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Overview

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?

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly

Finley Sinclair is many things: an heiress, an accomplished musician, a reformed wild child, and a grieving sister. In an attempt to feel close to both God and her brother, who was killed in a terrorist bombing, Finley becomes an exchange student in the same Irish village her brother visited several years earlier. Finley becomes fast friends with her host family and strikes up an uneasy relationship with a Robert Pattinson–like movie star who is in Ireland filming his latest vampire flick. While this has all the makings of an earnest YA Christian romance novel, Jones (A Charmed Life series) throws readers a curve by very gradually revealing that Finley has an eating disorder. While this novel has some similarities to Laurie Halse Anderson’s Wintergirls—another YA novel about an anorexic teenager—Jones’s decision to leave Finley’s “issues” unnamed until the very last pages of the novel is troubling. Finley has problems, but her life is also glamorous.The novel strikes dissonant tones, unsuccessfully combining sprightly teen romance with life-or-death topics. From the very beginning, Finley is counting calories and denying herself food, but no one takes note until the final third of the novel. And even then, the eating disorder is described as “the beginning of anorexia” brought on by grief and stress. For young readers, the mixed messages this novel sends about a very serious condition may be problematic. Ages 14–up. (Oct.)

VOYA

Finley, a hotel magnate's daughter, is flying to Ireland for senior year, still grieving and angry at God over her brother Will's random, violent death two years ago. A gifted composer, her work has stalled, and Finley hopes her Ireland journal will provide answers and closure. Her seatmate is Beckett Rush, hot star of a vampire film franchise, and both assume the other is shallow and superficial. Finley is displeased that Beckett is staying at her host family's bed and breakfast while filming, but after some skirmishes, they realize that tabloid headlines are unreliable, and romance follows. A subplot about Finley's school assignment of caring for the acerbic, obstinate, and elderly Cathleen shows the three becoming friends. Finley and Beckett also discover Cathleen's shocking secret that involves her sister and created her lifelong bitterness. Beckett finally locates a compelling, elusive cross from Will's photo, enabling Finley to complete her composition, which heartbreakingly reunites Cathleen and her sister. Finley soon realizes the magnitude of choosing renewal over bitterness regarding Will's death. Finley engagingly narrates this multilayered story that females will adore, but, unfortunately, its cover and description are bland and unappealing. Although Beckett's nearness is convenient but plausible, neither character behaving as rich or famous is less believable. Finley and Cathleen's pain is palpable, and Finley's moving from demanding that God explain Will's death to viewing religion more broadly is positive and realistic, refreshingly demonstrating spirituality as a normal aspect of teens' lives. The epilogue is especially satisfying, showing the power of love, character, and integrity. Reviewer: Lisa A. Hazlett

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VOYA

This novel has something for everyone: Finley and Beckett's romance, the quest for the cross in Will's picture, and all resolving past hurts. Beckett and Finley are religious but not fanatics, and looking at belief in another way helps Finley get over her anger at God. Both seem too common instead of rich and famous, which is not very realistic. This reviewer was surprised how good the book is because its cover and description scream boring. 4Q, 3P. Reviewer: Twila A. Sweeney, Teen Reviewer

School Library Journal

Gr 7 Up—Finley Sinclair is spending her senior year in Ireland, hoping to reconnect with herself and God by following her deceased brother's footsteps through the land he'd loved so much. The time and peace should also help her finish her original composition for her New York Conservatory audition. However, beginning with the plane ride, where she meets Beckett Rush, teen actor heartthrob, and is wrangled into becoming his personal assistant, things go awry. Assigned a project at her new school to "adopt" a grandmother, Finley is saddled with the crankiest woman in the nursing home. Then her host family is unable to take her to see the sights her brother had so loved, but the aggravatingly charming Beckett consents to be her tour guide. When the school queen bee discovers how much time Finley is spending with him, she decides to make Finley's host sister miserable. As her life crumbles around her, Finley must learn to trust people and God to see her through. With a beautiful setting and complex characters, Jones has written a powerful book about grief. There is no tidy ending, but readers are left with hope that Finley's life will continue to get better. Libraries looking to add to their Christian fiction holdings would do well to consider this book.—Jessica Miller, New Britain Public Library, CT

