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The Geography of Lost Things is, as the title suggests, a story about loss, lost things, and a road trip that teaches its main character about forgiveness and love. After her father passes away it seems the hits just keep on coming for Ali, first with her mother giving in to the letters left on their door and then with her dad's baby, his true love, his car, ending up in her possession. Ali doesn't hang on to things though and the car is the first thing on her list to get rid of. While a road trip might sound fun for some, Ali is dreading this one, especially when her ex-boyfriend points out that she can't drive stick and that he'll need to accompany her. Nico sets out to prove to her that they can take worthless items and turn them into money by trading up, hoping to convince her that the car's monetary value is not as much as the memories and lessons it holds. What starts as a mission to unload an ugly reminder of her past turns into an insightful journey that teaches her about her father and the impact he'd made on her life despite not being around for much of it.

The Geography of Lost Things is much more than the Young Adult storyline the blurb makes us believe it is. Jessica Brody has created characters who have experienced the same love and loss and hard lessons that many of us have. It's relatable and yet the story is incredibly unique. Ali is mature beyond her years, accustomed now at eighteen to having the same responsibilities as an adult. She works, is well aware of the financial struggles her absentee father put her mother through, and holds onto only the things and people she needs. What she doesn't realize though is how much her father's constant coming and going changed her, leaving her unable to trust and unable to leave the comfort of home.

Ali is so strong and stubborn, I loved every single bit of her as the narrator of this story. Nico, her not so welcome companion, is equally as stubborn and in many ways even more well-versed on the adult world each was thrust into oo young. The car, the one thing he leaves to her in his passing, holds more memories than Ali would like to remember in it and it is the answer to rescuing her mom from financial ruin. The majority of the story takes place on the road, with the one night trip turning into something much more as Nico trades one item for another, detouring them from their final destination, a car dealership. As they trade up the items Ali begins to realize that this road trip, the items, they're all things that remind her of her father and as she fights the love and memories she has for him Nico encourages her along patiently, standing beside her as she mourns a man she didn't know as well as a child deserves.

I loved that Jessica Brody explored family, forgiveness, love, and loss in The Geography of Lost Things, those emotions play such a massive role in every youth's life and the way they go through them is pivotal in growing up. Ali's father, though absent, shows immense love for his daughter in other ways and it is the journey that reveals that love to her. It was a fantastic novel and I highly recommend it to Young Adult readers.

ARC provided.


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The Geography of Lost Things Jessica Brody Books Reviews

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The Geography of Lost Things by Jessica Brody | Book Review

This review was originally posted on Finding Wonderland

THE STORY | Ali is anything but sentimental when it comes to the father who abandoned her. This is why when she is willed his prize possession, a 1968 Firebird, she cannot be rid of the inheritance fast enough. Her mother is about to lose their home, and loathe to move, Ali determines this car is the answer to their financial prayers.

Her road trip plans to sell the car falls through when her ex-boyfriend, Nico invites himself along. What begins as a single goal mission soon changes when Ali is forced to reexamine her life, and her opinion of the man who left her.

REVIEW | A rare occurrence in my reading habits is a good book that really surprises me. There are novels that take my breath away, but I usually crack them open anticipating this. There are novels that make me smile, but don’t leave a lasting impression, but again, I anticipate this. Then there are the books like ‘Lost Things’ that go in unexpected directions.

The synopsis for this book does draw a reader in as does the cover, but I still have reservations because of the road trip angle. For some reason, this is a book trope I’m not overly fond of. I suspect this is because most of the stories I’ve experienced like this have been boring. Fortunately, The Geography of Lost Things is anything but. I did see one reviewer comment that this story could have been a little bit shorter, and I do agree. However even though the story many have been just as effective with 10-20 pages less, it never bores me.

The characters help to keep the story rolling forward and easily capture our hearts. Ali is a kind of emotional wall in many ways, but through Nico, she learns a great deal. She opens herself to new experiences and her heart to new possibilities. It’s a journey not only in the physical sense (because of her road trip), but also for her emotional health. Then there’s Nico. His character is one of the best YA heroes I’ve met in recent years. Gentleman that he is, he’s not without his own scars.

Brody writes a compelling story with a clear first-person narrative that introduces us to a variety of quirky characters. To go with this there is also fun chapter headings (which list Ali’s finds along the journey), Craigslist trades, and a beautiful little romance. Whether it’s Ali’s love of quizzes or Nico’s cute “swearing” game, this love story is hard not to adore.

If you enjoy Emery Lord or Kasie West novels, The Geography of Lost Things is lovely. From the opening pages to the final lesson, it’s a gem. It’s the kind of book that makes me want to immediately pick up another novel from Jessica Brody, and the sort of story you should definitely seek out.

Content There is some profanity, but most is of the commonplace variety. There is some minor innuendo.
The Geography of Lost Things is, as the title suggests, a story about loss, lost things, and a road trip that teaches its main character about forgiveness and love. After her father passes away it seems the hits just keep on coming for Ali, first with her mother giving in to the letters left on their door and then with her dad's baby, his true love, his car, ending up in her possession. Ali doesn't hang on to things though and the car is the first thing on her list to get rid of. While a road trip might sound fun for some, Ali is dreading this one, especially when her ex-boyfriend points out that she can't drive stick and that he'll need to accompany her. Nico sets out to prove to her that they can take worthless items and turn them into money by trading up, hoping to convince her that the car's monetary value is not as much as the memories and lessons it holds. What starts as a mission to unload an ugly reminder of her past turns into an insightful journey that teaches her about her father and the impact he'd made on her life despite not being around for much of it.

The Geography of Lost Things is much more than the Young Adult storyline the blurb makes us believe it is. Jessica Brody has created characters who have experienced the same love and loss and hard lessons that many of us have. It's relatable and yet the story is incredibly unique. Ali is mature beyond her years, accustomed now at eighteen to having the same responsibilities as an adult. She works, is well aware of the financial struggles her absentee father put her mother through, and holds onto only the things and people she needs. What she doesn't realize though is how much her father's constant coming and going changed her, leaving her unable to trust and unable to leave the comfort of home.

Ali is so strong and stubborn, I loved every single bit of her as the narrator of this story. Nico, her not so welcome companion, is equally as stubborn and in many ways even more well-versed on the adult world each was thrust into oo young. The car, the one thing he leaves to her in his passing, holds more memories than Ali would like to remember in it and it is the answer to rescuing her mom from financial ruin. The majority of the story takes place on the road, with the one night trip turning into something much more as Nico trades one item for another, detouring them from their final destination, a car dealership. As they trade up the items Ali begins to realize that this road trip, the items, they're all things that remind her of her father and as she fights the love and memories she has for him Nico encourages her along patiently, standing beside her as she mourns a man she didn't know as well as a child deserves.

I loved that Jessica Brody explored family, forgiveness, love, and loss in The Geography of Lost Things, those emotions play such a massive role in every youth's life and the way they go through them is pivotal in growing up. Ali's father, though absent, shows immense love for his daughter in other ways and it is the journey that reveals that love to her. It was a fantastic novel and I highly recommend it to Young Adult readers.

ARC provided.