I LOVED this. Emma Lord YA rom coms are always adorable and sweet and make you “aw”. This is a best friends to lovers characters just graduated high school. One of my favorites this year!

The Getaway List by Emma Lord is a sweet YA romance with an amazing friend group and the kind of found family I would love to be part of.

Riley and Tom have been best friends for a long time but ever since tom moved to NYC they've kept in touch but haven't seen one another in a while. Now Riley has graduated from High School and has no idea what todo with her life. She didn't get into any of the schools she applied to, she's tired of being the "good girl" doing everything to make her mom happy, and she misses her best friend, so she decides to go to NYC for a weekend. Tom has made the quintessential list of things to do and see in the city and while she's there, Riley decides to try out his Getaway List. And while she's in NYC, Riley finds herself (and some romance and other friends along the way).

This was a cute and charming story, even if there was a bit of repetition in the middle. I thought it was a fun story and while I'm not the typical YA demographic, I found myself smiling and enjoying the story a lot.

Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts.

This is a cute YA/new adult friends to lovers romance. It’s very sweet with no spice. I love the found family friend group.

I consistently turn to Emma Lord for light-and-fluffy-but-also-well-written YA romances. And this one followed through! I loved the cast of characters in this one and the coming-of-age story of Riley in New York. Their adventures were fun to follow and this book came with a healthy dose of cute and funny as Riley and Tom came together.

This is the second book I've read by Emma Lord and I know I'll be devouring the rest of her works very soon. Lord has an amazing ability to write hilarious characters and dialogue. I enjoy her humor so much! Riley, Tom and the gang are just so innocently hilarious in this and their personalities and behaviours felt so true to their age.

The concept of a getaway list is so unique and made me feel so fond of the relationship Riley and Tom have. They're best friends in a long distance friendship who have missed each other so long they needed to write down all the things they'll do together to make up for it. I am an avid lover of the friends to lovers trop and Lord dic not miss with this one!

Riley and Tom may have loved each other always without knowing it or being able to express it respectively. However, not for one second did I think they weren't still at the core best friends. They love each other so much and are so intuitive to each other's feelings and needs. I was excited to see how their blossoming love would unfold but I knew they'd be safe under Emma Lord's skillful pen.

This was a quick and fun read! I enjoyed all the characters and all the shenanigans they got up to. Can't wait to read more by Emma Lord.

Thank you SMP for the opportunity to read and review!

In The Getaway List, Riley, fresh out of high school and looking to rediscover herself, heads to NYC for the summer to reconnect with her old friend Tom. Despite drifting apart over the years, they’re brought together by their childhood creation, the Getaway List—a collection of adventures they dreamed of experiencing together. As they tick off items from the list, Riley starts to grapple with emerging feelings for Tom and whether that could be an adventure worth pursuing.

Emma Lord excels at capturing the essence of young adulthood and the emotional turbulence that comes with it. Her novels often feature romance, but it’s just one layer of a much richer narrative. In this book, Lord delves into the complexities of the mother-child relationship and its influence on the characters’ lives and choices.

Throughout the story, we see both Riley and Tom grow and find their paths, with a strong theme of found family underscoring their journey. They lean on their close-knit circle of friends as they step into the next phase of their lives.

This book is perfect if you enjoy coming-of-age stories, tales of starting over, found family dynamics, friends-to-lovers romances, and a vibrant NYC setting.

I've been such a fan of Emma Lord's other work (Tweet Cute and You Have Match) and I adored her newest release, The Getaway List. Riley graduates high school after four years of being the rule-following perfect daughter who her mother wants her to be, and no she's feeling lost and unsure of her own identity and what she wants next in life. She decides to go to New York to stay with her childhood best friend and they decide to tackle their "getaway list" and all of the adventures they've wanted to go on together since he moved away, with hopes of reinvigorating her life and sense of wonder. This was an adorable YA romance and I loved riding along with Riley and Tom as they crossed items off their list. I can't wait for her adult novel, The Break Up Pact to come out this summer!

Such a cute, feel good book. I loved the premise. A predictable friend to lovers trope, but done in a refreshing way. I enjoyed the story immensely and it has the great characters you have come to expect from Ms. Lord. Makes me want to go out and have an adventure with friends.

I will forever adore Emma Lord’s writing, and how wholesome her characters are. I fell in love with the found friend group, the friends-to-lovers arc, and the idea of an anonymous gifting service, because how wholesome adorable is that?!?! This was a wonderful summer read that I truly enjoyed!

