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This was a messy family road trip novel. These complex characters filled the pages with sadness, determination, anger, and regret. However, as the trip progressed, they made room for love. The resolution was a bit quick and frustratingly incomplete. Thanks to Edelweiss and the publisher for an ARC.

There were parts of this I enjoyed along with parts I really disliked. I ended up skimming the last third because I was pretty tired of Ammalie by then.

I'm starting my #BookSpin this fine Sunday morning (I ❤️ weekends)

I never cease to be amazed by the creative mind of Kevin Wilson. He nailed magical realism in Nothing To See Here, and coming-of-age in Now Is Not The Time To Panic, and now he can add the road trip novel to his trophy shelf. Full review: https://keepingupwiththepenguins.com/run-for-the-hills-kevin-wilson/

In true Kevin Wilson style, this book deals with dysfunctional families. A group of strangers who discover they share the same father set out on a road trip to find their dad.

Although this isn't my favorite by him, it was still a good read. At times, scenarios felt too easily resolved, but I enjoyed seeing the relationships between the characters grow as the story progressed.

#NetGalley #ARC

Logan and Rosemary were best friends growing up, but they parted ways. 10 years later they‘re both teachers back in their small hometown school and don‘t like each other much. But then their favorite former teacher Joe, ill with cancer, asks them to take him on a road trip so he can die in peace in Maine. Together on the road, the women have the opportunity to start anew. Lots of humor, some heavy moments too. Definitely too long, but pretty good.

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Rube is traveling cross country to see his father who left him at a young age and who hasn‘t been in contact with him since. On his way he is picking up his siblings, all of which have been abandoned by their father, a man who is totally reinventing himself whenever he leaves. Kevin Wilson has once again written a book full of unique characters and I absolutely loved it.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the advance copy. Out May 13

I just can't do it anymore. They're finally getting together and I'm not even indifferent, I'm actively put off. 😞