The Meeting Point-Olivia Lara

Book: The Meeting Point
Author: Olivia Lara
Publisher: Aria Fiction

What if the Lift driver who finds your cheating boyfriend's phone holds the directions to true love?

The Meeting Point by Olivia Lara is the story of what happens when Maya discovers that her boyfriend’s phone has been found by a Lift driver, and while she planned to surprise him, it is her who comes to know about the shocking betrayal by him. she finds herself single and stranded in an unknown city on her birthday. So, when the mystery driver rescues Maya with the suggestion that she cheers herself up at a nearby beach town, she jumps at the chance to get things back on track. She wasn't expecting a personalized itinerary or the easy companionship that comes from opening up to a stranger via text, let alone the possibility it might grow into something more.

This is an excellently planned romantic story that will warm you up from the inside. The storytelling is so natural and engaging that it is quite easy to imagine yourself see the scenes unfold. The story is simply told but the devil lies in the details which the author manages to convey beautifully. I loved how one day changed Maya’s life and it was as if I could empathize and understand the situation she found herself in. The way the first part of the book unfolds like an itinerary was one of the highlights for me. In the second part of the book, I loved how Maya retraces her journey to find one person, but ends up with a lot more. The message that the book manages to send across is subtle but quite powerful. The summer romance is the vibe that starts from page 1 and continues till the end, for I had a continuous smile plastered on my face the whole time. The climax is super cheesy and almost like a movie, but it fits in perfectly with the overall vibe of the  book.

Coming to the characters, Maya’s character is a bit complex in terms of her emotions and relationships, but I liked how her arc changes as the story progresses. The character development is quite steep, and I liked how different examples are given by her to set the tone for this transformation. Another interesting character is that of Max, and how he effortlessly managed to help a girl, facing one of her worst birthdays, turn it into a memory she cannot forget. Ethan’s character impressed me with the maturity that he displays.

Overall, if you love a romantic story, then this is a definite recommendation. The book scores a 4.9/5 for me.

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