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781595545404
Publisher: Nelson, Thomas, Inc.
Publication date: 10/4/2011
Pages: 320
Sales rank: 92,200
Product dimensions: 5.40 (w) x 8.30 (h) x 0.40 (d)

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AngieB619

Posted April 28, 2012

I love this book. I literally laughed out loud multiple times, y

I love this book. I literally laughed out loud multiple times, yet I also cried. It was a great book of love and loss and how to deal with life when things are hard. Finley's struggle to hear God is so real that I could completely relate. Jenny B. Jones is one of my favorite authors. I enjoy her books immensely and would recommend them to anyone.
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ClaireFrith

Posted April 3, 2012

Ireland? Yes! Heart-throb actor as love interest? Yes! Mean and

Ireland? Yes! Heart-throb actor as love interest? Yes! Mean and bossy main character? No. Major God tones? Probably not. The blurb of this book really did pull me in! The names are gorgeous, and setting is lovely too. But this book just didn't do it for me.

I am not religious, BUT I do not ever judge. I quite happily read books about Angels and Demons, and religion. This book seemed like Jenny B. Jones was trying to suck teenagers in and give them a lesson on God. I don't mean to be rude, and I apologise if I offend, but that is the way this book came across.

If your a fan of contemporary fiction, then give this one a go, you just might like it :)
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Azumeril

Posted February 16, 2012

There You'll Find Me

I’ve always loved Jenny B. Jones books, and this one is not an exception. In fact, this book, ‘There You’ll Find Me’ surpassed my expectations and the author has once again amazed me with her vivid and believable storytelling.

There You’ll Find Me is a wonderful story. Heartwarming and bittersweet at times. If you enjoy a light-hearted read, then this book is definitely for you. The characters came alive for your enjoyment, and you’ll feel as if you’re drawn into the character’s circle of life when you read this story.
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majibookshelf

Posted January 4, 2012

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There you'll find me is centered around Finley (love the name!), who moves for a semester to Ireland to follow her brother's footsteps so she can experience the love he felt for this place, and to get closer to god. You see, Finley's brother was murdered in a bombing in Afghanistan two years ago. Finley has basically lost all meaning in life, because she doesn't understand WHY it had to be her brother. I am pretty sure anyone who has ever lost a loved one had these kind of thoughts. So she heads off to Ireland to get answers? closure? a sense of direction? the presence of God? but ends up finding so much more.
Then she meets Beckett. Beckett is basically the Justin Bieber, no, the Tayler Lautner (much better) of our time. He is charming, witty, and basically the Hollywood starlet everyone goes gaga over, except for Finley. Of course no one is perfect and has a perfect life. I love how 3 dimensional the characters are, each one has their own conflicts, struggles, and wounds that need healing. This isn't your normal light contemporary novel. The comfort, and sometimes snarky arguments, these two have when they're together is what made this book for me. It brought humor into the book and light into each other's lives. This book deals with deep and some what taboo themes without turning the story into a dark and depressing novel. I would recommend this book for anyone who loves contemporary books but wants more than fluff out of the reading experience.
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M_Pieper

Posted December 30, 2011

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There, You'll Find a Great Read

