Review: In Review: Where You'll Find Me by Erin Fletcher
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 8, 2014
Is this story realistic? No. Not really. Did I care? Not at all. Half of the books I read aren't realistic. The only difference here is this is a contemporary and not a science fiction or fantasy book. What it did have was two damaged characters I found likable and a plot that kept me guessing until the end. It hooked me from the start with the dialogue, the relationships and the element of mystery.Hanley feels an immediate connection to the young man she finds hiding in her garage. Here's where Hanley and I differ. I would have went screaming for help. I'm not that trusting. She, on the other hand, befriends him nearly immediately, begins to sneak out of the house (and into her garage) to spend time with him and ultimately falls in love. Sure, Nate didn't seem like a threat. He seemed like a normal boy… who just happened to be living in someone else's garage. He was obviously keeping a secret, and while I was chomping at the bit to find out what it was, I didn't sense he was up to anything nefarious. He was sweet and charming and needed someone to rely on.Both Hanley and Nate had lost someone close to them in a tragic way. While Nate knew her story, she didn't find his out until much later on. Regardless, they were both there for each other and bonded in a very real (albeit a little insta-love-like) way. As Where You'll Find Me is a young adult book, there were some sweet, clean scenes and just good old fashioned teenage romance. They shared chemistry and understanding. They worked well together.I was surprised by the reveal of Nate's big secret. I thought the book would be a little lighter, fluffier, than what it was. But, it touched on a couple darker, more serious issues and it did it in a respectful, honest, thought-provoking way. I was pleased by the depth of the book in those moments. Where You'll Find Me was fast-paced and engaging. It was a great debut novel and I'm excited to read more from Erin Fletcher in the future.I received a copy of this book from the publisher, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.