Review by emmreadsbooks - Going Bicoastal

emmreadsbooks 's review for:

Going Bicoastal by Dahlia Adler

2.5

lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I was unfortunately kind of meh about this book. Modeling it after a Choose Your Own Adventure was cute, but it got a bit confusing as only 1 of the timelines can truly be "real" to a reader. You can alternatively view it as a multiverse experience, where both relationships happen simultaneously (just not to the same version of Natalya). Some moments do occur in both timelines, in a parallel way that almost felt klunky? There isn't much conflict in Ellie's timeline, while the conflict in Adam's felt unnatural. BUT apart from my criticisms, I really enjoyed the bisexual and Jewish rep, as well as getting to explore NYC and LA. I think that the Sliding Doors format just isn't for me, but I'm still a huge fan of Dahlia Adler and can't wait to read her future work.

*Thank you to Wednesday Books and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest review*