Fun young adult book full of music, discovery, and dynamic relationships. Loved taking a road trip with the Savage kids.

KT, Jesse, and Gabe are half siblings who meet in real life after posting to a forum and discovering they're are siblings. While some illegal escapades occur, it's a mostly interesting story if not a little odd.

This was a fun YA read. The premise was rather interesting from the beginning. A journey of discovery with half siblings who found out about their father through a forum. The plot was kind of odd. It's a fun and lighthearted read overall, but there are quite a few things that are just a little too convenient.

The overall story is okay though there are some things I found iffy regarding this story. The overall plot conveniences did detract from the story for me. Some of it was kind of hard to get through. However, if you are looking for a fun, lighthearted read, this might be it.

I had a high expectations because this book has the potential of becoming a great and fun road trip books, filled with shenanigans and self-realization. But the plot was all over the place, the writing was mediocre, the main character is very unlikeable and the rest of the characters are one dimensional. It's a quick read though, it's so easy to flip through.

806 tells the story of KT. She’s been raised by her mom and discovers, at the beginning of the book, that the dude her mom told her was her father actually isn’t. So she begins her quests to find out who her biological father is along with her biological siblings she just found.

I wanted to like this but I couldn’t. I just don’t get the whole “I need to find my bio father so that I can understand who I am” thing. I’m on the nurture over nature team, all the way.
It didn’t help that I really disliked KT, I really wanted to shake/slap the shit out of her.
She was so obnoxious. The way she treated her mother in particular but also, how she treated/thought about her “siblings” or really anyone. She really drove me insane.
The plot barely made sense to me too. It just felt so fake and impossible.
I just couldn’t get into it.

I received a copy of this from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

I thought it was going to be an interesting story about kids finding their biological dad. It was but it was also on the boring side for me. I’m not really into YA books and this one to me was just not good.
It started out ok but turned, well silly, in my opinion. I just could not get into it. I think teens may like it, especially if they are conceived like these kids were.

I just could not give it a good rating since I didn’t like it. I’m very sorry.

This e book was provided by Netgalley in return for an honest review.

The cover of the book is beautiful, and the plot is intriguing. It is a YA story about a group of teens on a road trip to find their biological father, and I went into it really excited to have a book to recommend to my students. Unfortunately, the book did little to meet my expectations. The plot became very convoluted and at points ludicrous, the narrator was very hard to like, and the dialogue was really awkward. The file format was confusing to read too, although that is not the author’s responsibility. All in all I am glad it was a quick read, because it was really not quality writing.

KT doesn't like her mom's choices of boyfriends. She wonders where her dad is and how she can connect with him. Finally, she finds out the truth. Who she thought was her dad, isn't her dad. Her mom tells her the truth and then the adventure begins.

I really enjoyed reading 806. KT was loveable, Her interactions with her new family are sometimes frustrating, sometimes sappy sweet, but always handled like it was in real life. As a sibling with many "halfs", I enjoyed this book. The book took a serious topic, made it educational and fun at the same time and yet, grabbed at my heartstrings.
I am recommending this to my nieces and nephews to read.

Overall, this was a very fun, light-hearted, delightful, enjoyable read. Without giving any spoilers, the story is viewed through the eyes of a teenaged girl as she faces an important decision in her life, and the consequences of that decision. This fictional tale was quick and easy to follow. I would recommend this book for middle graders and high school aged teenagers, and any/all who enjoy contemporary YA fiction.

I received this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I would like to that both the author and NetGalley for this wonderful opportunity.

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I was unable to finish this book and thus will not be posting a full review on my blog. The language of this book was stilted, hard to follow and boring. I found that the POV was weird and I couldn't tell what character was driving the action, at times. Thank you for your consideration to allow me to review this book.

I grew up with "Somewhere Out There." As I child I was moved by its inclusion in An American Tale and it has also made me feel emotions and often brings me to tears. So when I read this book, written by the same person, I was looking for a moving, emotional tale.
The setup is perfect for a deep story. Three teens find out that their father was actually a donor at a sperm bank. These three teens are very different but each feels like they are missing something because they don't know the truth about themselves. So they set out to find their biological father and learn who they are. From there the story turns into a joyride with a variety of almost comical events happening. The ending is sugar coated but without much depth.
So 806 is really a fun buddy romp with very stereotypical characters for those who are interested in that kind of thing. But that's not what was looking for.
I received a free copy from the publisher for an honest review; all opinions are my own.

Katie, or KT as she wants to be called, has always wanted to meet her real father, so when she is told she is the product of sperm donor 806 she sets out to find him. After connecting online with Gabe and Jesse, the two other children of St. Louis Sperm donor 806, both seeking their real father for different reasons, they are led across country seeking answers.

