A review by melissadelongcox
The Map from Here to There by Emery Lord
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.