I found plenty to love in THERE YOU'LL FIND ME(Thomas Nelson, 2011) by novelist Jenny B. Jones. But I also loved it for what I didn¿t find. Please indulge my explanation. WHAT I FOUND: Winsome Characters: I loved even the ones I didn¿t like. From bit players (Sister Maria, piano teacher and part-time philosopher) to superstars (Finley Sinclair, exchange student and wounded heart) and Beckett Rush (vampire-portrayer and Hollywood hot topic), all added value to the story and helped keep me reading. Humor: If Jenny B. Jones writes it, I¿ll laugh at it. Awkward-but-true things happen to her characters. Because awkwardness overflows my own life, I can¿t help but smile. I bet you will, too. Compelling Plot: Finley¿s on a journey that takes her further than her planned destination of Ireland. After the death of her beloved older brother, Will (read Save the Date for his story), she retraces his steps in search of personal healing. And somewhere in the process, she finds much more. Layers of Meaning: This book reveals Jones¿ growth as a writer. Perhaps no one would label it ¿literary fiction,¿ but the bursts of beauty that shone from its pages left me longing not only for my own trip to Ireland, but for more from this gifted author. WHAT I DIDN'T FIND: Preaching: Throughout the book, Finley carries on a constant-but-interrupted dialogue with God. The faltering nature of her faith makes it all the more real. And in faith as in writing, real is good. Lectures: Beckett, Finley, and the other characters have choices to make. Sometimes they choose wisely. Other times, not so much. Believable, real, and right. Period. Final Answers: At the story¿s end, Jones leaves us with more questions than answers. This again displays her skill as a novelist and sets the stage for what I hope will be more of Finley, Beckett, and the God they¿re learning to love. Artificial Sweeteners: Christian YA can come across as pablum-bland or sickly sweet. The challenges addressed in THERE YOU'LL FIND ME make it anything but. Any honey-like elements contain enough ants to make readers choke (and giggle). I urge you to grab this and all things Jenny B. Jones. Then watch for more¿because there, you¿ll find some great reading.
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darriqueen

Posted December 25, 2011

A Must Read.

I love this author and knew she always delivered. But this book hit me in the gut. I enjoyed every minute of it and couldn't put it down. I felt every emotion that a trip to Ireland would have. The words were placed just right. A great Christian book for all ages.
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Amaterasureads

Posted December 7, 2011

Such a beautiful book!

There You'll Find Me is heart wrenching and emotional. It's a wonderful story about loss and love and one girl's struggle to put back the pieces of her life shattered by a tragedy.

I had to pause for a while and gather my bearings after I finished reading this. I was a bit misty eyed when I leafed through the last page.

One of the most adorable and charming pairings I have ever had a chance to read about is Beckett and Finley.

There You'll Find Me is a touching journey of finding something you once have that you've lost: yourself, love, your faith in people and in Him, in a place where you least expect it to be. It has a little bit of everything; drama, romance, heart breaking and breath taking moments which makes it worth reading. It talks about faith and religion without being preachy, and its something everyone can appreciate reading once in a while.
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Novel_Teen_Book_Reviews

Posted December 3, 2011

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Ah¿ very well done

When Finley Sinclair leaves home to study abroad in Ireland, her goal is to follow in her brother Will¿s footsteps, using his journal as a guide. She wants to see the places Will saw, feel what he felt when he traveled through Ireland before he died. She¿s hoping for closure, and an ending to the song she is composing.

But she meets Hollywood heartthrob Beckett Rush on the airplane¿the last thing she needs, another guy who¿s full of himself and drawn to trouble. But her lack of interest intrigues Beckett, and he makes her his assistant in exchange for his help as a tour guide in finding all the places in Will¿s journal. But the pressure is too much on Finley. Why won¿t God help her heal? Isn¿t Ireland the place where she should find him?

Ah¿ very well done. Jenny B. Jones is a wonderful authors. I say it every time I read one of her books, but it¿s true. This book hooked me in with its characters and its country (Ireland). It made me want to visit Ireland. It reminded me that everyone was young once, and we all have a past. I loved Finley and Beckett¿s characters. But as this was a Jenny B. Jones book, I wasn¿t surprised to find that I loved just about every character. This is a wonderful book. Highly recommended for all girl readers, no matter how old you are.
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DaughterOfTheKing89

