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Wanderlost

Jen Malone (Goodreads Author) (著)

3.96 · Rating details · 6,362 ratings · 1,026 reviews

Not all those who wander are lost, but Aubree Sadler most definitely is on this novel’s whirlwind trip through Europe.

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 senio ...more

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Mar 08, 2017 Hailey (Hailey in Bookland) rated it really liked it

Shelves: contemporary, owned

3.5*
I read this in a couple of hours so it was super quick which was nice. It was a fun read, some parts were pretty unbelievable and outright ridiculous. Some things I didn't like because they were clearly added just for drama. Also I hate awkwardness so I was cringing at points but overall I did like it. It was fun and cute and travelled to most of the places I'll be going to in May which was cool. ...more

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Feb 23, 2018 Kalyn Nicholson rated it really liked it

Shelves: travel-infused

Ok so, Mr. Fenton. Love
Sam, Love.
All the characters, love.
All the travel destinations, love.
An easy read and a cute story.

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Jan 05, 2017 sreeja rated it liked it

Shelves: read-in-2017

2.5★
i told myself that I wouldn’t start off the year with a negative review: and I AM going to try my best because this book while; has a really adorable plot, setting and premise in general the main character annoyed me to no end.
First off, the plot sounds incredibly amazing and it had so much potential. The main character, Aubree is literally given the opportunity to travel through Europe, staying in posh hotels while leading a totally lax tour for the elderlies (while under the guise of bein ...more

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Jan 24, 2018 Maureen rated it really liked it

4.5/5 stars

I really REALLY liked this and now I just want to backpack through Europe it’s fine. This was a lot more emotional than I expected aaaaand the love interest was pretty great. SO MUCH GOOD STUFF TAKE ME TO EUROPE NOW KTHANKSBYE

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Jun 11, 2014 Danielle (Love at First Page) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: e-arc, genre-young-adult, read-in-2016, contemporary, cover-love, favorites-young-adult, own-kindle-book

4.5-5 stars

Despite the far-fetched plot line (the book's only weakness, imo, which didn't even bother me all that much), everything about Wanderlost spoke to me. Aubree was a really lovable heroine, and her growth into a more independent young woman was wonderfully rendered. I just really connected with her and her journey. The story was mostly light and breezy but the emotions rang true. Plus it was unexpectedly funny! The old people were cracking me up. Then of course there's the romance, whic ...more

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Jun 06, 2017 ✶Rachelle✶ marked it as dnf · review of another edition

Shelves: ya, contemporary

DNF at 8%

21 year old sister gets arrested because 1) the cop doesn't believe her ID is real, and 2) they went to high school together and apparently he's an asshole

Not to mention, I already cannot stand the MC. She is whiny and ridiculously annoying.

That was just chapter 1. ...more

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Feb 08, 2016 Sophie rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 5-stars, read-in-2016, 2016-releases, 2016-rockmytbr-challenge

I love reading contemporary books, especially in the summer, and when I first learnt about this book, it seemed like the perfect summer read. In Wanderlost, Aubree unintentionally gets her sister, Elizabeth, arrested, which throws a spanner in the works for Elizabeth's summer plans of leading a tour group of OAPs around Europe - something which is crucial to her future ambitions. To help our, Bree agrees to impersonate Elizabeth, and take her place as the tour guide, even though she knows nothin I love reading contemporary books, especially in the summer, and when I first learnt about this book, it seemed like the perfect summer read. In Wanderlost, Aubree unintentionally gets her sister, Elizabeth, arrested, which throws a spanner in the works for Elizabeth's summer plans of leading a tour group of OAPs around Europe - something which is crucial to her future ambitions. To help our, Bree agrees to impersonate Elizabeth, and take her place as the tour guide, even though she knows nothing about Europe, or leading senior citizens. Her first few hours didn't go so well, and to top it all off, she finds herself falling for the kind and helpful voice on the end of the phone, someone who just happens to be the son of tour company's owner. When Sam turns up in Europe, Bree has a tough time being herself, when she's impersonating her sister.

