Since You've Been Gone

Since You've Been Gone

By Morgan Matson
Published: Simon & Schuster, 2014
Pages: 465
Genre: Young Adult, Contemporary, Romance
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Sloane looked up at me and smiled, a flash of her bright, slightly crooked teeth. "But where's the fun in that?"

About the book

Imagine the ominous stillness of waking up one day to find that your best friend and constant companion is suddenly gone—family and all. Emily and Sloane shared every thought via text ever since Sloane moved into town, and Emily became the faithful sidekick to her fearless personality. 

Now, without Sloane as her navigator, Emily is stuck with no friends, no job, and no plans, with only her self-absorbed playwright parents and adventuresome younger brother, Beckett (one of the many literary references sprinkled throughout the narrative). Then a to-do list arrives in the mail from Sloane, and Emily begins a transformative summer that she hopes will lead her to her friend.

Review

Since You've Been Gone is a fun, coming-of-age summer read that centers around Emily, who wakes up one morning to find her best friend, Sloane, gone. An extremely shy and introverted person, Emily must learn how to conquer her fears and come out of her shell if she wants to find out what's happened to her best, and only, friend.

I admit, almost every time I've gone to the library I've seen this book on the shelf but didn't pick it up because, well, it just looks lame. I finally decided to check it out on my last trip because why not? And, surprisingly, I'm glad I did.

I enjoyed the story line, and the author's writing style is easy to read. I got through the book in two days despite it being over 400 pages long. Since You've Been Gone isn't for everyone... it's definitely a YA read. But hey, if you're looking for a quick, entertaining read, this might be the book for you. 

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