The Getaway List is the story of two best friends who are reunited after high school graduation. Riley has never doubted Tom is her best friend, but they have somewhat fallen out of contact since he moved to New York City. When she graduates, she decides to take a trip to New York City and find Tom. The Tom she finds is a shadow of his former self. Riley resolves to reignite the connection they had and suggests they try to complete their “getaway list.” As they adventure through the city, Riley finds herself with strong feelings for Tom. Are Riley and Tom meant to be only best friends or something more? 

The Getaway List is such a fun and sweet YA. It’s a slowburn friends-to-lovers romance. Riley and Tom have such a solid friendship, but have fallen out of touch in very understandable ways. I loved seeing the growth in Riley’s relationship with her mom. Riley and her mom start out on a very tumultuous note, because Riley travels to NYC despite her mom's fears. Throughout the book, they work towards a stronger bond with deeper understanding. Tom and Riley have a beautiful friendship and relationship; I loved how they really grew together. The cast of friends was incredible and the perfect complement to their adventures through NYC. The Getaway List is a love letter to the magic and delicious baked goods of NYC and readers will feel like they’ve taken a vacation there. The Getaway List is an adventurous and hopeful romance that would be perfect for anyone who loves contemporary YA.

Thank you to Emma Lord, Wednesday Books, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.