I was unable to finish this book and thus will not be posting a full review on my blog. The language of this book was stilted, hard to follow and boring. I found that the POV was weird and I couldn't tell what character was driving the action, at times. Thank you for your consideration to allow me to review this book.

I grew up with "Somewhere Out There." As I child I was moved by its inclusion in An American Tale and it has also made me feel emotions and often brings me to tears. So when I read this book, written by the same person, I was looking for a moving, emotional tale.
The setup is perfect for a deep story. Three teens find out that their father was actually a donor at a sperm bank. These three teens are very different but each feels like they are missing something because they don't know the truth about themselves. So they set out to find their biological father and learn who they are. From there the story turns into a joyride with a variety of almost comical events happening. The ending is sugar coated but without much depth.
So 806 is really a fun buddy romp with very stereotypical characters for those who are interested in that kind of thing. But that's not what was looking for.
I received a free copy from the publisher for an honest review; all opinions are my own.

Katie, or KT as she wants to be called, has always wanted to meet her real father, so when she is told she is the product of sperm donor 806 she sets out to find him. After connecting online with Gabe and Jesse, the two other children of St. Louis Sperm donor 806, both seeking their real father for different reasons, they are led across country seeking answers.

This book held some excruciating cheesy parts, like page 131 when KT’s “eyes locked, and when I looked at him it was as if I was seeing him, really seeing him, for the first time. I knew exactly who he was, and I knew he knew exactly who I was. That scared me a little, but it felt kind of good at the same time,” as she discusses her connection with her half-sibling. But, this book also gripped the emotion surrounding the need to understand yourself, understand both individuals that created you. Author, Cynthia Weil, covered some heavy topics, heavy on humor with no shortage of extravagant storytelling an all in all decent young adult story surrounding the need to find yourself and the lengths one will go to do so.

*Disclaimer: A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

806 by Cynthia Weil is an unique YA book about three half-siblings teenagers trying to find their biological father who happens to be a sperm donor. KT, Jesse and Gabe are all very different, a musician, athlete, and a nerd. If you are looking for a serious book, this book is not for you, there is nothing realistic about it. This book made me laugh out loud, it was so funny. Once I started this book, I could not stop reading it until I was done. Not only is this book an exciting story but also very refreshing and a quick read. I love the uniqueness of this book and recommended it.

I received this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I have received an ARC through netgalley and was very excited to dive into it. The blurb sounded so interesting. I never really thought about coming of age situations for people with sperm donors before. I loved the mix of characters and it was promising to be a really light hearted, fun read with a serious mind-opening context.

Man, I got disappointed quick. I could not read past 50% before I had to put it to the side unfinished.

Wow, did I get annoyed with this main character and her voice. This is in parts due to the very simplistic writing and choice of words , which I could have dealt with if the characters personality was fun and witty and matched the writing style but sadly, it did not.

First of Katie, who wants to be called KT (really? Kay-Tee instead of Katie? Are you serious?) behaves like a disrespectful, spoiled brat towards her Mom in the first pages. Her Mom might have had several romantic encounters but nothing seemed bad enough to explain KTs behaviour and aggression towards her mother. KT continues to be a judgemental character (she is the cliché vegetarian who pushes her non-meat opinion onto everybody she encounters) and very confusing trains of thought at times.

The whole plot was fast paced but it was childishly annoying and very unrealistic. Too many situations either too convenient or very random and forced - assumable to be funny (the family that says "no thanks" to the offer of a financial plan in a TV store because "they just wanted to watch their landlord lose a case on Judge Judy on a big screen". Erm. Really?) Every action the trio took seemed to not work out at first (the author trying to make it believable and interesting?) but then it miraculously gets resolved by chance or wit - way too many easy outs for me to follow the plot without shaking my head every other page.
(After 17 years you put your name in a database and 2 siblings and a Dad just think of doing the same thing within a few days after you did?) (The car keys in the dealership are all locked in a glass cabinet. How can they get a key now? Count the cars! In this dealership where all car keys get locked in a case, there must be one car where the key is in the ignition! Right? Right!) (Lets distract the oh-so-sassy/funny-receptionist at the sperm bank to go through the files and find our Dads adress. Oh, the files only go back to 1992! But guess what - our nerd is chatting up the stoner guy who is in charge of the data storage in front of the building and he just gives them the file)

