The Geography of You and Me

by Jennifer E Smith

[Kelly]

3½ Stars
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The Geography of You and Me is a heartwarming read with a sense of adventure. It follows both Lucy and Owen, two teens from different worlds who meet simply by chance. The story begins and the two and thrown together immediately, capturing the readers attention and falling in love with the city of New York and both teens. No parents, no interruptions, just an impromptu date that is a result of circumstance. Their night together didn't involve any physical interaction, but through both points of view, you feel a sense that the chance meeting is significant to both of them. But they're both realistic, exchange email addresses and simply go their separate ways.

The two keep in contact through Lucy's emails and Owen sending quirky postcards on his travels. Life moves on and so do both teens, promises were never made, therefor cannot be broken. But still, they both seems to gravitate back towards one another, even from oceans away. I really enjoyed it. It's fun, fluffy and allows the reader to travel from Edinburgh and San Francisco, to Prague, Portland and eventually Paris. It's incredibly charming.

This is my second Jennifer E. Smith novel, after reading and adoring The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight. Although The Geography of You and Me isn't as engaging, she's quickly become my favorite young adult adventure romance author. It truly is the book for all seasons, a flirty summer read or heartwarming winter romance.