Posted November 28, 2011

TYFM- A story about finding God and Letting Go

Jenny B. Jones has done it again. Her unique writing style possesses wit, sass, humor and in the case of TYFM a BIG ol' dose of life's shadier realities. While this particular novel is a bit darker in the themes that it deals with (compared to Save The Date) it stands up there right alongside all of Jenny's other works in a beautiful contrast, and proudly so. This book was deep and insightful and emotive, in a way that stirs the soul and cuts the kite strings all at the same time. This story of finding God and learning to let go is beautiful and I'm so glad that I was able to read it! Finley Sinclair is not just your average 18 year old. She's that seemingly perfect driven girl who's been through a world of hurt since the death of her older brother, Will. While learning how to deal with a life that no longer holds her brother Finley sets out to study abroad in Ireland. While there she spends much of her time working on her audition piece for the Manhattan Music Conservatory, which she hopes she'll get into. But the piece she is working on, a music piece for Will, isn't quite right yet. Hoping to find the pieces that will make her brother's song whole she follows Will's travel journal, traveling to the places he ventured to where he felt closest to God when he was there, in the hopes that she herself will find God and the rest of her song too. And of course every good story has to have a hunky vampire movie teen heartthrob in it, right? Well, TYFM has one indeed! Beckett Rush is Hollywood's "bad boy," and he's also the guy that Finley happens to sit next to on the plane on her way to Ireland. (Oh, circumstance you are good aren't you?) To Beckett's dismay Finley is completely immuned to his charm, unlike most of the girls he meets. Out of this uncanny meeting an unlikely friendship is born and an unlikely deal is struck. Beckett convinces Finley to be his assistant in exchange for his help as a tour guide. With Beckett as her guide, Will's journal at hand for inspiration, Ireland as the backdrop and a heart that is full of grievance for a loss and a lack of communication with God we wonder alongside Finley if she will ever find her way in life and hear HIS voice once again. (I received this book from Jenny B. Jones/Thomas Nelson for FREE for the purpose of reviewing. This review is of my own words.)
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Truly_Bookish

Posted November 10, 2011

Fantastic! Loved it!

I¿m not a big fan of contemporary fiction. I¿m more of an escapist reader who prefers fantasy, paranormal romance and science fiction but my friend KM from One Page at a Time raved about this book and recommended that I read it, and since she has never given me a bad recommendation, I thought I would give it a try. I loved There You¿ll Find Me so much. It made me laugh, made me cry, made me think about all the things in my own life that I try to control when I should really just let go and let God handle it. While I did not know it at the time, There You¿ll Find Me was exactly the kind of book I needed to read. Finley, heiress to a hotel chain and recovering party girl, cannot get over the death of her beloved older brother, Will. She is angry at God for not saving Will, a devout Christian and humanitarian who was working to rebuild schools in Afghanistan when he was killed by a bomb. Seeking closure and peace, Finley follows in her brother¿s footsteps by going to Ireland for her senior year of high school, just as he did. Finley is smart and snarky. She is also loving, kind and oh so flawed. I found her to be such a realistic and likable character. She considers Ireland a fresh start but for a girl who has felt that her life is out of control, Finley strives to control what she can (her diet, weight and her relationships with others) with disastrous results. There is an awesome romance in this book that is so sweet! Beckett is a teen heartthrob movie star (along the lines of Robert Pattinson) and the dialogue between he and Finley is hilarious. While I loved seeing the relationship between Finley and Beckett develop, it is not main focus of the book. There You¿ll Find Me is really about Finley¿s healing and finding her way back to a loving God who never left her in the first place. The main characters and the secondary characters in this book are very well developed and I must point out that Ireland itself is like a secondary character. The descriptions of the country are breathtaking and makes me want to get there and see it for myself! I also love Jones¿ subtle but effective writing, mainly the steady way we see Finley¿s issues spiraling out of control. The pacing in the book is perfect, it¿s never rushed and not too slow either. There You¿ll Find Me is not your mom¿s Christian fiction. It¿s fresh, funny, entertaining and extremely appealing to anyone who wants to read really good contemporary YA fiction. I want to thank Ms. Jones for showing me that a book about heavy issues can be sensitively written with humor and light. I¿m really, really hoping that she plans on writing more books like this. Content: Kissing. My Rating: The Best!
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ashlinkh

Posted November 3, 2011

I am in awe!

I read constantly, but it is truly rare that I find a book that causes me to sit back in awe. In the course of my nearly twenty years of life, I have maybe stumbled upon a handful of books that have truly inspired, gripped and filled my heart. There You'll Find Me by Jenny B. Jones is one of those books that truly left a mark on me.

