The Mother Road is a standalone, new adult, romantic comedy that revolves around a girl named Marley, who goes on one last road trip with her dad and brother across Route 66 before her brother gets married. I highly recommend it–especially if you are in touch with your inner 12-year-old! In the end, the combination of these four, plus the shenanigans of a week-long trip in a 1980’s RV, makes for a delightfully entertaining read. I loved everyone, but the scenes with just Porter and Marley were definitely my favorite! She’s completely relatable, extremely caring, and highly ambitious. He’s very sweet, loves unconditionally, and makes sacrifices at the expense of his own happiness. Then there’s Bernie (Dad), with his ninja eyebrows and Presidential swear words. You have Paul, the brother who’s a genius, but mostly acts like a teenage drama queen. The more you read about them, the more they become a part of your crazy, extended family. What I loved about this book, first and foremost, is the characters. The road trip is a milestone for each of them, and with it comes with some heartfelt dialogue and maybe, if you’re like me, a few tears. Yes, it is freaking hilarious, but it is also a heartwarming story with poignant family moments. I don’t want to give you the wrong impression about this book.

These are men with beards, flannels, and flatulence.

So, imagine you are stuck in an aging RV with your dad, your big brother, and his best friend for an entire week. No, I’m talking full out, laugh-til-you-cry, roll-around-clutching-your-belly, almost-pee-your-pants kind of humor. The comedy in this book goes way beyond just a little snicker here and there. No joke, it is probably the funniest book I have ever read.

Did I just lose weight? I swear I did because I completely laughed my ass off reading this book.

Stroked by Meghan Quinn