Book Review: Destination Anywhere

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*I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.*

I don't think I was even a chapter into this book before I wanted to buy my own plane ticket out of this country.  Too bad we're still in a global pandemic and that would be considered irresponsible...

I really enjoyed Destination Anywhere.  I couldn't necessarily relate to the main character, Peyton, but I could feel for her.  Barnard touches on bullying, struggling to fit in, drug/alcohol abuse, and feeling obligated to do things to be accepted.  There were scenes where my heart ached and moments where I couldn't put this book down.

The hostel setting was new for me and something I thoroughly enjoyed.  It was fun getting to know the folks who took Peyton under their wing one-by-one.  The flow of the story was very laid-back and the POV's from "before" and "now" were easy to follow.  At some points, it felt like the book was Peyton's diary while, at others, it felt like the reader was a witness watching everything unfold.  

Sort of a side note, but I have no clue how Peyton's father didn't get on a plane himself and drag her booty back home the way he was talking to her.  Which was completely valid because the girl straight up dropped out of college and went to a foreign country on a whim with no plan whatsoever.  That's bold.  And slightly dumb.  But made for a great adventure.

Destination Anywhere is a great read about finding yourself and your tribe.  I would recommend it for a high school audience and think it would be a great tool to use for striking up conversations about substance abuse.
Destination Anywhere will be released tomorrow, February 23, 2021.  It is available to purchase through major retailers, or my personal favorite book distributor, Bookshop.  Buy through Bookshop, support local bookstores!

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