Wanderlost by Jen Malone

Wanderlost

by Jen Malone


Not all those who wander are lost, but Aubree Sadler most definitely is on this novel’s whirlwind trip through Europe. A romantic and charming YA debut perfect for fans of Stephanie Perkins and Jenny Han.

Aubree can’t think of a better place to be than in perfectly boring Ohio, and she’s ready for a relaxing summer. But when her older sister, Elizabeth, gets into real trouble, Aubree is talked into taking over Elizabeth’s summer job, leading a group of senior citizens on a bus tour through Europe.

Aubree doesn’t even make it to the first stop in Amsterdam before their perfect plan unravels, leaving her with no phone, no carefully prepared binder full of helpful facts, and an unexpected guest: the tour company owner’s son, Sam. Considering she’s pretending to be Elizabeth, she absolutely shouldn’t fall for him, but she can’t help it, especially with the most romantic European cities as the backdrop for their love story.

But her relationship with Sam is threatening to ruin her relationship with her sister, and she feels like she’s letting both of them down. Aubree knows this trip may show her who she really is—she just hopes she likes where she ends up.

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5 of 5 stars

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Rating: 4.5 Stars

It wasn't easy being the little sister, and Aubree had been living in her sister's shadow her entire life. When Aubree was forced to take her sister's place leading a European tour, she saw it has her opportunity to prove to her sister, and the rest of the family, that she was a mature and capable person. She not only demonstrated this to her family, but she confirmed it with herself.

I had such a wonderful time on this trip with Aubree! It's not a crime to be a little scared to step outside your comfort zone, but poor Aubree was shoved with both hands. At first, she relied heavily on the kindness of strangers, but with each baby step she took, her confidence grew, and she began to take ownership of this trip. It was such a delight to see her grow over the course of this book, and I sort of was proud of everything she accomplished.

And, how lucky was Aubree to have Sam. That boy was such a sweet little cinnamon roll. For a while, I only had heart-eyes for him. He was perfect! He was thoughtful and fun and caring and his interactions with Aubree made me giddy. But, you know what? I think I loved him even more, when I found out he had a few flaws. But, yeah, he definitely earned a place on the list of fictional suitors for my daughter.

Being in Europe was fantastic. This was one lucky tour group, because they did and saw so many amazing things. All the sights were fabulous, but even more fabulous was Aubree's tour group. You know I love old people, and this was a fun and feisty group of seniors. They shared so much of their wisdom with Aubree, and they definitely contributed to her growth process.

Wanderlost was a wonderful and adorable book, which allowed me to share so much laughter, warmth, and joy with this group of travelers.

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  • 3 July, 2019: Reviewed