Title: A Million Miles Away
Author: Lara Avery
1st Date of Publication: July 7, 2015
1st Date of Publication: July 7, 2015
ISBN: 9780316283687
# of Pages: 320
# of Pages: 320
Genre: Young Adult Contemporary
Age Rating: 13 (Death, Lying)
Book Description:
When high school senior Kelsey's identical twin sister, Michelle, dies in a car crash, Kelsey is left without her other half. The only person who doesn't know about the tragedy is Michelle's boyfriend, Peter, recently deployed to Afghanistan. But when Kelsey finally connects with Peter online, she can't bear to tell him the truth. Active duty has taken its toll, and Peter, thinking that Kelsey is Michelle, says that seeing her is the one thing keeping him alive. Caught up in the moment, Kelsey has no choice: She lets Peter believe that she is her sister.
As Kelsey keeps up the act, she crosses the line from pretend to real. Soon, Kelsey can't deny that she's falling, hard, for the one boy she shouldn't want.
Point of View: 3rd person- Kelsey Maxfield
When high school senior Kelsey's identical twin sister, Michelle, dies in a car crash, Kelsey is left without her other half. The only person who doesn't know about the tragedy is Michelle's boyfriend, Peter, recently deployed to Afghanistan. But when Kelsey finally connects with Peter online, she can't bear to tell him the truth. Active duty has taken its toll, and Peter, thinking that Kelsey is Michelle, says that seeing her is the one thing keeping him alive. Caught up in the moment, Kelsey has no choice: She lets Peter believe that she is her sister.
As Kelsey keeps up the act, she crosses the line from pretend to real. Soon, Kelsey can't deny that she's falling, hard, for the one boy she shouldn't want.
Point of View: 3rd person- Kelsey Maxfield
Goodreads Rating: 3.58
My Rating: 3.65
Part of the Book that Caught My Attention: Title
View on the Cover: Cover didn't attract me very much since it kind of looked like a lot of chick lit sort of stuff. As soon as I saw it, I knew it was a romance story but I thought I would give it a try.
View on Title: It made me think why the title is given a hyperbole because if you travel anywhere it wouldn't be a million miles so I thought it was intriguing for this reason.
View on Title: It made me think why the title is given a hyperbole because if you travel anywhere it wouldn't be a million miles so I thought it was intriguing for this reason.
Pros:
- I haven't read many love stories with soldiers so this was a bit of fresh air, especially for the young adult world.
- I thought Michelle's death was an interesting piece of the plot because it gave a way for Kelsey to transform herself into a better person while getting a better understanding of her deceased twin, Michelle.
Cons:
- The book felt cheesy sometimes with what is said between Peter and Kelsey. I wasn't much of a fan because the book at times felt corny.
- Peter's character felt unrealistic in a way that he was too optimistic. He's in Afghanistan as a soldier and a long ways away from Michelle/Kelsey.
- Kelsey was a bit frustrating because she couldn't bring herself to tell Peter the truth and allows him to live a lie. I lost respect for her character even though she was trying to protect him.
Critics' Reviews:
"This is definitely several steps above the standard romance; Avery is a voice to watch in this genre."―Booklist
"Those who are looking for something similar to Nicholas Sparks will appreciate this light romance."―School Library Journal
"This is definitely several steps above the standard romance; Avery is a voice to watch in this genre."―Booklist
"Those who are looking for something similar to Nicholas Sparks will appreciate this light romance."―School Library Journal
Other Recommendations:
Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
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