Still not entirely sure what a "The Getaway List is," I just know that I want one for myself, please and thanks.

A sweet story of a girl and her bff who moved away meet back up to complete their getaway list in the Summer between Hight School and College in NYC.

A lighthearted teen rom-com about self discovery and becoming your best, true self when you find the perfect people to see exactly who you are and love you in spite of, and because of your quirks. Riley and Tom are relatable characters struggling to make their way after High School and following their summer adventures- with a hearty dose of suspension of disbelief- makes for a fun ride.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to both read and listen to this title with an eARC and ALC.

This is a charming coming of age, friends to lovers, young adult romance.

Riley and Tom have been inseparable since they met. That is, until circumstance separated them when Tom's mom gets a job in NYC. Without her partner in crime, Riley finds other ways into mischief, which leads her mother scheduling her last two years of high school to death.

Upon graduation, Riley feels free and finally has the time to determine her next move, even if it's not college. What could make more sense than visiting Tom in Manhattan while she parses out her next move?

While there, Riley and Tom try to work through their co-authored Getaway List items. As they check off their bucket list tasks, they collect a group of friends that turn more into family. They also begin to realize, maybe they've always been more than friends.

This story has Emma Lord's signature plucky charm with a charming story of self-discovery and hope. I would recommend this to 14 and up kiddos as it's squeaky clean.

The audiobook took me a while to get into because the narrator has a hint of a New England accent that echoed of Moira Rose at times. It took me out of the story on more than one occasion. That could be a me thing, however.

This was a 3.5 rounded up to 4 stars for me. It wasn't remarkable in that I'd like to reread this and would have made it part of my personality, but I enjoyed it.

This was so cute I really enjoyed it , the characters and plot were well done as well I definitely plan to buy it

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! Receiving an advanced copy was a delightful surprise. I believe both existing fans and newcomers will find it equally enjoyable.

Emma Lord has quickly become one of my favorite young adult authors. I have read all of her books, and love them all. I was so excited to receive an early copy of this book and it did not disappoint! This is one of my favorites of hers that I have read. Lord, definitely knows how to write a coming of age story. I loved how the characters grew and developed throughout the story and their relationship. Overall this one is super sweet, With lots of fun filled adventure and self-discovery.

𝙉𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧: Norma Burikofer
𝙇𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝: 9h 45m

I thought this #audiobook was so good! I love the narrator in this one and I thought she did a great job. This story was fun, enjoyable and I felt like I was right there with the main character throughout.

𝙍𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙞𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙚𝙣𝙟𝙤𝙮:
• NY setting
• coming of-age
• bucket list
• self discovery
• friends to lovers
• swifties

"...that makes me so happy. The idea that we know all the same stars. That we'll always have that in common even when we're far away."

Thank you so much for an advanced listening copy of The Getaway List by Emma Lord.

I loved this book so much! This is my first book by Emma Lord but it certainly won’t be my last. I really enjoyed her writing style and her characters. Not only were the main characters loveable but so were the side characters and I was so invested in their story lines as well!

I loved Riley and her development through the novel. I also loved that there was discussion not only about her friendships and romantic relationship but also the relationship with her mom!

I also really enjoyed the narration of Norma Butikofer!

ARC Netgalley -

The Getaway List - offers a sweet escape into the lives of Riley and Tom, childhood friends reuniting in New York City for a summer of adventure. While the characters feel relatable and the writing is adept, the plot follows a familiar path without delivering any groundbreaking surprises. Emma Lord crafts a charming tale that may not sweep readers off their feet with dramatic twists, but still leaves a warm impression. Ideal for a light, one-time read, this book earns a solid 3.5 to 4 stars out of 5 in my bookshelf.

Additionally, the audiobook narrator does a fantastic job of bringing the story to life, enhancing the experience with their engaging delivery and skillful narration.

This was a fun story about a summer in NYC between best friends. I enjoyed a lot of this and learning what they had left on their list they wanted to do together. I just felt the characters seemed really young for my overall enjoyment these days - but that says more about me than the story!

i am a HUGE emma lord fan. i’ve read all of her other YA books and have enjoyed every single one of them. this one wasn’t any different! she just writes in a way that keeps me entertained and wanting to flip the pages, the characters are always enjoyable and i love how i always genuinely come to care for all of them, she has a way of making them feel like my close friends. this was a huge win for me!

Emma Lord is an auto-buy YA author for me, so needless to say I jumped at the chance to read her latest. First of all, this book felt like a love letter to NYC. I want to go visit so bad now! I loved the found family and the friends-to-lovers trope. Nobody can quite capture the feeling of being in that in-between stage of life quite like Ms. Lord can.

While this wasn't my favorite novel of hers, I still thoroughly enjoyed! The audio was incredible as well. Would recommend!

The Getaway List is about getting away and a bucket list that serves as a journey of finding what you really want in life. As each item is done, Riley and Tom discover a bit more about themselves. A slow burn romance and exploration of relationship with their moms.
VERDICT A fun read for older teens and young adults.

This was a great audiobook!

The premise of Riley choosing to take her life into her hands after graduation when she isn’t thrilled with her plans is bold, and I enjoyed seeing her character grow. It explores relationships and found family but also the personal quest for identity and developing one’s own interests!

I enjoyed the way the characters interacted, though at times, I felt like there were a lot of storylines and conflicts to keep up with.

I appreciated the romance element but also that it didn’t have to be front and center.

Thanks to Netgalley and Macmillan Audio for my ALC in exchange for my honest review.

All hail Emma Lord, reigning queen of cute YA! I loved The Getaway List. This wasn't surprising to me as I loved previous works of Lord's. There is something so fresh and genuine about her characters, the way she words their journey, and her plots. I just loved The Getaway List! It reminds me of the feelings I had as a teenager.

Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Best friends turn into romance in a sweet story about young adults creating their own lives in NYC. Fun secondary characters help to balance the heaviness of the mom conflicts.

The voice of the teen characters was spot on and very intuitive. I appreciated the mothers' honest perspectives and relationships with their teen children.

THE GETAWAY LIST - EMMA LORD
4.5⭐

PLOT -
Riley on the day of her high school graduation can't realise who she is anymore and what she wants to do ahead so she packs her bags and moves to New York for summer where her best friend Tom stays and together they embark to complete their getaway list a list they made together before Tom moved away and this list is may be what Riley and Tom both need to figure their lives out.

MY THOUGHTS -
I didn't expect that i would enjoy this book so much . It was a perfect heartwarming YA story where there is not only self discovery and growth but also finding out your capabilities.
The journey of Riley and Tom first as great friends and then gradually as lovers was sweet to read. A special mention to Ll the supporting characters each added value to each other's lives and overall in the story too.
The narrator was fantastic and I loved listening to her.
Definitely check it out.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of this book. I like Emma Lord and was excited to have the chance to listen to this audiobook. This book wasn’t what I expected and started out slow for me. The more I got to know the characters in the story I found myself getting more and more into it. The just graduated from high school, new to freedom aspect of the story took me back to my high school graduation and reminded me of some of my feelings around that. I also found myself thinking about this from the perspective of the mother as well. I love the genuine friendships the main character found. I would revisit and read this book again.

This was everything I love about Emma Lord! The friendships, slow burn romance and teen angst. Highly recommend on audio!

The Getaway List is a charming, coming of age novel that is a delight to read! Riley is a thoughtful, intuitive narrator who is trying to figure out next steps after graduation, and ends up finding herself along the way.