All day, she sat through her classes, feverishly scribbling away (her rare silence probably a cherished respite for her teachers). Thirteen-year-old Emily woke up one morning with a sudden itch to write her first novel. I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review. Mini Moe #2 and I will definitely be looking for more from Ms. There’s a touch of romance–a little angsty, a little sweet–not the focus of the story, but a nice addition. But they also got to spend most of the book globetrotting too, so… From parents with cancer, coming out worries, overprotective parents, dealing with the financial repercussions of bad decisions (never, ever get an apartment with your loser boyfriend when you’re still in high school or its equivalent, people–that just has bad idea written all over it), to watching your sister giving birth (!)–these girls had a lot on their plates. I really enjoyed spending time with Liza, Kit, Tam, Olivia, and Mai. Plus, you’re suddenly finding yourself with a mad desire to roam around Europe and Asia… There’s a lot of points of view to keep straight (but not Mai? That part was a bit odd) and the present tense of the story threw me a bit initially, but once the story sucks you in you just don’t want to put it aside until you’ve finished. Points of Departure is a sweet story about friendship, growing up, and figuring out who you are and what you want. She just hadn’t planned on doing it without Kit by her side.Īnd they’re all learning that travel isn’t just about the places you go, but who you’re with at the time. Meanwhile Kit’s stuck working double shifts to pay off a debt, wondering if she’ll ever get it together.Īll Liza wants from this trip is to discover a new version of herself.
And there’s Olivia, so miserable about screwing up exams she’s not even sure she wants to get out of bed, let alone on a plane. There’s Tam, who already has her doubts about leaving her sick father behind. But when Kit’s suddenly forced to drop out, Liza’s left with three girls she barely knows.
It’s exactly what they all need after the final slog of high school. In this young adult novel to be released June 2016 best friends Kit and Liza have been looking forward to this trip forever.įive girls, five tickets overseas.
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