A review by chloek608
Since You've Been Gone by Morgan Matson

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I recommend this book if you like:
-YA contemporary
-friendship focus
-summer slow burn romance

Emily embarks the summer without her best friend by her side. Sloane has disappeared and all she's left Emily is a summer to do list.

Emily reflects on her friendship in this book and we see glimpses of the past. Emily makes new friends and has many adventures crossing things off the list as she goes.

Her new found friendships are nice to read and especially with Frank. Emily learns a lot this summer. She realises sometimes going out of her comfort zone can lead to good things and feeling brave. She needs to widen her friendship circle. How friendships can go as quickly as they come. Not to judge people before getting to know them.