missprint_'s review
3.0
The Start of Me and You didn’t really need a sequel. This was a victory lap much in the same way Always and Forever, Lara Jean was. It was nice to see familiar characters again but this just didn’t pick up at a point I needed to see Paige and Max at.
story_sanctuary's review
4.0
This is the first book I’ve read by Emery Lord, though her books have been on my “must try this” list for a long time. I thought the writing was great– Paige is a sweet sort of people-pleaser who’s just beginning to assert her own desires and goals, so it was a great moment to step into her life.
I loved all the script-writing stuff. Though I know nothing about that process, it felt believable and Paige’s enthusiasm for it was contagious. I absolutely bought in and needed her to get into a great college program where she could continue to pursue that dream.
Especially in the early chapters, the narrative referred back to things that had happened before, and kept thinking, wait, why isn’t that a novel? Why aren’t I reading that other story, because it sounds really compelling.
And then I had a duh moment. There IS a book telling that previous story. It’s called THE START OF ME AND YOU. So now I need to read that one!
For the most part, I followed the story just fine without having read the first book. The only things I found confusing were the backstories of Paige’s friends. There are several to keep straight, and I didn’t always have them right. I think I would have been more on the ball there if I’d read THE START OF ME AND YOU first.
But overall, I liked THE MAP FROM HERE TO THERE. The writing was strong but accessible. I never felt like Paige was being pretentious or that the writing didn’t suit her voice. And, as I mentioned above, her passion for script-writing absolutely came through. I felt it as I was reading. Same with her anxiety and her confusion and frustration with her feelings. I thought she was super relatable.
If you liked STARFISH by Akemi Dawn Bowman or THIS ADVENTURE ENDS by Emma Mills, definitely add THE MAP FROM HERE TO THERE to your list.
Note: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
I loved all the script-writing stuff. Though I know nothing about that process, it felt believable and Paige’s enthusiasm for it was contagious. I absolutely bought in and needed her to get into a great college program where she could continue to pursue that dream.
Especially in the early chapters, the narrative referred back to things that had happened before, and kept thinking, wait, why isn’t that a novel? Why aren’t I reading that other story, because it sounds really compelling.
And then I had a duh moment. There IS a book telling that previous story. It’s called THE START OF ME AND YOU. So now I need to read that one!
For the most part, I followed the story just fine without having read the first book. The only things I found confusing were the backstories of Paige’s friends. There are several to keep straight, and I didn’t always have them right. I think I would have been more on the ball there if I’d read THE START OF ME AND YOU first.
But overall, I liked THE MAP FROM HERE TO THERE. The writing was strong but accessible. I never felt like Paige was being pretentious or that the writing didn’t suit her voice. And, as I mentioned above, her passion for script-writing absolutely came through. I felt it as I was reading. Same with her anxiety and her confusion and frustration with her feelings. I thought she was super relatable.
If you liked STARFISH by Akemi Dawn Bowman or THIS ADVENTURE ENDS by Emma Mills, definitely add THE MAP FROM HERE TO THERE to your list.
Note: I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
basicbbookworm's review
4.0
Enjoyed the first and really enjoyed the second. I liked the “what happens after the romantic gesture” aspect of it. The story felt very real with its teenage angst and figuring out life plans and sense of self. And that the getting of the guy didn’t suddenly fix those things.
kaylynm37's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
melissadelongcox's review
3.0
So... huh.
A lot of my pros are also cons. I love that anxiety is represented and it feels realistic - the sometimes unexplainable, staggering panic of it - but at the same time, I was so annoyed with Paige at times that it wasn't enjoyable to read. I appreciate that the story is messy - there are lots of miscommunication moments, very realistic relationship disagreements, the worry about a major decision that impacts the rest of your life - but at the same time, I enjoy a novel that gives us a clear, defined ending, especially when it comes to a beloved relationship! It felt tough to end the novel with a big question mark about actually lots of different things.
Probably more realistically hovering around a 3.5-4 for me, but I'm sticking with the 3 for now.
A lot of my pros are also cons. I love that anxiety is represented and it feels realistic - the sometimes unexplainable, staggering panic of it - but at the same time, I was so annoyed with Paige at times that it wasn't enjoyable to read. I appreciate that the story is messy - there are lots of miscommunication moments, very realistic relationship disagreements, the worry about a major decision that impacts the rest of your life - but at the same time, I enjoy a novel that gives us a clear, defined ending, especially when it comes to a beloved relationship! It felt tough to end the novel with a big question mark about actually lots of different things.
Probably more realistically hovering around a 3.5-4 for me, but I'm sticking with the 3 for now.
chrissireads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
charmaineac's review
4.0
So cute! I love this story and these characters. It felt like coming home.
Max and Paige were frustrating at times — I wish we got to see a love triangle!
Max and Paige were frustrating at times — I wish we got to see a love triangle!
ennabananaz's review against another edition
3.0
My least favorite Emery Lordy
If the last 100 pages wouldn’t have been there I would habe probably rated this two stars because it was just soo boring.
However, the last 100 pages gave me something so its a solid 3 stars.
If the last 100 pages wouldn’t have been there I would habe probably rated this two stars because it was just soo boring.
However, the last 100 pages gave me something so its a solid 3 stars.
sarahthereader's review
5.0
Thanks to @netgalley for the ARC of #themapfromheretothere by @emerylord (@bloomsburypublishing ). On the surface this might seem like a typical YA romance/coming of age novel, but dig deeper and you’ll see it is so much more. Paige is starting her senior year in high school after wrapping up an amazing summer—a program at NYU, a fun job at a local movie theater and her wonderful boyfriend Max is back after spending the summer in Italy. She has a bunch of terrific friends (who I’d like to adopt!) and everything seems perfect. But perfect makes Paige nervous and anxiety starts rearing its ugly head. Paige starts struggling with all the decisions and changes that come with senior year. Loved the characters and the dialogue and really loved the honest way big themes like family and mental health are handled. Coming out early January 2020