Riley has just graduated high school and she’s unsure of her next steps. But she misses her best friend who moved to NYC a few years ago. The distance has made them grow apart so Riley books a bus trip to the city to see Tom. They used to have a list of things they wanted to do and see and now sees like the perfect time to check some things off their list. However, Riley’s mother is not thrilled that she’s leaving so soon.

Riley and Tom pick up right where they left off and their friendship is just easy. They hang out with another friend from their hometown and some of Tom’s new friends. As they travel all over the city, exploring and having adventures, Riley is starting to have feelings for Tom. Would it ruin their friendship if they took things to the next level? What is next for Riley? Is Tom happy in the city?

This was a cute novel about moving to NYC. I did this myself in my early 20s and I loved reminiscing on those first few weeks of feeling overwhelmed and on top of the world at the same time. Riley and her friends were surprisingly mature for their age. I think both younger and older fans would appreciate taking a chance on a new adventure.

Thank you @dilemmalord and @wednesdaybooks for my gifted copy. The Getaway List is out now.

Emma Lord explores the uncertainties of young adulthood so well.

In this novel Riley doesn’t know what she wants to do beyond high school so after getting rejected from every university she heads to New York to visit her best friend, Tom. Tom moved to the city years earlier and has slowly been pulling away from her, but for Riley he still represents the best of who she is. At odds with her mother over her (non)future plans, Riley chooses to explore her options in the Big Apple.

Finding the people who accept you as you are, navigating adulthood, being bold enough to strike out on your own (against parent advice) to make your own decisions and choices are some of the themes in this YA novel. Like I said, I believe Emma Lord really gets how hard it is to decide on a future in an ever changing, sometimes uncertain, world.

Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 stars

The Getaway List was a nice read from Emma Lord. While I did enjoy it, I didn't love it as much as her previous books.

It was a bit more tell than show in some parts and the chemistry between Riley and Tom didn't feel strong. I could tell there were deeper feelings but would have liked more moments between them. The friends group was great and I loved how they all connected over the summer.

I'm still glad I picked it up and the audiobook was an easy and quick listen.

A sweet coming of age story. I had moments where I found myself a bit bored with the predictability. That said, I really appreciated the ways in which the friends supported one another and created their own little community. Not only that, but the way in which Riley's mom grew to support her as well was incredibly lovely to see.

Emma Lord is an auto-buy author for one of my fav YA authors and, but this one might just be my favorite out of all of her books. The getaway list was filled with an insane amount of cuteness and had me swooning. I loved the coming of age and finding oneself narratives. I loved the adventure that Riley and Tom went on in the big city as they were reuniting after four years apart as well as the new friends that they made along the way. Overall this was such a heartwarming story and I can't wait for Lord's next novel.

3.5⭐️
This book is truly a love letter to nyc and I love that

-I enjoyed all the descriptions of exploring the city
- the friendships in this book were everything
- we love book loving characters

-took me a little while to get into it bc felt like the main character was a bit immature for 18
-a lot of the story discussed Tom & his mom and I wish we got a little more of that plot line at the end

The Getaway List was a great premise, I love thinking about what adventure next. This book felt like a great coming of age, "what's next" type of story. Some of the chemistry and some of the conflict wasn't believable for me, but overall this was an easy summer read.
Thank you Wednesday Books for the copy through NetGalley in exchange for a review.

"The Getaway List" by Emma Lord is a delightful contemporary young adult novel that captures the essence of adventure, self-discovery, and the bonds of friendship. Known for her engaging storytelling, Lord introduces readers to a cast of charming characters who embark on a fun-filled summer with unexpected detours and heartfelt moments. The narrative is sprinkled with humor, romance, and the inevitable challenges of growing up, making it relatable and endearing. Lord's vivid descriptions and witty dialogue enhance the reading experience, creating a book that's perfect for anyone seeking a feel-good escape. "The Getaway List" is a testament to the joys of spontaneity and the transformative power of embarking on new adventures.

I didn't love this one which was a shame because I've enjoyed this author before. Just didn't work for me, felt entirely too long and juvenile.

I read this a couple months ago and all I can think is that it was fine. Nothing really stands out to me, but I remember enjoying it.

It’s been a while since I’ve read a nice young adult romance. I forgot how much I love this author and how fun her plots are.

Riley and Tom were awesome characters that made me so excited to read their story. I love that they hadn’t seen each other in years, and we get to be there for their first meet up. They were both so relatable and realistic. I enjoyed the whole found family aspect of the story.

This was such a fun read. I loved the whole idea of the getaway list and going along for the journey. The whole book was very immersive and I had a great time!