I felt a little old for this book. it is more for middle schoolers but I still enjoyed it. the writing style was nice. the main character was easy to connect to. my middle schooler sister read this also and she loved it. I would recommend for anyone in middle school or if you enjoy these types of stories.

Yes. Everything you will ask just yes. A masterpiece everyone should read. This can teach you so much and it's written so good and it not only has potential to be a bestseller, it should be one. It has amazing character development and an awesome plot and you learn something from every page. The best middle-grade book i ever read.

CW- homophobia, bullying, stalking
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The Art of Running Away follows a young girl who reconnects with her older brother in an effort to save her family portrait business.
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This book was everything right with middle grade. I don’t normally pick up middle grade, but the synopsis for this one was just so interesting. I absolutely loved this book though! The humor had me laughing out loud multiple times, and the characters were all so well developed.
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I also thought the inclusion of heavier topics was done well. Each issue was presented with multiple sides and perspectives, and overall I thought there was some great discussion.
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Familial relationships was another aspect I thought was handled well. Maisie’s perspective was so raw and real, especially when it came to the humanization of her parents.
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Overall, I would recommend this to people looking for a humorous read.
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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

The story talks about a twelve year old Maisie whose life revolves around art and her best friend, Alicia.

Her parents are worried if she wouldn't get much other life skills if she carries on with just art and so she gets sent away to another country where her aunt Lisa lives.

I love her comforting the writing is. I got to experience Scotland! It's so beautiful. It's like art. That's how beautiful the writing is. And how humorous it gets at times.

The plot explores culture, art, relationship between parents and teens, coming of age, the bond between siblings and friendship.

Maisie has to do something to save the Glenna's Portraits, their family-run art shop, when it's sponsor gets cut off. She hatches a plan with her brother who ran away six years ago and somehow it reconnects their relationship.

I like Rose as much.

However, I did hope for a better role from the adult characters.

Such an emotional ride. It's definitely worth the read.

Discover some big secrets about the characters that's coming up. You will get a good answer what would happen to the art shop. Pick up this book for all the feels and family vibes. The cover is so pretty! The contents live up to it.

Thank you, author and North Star Editions, for the advance reading copy.