Since You've Been Gone by Morgan Matson

Since You've Been Gone is a fun and light read kind of story. Emily is just shy and born socially-awkward when actually she's a fun girl to hang out with once you know her well. Befriending Sloane seems to be the best fit since she's all everything Emily is not. With Sloane, Emily could easily join in the talk and even make up funny jokes which she strangely couldn't do when she is on her own. It's like Sloane is the sun that makes Emily's beautiful unlit world shining bright.

Emily and Sloane are the best of friends and are incredibly close, so Emily is left lonely and confused when Sloane disappears without a trace. She's not answering her phone, her house is empty, and no one knows where she is. Sloane has literally just disappeared. No words, not even goodbye.

It's not until  two weeks later that a letter comes to Emily with a very familiar handwriting on it. Unlike what Emily expects the letter is about, It is some tasks or rather check list that Sloane wanted her to do.

This book is a wonderful combination of friendship, family and romance. Even though the romance with Frank Porter - The boy who offers to help Emily find her best friend and complete the list - is slow and really lovely, it's not the main focus of the sorry. It's all about Emily discovering who is without the person she spent the most time with, and who knows her better than anyone. It's about doing things that are outside of your comfort zone, and making new friends in the process.

Emily's new found friends make the story what it is, a cosy and wonderful summer trip. And Emily's relationship with her little brother is a delight. although some of the things that Sloane has set Emily to do may not seem life changing but i can see that they would've made emily feel accomplished.

If you're looking for a light read that is not just enjoyable but adventurous and have good lessons implied too, then this book is for you. It delivers a pleasant story of a girl's discovery of her self-worth, hidden urge to take risk, and true meaning of friendship during a period of summer. Go get it girl!

Release Date: May 6, 2015
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 1442435003
Source: Bought via Fully Booked

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