5.0 out of 5 stars What an enjoyable journey! I highly recommend!! Still want more!

Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2024

I loved this book! Jake's interaction with the characters he meets along his journey felt like real people I've never met, but yet I knew them! I felt like I've worked with them, I've lived with them and hung out with people just like them! They touched his "inner child" and helped me think about the people we all meet throughout our own lives.

This style of writing was new to me, but with each new chapter it pulled me in and kept me wanting to read on. I appreciated all the history lessons, the life lessons and even the comedy. I felt confused, happy, sad, angry, and excited. As Jake traveled east I started to wonder where this journey was going to end. I found myself feeling sad that the end was nearing but there was so much more to read and learn, but not enough pages for that to happen. It kept me invested and wanting to keep reading. While I thought Jake's story ended too early, leaving me questions about what happens to Jake, Emily, or Angel, I truly really loved this book!

I enjoyed the ending, took me from feeling shocked, to sad, but then even laughed at what happens in Charleston. It's like you have to blink a couple of times to make sure you just read what was written. I do hope down the road I get a chance to read more of Jake's life, as I feel like there is more to be told!

I highly recommend this book! Read it, you won't regret it. I couldn't put it down once I got started!

5.0 out of 5 stars Riding Shotgun in this Journey

Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2024

This is an absolutely wonderful read. As an author my petpeeve is any plot holes. Which this is totally free from. The story runs smooth and the characters are perfectly described. Flashbacks are done with exact timing and really build suspense, and in the end answer some heart breaking questions. No matter what your genre is, this will be enjoyable for you.