When I read this book, I was in the middle of my final university exams, and needed something light and fluffy to get my head screwed on properly, and not stressed out. Bree was someone who I wish I was like, though some of her decisions needed perhaps a bit of though, before she went through with them. She had to fumble her way through the actual 'guiding' part of the trip, until one of the tourists stepped in to help. However, she learnt as she went along, and by the end of the tour, she was doing really well in her role.

I had some issues with the lies she was spreading, but I got why she had to do it. Hers and Sam's relationship was extremely cute, from the first quasi-meeting over the phone, to him actually turning up in Europe, and tagging along. They just felt real, and progressed at a natural pace, unlike some YA contemporary couples. Bree's sister, Elizabeth, I seriously disliked, as she was down on Bree all the time, as if she was some perfect person herself. I'm glad she wasn't a big character in the book, otherwise my feelings may have been different. The old folks were wonderful, exactly how I'd imagine a group on holiday in Europe.

Really, this book dropped through my letter box at the right moment, and took my mind off the pending exams perfectly. It made me look forward to my trip to Rome to celebrate graduation even more, and I'm looking forward to reading more from Malone in the future. ...more

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May 30, 2016 emma rated it it was ok

Shelves: owned, contemporary, ya, couldn-t-wait-to-read, reviewed, eh, 2-and-a-half-stars

2.5/5

short but technically full review at https://emmareadstoomuch.wordpress.co... i just don't have that much to say about it. i was a little disappointed when i saw it was another guided-tour-of-europe form of travel book. (the titular similarity to wanderlove, which breaks that cliché, aimed my hopes higher). at least it was european cities that are covered less frequently (i.e., not the usual cycle of rome, paris, etc.). but it wasn't very setting-based, which is obviously a dealbreaker in a ...more

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Dec 16, 2015 Sarah Elizabeth rated it liked it

Shelves: netgalley-edelweiss, r2r-read, read-2016, romance, contemporary, young-adult

(Source: I received a digital copy of this book for free on a read-to-review basis. Thanks to HarperCollins and Edelweiss.)

“I left my whole life on the plane,”

This was a YA contemporary story about a girl who goes to Europe pretending to be her sister.

Aubree was put in a really difficult position by her sister in this book, being asked to go to Europe as a tour guide when she had no experience at all was pretty difficult for her, and I felt quite sorry for her when everything started ...more

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Aug 06, 2016 ambsreads rated it it was ok

Shelves: contemporary, young-adult, romance

“Rule #1 of horror movies or Those of Us with Lives That Sometimes Resemble a Horror Movie: Always, always turn on the light."

Wanderlost was a book that infuriated me to beyond end, but it was also a book that made me smile and roll my eyes at the ridiculousness of characters. I enjoyed where the story ended up, I enjoyed the character development which was so beautifully written, but if you saw any of my status updates you will know I had a problem with the communication that happened betwe ...more

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Jun 01, 2016 Jen Malone added it · (Review from the author)

Hey, I wrote this book! Thanks SO MUCH for reading and reviewing!!

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Jan 25, 2016 Lauren rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2016, pub-harper

This book was adorable!

My hesitations (these were quite small overall)
A far fetched set up
A senior citizen who breaks her arm and then continues her European tour. Lol (tho this occurrence does set up something good)
Aubree eating McDonalds at every opportunity despite the amazing local cuisine. This killed me.
I REALLY wanted an epilogue.

Highlights
European travel - the author knows her places
Sammmmm. I LOVE him.
The senior tour passengers were so much fun!
Aubree's growth was A+++. The way she ...more

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Nov 05, 2016 Karmen (readingoncloud9) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, books-i-own

*4.5 stars*

This book was so cute! Ugh, having a really bad case of wanderlust after finishing this.

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May 24, 2016 Debby rated it really liked it

Shelves: christina-told-me-to, own-read, stand-alone, 2016-reads, reviewed, banterfluff

4 stars

Sometimes you just need something cute. After being sick for a week and falling slowly into a reading slump, I couldn't help but order, receive, and then immediately read Wanderlost, which Christina was all atwitter about. This book is basically the perfect summer book: cute, sweet, funny, and full of European love.

