You Are Here by Jennifer E. Smith

Emma and her neighbor Peter are both lonely in a way that only bothers them on occasion. They both come from families they don’t quite understand. They both feel like something big is missing from their lives—and they’re both about to search for answers. When Emma makes a discovery that shakes the foundations of her identity, she convinces Peter to join her for a road trip. Each of them has something to find: For Emma, it is a grave—a grave that may be her only connection to her family. Peter is seeking something harder to define, but perhaps easier to navigate—a freedom, a sense of something more than what he has. Together, they take to the open road, engaging in a universal quest to make sense of who they are and where they come from…and learning a thing or two about love along the way.

I love this book so much. Ever since I read The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight, I knew I loved Jennifer E. Smith’s writing. Despite my high expectations, I didn’t know what to expect going into You Are Here. It was published before The Statistical Probability, so I didn’t know if her writing style used to be different. I was not disappointed at all. You Are Here is a road trip book, and an awesome one at that.

I loved Emma. I loved that she embraced her differences and wasn’t afraid to defy her siblings/parents to go do what she believed in. And then there’s Peter. Peter was fantastic as well. He was adorable and, like Emma, felt like he didn’t belong. However, Peter found solace in Emma’s family. He could relate to them. I loved Peter’s personality. He was smart, selfless, and willing to stick with Emma through all the craziness that was happening while they were on the road trip.

You Are Here is a fantastic read. Jennifer E. Smith is one of those writers who can flawlessly pull off writing a book with romance, while still making it about more than just love. I will forever recommend all of Jennifer E. Smith’s books.

FTC- Bought.