I've read several Dahlia Adler books in the past, and I always enjoy them. I appreciate the young queer characters getting to know more about themselves and how to love their own identities.

Going Bicoastal was a bit different than I expected. I was honestly quiet confused at first because I didn't realize this was a dual storyline with almost a choose-your-own-adventure type vibe (especially at the end). I enjoyed the parallel storylines with different locations and love interests, but I definitely found myself more interested in a particular storyline. I did love the diverse characters and perspectives, and enjoyed learning more about Jewish culture (and so close to Rosh Hashanah!).

I really appreciated the way this book reminds us (readers) that things can go well even when we make different types of choices. I enjoyed that.

Overall, this was another enjoyable read from Dahlia Adler - with a fun little mention of characters from other books she's written.

4.5 Stars, rounded up!

I absolutely adored this book and devoured it! I wasn't sure what I was walking into and once I realized the different "timelines" it all made sense. I had to take a break from the book because I confused myself at first, but then when I jumped back in, I couldn't stop.

Once I realized that the chapters alternated and we got to see Natalya in both NYC and LA and living two different summers, it was clear to me which chapter was where and what we got out of each. I loved how Dahlia Adler was able to grow both stories and love interests within a short amount of pages, but it doesn't feel like anything isn't fleshed out enough. I loved seeing Natalya grow in both cities, and see how much of that growth would've happened wherever she ended up, but that she came to it in different ways.

I think both timelines were well-written and developed, but I definitely favored one a bit more (though I know that's personal preference). It was so refreshing to see how Shabbat was important to Natalya and her different ways of experiencing it with her father and with her mother. Hearing about the wonderful food made me hungry and crave my mom's homemade meals.

I truly enjoyed this and I've loved everything I've read of Dahlia Adler's, so I'm definitely not surprised! I think it's such a cute read, and definitely great for the summer! I also loved how Natalya's bisexuality always played a part, that it was there within both timelines, and how she was accepted and loved and got to truly just grow into herself entirely. I would definitely recommend to anyone who likes YA romance!

I’m always down for one of Dahlia Adler’s excellent YA, bi, Jewish, teen rom cons and Going Bicoastal was a wonderful sliding doors addition to the group. Natalya’s parents are divorced, and in two different timelines, she spends a summer with each one, on opposite coasts, and two different love interests. I was invested in both of the storylines (and both of the live interests of Elly and Adam). Shout out to some great scenes of Shabbat, which I rarely ever see depicted in books with Jewish characters, and brought me back to family dinner on Fridays when I was growing up. A ton to love here, sparkling with joy, growing up, and getting the girl/guy, I recommend to anyone wanting a little summer fun. Thanks to NetGalley for an early review copy, all opinions are my own.

I found the way this was written unique - to have two timelines and storylines happening at the same time is awesome

Dahlia Adler has two options for the summer - stay in New York with her dad or go to LA and stay with her mom and complete an internship

In this book we get to see what happens with both options with two different love interests It is like two books in one and two HEA

This is a great book for young adults and I cannot stress how interesting it was to see Dahlia grow in both storylines within her relationships and with her parents

I loved the bisexual/Jewish rep and the sliding-doors execution was nice, but there were no real stakes or conflict to be found – the only person who really had any sort of challenge to deal with was Adam, and even that didn't really seem to present that much of a problem.

This story was just okay for me. I went into it excited but left feeling let down. I wanted more from the MC and her Sliding Doors-style story. I never felt there was any sense of urgency for her to pick a place to live. She casually told the dual timeline as if there was nowhere to be. The ending felt lack-luster because the reveal of who she chose was a boring reveal. There was no trumpet fanfare so I felt just blah about it. I also felt like the MC did not have any growth or development throughout the story. She came across as a bit of a brat who never had to want for anything so it didn't matter what option she ultimately went with. I have always enjoyed Adler's books but this missed the mark for me.

This was so cute!! If you are looking for quick YA book with lots of queer rep this ones for you. I have never read a book with a split plot like this and doubted if the author would be able to pull it off but man she did! I loved flipping back and forth between the two plots and seeing how Natalyas' character differed in each. All in all i definitely recommend picking this one up!

I had a fun time with this! It wasn't anything revolutionary, but it was certainly a light enjoyable summertime romp. I resonate a lot with the way that Adler writes bisexuality, and I can now say I trust her to write a swoony love interest. I think she did a good job building the atmosphere of NYC and LA and differentiating between the two, and I loved the found family/queer friend group aspect of both timelines. The Jewish rep was also a nice added bonus. I will say, that I went into this expecting her to choose between one of the two love interests, and it did bug me that she didn't, maybe mostly because I definitely had a favorite. But it was well done for what it ended up being and a solid summer romcom!!

This book was really cute. I loved that you got to see both potential futures and that there was a “choose your own ending” surprise. I enjoyed all the characters, music references, and the FOOD. Definitely a fun end of summer read

This book truly is a bisexual Sliding Doors. Natalya Is a fun and relatable character, and it was so great to see her grow and come into her own more throughout both sides of the story. It was fun to see when certain aspects crossed both storylines, and it just made it feel like certain things were fate no matter which path she chose. I also really loved that there was Jewish rep in this book as well, which isn’t something I come across very often. Honestly, the rep in this book just felt realistic, and I’m always happy that people will be able to see themselves in a book. The ending was great, especially since I wasn’t sure how things would wrap up, but this was such a pleasant surprise. I’ve really loved everything Dahlia Adler has written, and hope we keep getting more books like this in the future.