Wanderlost is about Aubree, a recently graduated high school senior, who secretly takes over her sister's position guiding a senior tour through Europe. Except, she doesn't kno ...more

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Feb 22, 2017 Fafa's Book Corner added it

DNF

Mini review:

I bought this book based on the road trip aspect. I love love road trips! And after reading Amy & Rogers Epic Detour I want to read more road trip books. Unfortunately I did not enjoy this.

I really didn't like Aubrey. She was seriously stupid and basically threw her sister under the bus. She was also really whiny and I felt like every stupid decision she made was to further the plot. I've heard that she does improve and grow but I don't care to read about it.

Do not recommend. ...more

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Jan 24, 2016 Kim rated it it was amazing

Shelves: arc, edelweiss, loved, new-to-me-in-2016, read-in-2016, reviewed, most-favoritest-2016, young-adult

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The first thing that captured my attention about Wanderlost was, of course, the cover. I loved the colors and the font and, honestly, everything about it. It looked fun. It screamed "READ ME! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!" The synopsis drew me in further, and the number of raving 4 and 5 star reviews from bloggers I trust finally pushed me over the edge and made me pick this one up when I did. It lived up to the cover and the synopsis and I ado Find this review and more at kimberlyfaye reads.

The first thing that captured my attention about Wanderlost was, of course, the cover. I loved the colors and the font and, honestly, everything about it. It looked fun. It screamed "READ ME! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!" The synopsis drew me in further, and the number of raving 4 and 5 star reviews from bloggers I trust finally pushed me over the edge and made me pick this one up when I did. It lived up to the cover and the synopsis and I adored just about everything about it.

I love a good road trip book. They're, like, my kryptonite. (Especially if there's a swoony boy involved.) Of course I was going to read this book. (At some point.) I was totally hooked on this book from the moment Aubree agreed to take her sister's place on the European senior citizen bus tour. There might not have been a swoony boy in sight at that point, but I knew I liked Aubree's spunk and I was ready to follow her adventures. (Even if the whole thing was a bit far-fetched.) I wanted her to prove her sister wrong and I hoped she would learn a little more about who she really was during her travels.

I loved Aubree. She was in an impossible situation, but attempted to make the best of it and enjoy the opportunity she'd been given. (Forced into by guilt?) Either way, she's obviously in over her head since she a) isn't who everyone thinks she is, b) isn't qualified or trained to lead such a trip, c) doesn't speak the language of the tour's bus driver and d) lost the binder her sister prepared with ALL THE INFO. Obviously she wasn't all that great at her job in the beginning. But she learned and she grew. She wasn't sullen. It took a little while for her to fully fall into the groove and really get to know the others on the trip. When she did, the book became that much better. And none of it wouldn't have happened without the mishap that led swoony Sam (the owner's son) to join the tour. (YES! Swoony boy!)

Sam was wonderful. I loved the phone flirtation they had going on early on in the book. You know when you read a book and just have a huge, cheesy grin on your face? That was me reading their initial phone conversations and then, of course, later with their face-to-face interactions. I loved the pairing of these two, even if I knew there would be a certain amount of drama once he found out she wasn't really Elizabeth/Lizzy... because I knew he had to find out one way or another. As Sam has issues with liars, I knew it was possible that it would totally derail what they were building, but I had to hope otherwise. Naturally, I'm not going to tell you any more about that. You'll have to read to find out what happens.

So, I loved the main characters and the romance. The road trip aspect was fantastic. It made me want to get my passport and go somewhere. Anywhere. Everywhere. (This is the real danger with road trip books!) All this aside, one of my FAVORITE things about the books was the group of senior citizens on the trip. They didn't just blend into the background. Each of them was unique and special and they played an important part in Aubree's growth during this book. They were funny and spunky and meddlesome. Their personalities shown through and they felt so much like people I've had the pleasure of knowing in my life. They were so good that, dare I say even if there WASN'T a swoony boy involved, I'd probably have been totally enthralled with the story. Yes, it was that good.

