Review: A Long Way From You by Gwendolyn Heasley

                             Book: A Long Way From You by Gwendolyn Heasley
                             Pages: 314
                             Genre: Young Adult, Romance
                             Source: Sent from Harper Teen

Short Synopsis: Kitsy receives a chance of a lifetime of attending an art school in New York. Kitsy is flown from Texas, the only place she's ever known, to the place of her dreams, to do what she loves to do.

My Thoughts: An interesting story about finding yourself, and realizing what you are finally meant to do.

All Kitsy has ever known is her life in Broken Spone, Texas. Every thing is about to change, as Kitsy's best friend, Corrine, and her parents offer Kitsy a chance to go to an art school for the summer in New York, all expenses paid.
Kitsy immediately jumps at the situation and can't wait to further her skills in art. But things tend to get in the way, with all the distractions of New York, and the loved ones of her friends and family in Broken Spone, including her mother, her brother, and her boyfriend, who all expect to be able to reach her. Kitsy is enthralled with what the city has to offer, as well as a handsome musician named Tad, whom she keeps bumping into everywhere.
And while Kitsy loves art, the school is very eclectic as she dabbles in drawing nudes, pottery, and photography. Before the course is over, Kitsy tries to learn where her strengths lie, and try to develop her skills.
And aside from all her art work, Kitsy figures out that she has been running away from her issues, and does what she can to try to fix it. But as things start falling apart on Kitsy, she must do everything she can to make things right, before things get worse.

Kitsy is all about adventure, as she tries new experiences, and is in absolute awe of New York City. A small town girl, living her dreams in New York is all Kitsy ever wanted. She meets new and interesting people, soaks up the culture, and starts to fall for the mysterious musicians.
I enjoyed reading Kitsy's latest unexpected turns as she tries to make sense of the art world. The relationship between Kitsy and Tad was great, but felt that Kitsy was a bit unreasonable to her friend Annika, when she discovered what they were up to, because Kitsy was already involved with someone else. I felt that Kitsy was neglecting her family back home, as well as her friends.
It was also interesting to read the different forms of art that Kitsy became involved in, and how one feeling for someone could alter Kitsy's entire frame of mind, as well as her final project for school.
A Long Way From you is a sweet story about finding your true self. Overall, an entertaining story, with colorful characters, and a story that will have you questioning the alternatives.

Would I recommend this book: yes

Rating: I give this book a 3/5.