A review by 100_pages_hr
Off the Map by Trish Doller

emotional inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This book has all the feels! I laughed, I grinned like a fool, and I cried. I loved every part of this book. I loved seeing glimpses into Anna and Keane's lives from Float Plan too.

I did a kind of hybrid listen/read for this since I'm home sick and have a headache. This narrator is absolutely amazing. I loved her ability to bring this story to life and her voice for Eamon was so good! I highly recommend this in any format, but if you love audiobooks I'd definitely go that route.

I loved the wanderlust theme of this book. It was so fun to read about all the great places Carla went to as a kid and lon her own as an adult. I especially loved that sometimes she would settle down for awhile and other times keep moving. I also loved how Eamon shared his desire to visit new places with her and how they just did it. I also loved when Keane and Anna joined in because Float Plan is one of my all time favorite books. (Though Off the Map is now too!)

Oh and did I mention the romance is HOT. Carla and Eamon have chemistry. But they also have a really great friendship that develops. I absolutely loved them as a couple.

I also loved the theme of found family. I love how travels can be full of small fleeting friendships but also full of deep connections. 

But what I love the most is that Doller tackles tough topics. In this book Carla's dad has dementia and it is HARD. I know this could be triggering for some, but I thought it was handled very well.

I received an advanced listener copy of this book through NetGalley. This is my honest review.

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