Bria is eighteen who is between high school and college. An artist who plans to go to Art School with her boyfriend is blindsided by a breakup. She loses all passion in life, including art. To make matter worse, her parents are involved in their own melodrama, and her best friends have bailed on her. On a trip to Central America to meets Rowan and Starling, where her journey only begins. 
 I absolutely loved this book. I couldn't put it down and read it in one sitting. I now am planning my trip to Central America. Already one of my favorite places in the world, I really felt this aspect was done spectacularly. I could feel the immense tropical heat. The bugs stinging bites. Taste the pineapple licuados. I want to drop everything and go backpacking right now. 
 I loved the passages with Rowan and Bria. The way they grew together was easy and natural. I get a sweet feeling in the pit of my belly thinking of those two up on the top of a Mayan Temple. 
 I also adored the illustrations. Just simply gorgeous and really suited the book. I love it when there are illustrations. 
 I get the warm fuzzies just thinking about this book. Like snuggling up with loved ones on the couch in winter with hot chocolate. Or letting the sun warm your skin on a blanket of sand. A story of growth and learning to live life to it's fullest. Now, in the present. For really, that's all we have to hold on to.