Allie and Bea

Allie and Bea by Catherine Ryan Hyde
I LOVED this book! You have found family, coming of age, foster care, and forgiveness -all the things that make you love a good book!
Bea falls victim to a telephone scam and gets wiped out of her already tight existence. She is suddenly homeless and sets off with a partial tank of gas and her cat. She heads toward the Pacific coast on a mission to exist in her van and hopefully reclaim her life.
Allie is thrown into the foster system when her parents are arrested for tax fraud. She's sent to a group home. When another resident threatens her, she strikes out to find something different.
Bea and Allie's paths cross in a moment of desperation. The two won't trust each other but they travel up the coast as companions. As they learn to open their hearts along the way, meeting other people, they find a way to forge their own family connection. The two learn to see and experience life in a new way.
I loved this story! It drew me in immediately connecting me to the characters. I was there on the trip with Allie and Bea, experiencing the journey with them. This is a phenomenal story told by a skilled storyteller! Complex topics, heartwarming characters, and a beautiful journey! 5/5⭐