senior characters were written. I'm so glad they weren't just a bunch of wise, warmhearted, wool-knitting grandparents, because that's usually the way old people are written in books. They all had realistic personalities and were extremely dimensional, encompassing all the flaws and shortcomings of a normal person. I was actually able to connect and care about every single one of the group.
The setting of this book was breathtaking. The descriptions of the different countries in Europe the group group visited made me want to go there myself. I can understand why Aubree fell in love with every place she visited. The writing made me easily picture Aubree there with Sam, leading the tour group and having adventures together.
In short -- ignoring the plot holes & inconveniences that this story presents -- this was an extremely adorable book with excellent writing and lovely themes. The dynamic characters and swoon-worthy romances are an added bonus! Still, there are quite a few flaws, but the story's overall enjoyableness definitely negates them. A perfect summer read with just the right amount of adorableness!
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karen_hallam's review against another edition
5.0
What an adventure! First of all, if you’ve read any of Jen Malone’s books, you know she lures you in with her captivating voice, always humorous, wise and worldly, and so much fun. Wanderlost surpassed my expectation. I smiled nonstop reading this book.
Seventeen-year-old, Aubree Sandler is about to spend her summer before college, luxuriating by the pool in Ohio with friends, until her upstanding sister, Elizabeth is arrested. Things change fast, when her sister, the upwardly-mobile-congress-hopeful, does some fast thinking, (it’s her forte) and sends Aubree in her place as a tour guide for a group of senior citizens through Europe.
Reluctantly, Aubree heads off. Her landing is less than smooth, and one thing after winds up happening to test her resolve. (Love this book!) She has to keep up with the lie, pretending to be her older sister. This lands Aubree deeper and deeper into a place of no return. When she meets the boss’ son, Sam (omg! Love him) what a swoony gentleman, her choices become even stickier. Aubree faces hard choices, all while touring some of Europe’s most enigmatic and magical cities.
It felt like I was on the whirlwind tour! With a side of romance--and you wouldn’t believe the suspense! Heart-racing adventure. Did I say how much I LOVE this book? A great read from upper middle-school to high school. It's so, incredibly charming!
Seventeen-year-old, Aubree Sandler is about to spend her summer before college, luxuriating by the pool in Ohio with friends, until her upstanding sister, Elizabeth is arrested. Things change fast, when her sister, the upwardly-mobile-congress-hopeful, does some fast thinking, (it’s her forte) and sends Aubree in her place as a tour guide for a group of senior citizens through Europe.
Reluctantly, Aubree heads off. Her landing is less than smooth, and one thing after winds up happening to test her resolve. (Love this book!) She has to keep up with the lie, pretending to be her older sister. This lands Aubree deeper and deeper into a place of no return. When she meets the boss’ son, Sam (omg! Love him) what a swoony gentleman, her choices become even stickier. Aubree faces hard choices, all while touring some of Europe’s most enigmatic and magical cities.
It felt like I was on the whirlwind tour! With a side of romance--and you wouldn’t believe the suspense! Heart-racing adventure. Did I say how much I LOVE this book? A great read from upper middle-school to high school. It's so, incredibly charming!