WanderlostAuthor: Jen Malone
Published by: HarperTeen
Publication Date: May 31, 2016
Format: eARC
Pages: 352
Source: Publisher
Not all those who wander are lost, but Aubree Sadler most definitely is on this novel’s whirlwind trip through Europe. A romantic and charming YA debut perfect for fans of Stephanie Perkins and Jenny Han.
Aubree can’t think of a better place to be than in perfectly boring Ohio, and she’s ready for a relaxing summer. But when her older sister, Elizabeth, gets into real trouble, Aubree is talked into taking over Elizabeth’s summer job, leading a group of senior citizens on a bus tour through Europe.
Aubree doesn’t even make it to the first stop in Amsterdam before their perfect plan unravels, leaving her with no phone, no carefully prepared binder full of helpful facts, and an unexpected guest: the tour company owner’s son, Sam. Considering she’s pretending to be Elizabeth, she absolutely shouldn’t fall for him, but she can’t help it, especially with the most romantic European cities as the backdrop for their love story.
But her relationship with Sam is threatening to ruin her relationship with her sister, and she feels like she’s letting both of them down. Aubree knows this trip may show her who she really is—she just hopes she likes where she ends up.
Adorable! Wanderlost is so freaking good! It’s light and cute, and a whole lot of fun.
♥ Characters – Love them! Aubree is quite amusing, that’s for sure. She’s someone who is perfectly fine staying close to home where her mom can take care of her, and never takes any risks. Oh, the growth with this girl is beautifully done, though. The situations she finds herself in, and tries to wiggle out of, are very entertaining. Then there’s Sam. The guy constantly put a smile on my face. He is so funny, and a genuinely sweet and caring guy.
♥ Romance – Aubree and Sam are so stinking cute together, that I just want to squish them! I love that they’re playful and could joke around with such ease. Its super low in the angst and drama department, too, so that’s a total bonus.
♥ Secondary characters – Oh my gosh, they are a total hoot! I would have a blast traveling through Europe on their senior citizen tour. I seriously grew attracted to every single one of them.
♥ Traveling – It’s a lot of fun traveling through Europe with all of them. It really felt like I was there, experiencing all the sights.
♥ The ending – I can’t even tell you how much I love this ending. It’s positively perfect for so many reasons. I tip my hat to the author.
So yes, I love the heck out of Wanderlost. It’s a quick, feel good read that will leave you with a huge smile.
This sounds like a great summer read. I love ‘tour’ romances. Thanks for putting it on my radar, Christy!
I wanna go travelling too!
Yay for cute contemporaries! So glad you enjoyed this one…I should get to my copy soon then 🙂 Great review!!
So great to have a book like that, mainly when it’s so sweet! Plus you mad eme curious about the end now
This sounds like such a fun light read. Love books with travel too. Great review!!
Sounds pretty perfect to me! It’s what I could call, a “joy” book. 🙂
Sounds like the perfect the beach read! Lovely review Christy 🙂
I love a good traveling read, and I love romance even more. Yet, another book I need to add to my TBR!
Cute and light with a low-angst romance? SOLD CHRISTY! These are the kind of books I’m in the mood for at the moment – something that just makes me smile and want to hug the book because the characters make me happy:) So glad you loved it!
I’m already in love with the setting. 😉 I’ll have to add this one to the pile.
Sounds like a wonderful book! I am hooked and need to add this one to my must read stack. Just one of those feel good stories! I am so glad you enjoyed it enough to share with us.
This sounds adorable! Love it!
Oh this sounds so freaking cute!! The setting sounds great and I’m so glad you liked the ending! Great review!!
I wasn’t sure about this book when it came out – how many books can successfully pull off cute and funny before it gets overdone and boring? But apparently this one got it right!!!! Niiiice!!
Aww, you make this look so wonderful!! I can’t wait to read it now! Gonna request a copy from Edelweiss ASAP. Great review 🙂
Aw that does sound cute! I love that it’s got a little playful to it 😀
I wish you’d come to Europe this summer for real, Christy! I’m sure we’d be able to have a lot of fun 😉
And Wanderlost sounds fantastic! Especially the fact that it’s low on drama… that is something I strive for at times.
Perfect Summer reading. Gosh, how fun would it be to tour Europe and fall in love
Perfect review for me. You had me at growth, then gave me good romance… but when you said the ending was perfect… I need this in my life. LOL Brilly done!
This was just my WOW last week haha! Glad to see it’s so stinking cute! I do love all the travelling! Definitely can’t wait to check it out! Glad you enjoyed it, lovely review Christy!
I love books that take you all over the world without leaving your chair and this sounds absolutely adorable Christy! I need more cutesy reads that leave you warm and fuzzy, especially with the cold winter hitting in Australia. Wonderful review! <3
This couple sounds adorable! I would totally read it.
I just finished reading this one over the weekend and I’m in the middle of writing my review for it and I agree with everything you said. It was such an adorable read. And those senior citizens! My gosh were they a hoot or what! I loved Aubree’s growth too. It was subtle and nicely done!
So glad this was a win for you, Christy! 🙂
Nick just read this and really liked it so I’m really looking forward to it. I miss reading a good YA contemporary book with a really good romance 🙂
I feel like I need this book in my life. I don’t know why I never paid attention to it. I love traveling books especially if it’s in Europe!!!
This sounds like a fun romance Christy! I know you get into all the characters and the secondary one’s got you hooked too! Fab review!