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A review by amberleila
Going Bicoastal by Dahlia Adler
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I received this Ebook A.R.C. of Going Bicoastal by Dahlia Adler in exchange for my honest review. Thank you to NetGalley, St, Martin’s Press (Wednesday Books), Dahlia Adler and all applicable parties for the opportunity to read and review this work.
**Trigger Warnings**
Familial Estrangement, Separation/Divorce
Going Bicoastal follows Natalya in a dual reality timeline, as she navigates her summer and the changes and challenges that come along with it. Natalya’s side-by-side timeline let’s you see how her summer would play out if she chose to stay in New York with her dad,versus going to California to spend time with her mother–with whom she doesn’t have the strongest relationship.
In New York, her father gives her some rules: talk to your mother more often, find a job, and take some more chances. In California, her mother has an internship waiting for her upon arrival at the advertising company she works for. As implied by our adorable title, each timeline comes with a romantic love interest, of multiple genders. In New York, the elusive, Redhead, Elly, whom Nat has ogled every time they’ve crossed paths and in Cali, a grumpy boy named Adam, which who she has to share a desk/work space with at her mother’s internship.
This is such a cute, feel-good, YA story about discovering yourself and taking risks. I’m delighted that it debuted during Pride Month, and I can’t wait for this to be added to my collection. 4 stars, without a doubt and I can’t wait to grab my physical copy!!
**Trigger Warnings**
Familial Estrangement, Separation/Divorce
Going Bicoastal follows Natalya in a dual reality timeline, as she navigates her summer and the changes and challenges that come along with it. Natalya’s side-by-side timeline let’s you see how her summer would play out if she chose to stay in New York with her dad,versus going to California to spend time with her mother–with whom she doesn’t have the strongest relationship.
In New York, her father gives her some rules: talk to your mother more often, find a job, and take some more chances. In California, her mother has an internship waiting for her upon arrival at the advertising company she works for. As implied by our adorable title, each timeline comes with a romantic love interest, of multiple genders. In New York, the elusive, Redhead, Elly, whom Nat has ogled every time they’ve crossed paths and in Cali, a grumpy boy named Adam, which who she has to share a desk/work space with at her mother’s internship.
This is such a cute, feel-good, YA story about discovering yourself and taking risks. I’m delighted that it debuted during Pride Month, and I can’t wait for this to be added to my collection. 4 stars, without a doubt and I can’t wait to grab my physical copy!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment