Noah is traveling to upstate New York to win back his old girlfriend. Ammy is heading to her father’s remarriage. They are forced together on a crowded train, until unexpected difficulties leave the train stranded in a snowstorm. Noah and Ammy band together to get to their destinations on time, but nothing goes right on their detour. As they are forced to change plans again and again, they find their priorities are also changing.
Love and Other Train Wrecks is a light-hearted story of unexpected friendship and a series of mishaps. However, it also has deeper messages about family relationships and love. Noah and Ammy are interesting characters whose inner struggles will capture teen readers and keep them reading.
Recommended ages--13 and up