The story of Finley Sinclair is not only a unique one, but also one that many people can relate to. While she is dealing with grief and heartache, which all of us experience at some time or another, she is dealing with it while learning that life goes on and tragedy doesn't stop time. When she sets off to Ireland to find answers, adventure and hopefully God, she begins to see things in a whole new way.

I flew through this book, I seriously could not stop! This book not only kept me completely captivated, but it inspired me in many ways. Like Finley, there are places in all of our hearts that we've let grow dim and unkept because of the things we've experienced. Jenny B. Jones brings those areas to light and back to life with this coming of age story. I loved it so much that I will have to actually buy a physical copy (I read it this time as an e-book). It's one I'll want to share, mark my favorite quotes in and keep on my shelf for years to come! Five stars! I encourage anyone and everyone to read this amazing story.

I was given a free e-copy of this book by Booksneeze in agreement to write an unbiased review.
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shellie_c

Posted November 1, 2011

Absolutely Loved this Book!

Jenny B. Jones knocks another one outta the park. There You'll Find me is poignant, snarky, and pure fun, but with a kicker of a message. When Finley tries desperately to fill the void her brother's passing has left behind, the last thing she expected was to find hope in another Hollywood bad boy. Film star Beckett Rush has no time for anything besides his skyrocketing career, but when Finley's disinterest combines with snarkism, he finds himself irresistibly drawn to this American heiress who's more messed up then anyone realizes.

I loved the tender way Ms. Jones handles the tougher issues of control, grief, deceit, and an Irish brand of mean girls. But to do so with enough wit and humor to keep the reader from becoming depressed is pure skill. By far this is one of my favorite Jenny B. Jones novels, yet. Can't wait for her next one.

I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255 <[...]> : "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
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Reviews-By-Ann

Posted October 22, 2011

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There You'll Find Me Delves Deep and Delivers

There You'll Find Me is Jenny B. Jones deepest, most poignant book. Already an avid Jones fan, I ached for broken Finley, cheered for misunderstood Beckett, and fell in love with irascible Mrs. Sweeney. Jones traipses across the Atlantic to Ireland for this book and does a masterful job immersing the reader in the culture and cadence of the country. She employs larger-than-life characters, and makes them real with a deft hand. And she delivers a supremely satisfying ending.
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fantasybooklover

Posted October 16, 2011

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Amazing Christian YA Fiction!

So many Christian fiction novels are all either historical or just unbelievably happy, and so I just fell in love with this story about teens going through extremely typical life issues.

Finley is struggling to get over her brother Will's death. It's been two years since he was killed in a bombing, but she's still completely torn up over it. When she found his travel journal from his trip to Ireland, she decides that going there will inspire her creativity and help her be closer to the memory of her brother. On the plane trip over, she ends up sitting next to Beckett Rush, the most famous young movie star, known for his vampire movies. She really doesn't care, and he's used to every girl falling all over him, so he's intrigued. Throughout her time in Ireland, Finley tries to control so many aspects of her life and other's lives, just to escape actually thinking about what she REALLY needs.

Things I loved about this book:
1. Finley is from South Carolina (LIKE ME)
2. It takes place in Ireland.
3. It's realistic Christian fiction for teens with a real teenage voice.
4. For Christian fiction, it doesn't scream a message in your face, it's more subtle.
5. Beckett is totally amazing.
6. The romance is a love-hate relationship, which I adore.
7. Finley's sarcasm + Beckett's complimenting humor = witty banter.

Any book set in Ireland, I will read. I've never been there, but from what I've seen/heard/read it's a completely gorgeous place. Jones really captures the small-town world of Abbeyglen. All the places Finley went to to try and see what Will saw, are painted vividly. My interest in going to Ireland is now doubled.

Finley had some issues. This is a girl who tried to make it look like she had it all together when she was really falling apart. Since we're inside her head, we know what she's thinking and how she's making everybody else thing she's okay. It's truly frightening to think that someone could be hiding that much from everybody. Her various problems were so real, I was getting sick when she felt sick, and I was mad at her for being too obsessed with things that didn't matter. Her devotion to Mrs. Sweeney, the old lady who Finley is assigned to as a school project, was admirable due to the circumstances.

