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I was stoked to find out I was approved of Finding Home on NetGalley! This novel -- has that Teen-movie -- sort of quality, centering on seventeen-year-old Amy and the loss of her mother. How her relationship with her singer father is starting to teeter. Living life carelessly, Amy is shipped off to her Aunt Lou’s, where she meets a gorgeous looking Luke. But matters are not as simple as they seem, because Luke has a girlfriend. And then there is Nick, they have this connection, but Amy is confident that he is not the one for her. In this coming of age novel, readers will trek alongside Amy and her struggles to fitting in and finding home.

I think I might have a thing for Australian authors. Lauren K. McKellar is only one of the many Aussie writers, in which I have fallen for their works. And what’s great about it, is each and every one of them have their own writing styles and different ways to move readers. Surprisingly, the plot of this book was not as predictable as I thought it would be. This goes for the characters as well. Amy is bratty, moody, and childish. I really expected more from her – and Luke – he really disappointed me. But as I was saying, Amy *shakes head* ever witness second-hand embarrassment? Well, you will in this book. I just thought with her life already gloomy because of the death of her mother, she would take away from that and try to pick things up. Instead she chooses to go the opposite direction and make foolish choices. The whole ordeal with Luke was pathetic and honestly all I have for her is pity. She eventually comes around, but of course, only after she was maliciously pushed down.

Nick is all you can ask for. Possible even more. He is so dreamy! *Sighs* Amy what is wrong with you girl?!

Lily -- the best friend anyone would want. She seems cool and out there, but she has a tough personality with an ability to factor what is wrong and what is right. Just what Amy needs. Afar from Nick, she is my favorite character. Her relationship with Kyle is adorable!

Every scene with Amy and her father, really hits you hard. The dialogues between the two were bitter and heart-aching. The misunderstandings lead them apart along with her father’s career – okay, maybe I understand Amy on this situation – she is young and always having to go on tour with her father, I can see why she feels her father is putting his career before her. Nonetheless, you’ll be warmed up by their reunion. Makes you appreciate what you've got.

Finding Home by Lauren K. McKellar, read it. ( )