The Getaway List

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. 

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!