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The Ballad of Darcy and Russell
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From New York Times bestselling author Morgan Matson comes a sweeping romantic novel about love, fate…and that one night that can change everything.
Darcy believes in love at first sight.
Even though it’s never happened to her, she’s spent her whole life waiting for that perfect, magical moment. But right now, her life is anything but perfect. In the aftermath of a music festival, she’s stranded at a bus station until morning—the day before she leaves for college. Her phone is dead, she has no cash, and she’s convinced nothing good can come of this night…but then she meets Russell.
Russell. Cute and nice, funny, and kind. She knows this is the moment—and the guy—she’s been waiting for. And they have until sunrise to walk and talk and connect.
Over the course of this one fateful night—filled with football field picnics, night swimming, and escape-artist dogs—Darcy and Russell’s lives will change forever. They’ll discover things they never imagined about each other…and about themselves.
But can you really know someone after only a handful of hours? Is it possible to fall in love in just one day?
And is it worth saying hello…when you know you’re destined for a goodbye?
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The Ballad of Darcy and Russell
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Original price was: $19.99.$14.98Current price is: $14.98.
Dan Pickett –
Overview
Darcy believes in love at first sight, even though it’s never happened to her. She hopes for that magical moment when everything falls into place with the right guy. Currently, her life is far from perfect: stranded at a Nevada bus station with a dead phone, no cash, and the day before she leaves for college. Convinced the night can’t get worse, she meets Russell, a cute, kind, and funny guy, and feels an instant connection. As they spend the night walking and talking, Darcy forgets her fears about the future and focuses on this perfect moment. However, as they part, Darcy and Russell must decide if a short-lived connection is worth pursuing despite an inevitable goodbye.
◇ Thoughts
This is a delightful and heartwarming story that will leave you feeling cozy. Darcy and Russell meet when their bus breaks down on the way home from a music festival. The characters are well-developed and relatable, drawing you in from the very beginning. Unlike many stories in this genre that can feel heavy and depressing, this one is an uplifting exception, leaving you feeling better for having read it. I highly recommend this book if you need a little comfort in your life or are looking for a good palate cleanser after a deep, thought-provoking novel. Plus, there are a few enjoyable twists that keep things interesting.
Sara –
Darcy Milligan is not going to panic. So, what if her bus broke down on the way home from a music festival? So, what if she is stuck in Jesse, Nevada until the morning? So, what if she lost the pouch that had most of her money in it? So, what if her phone is almost dead and her charger is in the lost pouch? Everything will work out, no reason to worry. Afterall, maybe the cute guy from the bus has a charger she can borrow.
The Ballad of Darcy and Russell by Morgan Matson is a cute story. The writing is a little slow at times, but Darcy and Russell have good chemistry. Matson does a good job of writing characters on the cusp of adulthood, who are getting their first taste of independence. A great YA summer novel to read by the pool!
Kara Dennison –
Darcy Milligan has a fine, albeit messy, life. Raised by a single father and named for his favorite song by his (and now her) favorite band, she’s about to leave her hometown of LA for a college she barely knows anything about in Connecticut. Before that, she’s hit a Nevada music festival to see said favorite band perform. But when she gets stranded at a bus station with no phone charger, she meets Russell Henrion—a handsome, witty aspiring Broadway composer who knows the source of her name and happens to love the same obscure book she does. Suddenly, she’s wrapped up in a whirlwind one-night romance like the ones in the movies. At first.
A few bad late-night decisions later, Darcy discovers that Russell Henrion is actually Russell Sanders—son of Wylie Sanders, lead singer of that aforementioned favorite band. Between the shock of being in her favorite celebrity’s Nevada home and trying to figure out whether Russell is the love of her life or a big liar, she barely has time to cope with that other problem: the whole college thing. But as the long weekend goes on, both Darcy and Russell start coming to terms with college, family, and and whether love at first sight is a real thing.
The Ballad of Darcy and Russell employs my least favorite romance trope (miscommunication), but it’s the exception that proves the rule. Rather than being a drama of errors where people willfully misunderstand each other or walk past the wrong door at the wrong time, it’s an exercise in understanding each other and embracing difficult parts of ourselves and our lives. Both Darcy and Russell are figuring out who they are, both in the context of their families and themselves. Despite their very different lives, they have very similar fears. And the lack of communication that kicks the story off is the whole point: opening up, breaking down their own insecurities, and allowing themselves to communicate more freely.
Samantha –
I loved this story. I loved how it was a little untraditional but still a happy and sweet ending. Made me feel all those feelings you have at 18 right before college is beginning and the world is your oyster! And the references to music and pop culture were on point as is usual for Morgan Matson!