But my biggest problem of all was Dylan. Dylan oh Dylan - third wheel in a band who cannot understand "no" and turns into a stalker. There were a few dialogues that made my toenails curl. So cringeworthy and every girl out there in this situation would most likely start running. After telling this guy to “go to love rehab to un-love her” and several
“Please go home now” she just asks “You’re still out there, aren’t you?”
“Yes, I am, I’m just going sit here for a while being happy for you. You can go to sleep”
... and she just acts annoyed and goes to sleep ... Really?
And then he turns up on the side of the road following you through several states and the reaction of our beloved protagonist is "He looked so cute and hopeful that I want to shoot him on the spot.” What? Why?
It is so clear that our protagonist is supposed to start to develop feelings and I am sure she will end up dating her stalker. No no no no!

Overall, I am so disappointed because the idea behind this book is amazing and sounded very promising.

Meh. I finished it so I could give an honest review, but that is really the only reason. I enjoyed the first 2 chapters. I was intrigued by the premise. But this was just too too neat and tidy and it was seriously impossible to keep up the willing suspension of disbelief in order to buy the story as it meandered to its super tidy conclusion. Bummer.

I am thinking I will DNF this at just about half way through. YA Contemporary is a very hit or miss genre for me. This one was a miss. Again, it's not my favorite genre, so obviously, someone who reads this type of book regularly will enjoy it. I found it really cheesy. None of the characters were very likable, least of all the main character KT. I found almost every scene unbelievable, to be honest. And also, I just have issue with the premise of looking for a sperm donor as a parent. If they were adoptive siblings looking for bio parents, I may have been more invested. But I feel like nothing about sperm donators feels very paternal to me. I feel like, a one night stand pregnancy, or abandoning a mother mid pregnancy... something like that... would make more sense as someone to look for. But not a sperm donor. I don't know, just my thought on the subject/plot in general.

Look at that blurb and tell me you don't want to read this book!
I had such high expectations!
I was expecting a soul searching, poignant, light but gut wrenching story instead what I got was a childish annoying , unnecessary teen drama filled book. maybe i'm just getting to old but the storyline was unrealistic, predictable, cheesy and too convenient.
806 was a fast paced book and to be honest, I did appreciate the 'idea' of bringing to the readers the concept of people having 'parents' in the most unconventional way.

Note: Reading this book through a pdf format for review was an experience I never want to experience again. It annoyed me to the point where I felt like pulling the hairs out of my head...I mean come on!You can't read a book in a pdf format!

When I read the first look I was intrigued by the premise but sadly the rest of the book fell flat for me. The characters seemed silly and the plot was alright. Mostly I just couldn't get behind the reasoning or the follow through. Add Kat's mom who seemed to just be there to push her over the edge and not be a substantial enough character to feel real.
Some may enjoy the music references as well as the personalities of the individual characters. I found myself having to look a lot of things up which slowed me down. If I could have just read straight through I may have enjoyed it more.
Overall I can see why a certain audience would really love this book, the meaning, and the resolution. Hopefully those people find this and are able to enjoy it.

This was a really fun and amazing book. I loved the writing style and I was glad that it was a fast, light read.
I will start with the one thing that I did not like and that was Kate, one of the main characters. I found her very annoying and self-centered in the beginning because she was criticizing everybody, from her mother to her half-brothers. But the writer helped her develop and in the end she turned out to be a rather nice girl and protective sister.
Now, this book was full of things that I just loved. The dynamics between the three brothers was so great and seeing their relationship growing was so sweet and beautiful, making the story even more enjoyable. The way the author gave each one of them hidden traits that you were not suspecting them to have gave a nice touch to the all "finding more about eachother" concept.
Another nice aspect of the book was the journey itself, and how every time they were close to finding their father, a twist would appear and they would have to search deeper and in unsuspected places. Their adventures throughout the book gave the book the funny note i was expecting it to have, which made it a very enjoyable book that always made me laugh.

All of this being said, I happily recommend this book to whoever is looking for a fun, enjoyable book, but that would give you all the feels and teach you a beautiful lesson about finding yourself and learning about what family really is.

