This work, LET'S GET LOST, by debut author Adi Alsaid is many things: captivating, mysterious, fun, and deep. The novel starts out with the story of Hudson, a boy from Mississippi who loves working on cars but plans to become a doctor. His voice is by far my favorite of the five main characters. It is distinct and nearly profound at times. The way he introduces Leila to the audience shows his character phenomenally, and I can't help but fall for him just as he falls hard for Leila. The only complaint I have about him, as well as one of the only two I have for the story, is the instalove he fells for Leila. However, his personality fits that kind of love so well, that I even hesitate to bring that up. Even so, it is something I have never been a personal fan of and can't say that I like it.

After Hudson, Bree, Elliot, and Sonia are gradually introduced, each of them showing an individual story. Bree is headstrong and hurt, a perfect combination that gives a painfully deep character to friend Leila. Elliot is so precious that I want to hug him, and I will root for his happy ending any day. Sonia is a girl so madly in love that it scares her. All provide amazing contrasts to each other, and more than that, they give off the very real message that it doesn't matter what state you are in physically or mentally, everyone has problems both big and small.

Leila, dear Leila, takes the part of the unspoken hero in LET'S GET LOST. She is mysterious and private while also managing to be compassionate to the extreme and brave enough to outdo the greatest warriors. The signs are clear that something is up with her, and while that made me expect a predictable story behind her, I couldn't be more surprised.

She holds a twist to the story that makes you feel for her and her situation. Leila is the scared part in all of us trying to figure out how to define and create ourselves, no matter what our past looks like. Her story, as well as all of the characters, are ones that will stay with me for a long, long time.

Overall, I love LET'S GET LOST. I love the characters, I love the depth the Alsaid has created, and I love the feeling of hope and completeness the story has left me with. The only other issue I have with it is the tendency towards a similar ending with all the characters as their individual narrative comes to a close, but it is a minor issue and one that did not prevent me from getting any more enjoyment from it. For readers of John Green or any realistic YA authors, I would highly recommend this new, wonderful novel to you.

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