A review by khairun_atika
Emmy & Oliver by Robin Benway

3.0

The premise of Emmy and Oliver is rather dark - at the age of seven, Oliver was kidnapped, sending the small town into a panicked frenzy. The girl next door, Emmy misses her friend, and for ten years, lived under strict rules as her paranoid parents made sure no danger befalls Emmy. Fast forward ten years and Oliver mysteriously reappears. What ensues is a witty family drama, as Oliver reluctantly reconnects with his family, and Emmy tries to rekindle their friendship. The story is warm and endearing, humourous and witty, as Emmy and her friends try to work through Oliver's issues and stand by him. I liked the dynamics of Emmy's open yet slightly strained relationship with her overprotective parents, and the strong bond she shares with Caro and Drew. Oliver is a conflicted young man, still figuring out what home means, and what he left behins. A truly good read :)