About the book:
"Promise me you'll never come back here, Peyton. It's too much--it's just way too much."
Peyton Cabot's fifteenth year will be a painful and transformative one. His father, the heroic but reluctant head of a moneyed Savannah family, has come home from World War II a troubled vet, drowning his demons in bourbon and distancing himself from his son. A tragic accident shows Peyton the depths of his parents' devotion to each other but interrupts his own budding romance with the girl of his dreams.
Struggling to cope with a young life upended, Peyton makes a daring decision: He will retrace a journey his father took at fifteen, riding his bicycle from St. Augustine, Florida, all the way to Key West. Part declaration of independence, part search for self, Peyton's journey will bring him more than he ever could have imagined--namely, the key to his unknowable father, a longed-for reunion, and a calling that will shape the rest of his life.
My review:
This was a touching coming-of-age story about a wonderful teenager who's trying to find his place in the world. He was such a great kid, helping people along the way, even at risk to himself. He cared about people and was interested in their stories and he definitely met some interesting characters! He had some wonderful adventures and it was cool to see that this book was loosely based on a true story! I definitely want to visit some of these places; they were described so beautifully. There was mention of prayer and God. His mother also told some of her story, both now and when she met his father. It was interesting seeing their history and the history of the family as it explained so much of their dynamics. His uncle was a piece of work and truly a villain for the story. Aunt Gert was a quirky, straightforward lady who would have been wonderful to meet. There was some romance as we have both the love stories of Peyton and Lisa and his mother and father. I would recommend it if you like coming-of-age stories or adventure stories.
I received this book free from Revell. I was not compensated for this review. All opinions are my own.
The Author
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Mark Sandlin Valerie Fraser Luesse
Valerie Fraser Luesse is the bestselling author of Missing Isaac and Almost Home, as well as an award-winning magazine writer best known for her feature stories and essays in Southern Living, where she is currently senior travel editor....
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