Name: The Road to You
ISBN: 9780989316040

Marilyn Brant

"Until I found Gideon's journal in the tool shed - locked in the cedar box where I'd once hidden my old diary - I'd been led to believe my brother was dead. But the contents of his journal changed all that" --

The Road to You

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Marilyn Brant's The Road to You is a great coming of age story with a bit of romance and a lot of mystery. It took me a little while to get into the book, but once I did I was intrigued by the mystery and the action kept me on the edge of my seat. I was kept me guessing with unexpected twists and turns and an interesting cast of characters. I wouldn't have minded a little more romance, but the interaction and chemistry between Aurora and Donovan was fairly satisfying on its own and the mystery and suspense made up for the lack of romance. The connection between Aurora and Donovan was sweet and real, regardless of how they fought it. 

One of the most interesting things to me was the setting of the book - both geographic and time. Route 66 is such an interesting and historic stretch of road. It made for a perfect setting for Aurora and Donovan's trip. Set in the 1970s, there were no cell phones or modern technology we take for granted. This story wouldn't have worked nearly as well in a more contemporary setting because of those devices.

Overall, this was a compelling mystery that kept my attention for the duration. It was a refreshing break from the books I generally read. I enjoyed Marilyn's writing style and look forward to reading more from her in the future.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.