**I received an e-copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review**

I feel so lost. Where do I start?? I feel like I’m losing my sense of direction just like the way this book did. I’m sorry, It just didn’t work well with me. Now I’m really confused if my standards are way too high for a contemporary novel or the story wasn’t just good enough. I just couldn’t connect with the story, the characters, nor the plot. Is there something wrong with me???

If my review doesn’t make sense, that’s because I could barely make sense of what I read and I believe it’s sort of a domino effect thing.

Narrated in first person by KT or (Katie), 806 by Cynthia Weil is a story of self-discovery tied with adventure. KT, Jesse, and Gabe are three teenagers you would never ever EVER expect to be half-siblings. A jock, a musician, and a nerd does not go well in a mixing bowl. The only similarity? Their biological father: Donor 806. Brimming with curiosity and insufferable circumstances, the three sets out to find this person that connects them together despite their opposing personalities.

The idea of the story was interesting. It caught my attention. While I had second thoughts about choosing this book, I requested it anyway and added it to my tbr pile. I was in for an adventure and some road trip. I was excited! But I felt like a deflated balloon after a few pages in.

In one paragraph, I’m going to state everything that I felt and the troubles I had with this book.

It wasn’t an enjoyable ride. I could barely see where the story was going. The story felt raw and lacks depth. It was difficult to connect with the characters: they felt shallow and I couldn’t find the threads to which I could connect with them. KT was an annoying character. I love mean characters but she’s a total exemption. You’ll know it when you read it. The plot was cliche. I was not prepared to get bummed.

Overall, I think the idea that the synopsis provided for this book is interesting. It’s just that there’s several things that I found lacking in the story like character development, and a flowy story, and maybe a bit of an explanation for some situations.

This book is quite interesting. I don't know if the author herself has some sort of magical writing powers because WOW is it written BEYOND well. This is an author who put a whole lot of love into her writing, and it shows.
This book just works. It truly does. The setting and the plot just weaves itself together so well. You can feel as if you are connected to the characters.
All in all - definitely worth the read!

Tanglewood Publishing and NetGalley provided me with an electronic copy of 806. I was under no obligation to review this book and my opinion is freely given.

Katherine Lambert's mom Kim cannot hold on to any man, but the realization of that fact was enough to send KT on a quest to find her bio dad. Registering on a donor site to be contacted by any siblings or her biological dad, KT meets up with her nerdy half brother Gabe and her swim team cool half brother Jesse. Just when she thinks all is for naught, Donor 806 contacts the three of them and requests a meeting. From the minute the door opens, they all know a mistake was made. Will KT, Gabe, and Jesse ever find where they belong? Will they come to certain realizations about themselves and each other during their road trip?

806 is the coming of age story of three teenagers, trying to figure out where they belong. Lighthearted and humorous at times, the plot moves along at a fast pace. Although the book is written in KT's perspective, as a letter to the donor site, both Gabe's and Jesse's perspectives are given equal weight. The plot is totally unrealistic at times, but it was completely entertaining. The ending was a bit of a cop-out, though it did fit in with the feel good vibe of the rest of the book. 806 was a good read and I would recommend it to others who like YA realistic fiction.

806 was a light, heart warming novel! This was a really quick coming of age story, about 3 teens searching to find their biological father. Their antics seemed extremely unrealistic, especially the manner in which the father eventually appeared, but they made for an enjoyable "ride". I do recommend this story, which is most suited to middle and high school readers.

Thanks to Net Galley and publishers for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

In 806: A Novel, three artificially inseminated kids go on a road trip in a quest to find their biological father - the donor identified as the number 806 in the title. I love come of age stories and this is exactly that - you can see how KT, Gabe, and Jesse bond as they figure out who their father are, and, in the process, discover who they themselves are as well. Of course, as a YA novel some really absurd coincidences happen to the point that you sometimes get annoyed on how easy they managed to get out of some really tricky situations, but other than that, this was a nice story, entertaining, and full of surprises. It is also a quick read, mostly due to the great writing style. The whole book is written as an email to a forum that helps to reunite kids with donors.

It has it's lengths at the beginning, but you just have to continue reading. It's worth it!

