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A review by jennifermreads
Let's Get Lost by Adi Alsaid
4.0
Received advanced reader copy from publisher at PLA 2014
Again I find myself missing the ability to give ½ stars to books on Goodreads. Let’s Get Lost is a 4.5 for me … and I may bump it to 5 stars by end-of-year as I only give 5 stars to my faves of the year.
I tend to adore road-trip books. As a gal who loves to travel and find cool, fun, unique out-of-the-way spots wherever I land on a journey, I like to see where characters land as well. But this was a different kind of road-trip: it was more about the journey itself and the people Leila meets as opposed to the geographical surroundings. I melted into the stories of each of the folks Leila meets. The glimpses into their lives wonderfully presented and I loved to see how one person could touch another and leave such a lasting impression. A dutiful reminder to treat others as I want to be treated … and to pay-it-forward.
And Leila’s story? The reveal as to the reason for her journey was presented in a fantastic way! We learned about Leila just like we learned about the others: with the introduction of a new person into Leila’s life.
I’m going to tell everyone to read this book! If adults avoid this story because of the YA label, they will be missing out on a wonderful adventure. There is absolutely no reason to relegate this story to “just teens.”
This is going to be the read of the summer folks. Don’t miss out!
Again I find myself missing the ability to give ½ stars to books on Goodreads. Let’s Get Lost is a 4.5 for me … and I may bump it to 5 stars by end-of-year as I only give 5 stars to my faves of the year.
I tend to adore road-trip books. As a gal who loves to travel and find cool, fun, unique out-of-the-way spots wherever I land on a journey, I like to see where characters land as well. But this was a different kind of road-trip: it was more about the journey itself and the people Leila meets as opposed to the geographical surroundings. I melted into the stories of each of the folks Leila meets. The glimpses into their lives wonderfully presented and I loved to see how one person could touch another and leave such a lasting impression. A dutiful reminder to treat others as I want to be treated … and to pay-it-forward.
And Leila’s story? The reveal as to the reason for her journey was presented in a fantastic way! We learned about Leila just like we learned about the others: with the introduction of a new person into Leila’s life.
Spoiler
I will say I was so relieved that Leila was not terminal. I guess I have too much John Green TFiOS on my mind. I feared Leila was running from a cancer diagnosis. So to learn it was “just” amnesia? Whew! And the amnesia? Unique. I do not recall hearing a similar story-thread … at least in recent memory.I’m going to tell everyone to read this book! If adults avoid this story because of the YA label, they will be missing out on a wonderful adventure. There is absolutely no reason to relegate this story to “just teens.”
This is going to be the read of the summer folks. Don’t miss out!