4.5 Stars

This was a cute read. I liked that there were some consistencies throughout both timelines. I liked that it went back and forth between the two timelines after each chapter. Both love interests were interesting in their own way and equally suitable for the main character. I couldn't choose between either and rooted for both in their perspective timelines. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who enjoys a good rom-com.

I received an eARC via Netgalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.

The story follows the complex journey of Natalya Fox as she navigates a pivotal summer in her life. With a unique narrative structure, the story unfolds through alternating timelines, offering readers the chance to explore two parallel summers and the choices Natalya must make. The author beautifully delves into the fragile dynamics of familial relationships, especially the strained bond between Natalya and her estranged mother. As Natalya grapples with her decision, I was also taken on an emotional rollercoaster filled with self-discovery, forgiveness, and the pursuit of personal happiness. With its engaging storytelling and relatable characters, this book will resonate with readers, leaving them reflecting on their own journeys of self-discovery.

This was my most anticipated book of the year and it did not disappoint. It's just the sweetest romcom!! With darling characters. I love parallel timelines and mixing it with a bisexual going one way for a man and another for a woman is my idea of a perfect book. Nat's relationship with her parents was really sweet and I loved to see her try to repair things with her mother.

Dahlia Adler is the queen of bisexual protagonists. I will read anything and everything she writes.

Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a free e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

Going Bicoastal was so fresh, so fun, and SO ENJOYABLE! I LOVED the alternating plotlines and found this narrative technique incredible engaging! AND THE ENDING?! Chef's Kiss!

I've read a few of Dahlia Adler's books and compilations, and I cannot recommend her work enough! She is an auto-buy author for me!

Synopsis:
Natalya Fox has twenty-four hours to make the biggest choice of her life: stay home in NYC for the summer with her dad (and finally screw up the courage to talk to the girl she's been crushing on), or spend it with her basically estranged mom in LA (knowing this is the best chance she has to fix their relationship, if she even wants to.) (Does she want to?)

How's a girl supposed to choose?

She can't, and so both summers play out in alternating timelines - one in which Natalya explores the city, tries to repair things with her mom, works on figuring out her future, and goes for the girl she's always wanted. And one in which Natalya explores the city, tries to repair things with her mom, works on figuring out her future, and goes for the guy she never saw coming.

I very much enjoyed this book! I loved the LGBTQ relationships and navigation for this young adult novel. I think the storyline was really interesting and the book was very aptly named. The concept was really cool having two consecutive timelines, with the same main characters. I liked the New York plot better than I liked the California plot and I wish the ending was tied a little bit neater in a bow where there weren’t two endings. But overall a really cute read!

Dahlia Adler’s latest is such a great read. Natalya has two choices for the summer: stay with her dad in NYC or go across the country to LA with her mom who she hardly knows. Her dad leaves the choice up to her but tells her that he hopes that no matter what she chooses, she’ll branch out a little, make some new friends, and maybe talk to the cute girl that he’s heard her telling her friends about. A summer with her mom means that she’ll intern at her mom’s marketing company. Instead of making the choice, Adler tells both stories. In one, she stays with her dad, meets the cute girl and hits it off, and has a memorable summer. She even grows closer to her mom with weekly phone calls and a book club for two. In the other, she moves to LA, and falls for the cute guy whose desk she shares at her internship. She gets folded into his group of friends and grows closer to her mom, while staying connected to her dad. Her Jewish faith is very much a part of both storylines and I loved seeing how it played a role in both versions of her life. This is an imaginative and wonderful story.

Thank you to @netgalley and @ewednesdaybooks for a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Thank you to @prhaudio for a free download of the audiobook.

Does she stay or does she go? Natalya has 24 hours to decide if she will stay in NYC for the summer or head out to LA to be with her mom. This is a fun back and forth as both outcomes play out. Does she stay for the girl she has a crush on, or does she fine love with a male intern?

Natalya and her friends and family were interesting characters. I always enjoy learning more about Jewish traditions. It was cool reading about a teen so confident in her religion and being bisexual.

4 stars

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This was a really interesting YA book about a young bisexual girl. I particularly liked the choose your own adventure ending that you could go down based on the story you felt the most chemistry with/pull towards.

We witness Natalya (a young, bisexual woman) in two separate timelines in where she either chose to stay in NY with her dad or move to LA with her mom and both involve a different love interest and conflicts but ultimately similar personal growth.

I really enjoyed learning all about where each option would lead her and getting to decide for myself where she should end up.

4 stars
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Thank you to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for the E-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I love the concept of a choose your own ending, but I was VERY biased towards one ending before I got there. I'd say who, but I think the fun of it is that every reader will get to decide for themselves who the right person is. I'm a huge fan of Dahlia Adler, and I love this addition to her collection.

I wanted to love this book but I felt it dragged a bit because there was so many repetitions. I loved the characters but wish there was more to the story. The writing was good and it had a lot of potential but it was overall just okay for me. I can see this one being a hit for some people so I hope you have better luck if you pick it up!

Thank you to the publisher and @netgalley for providing a free advanced copy of this ebook in exchange for an honest review.