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perseyfriend's review
4.0
A mature, amazing story of survival. On the intense side for a middle grade read but I would have loved it as a kid anyhow. Loved LOVED the dog and that relationship, plus the dual perspective of the lost cousin and the cousin at home refusing to give up on her. Cried like a baby at the ending but loved it
stuckinthestacks's review
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
andreabeatrizarango's review
adventurous
challenging
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
I've barely read anything this past week, but I picked this one up before bed last night and couldn't set it down. 😮
I *love* wilderness survivor shows. From the tame (Survivor) to the most hard-core (Alone). But I don't think I've ever read a middle grade survival novel set outside the US/Canada and with a non-white protagonist. Not to mention the fact that it was dual pov. I am shook!
If, like me, you or your kids are Tanya Guerrero fans, do not be fooled by her previous sweet contemporaries! She can definitely write survival adventure 💀.
That being said, cw understandably abound here, because there is bird/rodent/fish death (and all steps involved in skinning, plucking, cooking), plenty of physical injuries + mention of blood, malnutrition, human death, huge storms, etc. It kind of reminded me of the ol' classic Hatchet, except BETTER, especially because it had cousins and a dog.
Have you read ADRIFT? And are you a survival nerd too? 👀
I *love* wilderness survivor shows. From the tame (Survivor) to the most hard-core (Alone). But I don't think I've ever read a middle grade survival novel set outside the US/Canada and with a non-white protagonist. Not to mention the fact that it was dual pov. I am shook!
If, like me, you or your kids are Tanya Guerrero fans, do not be fooled by her previous sweet contemporaries! She can definitely write survival adventure 💀.
That being said, cw understandably abound here, because there is bird/rodent/fish death (and all steps involved in skinning, plucking, cooking), plenty of physical injuries + mention of blood, malnutrition, human death, huge storms, etc. It kind of reminded me of the ol' classic Hatchet, except BETTER, especially because it had cousins and a dog.
Have you read ADRIFT? And are you a survival nerd too? 👀
rachelkay1821's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Thank you to Netgalley, author Tanya Guerrero, and publisher Macmillan Children's Publishing Group, Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) for providing me with a free ARC in exchange for my honest review!
Adrift follows two cousins turned best friends, Coral and Isa, as they navigate growing up, family, love, and loss. Coral and Isa do everything together, and they miss each other greatly when Coral leaves on an international sailing trip with her parents. Things take a turn for the worse when an unexpected storm leaves Coral stranded alone on a deserted island. Told from alternating perspectives, the book follows each girl's journey as Coral fights to survive and Isa fights to find her cousin from afar. Readers will find themselves on the edge of their seats and rooting for the girls to be reunited as the book goes on.
Although I have read many books about characters on deserted islands before, this one stood out to me and captured my interest from the start. I loved the diverse story and how the book is told in alternate perspectives. The author highlighted many beautiful aspects of Filipino culture, and there was also inclusion of an autoimmune disease, which I appreciated seeing representation for. I found the story, especially Coral's chapters, extremely gripping. Guerrero did not spare any details about her experience on the island, and even though Coral's struggles were a bit more intense/descriptive than I expected from a MG read, I appreciated the authenticity found throughout. The inclusion of the dog Bambi helped to provide emotional relief as well and was one of my favorite parts. I loved the bond between the girls, although I would have liked to see more about Isa in her chapters. Her chapters focused mainly on her in relation to Coral and their bond, whereas I felt that she had other interesting aspects to her personality I would have liked to see more of. I also would have liked to see more about Ada joining the family, since she played a big part in Isa's journey. Overall, this was an enthralling read that will appeal to many different readers between the gripping plot and lovable characters. I look forward to reading more from Guerrero!
Adrift follows two cousins turned best friends, Coral and Isa, as they navigate growing up, family, love, and loss. Coral and Isa do everything together, and they miss each other greatly when Coral leaves on an international sailing trip with her parents. Things take a turn for the worse when an unexpected storm leaves Coral stranded alone on a deserted island. Told from alternating perspectives, the book follows each girl's journey as Coral fights to survive and Isa fights to find her cousin from afar. Readers will find themselves on the edge of their seats and rooting for the girls to be reunited as the book goes on.
Although I have read many books about characters on deserted islands before, this one stood out to me and captured my interest from the start. I loved the diverse story and how the book is told in alternate perspectives. The author highlighted many beautiful aspects of Filipino culture, and there was also inclusion of an autoimmune disease, which I appreciated seeing representation for. I found the story, especially Coral's chapters, extremely gripping. Guerrero did not spare any details about her experience on the island, and even though Coral's struggles were a bit more intense/descriptive than I expected from a MG read, I appreciated the authenticity found throughout. The inclusion of the dog Bambi helped to provide emotional relief as well and was one of my favorite parts. I loved the bond between the girls, although I would have liked to see more about Isa in her chapters. Her chapters focused mainly on her in relation to Coral and their bond, whereas I felt that she had other interesting aspects to her personality I would have liked to see more of. I also would have liked to see more about Ada joining the family, since she played a big part in Isa's journey. Overall, this was an enthralling read that will appeal to many different readers between the gripping plot and lovable characters. I look forward to reading more from Guerrero!
danicashelflove's review
challenging
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
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