Places We've Never Been is such a sweet and heartwarming read! The story follows two best friends, Rowan and Jesse, who decide to take a spontaneous road trip together after a summer of uncertainty. It’s the perfect mix of adventure, friendship, and a little bit of romance. West has a knack for creating relatable characters, and you really feel the bond between Rowan and Jesse as they navigate their journey. The road trip itself is filled with fun stops and unexpected twists.

This book captures the essence of friendship and the excitement of stepping out of your comfort zone. It’s all about discovering new places and discovering yourself along the way. West’s writing is super easy to read, making it a perfect choice for a light, enjoyable escape.

Sweet second chance ya romance. I enjoyed the story.

I loved the relationship between the two main characters. There was a bit of miscommunication, but I honestly didn't mind it in this instance. I feel like that trope does better in ya books. I really liked the reconnecting parts and also the road trip. I'm not usually a fan of road trip stories, but I did enjoy this one.


*Thank you to #netgalley for a copy of this book to read and review, all thoughts are my own.

Although I loved parts of the family aspects, I didn't love the drama of the multiple secrets everyone was keeping. Overall, this was a cute read and I enjoyed it.

Thank you for the opportunity to review - this was really fun and creative! Would definitely seek out more titles from this author.

Thank you to Random House Children's | Delacorte Press and to NetGalley for an ARC of this book.

This was just a sweet fun book. I am trying to read a few more teen books this year, so I have recommendations for the teens coming into the library.

This was just a sweet story about friendship, and how things change over time. I would definitely recommend this to teens.

While I've liked Kasie West in the past, this one just wasn't for me. I'm looking forward to other work from her in the future though!

“Places We’ve Never Been” follows high schooler Norah as she embarks on a road trip with her family and the family of her long lost best friend, Skyler. Norah grapples with the fact that she and Skyler are now both different people and the best friendship has to evolve. Pair that with some simmering romantic feelings between the two and you have this quirky romantic book.

Overall, however, this book was not as good as I hoped it to be. Norah was a little too “quirky” (but not in a good way) for my taste. The romance happens quite late in the book and the ending feels a little rushed for me. Young adults who love romance novels would enjoy, but if you’re not already a fan, it might not stick with you.

I enjoyed this book. This book is a super fun book! It's about Haley and Martin going on a road trip and having all sorts of adventures. There's lots of funny and sweet moments between them. The author, Kasie West, is really good at making characters you care about. If you want a happy and enjoyable book, this one is a great pick!

This is a pretty good book for a teenager to read. Kasie West is a great author of teenage contemporary books. In this book, Skylar and Norah used to be friends as children but haven’t seen each other in years. Their families decide to do an RV trip together so the two are back in each others lives. Norah is excited and Skylar acts like he doesn’t want to be near her. On the road trip, the rebond. Typical teenage book but it was a cute story.

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This was such a sweet read and definitely the first of many I will be reading by this author. I found all the characters relatable in their own way. The romance aspect was written so well.

This was such a wonderful book. The fluff in here is exactly what makes me read Kasie's books. They're always wonderful, so heartfelt and always leave me with a fuzzy feeling at the end.

Reading this in the summer is the perfect time to do so, the vibes match so perfectly and it's something you can just digest really easily.

I really loved the characters in here and to watch them grow overtime was really heartwarming. I love the friends to lovers trope and I feel it was done perfectly in this.

PLACES WE'VE NEVER BEEN is a sweet and gentle YA book. I love coming of age stories and this one seemed to do it without the typical angst and frustration. It is super appropriate which makes me feel comfortable recommending it to other parents for their kids. The only thing I think I wish was different was to actually see Skylar's mom telling the family her secret. Great book!

I went into this thinking it was a going to be a sweet, second chance romance, and parts of it were. There was some heaviness in it as well, though. This is my first book by this author and I like how she combined those elements.

This was such a cute and summery read with a touch of suspended reality. The friends to lovers trope fit perfectly in the YA genre! Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC!

Terrific teen summer read! Such a fun story. Ya, you suspend a little belief but what a fun friends-to-sweethearts romance. I love Kasey West. This one is a keeper. If you enjoy a good teen romance, you will love this one. I appreciate NetGalley for letting me read this arc.

Kasie West's contemporary novels are some of my favorites—full of well-developed characters, nuanced arcs, and the kind of summer hijinks we all always dreamed of. Loved this new one!

This was a really great read and I love the combined elements of adventure and romance. I will be reading more from Kasie West.

Really sweet book about friendship and living life to the fullest with those who you love. This was a very cute book, but I found it to be predictable and simply written. Thank you to NetGalley, Random House, and Delacorte Press for a copy of this book for an honest review.

An adorable romance by YA author Kasie West! Places We've Never Been is about Norah and her road trip with her childhood best friend Skyler and his family. Norah and Skyler must work to rekindle their friendship and maybe more.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC in exchange for a review.

I loved the friends to lovers trope in this book. Kasie West is one of the few authors that I try to read all of her books because I enjoy all of them. Her ability to write a sweet YA romance is a gift. I loved the way she weaved together the mystery of why they’re on a road trip with why does Skyler hate Norah now and what is Ezra keeping secret! It kept it interesting and I enjoyed watching Norah pivot and deal with all of the surprises. Character growth was lovely to see.