Synopsis
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 self, and pave the road to her 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 effortless. As she, Tom, and their newfound friends work their way through the 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.
Thoughts
I find Emma Lord’s sweet, young adult romance books so cozy, and this was no exception. The story did a beautiful job of capturing that chaotic phase of life between school and new adulthood. I enjoyed the NYC backdrop, the list, the slow-burn friends-to-lovers romance, and HEA. There was some nice depth, and overall, this was just a lovely read.
★★★★☆
Question
What is one of your bucket list items?