I can't rave enough about this book. Sure, you need to suspend reality a bit to start when it comes to the whole setup with Aubree taking her sister's spot on the tour and NOT telling their parents. But it was so easy to do that because the writing was that good and the progression of the storyline so perfect otherwise. I fell in love with each and every one of the characters and it was a totally happy-making book. There were a few tears along the way, too, but they didn't last long. I loved how Aubree's character developed and grew over the course of the story. I liked her to begin with, but by the end I was all but standing up shouting "You go girl!" as she came into her own. The only thing I wish different was that there was an epilogue. I mean, I'm really happy with the ending, but I'd have been even happier with just a little bit more as I'm a totally greedy reader. I guess this way I can imagine it all continued however I want, which isn't the worst thing in the world. Regardless, if you're looking for your new favorite YA contemporary book, one that combines romance and some "issues" without being a true "issues book" AND you want to giggle and swoon the whole time you're reading... look no further. Wanderlost is that book.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher, via Edelweiss, in exchange for an honest review. ...more

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May 21, 2016 nick (the infinite limits of love) rated it really liked it

Shelves: young-adult, arc, contemporary

I was a little unsure about Wanderlost in the beginning because of its premise. I have to thank Danielle for giving me the push to try this book out with her seal of approval. Wanderlost was the kind of book that was easy to immerse myself in and I had an absolute blast while reading it.

I’ll admit the concept of Wanderlost is a little bit far fetched – Aubree is forced by her sister to fill in as a senior citizen travel guide in Europe as a result of her sister being arrested because of a party
I was a little unsure about Wanderlost in the beginning because of its premise. I have to thank Danielle for giving me the push to try this book out with her seal of approval. Wanderlost was the kind of book that was easy to immerse myself in and I had an absolute blast while reading it.

I’ll admit the concept of Wanderlost is a little bit far fetched – Aubree is forced by her sister to fill in as a senior citizen travel guide in Europe as a result of her sister being arrested because of a party Aubree held. Despite the dubious nature of this plot though, I enjoyed every bit of this story. I’m not much of a traveler, but I love experiencing international locales alongside the protagonists in books. Wanderlost gave me exactly that sort of a trip as Jen Malone took Aubree, the senior citizens and readers on an epic road trip in Europe. The author definitely knew her locations because she portrayed them all vividly, so much so that I felt like I myself had taken that bus tour by the time I turned the last page. For me, what makes a good travel-oriented story is the author’s ability to invoke the desire to hop on a plane to visit the destination and Jen Malone definitely achieved that in Wanderlost. I learned much about the sights, the scenery and the food thanks to the eloquent and descriptive writing.

Aubree’s growth is perhaps next best part of Wanderlost. It was clear from the beginning that she wasn’t thrilled about being forced to go on this tour mostly because she wasn’t someone who craved adventure. She was comfortable being in her bubble at home – I think she might be me! She was a bit of a mess at the start of her trip, having left her phone and her information binder on the plane, and having no idea how she’s going to handle the whole trip. With help though, Aubree comes out of her shell, gaining a better understanding of who she was thanks to people she met on her adventure and the culture she experienced. Her growth was subtle and natural and I loved watching Aubree become more confident and someone who chased after what she wanted. The only thing I didn’t like about Aubree was her dismissal of foreign food and her intense love for McDonald’s. It made me want to weep in a corner watching her opt for McDonald’s instead of the local cuisine, but that’s not a huge deal breaker for me. Aubree also had a complicated relationship with her sister and I would have liked to see a bit more of them together in the book.

The secondary cast in Wanderlost was also pretty terrific. I especially loved the senior citizens and how they helped Aubree grow throughout the book. They were a fun bunch from the horny couple on the honeymoon to the old lady BFFs, who were so brazen and enjoyed life to the maximum and Mr. Fenton, the wise old man who becomes somewhat of a confidante for Aubree. They all played roles in helping Aubree become a stronger version of herself. Their shenanigans made me laugh out loud during the book!

