North Of Beautiful is stunning. It is a very realistic novel, and I found Terra to be very relatable. I think, more than anything, it is about family and how they relate to each other. There were scenes were I wanted to cry, because it was so heart-wrenching. 
 I thought the element of map-making was very unusual, but it worked really well. I think I might like to learn more about it at some point. And geo-caching was also an interesting plot point. I thought it added to the theme of self-discovery really well. 
 I am so glad I read this, and it's beautifully written. She does a great job of making everyone real. The whole time I was reading it, I was reminded of different people in my life and how I relate to them. You can't help but be drawn into Terra's world. 
 My rating? I give it a 5 out of 5. It's something everyone can relate to. I think this book will stay with me for a long time to come.