Let's Get Lost by Adi Alsaid

Let's Get Lost

by Adi Alsaid

During her cross-country adventures following the tragic death of her family, Leila touches the lives of four strangers -- Hudson, Bree, Elliot, and Sonia. While forever changing the lives of these four, Leila also discovers an important truth about herself.

A love-seeking mechanic, a dramatic petty thief, a disappointed planner, and a broken-hearted teen all find their lives transformed as each shares whirlwind adventures with a girl in an insanely red car.

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3½ Stars.
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I love a contemporary adventure where characters travel to find themselves, and Let's Get Lost is an entertaining and subtle take on a quirky, John Green style road trip. The one factor all the characters have in common is Leila, a girl who is determined to make it through the United States to Alaska, to see the Northern Lights. But rather than share her own story, Leila meets Hudson, Bree, Elliot and Sonia along the way and shares a few brief moments with each, poignant moments that may change their lives.

Looking for treasures in Hudson's small town, seizing the Tuesday with Bree, helping Elliot to win the girl and smuggling Sonia over the border to find love again. Leila always seems to be willing to put her own adventure on hold in order to help her new companion. She's quirky and fun, but holds her own story close to her chest until she reaches her own destination. I loved her character, she was selfless and a point of motivation in each situation.

Sadly with so many short stories making up the complete road trip, I never quite connected with the characters, as their persona doesn't delve into anything more than their current situations. Overall, it's a nice, quick read that will surprise.

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