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Meant to Be by Lauren Morrill
4.0
I can't quite put my finger on why I enjoyed Meant to Be as much as I did. Not to take anything away from the quality of this book, but I have to acknowledge that it's not the kind of book that treads uncharted waters. Yet, something about Meant to Be had me wanting to finish it from start to finish almost entirely in one, late night sitting.
This book is about a group of high school students from United States who get to journey to London on a school trip. In typical teenage fashion, most of the kids going are more interested in partying than participating in anything even remotely academic. The exception to the rule, of course is Julia, an atypical teen dubbed "Book Licker" by fellow trip mate, Jason.
Since it's set up that Julia and Jason are complete opposites from the start, it's also obvious that they will be thrown together in a number of ways. Like I said, nothing new here. However, the execution of their relationship somehow remains fresh and fun. Julia is crushing on the "perfect" boy back home and texting with a mysterious guy she met her first night in London. But then there's her hot and cold trip buddy Jason, coaching her along the way. Through it all Julia learns a lot about herself and how jumping to the wrong conclusions can have disastrous results. Mix in a little culture and Julia's quest for true love and you realize Meant to Be is meant to be a GOOD time.
This book is about a group of high school students from United States who get to journey to London on a school trip. In typical teenage fashion, most of the kids going are more interested in partying than participating in anything even remotely academic. The exception to the rule, of course is Julia, an atypical teen dubbed "Book Licker" by fellow trip mate, Jason.
Since it's set up that Julia and Jason are complete opposites from the start, it's also obvious that they will be thrown together in a number of ways. Like I said, nothing new here. However, the execution of their relationship somehow remains fresh and fun. Julia is crushing on the "perfect" boy back home and texting with a mysterious guy she met her first night in London. But then there's her hot and cold trip buddy Jason, coaching her along the way. Through it all Julia learns a lot about herself and how jumping to the wrong conclusions can have disastrous results. Mix in a little culture and Julia's quest for true love and you realize Meant to Be is meant to be a GOOD time.