Publisher's Description
"To get to the girl he loves,
Riley Kane must head off on a road trip with the
father he never knew. Then pray for a miracle.
Most
teens would love to have a pro surfer for a dad. Just not Riley.
Abandoned as a kid, he hates the sound of the ocean and the man who gave
himself to it.
When the eighteen-year-old learns that his best
friend is stranded at a New Mexico hospital as her father fights for his
life, Riley hits the highway to head east. But when his Jeep breaks
down before he even leaves California, he must rely on the one man he
despises to get to the girl who needs him the most. And when it comes to
the surfer with the Volkswagen van and dog-eared map, a thousand miles
may–or may not–be enough to heal the past.
A story of new beginnings and second chances."
My Review
To Get to You is a thoroughly engaging and
thoughtful young-adult novel by Joanne Bischof. Once I began reading this book,
I simply didn’t want to put it down! Perhaps it was the coastal setting that
drew me in since California and the Pacific Ocean are so very dear to my heart.
Perhaps it was the relatable characters that enthralled me in all of their
authentic vulnerability. Perhaps it was the well-paced plot that moved the
story along nicely just as it moved the characters along on a road trip of forgiveness,
redemption, and second-chances. Perhaps it was the pleasant prospect of new
beginnings and the enduring innocence of young love that pulled me into the
story and included me in the timeless journey of self-discovery and hope. Perhaps
it was all of those things and more expertly pieced together into a well-written
story that resonated with faith and heart.
This novel was touching, inspiring,
and entertaining. It was sweet and real and everything a good book should be. I
sincerely recommend To Get to You. It is a book worth reading, re-reading, and
sharing. Ms. Bischof is a talented writer, and I eagerly look forward to
reading more of her novels in the future.
My Reflection
This novel does a beautiful job of reflecting upon
the fact that God, our creator and savior, is also the ultimate restorer who so
very often crafts beautiful things out of the broken fragments and damaged
pieces of our lives. With unconditional love and infinite grace, he repairs and
softens the broken places, redeeming them and remaking them into treasures that
have purpose and value. I found it very uplifting and encouraging to journey
with the characters in this book as they found healing for what had been
broken, forgiveness for what had been hurt, and restoration for what had been
lost.
*I was given a copy of this novel by the author. A review was not expected. The review I have freely written, whether positive or negative, contains thoughts and opinions that are entirely my own.
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