Amy & Roger’s Epic Detour, by Morgan Matson

Amy Curry is no where near enthused by the summer that lay ahead of her. Little did she know it would be one of the most memorable summers of her life. Her mother decided it would be helpful to move across the country from California to Connecticut. She gives the responsibility of driving their car cross-country to Amy. However, there is one problem: due to her father's death caused by a car accident, she is not at the psychological capability to drive. That is when Mrs. Curry ensues the help of her friend's son, the strikingly handsome Roger, who Amy can't seem to remember from her childhood. The road forces both Amy and Roger, who has a problematic past of his own, to venture into both figurative and literal uncharted territory.

This has to be, by far, the best road trip book I've ever read. It's a good thing I read it right before going on a road trip of my own because it got me incredibly excited to be in an eight hour car road. But eight hours are only a fraction of the adventure Amy and Roger's trip takes you on. The reader truly experiences the road trip and the growing relationship across America as they flip the pages of this book. The scrapbook style elements incorporated among st the pages gives you the feeling that you are alongside the duo on their trip complete with receipts, brochures, menus, song lists, etc. This medium-length novel, Amy & Roger’s Epic Detour, by Morgan Matson, is pretty close to a five star summer read. I recommend this to all YA readers. Its dynamic and lovable characters will capture your heart.

Reviewed by Alexis K., Grade 11

Montrose Library