The Getaway List
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Average rating3.7
Inescapably romantic and brimming with New York Times bestselling author Emma Lord’s signature cheer, The Getaway List is an uplifting and romantic read that will settle into your heart and never leave. Most Anticipated by Goodreads * The Nerd Daily * B&N Reads, and more! An Amazon Best YA of the Month The day of her high school graduation, Riley realizes two things: One, that she has spent the last four years trying so hard to be a Good Kid for her mom that she has no idea who she really is anymore, and two, she has no idea what she wants because of it. The solution? Pack her bags and move to New York for the summer, where her childhood best friend Tom and co-creator of The Getaway List — a list of all the adventures they’ve wanted to do together since he moved away — will hopefully help her get in touch with her old adventurous self, and pave the road to a new future. Riley isn’t sure what to expect from Tom, who has been distant since his famous mom’s scriptwriting career pulled him away. But when Riley arrives in the city, their reconnection is as effortless as it was when they were young―except with one, unexpected complication that will pull Riley’s feelings in a direction she didn’t know they could take. As she, Tom, and their newfound friends work their way through the delightfully chaotic items on The Getaway List, Riley learns that sometimes the biggest adventure is not one you take, but one you feel in your heart.
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This is a cute coming of age story about not knowing what you want to do after high school. There's emphasis on adventures in a new place, new friendships, being on your own, and navigating relationships with parents.
I found this to be enjoyable but not a favorite. I didn't really love any of the characters and I especially find it difficult to enjoy a romance book if I don't find myself rooting for the main couple to end up together. There was lots of adventure involved with checking things off of a bucket list, which was kind of fun but also just had a lot going on.
If you love NYC, I think you should check this one out because the love of the city was a big part of what drew Riley there.
There was also a lot more language than I expected which surprised me.
Thanks to Netgalley and Wednesday Books for providing me a copy in exchange for a review!
Reading this book was like hanging out with a group of friends and exploring New York with them for the summer. Seasonal Vibe: Summer Starts with a high school graduation and takes place during the summer after graduation. Travel Location: New York City There is a romance, but mostly this is a story about a group of friends figuring out what they love and what they want to do next. There's also a really nice theme about books and writing, with the main two characters having bonded over a beloved(fictional) children's fantasy series as kids. This is realistic YA fiction that touches on how people can use fantasy stories to navigate the real world and their relationships. There was also a theme about coding and app development that I was surprised to discover. I started reading The Getaway List on the perfect day for me. I had just been to my youngest daughter's preschool graduation and it was the last day of school for my older two kids, with my oldest daughter singing in the choir at the promotion for her middle school's 8th graders. It had a perfect vibe for the end of the school year and looking forward to summer, and was a nice easy read for my tired mom brain.
