Title: Wayfarers
Author: Jeff Zentner & Brittany Cavallaro
Publisher: Quill Tree Books
Publication date: August 18, 2026
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Summary
Sylvie told everyone that she wanted to live the van life after high school, but it was really just an excuse to escape. With her dog by her side, she sets her focus on the road to distract from her past. Knox grew up moving from place to place, never really calling somewhere home. But he’s ready for something more steady. When Knox helps Sylvie after one of the worst days of her life, the two find themselves drawn to each other. However, their both keeping secrets of each other. Will they be able to let each other in?
Review: Wayfarers
Thanks to NetGalley and Quill Tree Books for an advanced copy of Wayfarers by Jeff Zentner and Brittany Cavallaro to review! I loved the format of Sunrise Nights when it came out last year, so I was excited to see that they paired together to write another book. And they always have the most gorgeous covers! Doesn’t it just make you want to go on a spontaneous summer road trip?
From the beginning, Knox and Sylvie seem like opposites. They have drastically different backgrounds, and yet the find similarities with each other. They’re both running from dark secrets, trying to change the way their futures unfold. Zentner and Cavallaro bring both of them to life, and capture their emotions with beautiful verse. And there are a lot of big emotions in this.
What I enjoyed the most about this book is that Knox and Sylvie seemed to meet each other at the exact time they needed. They form a quick connection, balancing the grief of their past with the hope they have for the future. This is definitely a book that will stay with you after you finish it.
If you like novels in verse that explore messy emotions, this is definitely the book for you!
4.5/5 stars