Review: This Adventure Ends by Emma Mills
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Series: None
Author: Emma Mills
Published: October 4th 2016 by Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Goodreads Synopsis
Sloane isn't expecting to fall in with a group of friends when she moves from New York to Florida—especially not a group of friends so intense, so in love, so all-consuming. Yet that's exactly what happens.
Sloane becomes closest to Vera, a social-media star who lights up any room, and Gabe, Vera's twin brother and the most serious person Sloane's ever met. When a beloved painting by the twins' late mother goes missing, Sloane takes on the responsibility of tracking it down, a journey that takes her across state lines—and ever deeper into the twins' lives.
Filled with intense and important friendships, a wonderful warts-and-all family, shiveringly good romantic developments, and sharp, witty dialogue, this story is about finding the people you never knew you needed.
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I've quickly become a fan of Emma Mills', since reading and loving First & Then, and then loving her other releases. This book may be my favourite of hers, as I was glued from the first page, and so invested in the characters, the romance, and the plot.
Sloane has moved from New York to Florida in the middle of her Senior year, and isn't expecting to find friends. She's a loner, and happy to be so, but her mam convinces her to go to a party, where she meets twins Vera and Gabe. The twins are nothing like each other: Vera is bright, vibrant, and so outgoing, whereas Gabe is serious and introverted. She soon becomes friends with the twins and their own friends, and finds that being a loner isn't everything. When she learns more about the twin's home life, and the discovery that their mother's painting had gone missing, Sloane takes it upon herself to find and retrieve it, and pay back Vera and Gabe for being their for her.
I loved Sloane and her feisty attitude. Yes, she was fine being a loner, but she used humour and sarcasm to deflect from just how alone she was. It was like a crutch for her, which sometimes got her in trouble, but it was another way we saw her grow over the course of the book. Now that she had people she cared about, and who cared about her, she truly looked at herself, and improved what she had let get out of control.
Vera and Sloane's friendship is everything you could ever want. They get so close, so quick, it's as if they are sisters. Found family is definitely part of this book as the friendship group isn't just a group of friends, but like a pseudo family. Friendship is the biggest part to this book, with Sloane, Vera, Gabe, Remy, Aubrey and Bree all playing important roles throughout. Remy is sweet and kind; he used to date Aubrey, but now doesn't, and he's the one who helps Sloane track down the painting. Aubrey is supportive, and fully embraces Sloane once she arrives.
The romance in this book was swoony. Gabe really struggled after his mother died, which caused him to go into himself and become a shadow of his former self. He initially appears moody and serious, but once you break through his shell, you see the true Gabe peek out, and he and Sloane really compliment each other. Like with Emma's other books, I wish there was a bit more on page romance, but what there was perfect as it was.
I know now that whenever Emma brings out a book, I will buy it, no matter what. She is one of my favourite authors, and I'd read anything she writes.
Dates Read:
May 20-21, 2018
Rating
5 Stars
May 20-21, 2018
Rating
5 Stars
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