[Review] Places We've Never Been - Kasie West

Summary: Norah hasn’t seen her childhood best friend, Skyler, in years. When he first moved away, they'd talk all the time, but lately their relationship has been reduced to liking each other’s Instagram posts. That’s why Norah can’t wait for the joint RV road trip their families have planned for the summer.
 
But when Skyler finally arrives, he seems...like he’d rather be anywhere else. Hurt and confused, Norah reacts in kind. Suddenly, her oldest friendship is on the rocks.
 
An unexpected summer spent driving across the country leads both Norah and Skyler down new roads and to new discoveries. Before long, they are, once again, seeing each other in a different light. Can their friendship-turned-rivalry turn into something more? (Pub Date: May 31 2022)

 

Norah was excited for the road trip in which she'd finally reunite with her best friend from childhood after four years that he'd left. But he doesn't greet her back as enthusiastically. In fact, he ignores her. What could have made Skyler change from the person she could trust and share her dreams of drawing and making videogames? She'll have a whole trip in an RV to figure that out. 

3.5 rounded up to 4.

I'm partial here, I love Kasie West, she's the safe place where I can get my dose of YA but with the right amount of all else. She's fun, she's involving; and this book was again pretty much what I'd expected from her. I love how, as a plus, she managed to put the two families together while giving each of the characters different and remarkable personalities. 

I can't say this was a big life lesson, or that it was the best YA I've ever read. I'm not even sure I can call it a page-turner; you know where this is going, you can even guess most of the plot twists. But it is the perfect comfort read. And you get that something else you already expect from West's books. 

If you're already a West fan, you will get what you see. If you haven't read any of her books, this one is a standalone, cute, filled with likable characters, and entertaining. Why pass this chance, right?

Honest review based on an ARC provided by Netgalley. Many thanks to the publisher for this opportunity.

Rating: 4 out of 5.