One of my favorite authors out there is Joanne Bischof. Not only does she write amazing, heartfelt fiction, she is just as delightful in real life as she seems online.
Author Joanne Bischof
Today, I’m joining in celebrating the launch of her contemporary Young Adult novel, To Get to You.
To get to the girl he loves,
Riley Kane must head off on a road trip with the
father he never knew. Then pray for a miracle.
Most teens would love to have a pro surfer for a dad. Just not Riley. Abandoned as a kid, he hates the sound of the ocean and the man who gave himself to it.
When the eighteen-year-old learns that his best friend is stranded at a New Mexico hospital as her father fights for his life, Riley hits the highway to head east. But when his Jeep breaks down before he even leaves California, he must rely on the one man he despises to get to the girl who needs him the most. And when it comes to the surfer with the Volkswagen van and dog-eared map, a thousand miles may–or may not–be enough to heal the past.
A story of new beginnings and second chances.
I had the privilege of early-reading this one and you I will post my review below. I loved that there was a homeschooled main character, among many other things!
“Rich in redemptive themes and rife with believable characters, To Get to You takes readers along on a hope-filled road-trip to remember. This is a coming-of-age story that’s unusual because it is written from a male (Riley’s) perspective. I loved that the romantic element wasn’t heavy, and that Riley got to know Becca’s family. I also enjoyed all the obviously well-researched references to surfing and skateboarding, which were such a fun touch. Once again, Bischof gets to the heart of her characters and leaves us feeling like we know them. A memorable read for teens and adults alike.”~my review of To Get to You
Joanne is offering some amazing giveaways with this novel. First, you can sign up for a softcover giveaway on Goodreads here, now through September 18th.
You can also bop over to Joanne’s lovely blog and sign up for some amazing giveaways here. Check these out:
Joanne Bischof’s RoadTrip Giveaways Celebrating To Get to You
I hope you can enter for a chance to win! And congratulations, Joanne!
Thanks for introducing us to Joanne, Heather! Congratulations to Joanne! The cover of her book is beautiful. I love a good road trip. 🙂
Heather – thanks for paving the way with “unusual” in Christian fiction. Your Vikings will forever live in my heart! So blessed by your review and this fun post!