Beckett's life was also equally insane. While we were concentrated on Finley's problems, she was more concentrated on Beckett's issues with his dad. But through all of it, us readers can tell that Beckett is a good example for Finley, with his quiet, new-found faith, and his understanding of her life. He just has some work-related problems to clear first.

As a Christian, I love reading Christian fiction for several reasons. First, I know it's going to be clean (unless it's Francine Rivers, in which case it's too REAL to be truly "clean"). Second, it provides an inspiring message. Third, I love that those blessed with the spiritual gift of creativity can honor God through writing.
What I loved about THIS Christian fiction piece, was that while, yes it was a bit cheesy (most books are at some level), it dealt with such real issues and had such a legit teen voice and teen characters, that it was so much better than half the other stuff out there. Also the message wasn't preached to you. It was more added in slowly and subtly, something that would appeal to non-Christian readers as well.

I urge you to give this book a chance!
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Marcie77

Posted October 12, 2011

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Great book!

When I first came across There You'll Find Me by Jenny B. Jones I thought it would be a book I'd enjoy. I thought it would be more of a cute story about a girl who falls for a movie star but in the mean time gives the school bully her comeuppance. Plus the setting is in Ireland. How could I say no to that? However this book is more than just a cutesy story. It's a book about coming back from a tragedy. It's about letting go and having faith. And yes, it's also about a boy and a girl finding each other through the misty haze of life.
Finley is on her way to Ireland after a tumultuous year. After trying to get her self back together she decides to go on a journey that will bring her to the same places that her deceased brother visited before he died. Seated next to her on the plane is none other than Beckett Rush. He's a popular teen star. Finley wants nothing to do with him. She wants to stay as far away from trouble as possible. However their paths cross many times and Finley soon discovers that things aren't always as they seem.
Finley is a really great character. She loves music and is trying her best to finish her audition piece to get into a great school. However she's having trouble with the ending. The musical reference in this book is parallel with Finley's life. She's stuck and she can't move forward. She's still grieving the loss of her brother. She has control issues and she is headed for disaster. I like how the author gave her a range of emotions and vulnerability. I could really sympathize with her character. I also like her spiritual journey throughout this novel.
One of my favorite parts of this novel is the relationship that develops between Cathleen Sweeney and Finley. Cathleen is a 'school project' that Finley gets assigned. Finley has to spend a determined amount of hours at a nursing home with Cathleen. Cathleen is an old, cantankerous woman who is dying of cancer. Cathleen is bitter with life. During this novel, Finley discovers Cathleen's past secrets and it helps her to understand her own personal grief.
I was really surprised at the depth of emotions There You'll Find Me provoked in me. I found myself laughing and crying throughout this book. I really enjoyed reading this novel from cover to cover. This book has some really great characters and a strong story-line. This is a book not only would I recommend but I would also read again.
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-Megan-

Posted October 9, 2011

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I LOVED THIS BOOK!

