I really enjoyed spending time with Liza, Kit, Tam, Olivia, and Mai. Plus, you’re suddenly finding yourself with a mad desire to roam around Europe and Asia… There’s a lot of points of view to keep straight (but not Mai? That part was a bit odd) and the present tense of the story threw me a bit initially, but once the story sucks you in you just don’t want to put it aside until you’ve finished. Points of Departure is a sweet story about friendship, growing up, and figuring out who you are and what you want. She just hadn’t planned on doing it without Kit by her side.Īnd they’re all learning that travel isn’t just about the places you go, but who you’re with at the time. Meanwhile Kit’s stuck working double shifts to pay off a debt, wondering if she’ll ever get it together.Īll Liza wants from this trip is to discover a new version of herself. And there’s Olivia, so miserable about screwing up exams she’s not even sure she wants to get out of bed, let alone on a plane. There’s Tam, who already has her doubts about leaving her sick father behind. But when Kit’s suddenly forced to drop out, Liza’s left with three girls she barely knows. It’s exactly what they all need after the final slog of high school. In this young adult novel to be released June 2016 best friends Kit and Liza have been looking forward to this trip forever.įive girls, five tickets overseas.
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