This was just a fun book.

806 reads like a comedy movie. Something like 'Are We There Yet?' or 'RV. But with a character that really, honestly reminded me of Russell Brand. Which, let's be honest, I didn't hate that.

There is a lot of cliche in this book. From the road-trip, to the wildly unbelievable events that occur along the way, to the super quirky characters, and the bonding between three people who would ever otherwise get to know each other like they do.

It's sweet and endearing and chockers full of quirky characters. I laughed aloud a fair bit, sometimes because of the cliches or just the insaneness of the story.

Despite that it all, it was heartfelt. I did not have mega feels for any of the characters. It's just not that type of book. But overall it left you feeling a little warm and fuzzy.

I love the idea of exploring a concept such as wanting to meet a biological parent. While this is something I have no personal experience in, I felt this was handled in a 'perfect' way. It wasn't realistic, it's more the dream of what someone would wish to happen. I found this disappointing. I was hoping the issue would be addressed in a more serious and complex way. Apart from being a basis for the story, it wasn't discussed in any real depth.

The ending as well was just deflating and completely beyond the realm of what would have happened had this been a real story. While I was entertained by the story, the ending left the entire book in a puddle of spoofy cliches.

Overall, it was a fun and entertaining read. But there was nothing special beyond that. Just don't go into it expecting an in-depth contemporary following an important issue.

This book is the equivalent of one of those teen movies where madcap adventures lead to life lessons learned. If that’s your jam, you’ll probably like this book.

In this case, the plot revolves around three teenagers from St. Louis who find out they share a sperm donor and set off on a road trip down Route 66 to find him. Let the hijinks ensue! The book is filled with improbable events and isn’t at all realistic. (For example, to meet their father, the kids sneak into a celebrity golf tournament for color blindness research. Because that’s a thing, sure.) At first, I kind of rolled my eyes at times, but once I decided to just go with the flow of the story, it amused me. Readers who aren’t willing to do that will probably find it annoying, though.

The narrator of the story, KT, might not be to every reader’s taste, either. She’s got a smart mouth and isn’t afraid to use it, and she’s pretty mean to everyone at the beginning of the book. Of course, it’s a defense mechanism that comes from believing her father rejected her (she didn’t know about the sperm donor) and also from watching her mother go through a string of bad relationships. It takes a while, but KT does eventually mellow and learn to be kinder to other people—part of the whole “life lessons learned” thing.

Overall, I thought this was a fun read, especially once I started to picture it as one of those teen movies in my mind. I could totally see this on the big screen.

A copy of this book was provided through NetGalley for review; all opinions expressed are my own.

I received an ARC of this book and all opinions are my own. I loved this book so much. What a wonderful story about finding yourself by finding what, or who, you think you need.

KT (Katie) never knew her dad. She’s not very close to her mom. She’s a very angsty teenager and after her mom gets on her nerves once again, she somehow talks her mom into telling her more about her father. KT has always thought that her father abandoned her mom when she was pregnant.
When KT’s mom hands her a slip with a man’s name on it, KT meets the man and learns the actual truth. KT’s father is actually an anonymous sperm donor. KT’s dad didn’t leave. This changes the picture KT has of her father, she’s always seen him as someone who left the family. And she’s got some major issues with her mom and with friends as a result of feeling abandoned.

So, she’s not super pleased to realize this was all a lie.

Full disclosure, KT majorly got on my nerves at the beginning of this book. She was really rude to her mom and not very nice to her friends/classmates/bandmates. She was bordering on rude to pretty much everyone.
If you’re reading this, and this is bugging you, stick with it. No spoilers here but KT’s overall vibe majorly improves throughout the course of the book.

Back to the storyline, KT connects with her two biological half brothers and they set off to find the donor.

The brothers are great characters. Artistic KT connects with geeky Gabe and athletic Jesse. They know each other online in passing from school.

The three set off on a really epic road trip where they all redefine what family means to them.

I enjoyed it. It was a light, quick read with entertaining stories and characters.
I read an early excerpt of this book on BookishFirst and finished reading it through an early edition e book from NetGalley. Thanks to both sites for introducing me to a book I might have overlooked otherwise.