Last week, Nina Hunnicutt was a professor about to move into a gorgeous new apartment with her long-term boyfriend. Now, she’s single, unemployed, and living with her parents. Even more surprising is the fact that Quentin Bell, her childhood neighbor (and okay, fine, crush), is also back in town—and wants to resume the treasure hunt that ended their friendship almost two decades ago.
Hoping the reward promised to whoever finds the rumored riches left behind by the town’s eccentric turn-of-the-century seltzer magnate will help her get her life back on track, Nina agrees. Granted, last time the search resulted in a broken heart and seventeen years of silence. But Nina’s older and wiser now. Surely things will be different?
Except, Quentin is also older and wiser…not to mention distractingly handsome. As they resume their hunt, Nina and Quentin begin to rediscover all the things they once loved best about each other. But unlike the treasure, the secrets that left them empty-handed the first time refuse to stay buried. If there’s any hope of finding what they’re looking for—and for a future together—Nina and Quentin will have to be brave enough to excavate their past as well. (Synopsis courtesy of Amazon.)
This book was such a delight!
I absolutely adored Sarah Adler’s previous novels and couldn’t wait to get my hands on Finders Keepers! Adler’s signature romantic charm was woven into this story beautifully as well as her humor! I am going to start using “goblined” instead of “ghosting” and “well hello there, howdy, and good morning to you,” as a greeting because of this hilarious story!
I loved the premise of this one! Two estranged best friends hunting for treasure?!? Sign. Me. Up! The setting of this story is in Maryland and I really loved being back there and getting to meet Nina and Quentin! I went to college in Maryland and always really loved the people and the town and this story really reminded me of that time in my life. I loved that Nina and Quentin grew up next door to one another and you get to follow along on them coming back together and hanging out!
Nina’s character really spoke to me.
“Figure out what you want in life before the can'ts come to get you.”
She is struggling with always feeling like she is behind and trying to figure out who she is and who she wants to be. I love the way Quentin’s character is with her and the way he nurtures Nina to just be herself. I think we all need people like that. People that are rooting for us and loving us for exactly who we are. You are going to really love their dynamic and there are some spicy parts too!
I would also recommend you read the "About The Book" section! It was so interesting learning more about Adler’s experience and intentions with writing this one!
I was lucky enough to also be able to read this one with my ears thanks to Penguin Random House Audio. I think this is my first Mara Wilson narration and I really, really enjoyed her ability to bring the story to life and really pull you into Nina and Quentin’s dynamic. She really enhanced the story for me and made me look forward to being back in Catoctin every chance I got!
Add this one to your summer TBR!
Thanks to Berkley for the book in exchange for an honest review.
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