The Getaway List

Reviews / Votes

Praise for The Getaway List:

"Lord (Begin Again) enriches a familiar "bucket list" premise with leaps-off-the-page atmosphere...depictions of family, friend, and romantic relationships are riddled with humor and rambunctious energy in this inspired carpe diem romp through the city of dreams." - Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)

"An entertaining friends-to-lovers story that will have readers laughing and reflecting in equal measure." - Kirkus

"Lord continues to break and mend hearts." - Booklist

Praise for Begin Again:

"This grumpy-sunshine rom-com features a grouch with a secret heart of gold, an eternal optimist with plenty of depth beneath the surface, a healthy dose of banter, and a generous helping of Lord's laugh-out-loud wit." - School Library Journal

"If you haven't read a novel by Emma Lord before, you've been missing out on something spectacular." - Paste

Praise for When You Get the Chance:

"A shot of joy in book form." - Marie Claire

"Chock-full of musical theater references and humor, the novel includes high-stakes emotional drama that is balanced by supportive friendships and strong, deep family connections...An entertaining personal journey with plot twists galore." - Kirkus Reviews

" A fully joyful story...Readers who love the theater--musical or not--and anyone craving a happily ever after will want Millie to take a series of curtain calls." -Booklist

"With the perfect mix of a bubbly drama queen protagonist that will steal your heart and a delicious rivals-to-lovers romance with a Broadway twist on top, Lord proves herself to be a necessary staple in the YA contemporary genre with When You Get the Chance--a fresh, uplifting voice that invokes excitement of what's yet to come!" -The Nerd Daily

"Brimming with energy, rapid-fire banter, and affectionate theater references, this memorable Mamma Mia! retelling by Lord (Tweet Cute) explores the meaning of family." -Publishers Weekly, starred

"An exuberant celebration...this gender-bent Mamma Mia! retelling is a touching exploration of what family really looks like, and a powerful reminder that sometimes everything we need is already right in front of us." - BookPage

"Full of Lord's characteristic quick wit and delightful banter, and the rivals-to-romance development between Millie and Oliver is the stuff great rom-coms are made of." - School Library Journal

"Lord's stories are always bursting with charming characters and wit, against a backdrop of real life relatable issues." - The Young Folks

"Lord's latest expertly and thoughtfully touches on what it means to be family, mental health, love and friendships, and, of course, musical theater. Trust me when I tell you that you're going to want to rewatch Mamma Mia when you finish." - Buzzfeed

"A rich and rewarding experience for anyone looking for a light read that delivers dimension...if you're looking for a new author obsession this year, look no further." - Fangirlish