I can't make myself finish this book. I just got a lot of problems like the main character is too sarcastic that it's turning out as offending for me, the progress of the story is so slow and bored me to death. I admit that when I read the synopsis, it sounds really interesting and I think this book has the potential but it just didn't worked out on me.

This book was a huge disappointment. It was so contrived and ridiculous that I had to wonder if it was intended to be satire? But if so, what was it trying (and failing) to satirize? The topics of donor siblings and the definitions of family are complex, fascinating, great material for a book, but this was just a wasted opportunity. It was full of ridiculous coincidences, relationships built on nothing, major emotional connections made out of the blue without any growth or consideration, and a stalker dude who gets rewarded for his behavior. It read like a story I might have written when I was eight years old. These kids find their dad, he’s a rock star, he immediately falls in love with them and has no concerns, they also have no mixed feelings, and then they all perform at his rock concert and everything is perfect? Truly, it’s so over the top that I cannot believe the story was serious, but if it was intended in some sort of humorous light, I totally missed the joke.

806 is like a make believe story and very quirky and refreshingly different. Just that three kids created by a sperm donor know each other is weird enough. Their travels all over together to find their donor father are just crazy and the wild goose chases are a hoot. The whole story is filled with stuff that probably would not really happen but plausible enough that maybe they could. Just expect the unexpected at every turn.

I was able to read a snippet of this before it was released and was immediately intrigued by the premise. The story takes you on a whirlwind of emotions that are heartwarming and breaking at the same time. It follows a family that didn't get to be a family and are trying to figure out their lives.

I didn’t really expect to enjoy 806 too muchThe characters, from main to the side ones, are all likeable in their own way and was such a delight to read even though at times they seem silly. I am okay with it as I came to realize early on that I need not take this book seriously. Not that it’s outrageous or anything. It’s just that things get a little over the top and too coincidental at times and might require suspending disbelief to fully enjoy this book.

Katie, or KT as what she wants to be called, is the main character of the story and also the narrator. She’s funny and takes no nonsense kind of girl. It was fun meeting her siblings, too. The jock, Jesse, and the nerd, Gabe. I had a hoot getting to know them through KT’s description. And just like her, it was hard to imagine the three of them are related to each other. But as the story progress and they spend more time together, we also slowly get to know each character on a deeper level and I just can’t help but root for them. Jessie wants people to know that there is more to him than his good looks, while Gabe’s allergies to everything doesn’t help his confidence at all. I love that it’s not only KT that we see grow here. We also witnessed how Jesse and Gabe’s characters developed and were given their own moments no matter how short. Their biological dad is also a joy and I just love how everything turned out for the three teens.

I especially enjoyed the road trip which led to lots of unexpected turns and disappointments but also bonded the siblings and helped them grow. This book is far from perfect. There are flaws here and there but as a whole, this is a light and quick read. Less drama, less romance, less conflict. Heartwarming and funny. Predictable, sure, but definitely entertaining.

I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book so I could give an honest review. “806” by Cynthia Weil is a fun, fast-read about three newly found siblings’ road trip to find their biological father. Even though the issues discussed are serious, the author was able to portray them in an easy-to-read and upbeat way.

Often, we use novels, especially Young Adult novels, as a way to escape our own lives and this book allows you to follow the main characters along a very interesting road trip. The teens are portrayed as real teens. They are not perfect. They make mistakes. They say and/do the wrong things. They have feelings. They express those feelings without falling into teenager's typical stereotypes. They have opinions. They let those opinions be known. While some of their antics were a bit unbelievable, don't most novels make you suspend reality? I found myself enjoying and engrossed by the story and characters and cheering for them to succeed and find their father.

I thoroughly enjoyed the author’s writing style. I have not read anything by this author but I have heard, liked, and sang along with many of the songs she wrote. Check out her long list of songs on Wikipedia. I would add her to my "want to read" list.

806 is a cute story (emphasis on cute) about 3 kids on an adventure of a lifetime tho find out who they are. The main character, KT, was led to believe her father was a jerk that left before she was born. After discovering the truth she meets up with 2 other kids and finds herself in a beat up Jeep driving cross country.

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The writing is good, the story is sweet and cute though highly unbelievable. It was one bad thing then the next lucky break, one after the other and that made the story more of a fairy tale than a relatable YA story. All wrapped up with a happily ever after ending.

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If happily every after is your thing then this is definitely for you.

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To quote one of my favorites lines in Harry Potter it “has the emotional depth of a teaspoon”. Seriously even the teen angst is sappy. This book could use a spoon full of hot sauce to help of go down.

So maybe I wouldnt recommend it to avid YA booklings but may be a middle school girl or boy who likes fairy tale endings. I give it 2.5 stars.

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Thank you to NetGally who provided a copy of 806 for a fair and honest review.

The synopsis of this book intrigued me especially since I was listening (and still am) the audiobook of [book:Far from the Tree|33830437] and the blurb and the plot overall reminded me (just a little) of that.

In 806, we follow Katie (or KT as she likes to be called), a young girl who seems to be really bitter at first, as she finds out the truth about her biological father. Turns out he's an anonymous sperm donor!

Once she meets her siblings, they all try to figure out a way to finally meet their dad. The three of them never would have been hanging out together if it weren't for this and the differences between them made the book even more interesting in my opinion. Some might say they were clichés (the jock, the musician and the nerd) but I really liked it. When Katie bonded with her father, I thought it was really sweet. And the ending gave me a warm feeling.

I didn't have high expectations after reading a couple of mixed reviews but I'm glad to say that I really enjoyed reading this book! It made me smile when they got themselves into all kind of situations. Overall, it was a sweet, light and heart-warming book.