I am a bit obsessed with all things Irish. So when I saw that this book took place in Ireland, I knew that I had to read it. Then I noticed that it was a Young Adult book and wasn't sure whether or not to get it, but I'm so glad that I did! Even though this book is categorized as juvenile, I think that this is a book that can be enjoyed by any age. Ever since the death of her brother Will two years ago, grief has been Finley Sinclair's constant companion. So she decides to become a foreign - exchange student in Ireland, to be able to visit all the places in Will's travel journal. To be able to be where he felt the closest to God, and she hopes that she will be able to feel that way too. Her host family are the Callaghans and they own a B&B. Sean & Nora Callaghan are the parents of Erin & Liam. Erin is the same age as Finley and they become fast friends. She meets Beckett Rush on her flight to Ireland, but she will not fall into his charms - or so she hopes. Everywhere Finley goes she seems to run into Beckett and slowly she starts to let her guard down-but is that a mistake? Beckett has a bad boy image to be sure, but he never seems like that around her - in fact he seems quite the opposite. But, he has a gorgeous, Hollywood starlet girlfriend and beautiful girls falling all over him everywhere he goes, so why does he seem to be most interested in spending time with her? Finley has to finish the song she is composing for her audition, a song that is inspired by her brother. But she feels that she needs to find the location of this one picture that was in Will's travel journal before she can write the ending. However, finding that location will be like trying to find a needle in a hay stack. Finley finds that in Ireland most people her age don't have a car, that they will either walk or ride a bike to where they need to go. This hinders her plans, because the places that she wants to go to are very far and would take forever on a bike. So Finley and Beckett strike up a deal, she will help him with his lines and he will drive her where she wants to go. At first this is working out great, but soon the time that they spend together is because of more than just a deal. On Finley's first day of school in Ireland, she meets Beatrice and they form an instant dislike towards one another. Beatrice's father is the principal at the school, so she can get away with almost anything and she takes full advantage of this. Also on the first day of school, all the students are assigned an elderly person that they have to spend at least 20 hours with by the end of the term. Finley gets Cathleen Sweeney, a woman who is bitter, eaten up with guilt and regret and who is dying of cancer. Cathleen reminded me a lot of Mrs. Snow, the character played by Agnes Moorehead in Pollyanna. In fact she is almost identical to her. Finley on the other hand is no Pollyanna, because Finley is just as depressed as Cathleen-though she does try to brighten up Mrs. Sweeney's day. This book had me feeling happy, sad, excited, concerned, hopeful, angry, confused, relieved, and shocked (not necessarily in that order:). The way that the author describes the scenery, makes it pop off the page - I want to go to Ireland even more now! I completely enjoyed reading 'There You'll Find Me'. This is a novel that I heartily recommend! ***I received a complimentary copy of the book from BookSneeze to review. I was asked to give my honest opinion of the book-which I have done.***
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Jen_the_Bibliophile

Posted October 7, 2011

Inspirational, Beautiful and Chocked Full of Snark!

There You'll Find Me by Jenny B. Jones is an inspirational tale of God, love and those we lose along our way.

Finley, our narrator, has had her brother ripped from her, murdered during an act of terrorism in Afghanistan where he had been building children's schools. Anguished and hurt, Finley searches for comfort around a bubbling and bouncing South Carolina, only to be found empty and lacking, afterwards. After counseling and therapy, Finley decides to change her life around and find answers in the same place her brother, Will, had found them - Ireland. By following his travel journal, Finley will go to Ireland and follow the trail Will has left her, in the hopes that she will once again find God and closure toward her brother's death. Except, things don't go exactly as Finley planned and on the airplane to Ireland she ends up sitting by the famous teen heartthrob/vampire actor, Beckett Rush, a guy who exemplifies everything she is leaving behind. And while Finley snarks his flirting right back to where it came from, he still seems to be everywhere she is trying to get to, and the path she feels she must follow is not as strait and clear as she thought it would be.

There You'll Find Me, is a journey of a girl who only wants to find her place in life. A girl who has so many questions, but not a single answer. I supposed this was one of the reasons I so connected with Finley. She feels lost and alone, and in a world as bleak as hers, that is a devious road to travel. I haven't read much Christian Fiction as of late, although I read a lot in high school. There You'll Find Me is my jump back in and I must say that I was more than pleasantly surprised. Ms. Jones' characters are layered and loveable while also being raucously conflicted, making their need for God and love more believable and less preachy. Because while Finley struggles with all the raging emotions inside of her, she grasps for any control she can find which comes in the form of food and exercise. As Finley slowly withdraws from things she probably shouldn't, she acts like nothing is wrong, lying to all those she learns to care for.

And while the plot and interweaving storyline of Finley escalates and grows, causing the underlying tone to be serious, Ms. Jones' characters add the perfect amount of comedic relief at just the right moments, making me understand and appreciate all the characters are going through and striving for while still allowing me to connect with them.

Becket Rush, the male lead in the novel, and the flirtatious actor with sharp pointy teeth was probably my favorite character of the book. He was able to look at his life and understand that it wasn't always about him. He was fun and light while also deep and serious. Beckett is a difficult character to understand because he seems to have so many faces and while reading, we aren't sure of everything, but I always had this underlying tone of what kind of person he was. His kindness and loyalty in a world that seems to lack for it daily, was refreshing.

