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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Complicated
This is a plain and simple survival story. I don't think there's anything special about it, except the dog, Bo. The author, Kate Marshall, did a really good job of capturing Jess's thoughts throughout her ordeal. It was a constant cycle of set-back, despair, action, and hope. I got tired of it after a while, but it was realistic, nonetheless.
I expected a bit more out of the plot. It had a good pace, but there were some things that I found questionable. Overall, this is a really great book for YA readers who want a break from reading about high school drama or romance.
I expected a bit more out of the plot. It had a good pace, but there were some things that I found questionable. Overall, this is a really great book for YA readers who want a break from reading about high school drama or romance.
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Just once though, I want to read a story about a girl who actually pulls the trigger the first moment she needs to rather than hesitating and creating a situation that never needed to happen. Does that mean there’s something wrong with me? Also stop reading if you don’t want a spoiler but as much as I enjoyed this book I feel like it needs to come with a warning about the dog because that part messed me up!
If you’re looking for a YA version of The Revenant this is a great pick, but don’t expect to much more than a good survival story.
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Pretty good book I thought it was interesting and kept me guessing and wondering so I really liked it
This was soo gooddddd! I’ve never read a survival story but this was perfect! Angst and fear and a good dog friend to keep the main character company. I loved this so much. Jess was an awesome character, I loved the disability rep, and how strong she was.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The premise of the book really pulled me in. Girl surviving in the wilderness after the death of her dad (not a spoiler literally in the summary) and then hunting down the killers. However, it was a much slower build up than I was imagining. It was also an extremely easy read, just a couple of hours to finish it off. If you like survival books and something that doesn’t take too much mental effort I recommend
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Gun violence, Violence, Murder
Minor: Car accident