Your Destination Is on the Left

(Hardback)

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Emotional and sexyI loved it! Miranda Kenneally, bestselling author of Catching Jordan
Dessa is a winning and resilient heroine. Elizabeth Wein, New York Times bestselling author of Code Name Verity
A journey I would happily take over and over again. Dahlia Adler, author of Just Visiting
The fantastic, feminist novel I wish Id had as a teen. Jessica Spotswood, author of the Cahill Witch Chronicles
A heartfeltand at times, heartbreakingexploration of finding yourself. Stacey Kade, author of Finding Felicity
An emotional, aesthetic, and hopeful journey to self-discovery. Kirkus Reviews
[T]he message of maintaining persistence, courage, and creativity is a worthy and welcome one for teen readers. Booklist

Seventeen-year-old Dessa Rhodes is torn between leaving her modern nomadic life and pursuing her dreams of becoming an artist in this fun, contemporary debut novel thats perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen and Morgan Matson (Ashley Poston, author of Geekarella).

Dessa Rhodes is a modern day nomad. Her family travels in an RV, their lives defined by state lines, exit signs, and the small communal caravan they call home. Among them is Cyrus, her best friend and long-time crush, whom she knows she can never be with. When your families are perpetually linked, its too dangerous to take a risk on romance.

Instead, Dessa looks to the future. She wants to be a real artist and going to art school is her ticket to success and a new life. Theres just one problem: she hasnt been acceptedanywhere. Suddenly her future is wide open, and it looks like shes going to be stuck traveling forever.

Then an unexpected opportunity presents itself: an internship working with a local artist in Santa Fe. Dessa struggles to prove to her bossand herselfthat she belongs there, but just as she finally hits her stride, her family suffers an unexpected blow. Faced with losing everything that she has worked for, Dessa has a difficult decision to make. Will she say goodbye to her nomadic lifestyle and the boy she loves Or will she choose to never stop moving

Reviews

Emotional and sexy. . . I loved it! -- Miranda Kenneally, bestselling author of CATCHING JORDAN
Perfect for fans of Sarah Dessen and Morgan Matson! -- Ashley Poston, author of GEEKERELLA
Dessa is a winning and resilient heroine. -- Elizabeth Wein, New York Times bestselling author of CODE NAME VERITY
This is a journey I would happily take over and over again. -- Dahlia Adler, author of JUST VISITING
Made me want to hit the open road and find my own little corner of the world all at once. -- Ashley Blake, author of SUFFER LOVE
This isthe fantastic, feminist novel I wish Id had as a teen. -- Jessica Spotswood, author of the Cahill Witch Chronicles
I couldnt stop turning the pages. -- Jaye Robin Brown, author of NO PLACE TO FALL
A heartfeltand at times, heartbreakingexploration of finding yourself. -- Stacey Kade, author of FINDING FELICITY
"An emotional, aesthetic, and hopeful journey to self-discovery." -- Kirkus Reviews
"[T]he message of maintaining persistence, courage, and creativity is a worthy and welcome one for teen readers." -- Booklist
"Imagine pieces of colorful shattered glass, scattered willy-nilly. Now imagine that someone hasgathered those pieces and formed them into the shape of something exquisitely lovely: a heart. This book is that heart." -- Lauren Myracle, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of ttyl
"[A] convincing portrait of a blossoming artist facing relatable coming-of-age issues...Dessa's struggle to realize her dreams without hurting loved ones will resonate." -- Publishers Weekly
"This breezy summer read will appeal to most teens. Hand this to die-hard romantics and aspiring artists." -- School Library Journal
"Dessas unwavering commitment to pursuing her dreams regardless of obstacle is inspiring." -- VOYA

Author Bio

Lauren Spieller is an author and literary agent who lives in New York Citywith her husband. When she isnt writing, she can be found drinking lattes, pining for every dog she sees, or visiting her native California. She is the author ofYour Destination Is on the LeftandShes the Worst. Visit her at LaurenSpieller.com and follow her on Twitter at @LaurenSpieller.