Review Detail

What I Loved:

FINDING ABBEY ROAD by Kevin Emerson is a quick but immersive read. The mystery of finding Caleb’s biological father, whom everyone had presumed dead, is enthralling and drives the story forward. Even though their eventual meeting is less than what you might hope, it’s still satisfying to get that point.

The romance between Summer and Caleb doesn’t take center stage in this book and Emerson writes it in such a genuine and authentic way – something that was lacking in the previous two installments. It makes sense that their relationship would take the back burner to the mystery of finding Caleb’s dad and it feels more appropriate there.

What Left Me Wanting More:

There was much less focus on the band as a whole and on their story together and instead focused much more intensely on Summer and Caleb, their relationships, and the mystery of the hidden songs.

Summer is a character who is difficult to connect with through the entire story. I could relate to her being unsure of what she wants to do with her life and her frustration with parents’ plan for her that she’s not sure she wants but at the same time she’s pushy and often inconsiderate of other people’s feelings. She steps into the role of manager for the band but doesn’t make decisions that are in the bands best interest. She’s incredibly stubborn about her view of how the band will be successful and that is art of the reason the band falls apart at the beginning of the book.

Final Verdict:
Overall, FINDING ABBEY ROAD is a satisfying end to this series. It wraps up the mystery while still leaving room for growth and leaves the characters in better places than we found them.