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4.5/5 stars

Nowhere But Here is the first book in a new young adult contemporary series by Katie McGarry, called Thunder Road. 2015 is the year where I finally start to read some new- but-insanely-popular-YA-authors. Because guess what? I haven't read a Katie McGarry book yet. Craziness! I know. But when I saw that she had a new series coming out, I thought this was the perfect time for me to jump on the bandwagon and experience what all the ya romance hype is about. And I get it, people. I really do. I have never been one for motorcycle books. I know it is a huge trope out there, but I could never really get into it. Until now. I absolutely loved the family and brother ship that Katie McGarry painted with the Reign of Terror. Trust me, their name is way meaner than they actually are.

Nowhere But Here is told in dual narrative between Emily and Oz. Oz is the son of one of the big ups in the Reign of Terror and he has been itching to join the business, well, since forever. Emily is the long lost daughter of the head family of the chapter. And her past is shrouded in deep dark mysteries. I really liked the mysterious aspect that surrounded Emily and her mom. It was a fun element that I wasn't expecting in the story. I was fed up right along with Emily as she tried to sort out all of the lies and secrets that everyone was keeping from her.

But the main focus on the story is Emily and Oz. Oz is assigned to protect Emily from the ongoing riots between a forced rival of a motorcycle gang. And this other gang, seems like the bad kind. I liked that Katie McGarry distinguished between legit motorcycle groups that do things "legal" and aboveboard, and the other gangs that don't care so much about following the law. The romance between Oz and Emily was a wonderful slow burn romance. They certainly did not like each other at first glance, but rather what they felt built and evolved over time.

Katie McGarry has created a fantastic group of characters with a wonderful romance between Oz and Emily. This book had me bawling at the end. Full out bawling. I just loved it so much. I get what all the fuss is about with Katie McGarry. This lady writes seriously great romance. She made me fall in love with everyone, even the secondary characters that I didn't initially think I would care much about. This is a really great book for young adult fans, new adult fans and adult fans alike.
4.5/5 stars

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