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ashction's review against another edition
3.0
not exactly my favorite one, but i always love a new york story! classic emma lord charm, just not the story for me.
for fans of: friends to lovers, friend groups, bucket lists, and post-graduation "what am i doing with my life!" vibes
for fans of: friends to lovers, friend groups, bucket lists, and post-graduation "what am i doing with my life!" vibes
greta123's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
purplerose923's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
danimae1981's review
4.0
I had the opportunity to listen to the audiobook version of The Getaway List. I enjoyed the narration and thought it was well done. I'm glad I had the opportunity to experience this version of the book.
The Getaway List felt like a true coming-of-age story, since our main character, Riley, has just graduated high school and is exploring who she is and what she wants to do with her future. She initially heads for New York City to visit Tom, but they are quickly joined by a couple friends from school and a new friend along the way. The story takes place over the course of a summer full of adventures, blooming relationships, and the friends discovering their individual selves apart from family expectations. It was great to see so much character growth in Riley and all of her friends. I'll admit that the parent in me cringed a bit when Riley impulsively took off immediately after graduation, straining her relationship with her mom. In the end, though, I was happy with the way things were resolved. There are some hints of romance along the way, but it's very slow burn. It's almost frustratingly slow, but I think there's also a great lesson in these characters trying to figure themselves out before diving into something they weren't quite ready for. I overall enjoyed this story and look forward to reading more books by Emma Lord.
Thank you to Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Young Listeners and NetGalley for the free review copy of The Getaway List. All opinions in my review are completely my own.
The Getaway List felt like a true coming-of-age story, since our main character, Riley, has just graduated high school and is exploring who she is and what she wants to do with her future. She initially heads for New York City to visit Tom, but they are quickly joined by a couple friends from school and a new friend along the way. The story takes place over the course of a summer full of adventures, blooming relationships, and the friends discovering their individual selves apart from family expectations. It was great to see so much character growth in Riley and all of her friends. I'll admit that the parent in me cringed a bit when Riley impulsively took off immediately after graduation, straining her relationship with her mom. In the end, though, I was happy with the way things were resolved. There are some hints of romance along the way, but it's very slow burn. It's almost frustratingly slow, but I think there's also a great lesson in these characters trying to figure themselves out before diving into something they weren't quite ready for. I overall enjoyed this story and look forward to reading more books by Emma Lord.
Thank you to Macmillan Audio, Macmillan Young Listeners and NetGalley for the free review copy of The Getaway List. All opinions in my review are completely my own.
hailey2510's review against another edition
2.0
Idk I read 75% of this. This was AWFUL. Idk what happened I usually love everything by Emma Lord, but this was just so boring and hard to get through. I kept pushing through I long it’d get better but it didn’t.
nao_leo's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
After reading it, I immediately went and read other books by this author.
It is a bit nostalgic as someone who is college aged to think back on the feelings and decisions that high school graduates face. But also filled with the whimsical, hope filled anything is possible regarding the future and friends :)
It is a bit nostalgic as someone who is college aged to think back on the feelings and decisions that high school graduates face. But also filled with the whimsical, hope filled anything is possible regarding the future and friends :)
cassidyab3's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
eeslots's review against another edition
4.0
4.4⭐️
Maybe it’s ’cause I’m graduating in like two weeks but this made me cry and I kinda feel like I need to move to New York now??
Maybe it’s ’cause I’m graduating in like two weeks but this made me cry and I kinda feel like I need to move to New York now??