I also had a HUGE crush on Sam, Aubree’s love interest. They didn’t meet until well into the trip, but they did have phone conversations – his mom is the owner of the touring company and he keeps in touch with the guides to make sure things are going okay. Their conversations were flirty, full of banter and just plain adorable. Sam was a very swoony boy. He was kind, funny and utterly too charming for words. The romance between Aubree and Sam was delightful, with lots of swoony kisses peppered throughout Wanderlost. I was a bit nervous to see how it would unfold given the fact that Aubree was lying about who she was, but I thought Jen Malone handled it well. The drama was kept to a minimum and it really spoke the kind of boy Sam was. This is seriously one of my favorite YA romances this year.

Wanderlost was a feel-good kind of YA contemporary novel with a strong message. While I loved the ending, I wouldn’t complain if we got to see glimpses into the future of Sam and Aubree. This is the perfect story if you’re feeling the itch to travel and want to read a cute romance! ...more

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Oct 20, 2015 Shannon (It Starts At Midnight) rated it really liked it

Shelves: read-for-review, may-2016

You can find the full review and all the fancy and/or randomness that accompanies it at It Starts at Midnight
4.5*

This is the cutest freaking book of ever. I don't "do" fluffy often, and when I do, I am critical. So for this one to pass my ridiculously high standards has to say something! I loved this book. Let's talk about why (and the one reason I deducted a bit) shall we?

I loved it because....

Aubree develops so, so much by stepping outside her comfort zone. She's kind of spent her who ...more

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May 31, 2016 Keertana rated it it was ok

Shelves: why-the-hype

I received an ARC of Wanderlost a few months ago and, after sampling a few chapters, I completely wrote this book off. Aubree, the protagonist, was a tad too immature and whiny for me to handle and her voice simply didn't speak to me. But when the raving reviews of Wanderlost began to flood in closer and closer to its release date, I dug out my ARC again and resolved to give this novel another try, with an open mind.

Well, it turns out my first instincts are spot-on. Wanderlost didn't improve mu I received an ARC of Wanderlost a few months ago and, after sampling a few chapters, I completely wrote this book off. Aubree, the protagonist, was a tad too immature and whiny for me to handle and her voice simply didn't speak to me. But when the raving reviews of Wanderlost began to flood in closer and closer to its release date, I dug out my ARC again and resolved to give this novel another try, with an open mind.

Well, it turns out my first instincts are spot-on. Wanderlost didn't improve much for me past those first few chapters and while I found redeeming qualities, certainly, this isn't a novel I would recommend. In fact, do yourself a favor a buy a copy of Kristen Hubbard's Wanderlove instead--similar title, relatively similar premises, but a much stronger plot and romance.

My number one issue with Wanderlost was Aubree. Elizabeth, Aubree's older sister, is whip-smart and determined--she always gets her way and she doesn't let anything stop her. When Aubree throws a party with underage drinking and Elizabeth covers for her, Elizabeth is arrested and can't leave the country to lead a tour around Europe as planned. Since Aubree now owes her, big time, Aubree takes her place and leaves her small town, for the first time, terrified to be traveling to Europe. Aubree is so ungrateful. I won't deny that Elizabeth isn't the most supportive older sister, but Aubree refuses to see the opportunity in front of her eyes. I found her inner monologues so frustrating and wanted her to open up, see eye-to-eye with her sister, and seize this experience.

Aubree gets there--eventually!--but it takes so very long and I found myself unimpressed by her growth arc. The tour itself is cute, with six elderly men and women and Sam, a sophomore in college who is added onto the tour last-minute to help his grandmother with her elbow injury. Sam is downright adorable and it's hard not to fall for him. Why he fell for Aubree? A mystery. Their romance didn't make me swoon in the least and the matchmaking going on between the grandmothers and grandfathers on this tour made me roll my eyes. It was so very cliche.

I appreciate that Malone really does develop Aubree and Elizabeth's relationship over the course of this novel and, what's more, she tries to add facts about different European cities. It doesn't feel atmospheric and the prose is unremarkable but it's easy to forgive that with Sam around. But, this novel fell so short of being wonderful for me. I wanted Aubree to really grow and change on her own but it felt as if so much of her opening up was due to Sam. And that isn't a bad thing, but I wanted more of her individual growth, too. And, perhaps I was comparing this too much to Just One Day and Wanderlove. (The latter, especially, features a 17-year-old girl on a tour in a foreign country for the first time, traveling alone, so the similarities were inevitable.)

