From the highly-acclaimed author of My Kind of Crazy comes an uplifting coming-of-age story about two teens who hit the road on a journey to forge their own paths.
Jack has always wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps, but when his dad suddenly dies, Jack’s carefully thought out plans start to unravel. Longing for closure before he leaves for college, Jack decides to go to San Francisco and find his estranged brother, Alex. If he can heal things with Alex, he might be able to truly move forward.
Hallie is sitting on huge news that she isn’t ready to share with anyone. And she doesn’t want to think about it, either, because a friend from her online cancer support group has taken a turn for the worst. There’s a small window to travel to Oregon to say goodbye, so she buys a bus ticket and tells her parents she’s going to a friend’s for the weekend.
Jack and Hallie had a class together years ago and haven’t seen each other since, but fate puts them into the same rideshare to the bus terminal. When wildfires in Los Angeles cause major travel delays, Jack comes up with an unconventional way to get to their destinations. With the clock ticking and a lot on the line for both, the two set off on an unexpected adventure that may lead them to their own true selves…and maybe to each other.
‘Kack and Hallie’s journey is filled with surprises and sweet discoveries about our choices in life; you’ll be glad you jumped on board. Anyone who has faced loss and uncertainty in their life will relate to this emotionally honest, hopeful book.’ -Misa Sugiura, author of It’s Not Like It’s a Secret and This Time Will Be Different
‘My copy of this soul-filling, raw, love song of a novel is dog-eared and highlighted within an inch of its life. Where the Road Leads Us envelops you the way the very best stories do. I would follow Jack and Hallie-and author Robin Reul - anywhere.’ - Jennifer Niven, #1 New York Times bestselling author of All the Bright Places
‘Where the Road Leads Us propels you through a heartfelt adventure as two teens take a wild road trip to confront their pasts and find their true destinies. I couldn’t put it down.’ - Jeff Garvin, author of Lambda Literary Award finalist Symptoms of Being Human
‘Jack and Hallie hit the road in a quest to confront heartbreak, fear, and grief in this wild, sad, and hopeful novel. Robin Reul tackles tough topics with a nuanced, often hilarious, touch. This is a road trip novel of the best sort, the kind that asks, 'What shall I do with the rest of my life?’ As Jack and Hallie discover, the answer is, ‘Live it.’ A lovely, compassionate, and compulsive read.‘- Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces and How to Make Friends with the Dark
’[Readers] will be invested in these characters and enjoy watching them become confident in forging their own paths versus doing what is expected of them…A fun and thought-provoking read for mid-size or larger collections.‘ - School Library Journal
'Reul presents a fresh take on serendipitous encounters as a mix of humorous escapades and soulful discussions cause Jack and Hallie to reevaluate their futures and take charge of their lives, with a hint of romance also driving the tension…A feel-good story with depth.’ - Kirkus Reviews
