Ferris Bueller’s Day Off meets Nick and Nora’s Infinite Playlist in this romp through the city that never sleeps from the New York Times bestselling author of Since You’ve Been Gone, Morgan Matson.
Two girls. One night. Zero phones.
Kat and Stevie—best friends, theater kids, polar opposites—have snuck away from the suburbs to spend a night in New York City. They have it all planned out. They’ll see a play, eat at the city’s hottest restaurant, and have the best. Night. Ever. What could go wrong?
Well. Kind of a lot?
They’re barely off the train before they’re dealing with destroyed phones, family drama, and unexpected Pomeranians. Over the next few hours, they’ll have to grapple with old flames, terrible theater, and unhelpful cab drivers. But there are also cute boys to kiss, parties to crash, dry cleaning to deliver (don’t ask), and the world’s best museum to explore.
Over the course of a wild night in the city that never sleeps, both Kat and Stevie will get a wake-up call about their friendship, their choices…and finally discover what they really want for their future.
That is, assuming they can make it to Grand Central before the clock strikes midnight.
I have to admit – it was the Ferris Bueller comp title that cinched the deal on requesting this book from NetGalley. There were no Save Ferris water towers, but this sure was a fun romp.
Kat and Stevie are ride or die besties, but polar opposites in interests, actions, and physical attributes. Despite a planning checklist for their trip into NYC, their adventure goes sideways from the moment they step off the train at Grand Central Station. The evening lands them in some unexpected, chaotic, and humorous situations, and they meet a Pomeranian named Brad who will steal your heart. Kat and Stevie are both very relatable and flawed, and each of them experience their own coming of age moments over the course of the story. Those more serious moments aren’t something I expected going into this book, but I like how they’re life-changing issues and the ways the girls deal with them.
Something I feel could have been left out was Teri’s subplot. After reading Kat’s and Stevie’s chapters, her sections felt like a speed bump that took me out of the story.
Is it likely most of this storyline could happen? No. But if you suspend your disbelief and just go with the flow, you’ll soon find yourself caught up in an unlikely, but whimsical adventure.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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Sounds like a fun story, all things considered. The Ferris comp would have sold me, too.
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After reading a couple of heavy fantasies, it was a nice, humorous break. Ferris will sell me every time.
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Road bumps aside, it sounds pretty fun 🙂
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It sure was, Mae – exactly what I needed.
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This sounds like so much fun and the Ferris Bueller reference caught my eye too. Plus the title has a certain song playing through my head 😱. Great review, Teri!
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Yes! I had Eddie’s song playing in my head the whole time I was reading.
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I loved Ferris Bueller! This sounds like a fun read. Thanks, Teri.
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Things didn’t go as well for these girls as Ferris, but they found their way. Such a fun read.
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Sounds like a fun one.
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And a quick one – very well done characters.
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Sounds light fun read to just relax and enjoy. Great review, Teri!
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Exactly, Yesha.
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This sounds pretty fun, Teri. I may put it on the back burner for now though. Love that cover. 😉 Excellent review!
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It catches your eye. I had to go back and look at it after I finished reading. So many things apply to the story.
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Relatable and flawed characters are appealing to me, Teri. Thank you for sharing!
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You would have loved these two, Jan!
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Thanks for sharing, Teri.
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Hope your week’s going well, John!
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It is. Thank you, Teri.
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I love your review! And it reminds me that I need to get back to her books!
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This was my first time reading this author, but from her reviews it looks like she has some devoted fans.
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I am a Ferris Bueller fan too, Teri. I have never been very big on movies, but this was one I really enjoyed. I enjoyed your review, thanks.
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I’m so sorry to just be getting to your comment, Robbie! I loved the Ferris Bueller movie – my youngest son was a fan from a young age and wore a “Save Ferris” shirt when he was in middle school, lol.
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