Wanderlost isn't exceptional, new, or ground-breaking. It's a quick, simple read that will make you smile. The conflict isn't anxiety-inducing and though there was a particular plot point that surprised me quite a bit towards the end, this book is exactly what you imagine it will be--sadly, nothing more. ...more

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Jul 02, 2016 Jenna rated it really liked it

Recommends it for: anyone looking for a cute summer contemporary read!

Shelves: romance-reads, contemporary-reads, 4-star-books, 2016-reads

THIS BOOK IS SO CUTE

This book is about a fresh out of high-school girl named Aubree! She discovers herself and more in an unexpected turn of events! She ends up pretending to be her sister as a tour guide across Europe.

I gave this book 4/5 stars!! It's a very cutesy contemporary read. I love to travel and this book was so relatable to me and that's why I gave it 4/5 stars. I think if you aren't able to connect to Aubree or how awesome her experience is, then it might be more of a 3 star read fo ...more

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May 04, 2016 Christy LoveOfBooks rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: e-book, arc-galley, read-in-2016

4.5

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 funn ...more

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Oct 02, 2020 Ruby Rose rated it it was amazing

Recommended to Ruby Rose by: Em (emcatbibliophobe)

Shelves: clean-romance, favorites, recommended-to-me, my-books, favorite-books, sweet-romance, want-to-own, laugh-out-loud-romance, will-read-again

I had a hay-day with this book. It was funny, clean-ish, set in a different county (which I badly want to do someday), AND she is a Sound of Music fan! I mean, how good can it get? Not much better than this to be honest!

PARENT NOTE: The whole reason that she gets to go to Europe is because she hosts a party with underage drinking that her sister gets in trouble for. There are A LOT of VERY steamy kisses and there are a lot of mentions of it between two of the travelers but none is proven, and s ...more

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May 21, 2017 Theresa rated it liked it

3.5 stars!! A cute, quick summer read!

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Mar 23, 2016 Tee loves Kyle Jacobson rated it it was amazing

Shelves: around-the-world-arc-tours, march-2016

This book was funny to me. I am one of those crazy readers where I decide to read a book based on the cover and the synopsis. Well with this book I got so much more than what I expected. I thought okay a summer romance, fun in the sun, and traveling who can ask for more. Well let's just say that Aubree got more than she thought she would but hey fair exchange ain't no robbery.

See Aubree has a party that gets out of control and her sister comes to her rescue. So when her sister gets into real tro ...more

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May 29, 2016 Hannah McBride rated it it was amazing

WANDERLOST is my first grab-and-snuggle-this-book reaction I've had all year. I seriously finished it and clutched it to my chest for a few seconds to let it all sink in because it's THAT good.

From the very first page, Jen Malone captured my heart with Aubree. Aubree who is so much the normal every day girl who doesn't thrive on drama and wants to have fun. Aubree who wants to help her sister and ends up on the trip of a lifetime.

Filled with a cast of enigmatic, fun characters and a seriously ho ...more

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Jan 03, 2016 Jeanette rated it really liked it

This book was just loads of cuteness, cliches & lovable characters. Full review coming soon.

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Nov 25, 2015 Karla Mae (Reads and Thoughts) rated it really liked it

Shelves: favorites, 2016-reads, young-adult, travel, arc-author-s-provided, cover-love-love, arc-physical

*ARC Kindly provided by HarperTeen for review*

Europe is a very interesting continent. It feels like every corner of each country there is full of something new to explore about. I work as a Travel Agent for the past two years specializing in USA and European Tours and as a very bookish person, it’s always a good experience to find a common ground with my real life and bookish life – Europe.

I become familiar with Europe because of my work but being able to read about it on the eye of the person w ...more

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Jun 18, 2019 Renata rated it it was ok

Shelves: stand-alone

2’5

This was really fast to read and I lowkey enjoyed but only some moments, it was too insta everything and if there was a problem there was a insta way to resol everything.

