*I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review* There is nothing not to love about The Geography of Lost Things. This beautiful narrative about second chances and things worth keeping stole my heart from the very first page. The story follows Ali, who’s been left a ‘68 Firebird convertible when her estranged dad passes away, and her journey to sell the car to save her childhood home. The twist is that she can’t drive stick, so her ex, Nico, comes along for the road trip. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I must say, I am always a sucker for car novels and road trip stories. I have no knowledge of cars, but I so love the feeling of finding yourself on the road. This book encompassed that spirit for me. A lot of what Ali learned was about finding unexpected connections with strangers and embracing bad memories, and I truly believe that the world is a better place when people seek to do just that.
Before I started reading, I thought I might feel like I was missing part of the story because of Ali and Nico’s history, but flashbacks to their prior relationship eliminated that concern and the moments they shared on the road made their story feel whole. Overall, the plot was fun and easy to follow, even with the flashbacks. I especially liked the moments of excitement when they found a new item to trade for and a new character got to share a story. There was a great balance of humorous and serious moments that the book felt stable, despite how heavy some of the storylines were, especially Ali finding an unsteady connection with her father. I really liked that aspect of the story, though. Everything about the plotline felt so innately human. Ali’s perception of her father and the way his life (and passing) affected her made her character really come alive. As for the romance… swoon-worthy! Watching Ali grow and accept her true self was amazing, and I loved how Nico was there to support her. Their connection totally came off the page for me, and I think they balanced each other very well. They both had flaws, and neither was perfect, but together they were able to overcome obstacles and learn, which I loved seeing. The Geography of Lost Things ticks all the boxes for me, and it definitely earned 5/5 stars.
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