Finding Paris by Joy Preble Pages: 272
Published by Balzer & Bray, Harper Collins on April 21, 2015
Genres: contemporary, Love & Romance, mystery, Siblings, Social Issues, Young Adult
Source: eARC from Publisher
An evocative and compelling story of two sisters who would do anything for each other—perfect for fans of Thirteen Reasons Why and Speak. Joy Preble's stirring new novel explores the lengths to which sisters go to protect each other, and the winding road that brings two strangers into each other's lives.
Sisters Leo and Paris Hollings have only ever had each other to rely on. They can't trust their mother, who hops from city to city and from guy to guy, or their gambler stepfather, who's moved them all to Las Vegas. It's just the two of them: Paris, who's always been the dreamer, and Leo, who has a real future in mind—going to Stanford, becoming a doctor, falling in love. But Leo isn't going anywhere right now, except driving around Vegas all night with her sister.
Until Paris ditches Leo at the Heartbreak Hotel Diner, where moments before they had been talking with physics student Max Sullivan. Outside, Leo finds a cryptic note from Paris—a clue. Is it some kind of game? Where is Paris, and why has she disappeared? When Leo reluctantly accepts Max's offer of help, the two find themselves following a string of clues through Vegas and beyond. But the search for the truth is not a straight line. And neither is the path to secrets Leo and Max hold inside.
Finding Paris is a young adult contemporary/mystery. The set up is instantly intriguing. It is a story about two sisters in Las Vegas. Paris, the older sister demands a post break-up pie trip in the middle of the night and ends of disappearing in the middle of it. She leaves her sister a clue and tells her to come find her and that she needs help. What starts out as a kind of unconventional scavenger hunt, becomes more and more mysterious as the book progresses. I really liked Finding Paris. It is part scavenger hunt, part mystery, part romance, and more secrets than you can count. Hold on to your seat and get ready to go on a twisty, turn-y adventure with this one.
I don’t know whether to be impressed with Paris or disturbed. Maybe a little bit of both, but I will say one thing for her. No matter what it seems like at any given time, she really loves her sister Leo. And the sibling relationship aspect of Finding Paris is kind of beautiful, even amidst all of the chaos that is happening. I loved hearing about their memories and the things that they did together.
On that pie run, Leo meets Max, and he kind of gets wrapped up in the whole adventure. I liked Max. I am a little unsure what kind of person would go on a middle of the night scavenger hunt with someone he just met, but I was happy that he was a part of the book. I loved reading and learning everyone’s secrets. And his was a doozy. Actually, everyone’s were.
I think Finding Paris will take a lot of people by surprise. I don’t think there is anyway for someone to predict just all the twists and turns and plot reveals that Joy Preble has waiting around corners for readers. This book was very masterfully done. A few of the reveals were very shocking, and while It wasn’t the ending I was hoping for or even guessing as a possibility, it was a very cool real. I liked that each page was a surprise for me. I just let go and enjoyed the ride.
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- May Clean Sweep ARC 2015
kindlemom1
I love that we are getting more NA mysteries now, I just love that.
Wonderful review!
Michelle @ Book Briefs
I love that too. I love a good contemporary romance just as much as the next person, But I really do like that the genre is expanding.
Kaitlyn
I’m so glad you liked this one! I have been looking forward to it for quite some time!
Michelle @ Book Briefs
It has been getting mixed reviews. but I enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by Kaitlyn 🙂
Lily
I’ve heard mixed things about this one so far so i’m defintely intriguied (and a little surprised) by your glorious review! I definitely want to go run and check it out now! 🙂
Michelle @ Book Briefs
You are right Lily, It has been getting mixed reviews. but I enjoyed it. Thanks for stopping by 🙂
Bridgett Wilbur
Ty so much for your amazing giveaway and your book.
Michelle @ Book Briefs
Good luck Bridgett! 🙂
Jaime Lester
I love Joy Preble, and I am very much looking forward to this one. And I love trying to figure out clues, so there is a big fat star for it before I even read it!
Michelle @ Book Briefs
This was my first book by Joy I think. And the clues were fun. I hope you enjoy this one Jaime 🙂
Yani
I can sense a Since You’ve Been Gone on Finding Paris. Only that their difference is on they’re not siblings. I have read mixed reviews of FP. Sometimes I want to have a copy, sometimes I don’t. Nice review btw!
Michelle @ Book Briefs
I haven’t read since youve been gone yet, but from the title they do sound like they could be similar. It has been getting mixed reviews. but I enjoyed it, Thanks for stopping by Yani 🙂
Braine
Paris sounds a little whacked. Although I admit, the premise is intriguing, makes one want to know what is up with these kids
Michelle @ Book Briefs
Paris is a little whacked. Def haha But it was interesting. I hope you enjoy it Braine 🙂
jazmen
I read about fifty percent of this book and took a break. I hope it pans out. Great review 🙂
Michelle @ Book Briefs
I hope if you go back to it jazmen, that you like it. The ending was not what I was expecting at all.
jazmen
I’m hopeful.