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Aug 18, 2015 Brittany S. rated it really liked it

Shelves: ya, netgalley-edelweiss, contemp-realistic-ya

Initial Impressions 6/5/16: Very cute and so much fun! This was exactly what I was in the mood for and I loved the combination of humor, sister bonds, and wanderlust. Perfect for fans of Anna and the French Kiss and Meant to Be!

Full review as originally posted HERE on The Book Addict's Guide 7/6/16: I love cute contemporary books, especially in the summertime, so I was very excited to read WANDERLOST! I had been looking forward to reading it and ran into a reading slump for a while (well, more Initial Impressions 6/5/16: Very cute and so much fun! This was exactly what I was in the mood for and I loved the combination of humor, sister bonds, and wanderlust. Perfect for fans of Anna and the French Kiss and Meant to Be!

Full review as originally posted HERE on The Book Addict's Guide 7/6/16: I love cute contemporary books, especially in the summertime, so I was very excited to read WANDERLOST! I had been looking forward to reading it and ran into a reading slump for a while (well, more so that I didn’t have time to read than an actual slump) so WANDERLOST got put on hold for a bit but once I was able to pick it back up, I couldn’t put it down! I spent an afternoon in the summer sun bingeing the rest of the book and it was such a pleasant and fun read!

I really, really loved the sister aspect in this book. Aubree and her sister Elizabeth are just far apart enough in age that they never really fell into sync with that best friendship that a lot of sisters have, not to mention that they both have very different personalities. The book really swings back and forth from the two girls getting along to wondering how they’re even sisters and I just loved how real that felt to me. My sister and I are three years apart and we were never at odds like Aubree and Elizabeth were but it took us a while to find our solid friendship! We’ve always gotten along and have been sisterly but once I graduated college, we really started to become better friends and it was such a wonderful thing to be able to have another relationship with my sister like that! I really loved seeing how Aubree and her sister worked their way through their relationship and really worked on seeing life from each other’s perspectives (quite literally as Aubree pretends to be Elizabeth for a portion of this book) and it was such a great part of WANDERLOST for me!

I think this book is perfect for fans of ANNA AND THE FRENCH KISS both in tone and content. The romance is cute, the comedy is perfect, and the wanderlust is real. Even though it maybe pushed the limits of reality sometimes (I’m not sure how plausible it is to pose as your sister in a foreign country but I guess it COULD happen), I totally didn’t care and I was on board no matter what was happening. I loved the fun atmosphere throughout! Aubree did a great job of handling herself no matter what the situation was and I loved how much she grew throughout the book.

I love how Aubree learned so much about herself through all of her new experiences. Aside from traveling to Europe — which is a pretty huge deal — she traveled alone, led a group of seniors around the continent, and ended up having to really figure out who she was outside of her friends, family, and school. I really appreciated watching her grow up and more so than just growing up, to really figure out who she was and what she wanted to do with her life. She was finally coming out of her sister’s shadow and I can totally relate to the point where Aubree was in this book. It was similar to my experiences when I went to college (though obviously without the whole Europe part) and I really started to figure out who I was as an individual and the kind of person I wanted to be as an adult. It’s such an awesome thing to witness and this is one of the many reasons I love reading YA!

WANDERLOST was such a fun book with some really great messages. If you’ve got a bit of wanderlust, this book will totally hit the spot and you get to see some really great relationships as well. Jen Malone had me totally hooked with this book and I can’t wait to read more from her! ...more

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I adored this so. Freaking. Much. So swoony, so wanderlusty, so charming, and both Aubree and Sam are afreakingdorable with soooo much chemistry I could die. 10/10 would read a NA sequel.

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I once spent a year traveling the world solo from Nepal to Romania to Fiji, where I learned 99.9% of humanity is pretty freaking awesome yet somehow doesn't share my love of ice cubes in a drink. I met my husband on the highway, literally. In fact our meet-cute was SO cute we had a whole story written about it in Ladies Home Journal. My twin boys placed second in the Most Identical contest at the ...more