There You'll Find Me is a sensational book that I loved immensely and will not forget easily. Finley and Beckett, two young people wearing the skins they think everyone wants to see, but the truth underneath is divergent and not always pretty. They portray how trials and decisions affect our lives and those around us and that right decision is not always easy to find, let alone make. But in the end, it is always worth it.
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justmeWY

Posted October 5, 2011

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Awesome Read!!!

Although I am not in the target age group for this book, I loved it. It was charming and sweet, and I really enjoyed reading it. Finley Sinclair is from a wealthy family, but wealth doesn't make one immune to tragedy. After the death of her brother, Will, Finley takes his journal and follows Will's path to Ireland. While en route, she meets Beckett Rush, a famous young actor. Beckett appreciate's Finley's honesty and convinces her to be his assistant - in exchange, Beckett promises to help her follow Will's travel journal so she can visit the places he did. Will's faith had grown so much during his time in Ireland, and Finley desperately wants (and needs) to experience the same healing and growth. Her months in Ireland also coincide with Finley's preparation for her interview with a music conservatory in New York. She is writing a musical composition, but cannot seem to come up with the ending. Finley is convinced the key to completing the composition is in finding one particular location from Will's journal. As she and Beckett search the Irish countryside, Finley begins to see and feel the things Will did. She faces her fears, her dreams, and her emotions. Beckett also opens up to new goals and dreams, and finds he, too, has some decisions to make that will effect every part of his life. I highly recommend this book, and give it 5 stars!
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harmonyturtle

Posted October 2, 2011

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A very great read!

I'm going to be honest, but the main draw of this book to me was the fact it was based in Ireland. I'm all about Ireland. I've never understood why this is, but I've always been fascinated with it. I had also read a book from Jenny B. Jones before, and since I enjoyed it I figured it would be a good idea to check out another novel of hers given the opportunity.
Finley travels to Ireland to live with a family while she retraces her brother's steps in the country he wrote about loving in a journal. As she travels there she meets teen heartthrob, Beckett, who she misconstrues for an arrogant player until she discovers the side of him that the media doesn't know. Along the way Finley meets a variety of other characters such as Mrs. Sweeney, Erin, and more, who help her move past depression that losing her brother has cast her in.
This book is better than most other teen Christian fiction I've read. the characters are more mature, and suitable for their age. A variety of issues are covered including, eating disorders, bullying, grieving, and forgiveness. The book balanced the message of Finley's faith in God really well also, and it was natural with the story. I really enjoy how each characters brings their own lesson to the table.
I have no idea how the people of Ireland are, and I'm not aware of what phrases they use. I'm just going to assume the author researched it a bit, and that's why "dad" is referred to as "da", and "my" is always "me". I'm not sure if any Irish person would read this, and be threw by it or not. It got me curious as to if they actually use those two types of words when talking.
This book is enjoyable whether you are a teen or not. It gets you to thinking a little, which is always welcomed from a book.

This complimentary copy was provided by Booksneeze in exchange for a review.
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tmurrell

Posted October 2, 2011

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YA book with some heavy topics

Finley has lost her brother and seems to have lost her way as well. When she gets her brother's high school travel journal through Ireland, she decides to follow (as an exchange student) in his footsteps and see if she can find her way again.

She doesn't expect to meet the popular teen heartthrob on the plane and then see him daily at her host house. He annoys her and yet intrigues her. And where is God in all of this mess?
Once she gets settled into her life in Ireland she realizes that she doesn't have as much control over life as she thought she did and the idea is disturbing.

I was expecting a teenage or young adult book that was light on God and heavy on romance. But this was deeper than that. It did have romance, but it also dealt with death, anorexia, bullying and find God wherever you are.
I was very impressed with how well the author handled the subject of anorexia and how it can happen to anyone. This book has four areas that can help a young girl who is dealing with issues - death, bullying, anorexia and God. It's a book that I'll be keeping for my daughter to read when she gets a bit older.

I received this book free of charge from Booksneeze in exchange for my honest review.
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