806 by Cynthia Weil is a predictable book but surprisingly very satisfying read. One of the reasons is, the book is a very quick read and does not tease or test you at any moment.

806 is about a girl Katie who is `struggling with her image, her relationship with her mother who she loves and wants to find out about her biological father. She begins her search only to find she has two more siblings, with whom she then begins a journey to on the road to look for him.

The book follows through very simple lives and road trips of the three siblings, Katie, who prefers to be called as KT, Jesses who wants to be known as more than a jock and Gabe who wishes his future will set him free from his allergies.

By the end of the book everything ties up beautifully, all three siblings evolve as well as their relationship with their family changes for the better. The least involved character I saw was Gade, even Dylan who I loved the most, by the way, has more presence than him. Dylan is the friend who loves KT but she pushes him away and he follows her through the journey just to be with her. (It could have come off and creepy but Cynthia, makes it look like the cutest thing ever)

The story is about having a family within friends and to trust what happens, happens for the best.

At times the dialogues did feel shallow and the story did seem to stay in one place for too long without twists and turns but that's what the book is, it is a light read about life that can be hard and easy at the same time.

I would recommend this book if you like to read something fun and sweet. It will stay with you but not disturb you.

I liked it. It's outside of my typical genre but I liked it alot and would most definitely recommend it to others looking for a good book to read.

Thank you to Tanglewood Publishing and Netgalley for this free advanced copy of 806 in exchange for an honest review! Although I feel I have heard/read this kind of story before, the cover and description of this specific title stood out to me for some reason. I was intrigued. Weil's writing is perfect for a YA novel. This book made me laugh and contemplate on what truly is the definition of family, and just how wide that definition can differ from person to person. I enjoyed each of the character's this book presented, especially KT. I felt I could relate to her through how she talked about music and the importance it was to her sanity. The aspect of music and bands in this novel really appealed to me as well. A great quick YA read from a very funny and well written author. I would recommend this book and pick up whatever Cynthia Weil writes next! Again, all thanks to Tanglewood publishing and Netgalley!

Thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

I love road trip stories and the interesting element of the siblings trying to find their biological father added more depth. I thought the characters were great and the story was good. Although it wasn't quite what I expected, I overall enjoyed it.

Humorous storyline!
Thanks to NetGalley and Tanglewood Press for the opportunity to read and review 806 by Cynthia Weil! The main character, KT, discovers that her unknown father is a sperm donor and she begins the search for possible siblings and for sperm donor 806. She finds out that two of her male school mates are her siblings and they meet 806. After being happily introduced and visiting each other for a while, 806 realizes that he can’t be their father because of his blood type. Back to square one. KT turns the sperm donor card over and thinks the number could actually be 908 instead. After hunting and a few misadventures, the three siblings find their actual donor father and they discover that it was worth the wait. 3 stars for this unique storyline full of humor!

Description:
Sibling 1 throws blenders and plays guitar. Sibling 2 is allergic to everything and is into magic. Sibling 3 is a varsity swimmer with a group of female fans. Enough said.
The only thing they have in common is their biological father, and the only thing they can agree on is that they all want to meet him.
With the help of a broken-down, “borrowed” Jeep, KT, Jesse, and Gabe make their way across the country evading police, trying their luck on the slots, and meeting a life-changing pig, all to track down Donor 806, their father. Any hope of success requires smarts, luck, and ingenuity. Good thing they have each other...even if they don't see it that way.

My Thoughts:
I don't know if this premise has been written before, this search for sperm dad, but it is an interesting fantastical romp. There are so many inconceivable connections and despite some false leads sperm dad, the tale ends with all the neat ends tied up.

Perhaps it is because this book is written by Rock n Roll hall of fame songwriter Cynthia Weil, but this story reads like a song. It has different verses (the false starts and stops), a chorus that shifts and grows a little as the song progresses (the relationship between the three half sibs from different worlds in the same high school) and the conclusion is inevitable, but satisfying.

I really wanted to love this book. I truly and honestly did.
But the unfortunate truth is that I didn't. I found the writing difficult to follow and the first few chapters did very little to capture my attention. It's sad, because the summery that I read, but I just can't say the same for the actual content inside.

I really enjoyed this one a lot and could relate to the main character, quickly found myself rooting for her and enjoyed the mystery as much as the road trip itself. A great book with great characters and great writing.

I loved the premise of sperm donation kids looking for their biological siblings and their biological dad. Family doesn’t have to be who you were raised by, and family doesn’t have to mean DNA. Three great kids begrudgingly go on a road trip to find their bio dad, which is filled with unfortunate events along the way. Their growing familial relationships with each other were so wholesome and heartwarming. This book examines the importance of family and expands the definition of family. The magic of their character growth and the positive spirits of the siblings, especially Jesse, almost makes one believe in fate.

806 was a quick-heartwarming-coming-of-age read. The novel focuses on 3 teens, musician KT/Katie, star swimmer Jesse, and allergy prone “nerd” Gabe, who are on a search for their biological father. The teens meet via website where kids can find not only their donor fathers but also any siblings they may have. The majority of 806 felt unrealistic, but the antics and circumstances the teens found themselves a part of made for an interesting read. The characters were relatable, and the development of the new-found sibling bond seemed realistic. I’d been reading a lot of mystery/thrillers so this was a refreshing read.

It's a familiar road trip book with an interesting premise. Generally a fun read that may serve some kids in a similar situation.

I love road trip stories and one wonders if there won't be a whole genre given to 'donor' stories as well. KT, Jesse and Gabe are all very different, but this makes for a fun, quick story as they make their way cross country.