"There You'll Find Me" Review

Grief brought Finley to Ireland. LOVE WILL LEAD HER HOME.

Finley Sinclair is not your typical eighteen-year-old. She’s witty, tough, and driven. With an upcoming interview at the Manhattan music conservatory, Finley needs to compose her audition piece. But her creativity disappeared with the death of her older brother, Will.

She decides to study abroad in Ireland so she can follow Will’s travel journal. It’s the place he felt closest to God, and she’s hopeful being there will help her make peace over losing him. So she agrees to an exchange program and boards the plane.

Beckett Rush, teen heartthrob and Hollywood bad boy, is flying to Ireland to finish filming his latest vampire movie. On the flight, he meets Finley. She’s the one girl who seems immune to his charm. Undeterred, Beckett convinces her to be his assistant in exchange for his help as a tour guide.

Once in Ireland, Finley starts to break down. The loss of her brother and the pressure of school, her audition, and whatever it is that is happening between her and Beckett, leads her to a new and dangerous vice. When is God going to show up for her in this emerald paradise?

Then she experiences something that radically changes her perspective on life. Could it be God convincing her that everything she’s been looking for has been with her all along? (Booksneeze blurb)

Okay, so I've actually had this book since...like...November, I think. I was really excited to read it for two reasons: It takes places in Ireland, and I'd already read one of the author's books and enjoyed it. The delay in this review is the cause of a couple of reasons, but definitely not because this book wasn't good. It was!

First, Finley’s character is a great narrator. Throughout the book, she’s sarcastic and humorous, and a character that, by the end of the book, had me ready to cry right along with her. The other characters are great, too, and one of my favorites would have to be Beckett Rush. Sure, he made me dislike him several times, but overall, I loved him. He’s entertaining, and so fun, and in general, just sweet.

There were so many subplots I hadn’t expected, but I think they all worked together well and closed nicely at the end. I also enjoyed the notes at the beginning of each chapter. The setting of the story was just beautifully done. The descriptions were just enough to paint the image in my head, and I could almost hear the music described throughout.

This book was well-written, entertaining, and quite enjoyable. Although, despite having read Save the Date before reading this one, it wasn’t until after I finished There You’ll Find Me that I realized that the two are connected. So yeah, if you want to know a little more about the Sinclairs, read Save the Date as well, which I’ve already reviewed.

A few of my favorite quotes from this book:

He gave me a slow wink. “They’re fangs.”
“Kind of sad you have to use props to get the girls.”
“It’s absolutely tragic, isn’t it?” His smile reached his eyes. “Be sure to put me on your prayer list.”

“And as for girls who try to stay away from me—my charm always wears them down.”
“I’m up-to-date on my shots, so I’m pretty much immune to everything.”
Beckett just tipped his chair back and laughed. “Famous last words, Flossie. Famous last words.”

“You sounded down on the phone yesterday. You can talk to your old dad anytime about anything, you know. Except boys. And bras. And that Bieber fellow.”

“That girl is a Bufo marinus.”
“Did you just cuss in scientific terms?”
“She’s a toad.”

“Frances, dearest,” he drawled, “when we get back home, I will give you that wedding ring you’ve begged me for. It’s only right after you gave me those triplets at the ripe age of sixteen.”
“I’m an unwed mother?” I hissed.
“I’m a diseased baby daddy.”
This made me laugh. “I think you just got the title for your next movie.”

** I received this book free from Thomas Nelson's Booksneeze in exchange for an honest review. **