I'm a sucker for quick-paced, quirky young adult books that balance on the edge of something deeper, while keeping it light. Lauren Morrill has given us characters that are easy to identify by placing them in an adventure (literally!) about what it means when you think you've got it all figured out, but really you don't.
Meant to Be takes place in one of my most favorite cities ever, London. Having spent a lot of time there, it was so easy for me to imagine all the different scenes that Julia and the rest of her class encounter through out this novel. I think the location was probably one of my most favorite aspects. It added a different side to the story, that I don't think would have been as interesting if Julia were to make these discoveries back home.
Right off the bat I knew Jason's character was someone who would shake things up a bit. He's your typical prick, but deep down you know there's a different side to him that makes him that much more adorable. As Julia's quest continues to unfold, many different questions keep popping up. As the reader you know her whole "meant to be" theory is silly, but it's also endearing. It matches Julia's innocence and completes the character she portrays.
If you're looking for a fun, adventurous book to devour in a day's time; then I highly recommend Meant to Be. You'll be flipping the pages so fast, dying to find out what's truly meant to be for Julia.
"quick-paced, quirky young adult books that balance on the edge of something deeper, while keeping it light" -- sounds perfect!
I have seen so many positive reviews on this book. I need to get it for sure. In all the reviews though I can say that "typical prick" has not come up before, and it made me giggle. Great review.
This looks like a charming read! I'll have to pick it up when I'm looking for something quick and light.
Sometimes, I am in the mood for just this type of book. And obvs I trust your recommendations forever and a day!
YES! I love love love this book and it was so adorable and wonderfully written and just an overall fun read.
I've been so excited for this book since I heard it was set in one of the cities that I really want to visit one day - London! It also sounds really cute, and I love the general theme of the story. I can't wait to read it!