This book held some excruciating cheesy parts, like page 131 when KT’s “eyes locked, and when I looked at him it was as if I was seeing him, really seeing him, for the first time. I knew exactly who he was, and I knew he knew exactly who I was. That scared me a little, but it felt kind of good at the same time,” as she discusses her connection with her half-sibling. But, this book also gripped the emotion surrounding the need to understand yourself, understand both individuals that created you. Author, Cynthia Weil, covered some heavy topics, heavy on humor with no shortage of extravagant storytelling an all in all decent young adult story surrounding the need to find yourself and the lengths one will go to do so.

*Disclaimer: A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

806 by Cynthia Weil is an unique YA book about three half-siblings teenagers trying to find their biological father who happens to be a sperm donor. KT, Jesse and Gabe are all very different, a musician, athlete, and a nerd. If you are looking for a serious book, this book is not for you, there is nothing realistic about it. This book made me laugh out loud, it was so funny. Once I started this book, I could not stop reading it until I was done. Not only is this book an exciting story but also very refreshing and a quick read. I love the uniqueness of this book and recommended it.

I received this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I have received an ARC through netgalley and was very excited to dive into it. The blurb sounded so interesting. I never really thought about coming of age situations for people with sperm donors before. I loved the mix of characters and it was promising to be a really light hearted, fun read with a serious mind-opening context.

Man, I got disappointed quick. I could not read past 50% before I had to put it to the side unfinished.

Wow, did I get annoyed with this main character and her voice. This is in parts due to the very simplistic writing and choice of words , which I could have dealt with if the characters personality was fun and witty and matched the writing style but sadly, it did not.

First of Katie, who wants to be called KT (really? Kay-Tee instead of Katie? Are you serious?) behaves like a disrespectful, spoiled brat towards her Mom in the first pages. Her Mom might have had several romantic encounters but nothing seemed bad enough to explain KTs behaviour and aggression towards her mother. KT continues to be a judgemental character (she is the cliché vegetarian who pushes her non-meat opinion onto everybody she encounters) and very confusing trains of thought at times.

The whole plot was fast paced but it was childishly annoying and very unrealistic. Too many situations either too convenient or very random and forced - assumable to be funny (the family that says "no thanks" to the offer of a financial plan in a TV store because "they just wanted to watch their landlord lose a case on Judge Judy on a big screen". Erm. Really?) Every action the trio took seemed to not work out at first (the author trying to make it believable and interesting?) but then it miraculously gets resolved by chance or wit - way too many easy outs for me to follow the plot without shaking my head every other page.
(After 17 years you put your name in a database and 2 siblings and a Dad just think of doing the same thing within a few days after you did?) (The car keys in the dealership are all locked in a glass cabinet. How can they get a key now? Count the cars! In this dealership where all car keys get locked in a case, there must be one car where the key is in the ignition! Right? Right!) (Lets distract the oh-so-sassy/funny-receptionist at the sperm bank to go through the files and find our Dads adress. Oh, the files only go back to 1992! But guess what - our nerd is chatting up the stoner guy who is in charge of the data storage in front of the building and he just gives them the file)

But my biggest problem of all was Dylan. Dylan oh Dylan - third wheel in a band who cannot understand "no" and turns into a stalker. There were a few dialogues that made my toenails curl. So cringeworthy and every girl out there in this situation would most likely start running. After telling this guy to “go to love rehab to un-love her” and several
“Please go home now” she just asks “You’re still out there, aren’t you?”
“Yes, I am, I’m just going sit here for a while being happy for you. You can go to sleep”
... and she just acts annoyed and goes to sleep ... Really?
And then he turns up on the side of the road following you through several states and the reaction of our beloved protagonist is "He looked so cute and hopeful that I want to shoot him on the spot.” What? Why?
It is so clear that our protagonist is supposed to start to develop feelings and I am sure she will end up dating her stalker. No no no no!

Overall, I am so disappointed because the idea behind this book is amazing and sounded very promising.

Meh. I finished it so I could give an honest review, but that is really the only reason. I enjoyed the first 2 chapters. I was intrigued by the premise. But this was just too too neat and tidy and it was seriously impossible to keep up the willing suspension of disbelief in order to buy the story as it meandered to its super tidy conclusion. Bummer.

In 806, three very different teens discover that they are sperm babies and happen to have the same father/donor. When they set out on a road trip to find and meet him, they are forced to get along, learning much about each other and themselves in the process. Since their interactions and adventures are engaging and authentic, in spite of the somewhat outlandish premise of the story, the reader will root for them, together and as individuals. A light, but satisfying read.

