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Sydney Aarons leaves her Manhattan townhouse for a summer backpacking trip across Europe with her best friend, Leela. Their journey takes them through London, France, Italy, Switzerland, and beyond. The adventure is soon complicated when Leela’s ex-boyfriend appears on their flight, and Leela’s Instagram posts attract the attention of a handsome stranger named Matt. With friendships tested and new romantic possibilities unfolding, Sydney and Leela navigate love, travel, and the challenges of a long‑distance relationship as they prepare to return home.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Contemporary Fiction
Authors: Sarah Mlynowski
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