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
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