I am thinking I will DNF this at just about half way through. YA Contemporary is a very hit or miss genre for me. This one was a miss. Again, it's not my favorite genre, so obviously, someone who reads this type of book regularly will enjoy it. I found it really cheesy. None of the characters were very likable, least of all the main character KT. I found almost every scene unbelievable, to be honest. And also, I just have issue with the premise of looking for a sperm donor as a parent. If they were adoptive siblings looking for bio parents, I may have been more invested. But I feel like nothing about sperm donators feels very paternal to me. I feel like, a one night stand pregnancy, or abandoning a mother mid pregnancy... something like that... would make more sense as someone to look for. But not a sperm donor. I don't know, just my thought on the subject/plot in general.

Look at that blurb and tell me you don't want to read this book!
I had such high expectations!
I was expecting a soul searching, poignant, light but gut wrenching story instead what I got was a childish annoying , unnecessary teen drama filled book. maybe i'm just getting to old but the storyline was unrealistic, predictable, cheesy and too convenient.
806 was a fast paced book and to be honest, I did appreciate the 'idea' of bringing to the readers the concept of people having 'parents' in the most unconventional way.

Note: Reading this book through a pdf format for review was an experience I never want to experience again. It annoyed me to the point where I felt like pulling the hairs out of my head...I mean come on!You can't read a book in a pdf format!

When I read the first look I was intrigued by the premise but sadly the rest of the book fell flat for me. The characters seemed silly and the plot was alright. Mostly I just couldn't get behind the reasoning or the follow through. Add Kat's mom who seemed to just be there to push her over the edge and not be a substantial enough character to feel real.
Some may enjoy the music references as well as the personalities of the individual characters. I found myself having to look a lot of things up which slowed me down. If I could have just read straight through I may have enjoyed it more.
Overall I can see why a certain audience would really love this book, the meaning, and the resolution. Hopefully those people find this and are able to enjoy it.

This was a really fun and amazing book. I loved the writing style and I was glad that it was a fast, light read.
I will start with the one thing that I did not like and that was Kate, one of the main characters. I found her very annoying and self-centered in the beginning because she was criticizing everybody, from her mother to her half-brothers. But the writer helped her develop and in the end she turned out to be a rather nice girl and protective sister.
Now, this book was full of things that I just loved. The dynamics between the three brothers was so great and seeing their relationship growing was so sweet and beautiful, making the story even more enjoyable. The way the author gave each one of them hidden traits that you were not suspecting them to have gave a nice touch to the all "finding more about eachother" concept.
Another nice aspect of the book was the journey itself, and how every time they were close to finding their father, a twist would appear and they would have to search deeper and in unsuspected places. Their adventures throughout the book gave the book the funny note i was expecting it to have, which made it a very enjoyable book that always made me laugh.

All of this being said, I happily recommend this book to whoever is looking for a fun, enjoyable book, but that would give you all the feels and teach you a beautiful lesson about finding yourself and learning about what family really is.

**I received an e-copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review**

I feel so lost. Where do I start?? I feel like I’m losing my sense of direction just like the way this book did. I’m sorry, It just didn’t work well with me. Now I’m really confused if my standards are way too high for a contemporary novel or the story wasn’t just good enough. I just couldn’t connect with the story, the characters, nor the plot. Is there something wrong with me???

If my review doesn’t make sense, that’s because I could barely make sense of what I read and I believe it’s sort of a domino effect thing.

Narrated in first person by KT or (Katie), 806 by Cynthia Weil is a story of self-discovery tied with adventure. KT, Jesse, and Gabe are three teenagers you would never ever EVER expect to be half-siblings. A jock, a musician, and a nerd does not go well in a mixing bowl. The only similarity? Their biological father: Donor 806. Brimming with curiosity and insufferable circumstances, the three sets out to find this person that connects them together despite their opposing personalities.

The idea of the story was interesting. It caught my attention. While I had second thoughts about choosing this book, I requested it anyway and added it to my tbr pile. I was in for an adventure and some road trip. I was excited! But I felt like a deflated balloon after a few pages in.

In one paragraph, I’m going to state everything that I felt and the troubles I had with this book.

It wasn’t an enjoyable ride. I could barely see where the story was going. The story felt raw and lacks depth. It was difficult to connect with the characters: they felt shallow and I couldn’t find the threads to which I could connect with them. KT was an annoying character. I love mean characters but she’s a total exemption. You’ll know it when you read it. The plot was cliche. I was not prepared to get bummed.

Overall, I think the idea that the synopsis provided for this book is interesting. It’s just that there’s several things that I found lacking in the story like character development, and a flowy story, and maybe a bit of an explanation for some situations.