A Year in Europe

A Year in Europe
Rachel Hawthorne
564p, $7.99, 9780375840739


Book Review by Caralina Casperson
December 1, 2010

Imagine traveling thousands of miles away from home in search of adventure, culture, and romance. That is exactly how Robin Carter feels when her parents send her away to London as a part of the “Year Abroad” program. Emotions make her stomach queasy and her head spin. Can she really find romance in London?

Robin Carter, a Mustang native with a thick Texas twang, is a 17 year old girl who wants ever so badly to fall in love. After being shot down by her high school crush, Jeremy, she wants to fall in love while she’s in London—as quickly as possible. But, Robin is forced to rethink her plans when she discovers her host sibling, Kit Marlin, is a boy. Robin finds herself falling for kit, and she is forced to make a decision quickly. Robin doesn’t want to fall in love with someone that is practically her brother, but only fate can tell.

“A Year in Europe” by Rachel Hawthorne is a leisurely paced novel; it’s easy to refrain from reading for a while, but it makes you think quite a bit. The characters seem like someone you go to school with or know very well. I give this book 4 ★’s of 5 because it’s intriguing and easy the read. The laid back pace makes you feel special and like the book was written just for you. I would also recommend this book to anyone looking for a simple yet romantic book—ages 12 and up.

Review by Caralina Casperson
Ms. Miller, AM
7th grade
Marshall Middle School
Olympia, WA