Review: Amy & Roger's Epic Detour

About the book:   
Amy & Roger's Epic Detour
Published by: Simon & Schuster, May 4th 2010
Genre: YA, Contemporary, adventure/road trip
Pages: 344 pages


Synopsis:
After a familly tragedy, Amy has to move from California to Connecticut. Here's the thing, her mom is already in Connecticut and Amy is asked to bring herself, along with the car. That's when Roger, an old familly friend tags along! And guess what, they will make an epic detour. 

My thoughts: I just loved the book, the mystery, the not insta love but really insta love aspect (hard to explain, read the book and you'll understand). Amy was so relatable (to me that is) she's like the kind of girl who's a mess aroung guys and just new people in general. I mean, that's me. I loved the fact that the characters grew a lot, it was a physical and psychological journey for both of them and it was just a great thing to read them (can i say that?) going through it.  

My rating: 5/ 5 stars
Sad parts: Not much
Funny part:yes
Action: Not really
Who should read that book: If you ever dreamt, even slightly to do a roadtrip, read this book, now.

About the author: 
Morgan Matson grew up in New York City and Greenwich, Connecticut. She attended Occidental College in Los Angeles but halfway though a theater degree, she started working in the children's department of Vroman's Bookstore and fell in love with YA literature. Following college graduation (and the proud bearer of an incredibly useful theater/English degree) she moved back East to attend the New School, where she received her M.F.A in Writing for Children. Amy & Roger's Epic Detour, inspired by Morgan's three cross-country road trips, was published in May 2010. It was named an ALA Top Ten Best Book, a PW "Flying Start" book, and was shortlisted for the Waterstone's Book Prize.