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You Are Here

Jennifer E. Smith

In You Are Here, Jennifer E. Smith explores a spontaneous road trip shared by Emma and Peter, two teens seeking answers and self-discovery. Emma embarks on a journey to understand her family's past, while Peter joins to confront his present. Their travels lead to unexpected revelations about identity, friendship, and finding one's place in the world.

Heartwarming

Romantic

Emotional

Inspirational

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

3.7

3,433 ratings

44%

Loved it

40%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

Review Roundup

You Are Here by Jennifer E. Smith is praised for its charming exploration of friendship and identity through a road trip narrative. Readers appreciate the relatable characters and engaging dialogue. However, some find the plot predictable and the pacing uneven. Overall, it offers a heartfelt yet sometimes formulaic coming-of-age story.

Who Should Read You Are Here?

A reader who enjoys You Are Here by Jennifer E. Smith is likely a fan of contemporary YA novels focusing on self-discovery and road trips. They might appreciate works like Paper Towns by John Green and The Geography of You and Me by Jennifer E. Smith for their themes of adventure and personal growth.

3.7

3,433 ratings

44%

Loved it

40%

Mixed feelings

16%

Not a fan

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Book Details

Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre

Realistic Fiction

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Romance

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Travel Literature

Setting

United States • 2000s

Publication Year

2009

Audience

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