Mother and daughter Charlie and Eva never sought social media fame, but when a stunning photo of Eva went viral, fame found them. Now, after more than two years documenting life on the road in their vintage Airstream trailer, the duo has temporarily settled in a tiny Minnesota town. Eva is happily finishing her senior year of high school and applying to college, but Charlie longs for the adventures they left behind.
When Eva goes missing less than a week before her graduation, it’s Charlie who is immediately suspected of foul play—not just by their fans, but also by the police and the FBI. As a fight about one more road trip comes to light, and the truth about their relationship is questioned, Charlie realizes the rosy facade they portrayed online hid a complicated and potentially dangerous reality. Now, to clear her name and find out what has happened to her daughter, she’ll have to confront her own role in Eva’s disappearance—and whether she knew her daughter at all.
Such a great read! The characters were likable and easy to relate to. There are layers to the story that are both fun and exciting to uncover. I love a good mother/daughter storyline, and I LOVE adventure/outdoors/road trips, so the setting was right up my alley. Even if those aren't your cup of tea though, this book is a fun ride, and I'm trying hard not to include any spoilers so I can't say much more than that.
If you enjoy thrillers, road trips, mother/daughter plots, or just love a great story, I 100% recommend The Long Way Back!
Thank you Nicole Baart for welcoming me onto your street team, and thanks to Atria books for sending me a copy so I could spread the word about this wonderful novel.
Dates read: April 28, 2023 - April 30, 2023