*One of my favorite middle-grade authors is Dan Gemeinhart. I have read and devoured every novel he has written. His novel The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise is one of my favorites of his. I recently learned he had written a sequel and would continue Coyote's story. When I learned the book wouldn't be published until February of 2024, I knew that was too long to wait. I requested an E-Galley via Edelweiss, but was declined. I requested an E-Galley via NetGalley and was quite pleased when I was granted a copy. To the Kindle it went and I spent a wonderful afternoon revisiting some of my all-time characters.
What It Is About - FIVE Things You Need to Know:
*The story picks up about a year after Coyote and her dad Rodeo settled in Oregon.
*Each of them has adjusted to life after their emotional roadtrip and have tried to settle into a new "normal".
*One day while Coyote is in the well-traveled bus, she finds a box which contains her mother's ashes.
*After a difficult conversation with her father, they decide to head back out on the road to finally lay Coyote's mother to rest.
*This quest relies on a book, which unfortunately has been lost by Coyote but she isn't going to let this stop her.
What I Thought Of It - Five Observations/Reflections:
*Sometimes I get so darn excited before I start a new novel that I can hardly stand it. That is what happened when I was given an E-Galley of Dan's upcoming novel.
*It was so satisfying to revisit Coyote, Rodeo, and a whole slew of new characters.
*A sequel can be a tricky thing because there are so many expectations to the second story living up to the first one. After finishing this sequel, I would say Gemeinhart did a fantastic job.
*Just as with The Remarkable Journey, Lost and Found had all the feels and had me in tears on more than one occasion.
*I just marvel at the writing talent of Dan and how he is able to capture a story that weaves its way into a reader's heart and settles in.
Who Should Read It:
*Fans of The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise will definitely want to put the title on their TBR list. If you are a reader of Dan Gemeinhart's previous works of fiction, then you will want to be on the look out for his newest book in February of 2024. I know it is a long wait, but I cant tell you it will be worth it. Or you could try to request an E-Galley via NetGalley or Edelweiss. I had luck with NetGalley and was declined on Edelweiss. Happy Reading!
Rating: 5 STARS out of 5 Stars
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