A review by rachelshubin
Wanderlust by Elle Everhart

adventurous inspiring tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

This book was pitched to me to be for fans of Just My Type by Falon Ballard. Well JMT was much better, but Wanderlust does have a journalism aspect that I appreciated as a journalist. 

However, I found the story to be a little unbelievable, very so-so and not super super memorable. The only aspects that I felt like I enjoyed and agreed with the 2023 topics of importance were Dylan’s article on her abortion, and her pride about being bisexual. 

Otherwise, the rest of the book was fine but no great shakes. I liked how many travel destinations that they went to, but felt like the lack of great descriptions about the destinations was a bit of a let down. 

I hated Chantel (Dylan’s boss) with every core of my being. Yes I know sucky bosses exist but really felt like she was a bit overkill. Maybe a bit Miranda Priestly vibes really. 

Thank you to NetGalley and G. P. Putnam’s Sons for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. 

Dylan should have known better to write about Jack after he explicitly said not to! Like I was ready to yeet my kindle when she did that. A bit unrealistic that Jack could afford to quit his job. And really Dylan too because freelance journalism is HARD.
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