Oh, Morgan Matson- You've done it again! After finishing Amy & Roger's Epic Detour, I can't help but wonder why I waited so long to read it. This was the final work of Morgan Matson's that I hadn't read, and I wasn't sure if I would like it. Which is crazy considering I have enjoyed everything I've read by her. I am very excited to write this review though, so let's get going!
First, as usual, I have to talk about the cover. I absolutely love contemporary covers, especially for summer reads like Morgan Matson's. There's just something happy about them, ya know?
Alright, here we go-
1. Characters: It's safe to say I have a new literary crush. Roger is absolutely adorable!! The main characters have great chemistry, the colorful characters they encounter along the way are genuine and unique and the family relationships are very real.
2. Story: This story was very touching and never felt forced. After losing her father in a car accident (not a spoiler, I promise), Amy does not want to get behind the wheel of a car. After losing my own step-brother in a car accident right before obtaining my driver's permit in high school, I felt similar anxiety and dread when it came to driving. I identified so much with Amy's character and the journey she was on. Roger is on a journey of his own as well and together the two are a recipe for a heartfelt story of growth and acceptance.
3. Author's writing style: As always, Morgan Matson is a master of teen and young adult voice. In this particular story, she also uses pictures and scrapbook notes to help tell the story. I absolutely love that. The story, though confronting very emotional themes, is kept mostly light due to the delicacy with which Matson presents it. Also, random note, she tweeted me the other day which is absolutely awesome.
4. Overall rating: 5 stars If you've visited my Rating and Review System page, you know that 5 stars means I absolutely loved it and highly recommend it. I know that the contemporary genre is not something that all readers or YA readers gravitate towards, but I would truly recommend this book to anyone and everyone. As I said, the story has a lot of heart, the characters are great, and the writing style is extremely fun. I wish I had more to read by Morgan Matson! If you haven't read her other works, click the images below to read the synopsis for each and add them to your Goodreads to-read shelf!
5. Similar reading: I would recommend this book/author to fans of
Click each book cover to visit their Goodreads pages!
To check out some of my other favorites, find me on Goodreads or Bookstagram!
First, as usual, I have to talk about the cover. I absolutely love contemporary covers, especially for summer reads like Morgan Matson's. There's just something happy about them, ya know?
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| Click the photo to visit the Goodreads page for this book! Read the synopsis and add it to your to-read shelf! |
Alright, here we go-
1. Characters: It's safe to say I have a new literary crush. Roger is absolutely adorable!! The main characters have great chemistry, the colorful characters they encounter along the way are genuine and unique and the family relationships are very real.
2. Story: This story was very touching and never felt forced. After losing her father in a car accident (not a spoiler, I promise), Amy does not want to get behind the wheel of a car. After losing my own step-brother in a car accident right before obtaining my driver's permit in high school, I felt similar anxiety and dread when it came to driving. I identified so much with Amy's character and the journey she was on. Roger is on a journey of his own as well and together the two are a recipe for a heartfelt story of growth and acceptance.
3. Author's writing style: As always, Morgan Matson is a master of teen and young adult voice. In this particular story, she also uses pictures and scrapbook notes to help tell the story. I absolutely love that. The story, though confronting very emotional themes, is kept mostly light due to the delicacy with which Matson presents it. Also, random note, she tweeted me the other day which is absolutely awesome.
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4. Overall rating: 5 stars If you've visited my Rating and Review System page, you know that 5 stars means I absolutely loved it and highly recommend it. I know that the contemporary genre is not something that all readers or YA readers gravitate towards, but I would truly recommend this book to anyone and everyone. As I said, the story has a lot of heart, the characters are great, and the writing style is extremely fun. I wish I had more to read by Morgan Matson! If you haven't read her other works, click the images below to read the synopsis for each and add them to your Goodreads to-read shelf!
5. Similar reading: I would recommend this book/author to fans of
Click each book cover to visit their Goodreads pages!
To check out some of my other favorites, find me on Goodreads or Bookstagram!
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