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4.15 AVERAGE
4.15 AVERAGE
Such a beautiful book......a unique storyline that kept me hooked! Highly recommend!
I don’t understand how more people haven’t talked about this book. It’s enchanting, heart wrenching.... beautiful.
The sad thing about this book is the lack of attention it has received since its release. Because, man. What a waste. This was a beautiful YA book about growing up and growing pains, fame and loss of fame, grief, love, family, second chances, and getting lost before you can find yourself. I found this book on Book Outlet, but I believe I've had it on my to-buy shelf for a while. It's an unassuming novel that deceptively packs an emotional wallop.
At its core, it's a story about a teen who was sent to a reform camp of sort. Three weeks in the wilderness, alone with the nature, and in her thoughts. It's Ingrid's chance to prove to her mom that she can be trusted to be on her own when she eventually goes overseas for an exclusive musical theatre course. The story switches from before and after: before her mom lost her voice and after. She was once a world renown opera singer with the world at her feet. But when she pushed herself beyond her means, the result was irreversible. Since then, Ingrid's mom decided that they will hide from the world. Live a simple life where there's no chance for heartbreak and disappointments.
But the damage has been done. Ingrid's mom couldn't bear more disappointments in their lives and protected Ingrid from any potential heart aches. She also went through some dark times when she would forget that she had a daughter to live for. When she eventually woke up from her stupor, she became very protective of Ingrid and at the same token, Ingrid tried her best not to set her mom off. Including hiding the fact that she inherited her mother's musical talent.
The book progressed/or regressed from there. What we'll witness was the highs and lows of living with someone who suffered from depression. How easily they could go through extreme of emotions and the lengths Ingrid had to go through to protect the little bit of happiness she found. Ingrid and her mother was close. But in some instances, I can see how frustrated Ingrid was with the way her mom shielded her from any potential disappointment -- especially in the performance stage. Ingrid was talented as well, a great singer and a great actress. But her mom didn't think that world was for her, resulting in some tension between them.
The camp her mother sent her to was a place for Ingrid to find herself. To gather strength and perspective. Not only did Ingrid succeed, she also met some incredible people from different walks of life. But the camp was also fraught with danger, not only from the elements, or dangerous animals, but also from a predator of a human variety.
Oh, but this book ended so heartbreakingly. It was something that I didn't expect. At that moment, I had to go back a page or two and re-read it because I thought I missed something. It honestly made me cry. Regardless, this book was absolutely gorgeous. Rugged though, the terrain, I still found something beautiful about the landscape. I think it's a great juxtaposition about the quietness of the wilderness and the emotional and psychological turmoil Ingrid was going through at the time. Absolutely beautiful and not to be missed!
At its core, it's a story about a teen who was sent to a reform camp of sort. Three weeks in the wilderness, alone with the nature, and in her thoughts. It's Ingrid's chance to prove to her mom that she can be trusted to be on her own when she eventually goes overseas for an exclusive musical theatre course. The story switches from before and after: before her mom lost her voice and after. She was once a world renown opera singer with the world at her feet. But when she pushed herself beyond her means, the result was irreversible. Since then, Ingrid's mom decided that they will hide from the world. Live a simple life where there's no chance for heartbreak and disappointments.
But the damage has been done. Ingrid's mom couldn't bear more disappointments in their lives and protected Ingrid from any potential heart aches. She also went through some dark times when she would forget that she had a daughter to live for. When she eventually woke up from her stupor, she became very protective of Ingrid and at the same token, Ingrid tried her best not to set her mom off. Including hiding the fact that she inherited her mother's musical talent.
The book progressed/or regressed from there. What we'll witness was the highs and lows of living with someone who suffered from depression. How easily they could go through extreme of emotions and the lengths Ingrid had to go through to protect the little bit of happiness she found. Ingrid and her mother was close. But in some instances, I can see how frustrated Ingrid was with the way her mom shielded her from any potential disappointment -- especially in the performance stage. Ingrid was talented as well, a great singer and a great actress. But her mom didn't think that world was for her, resulting in some tension between them.
The camp her mother sent her to was a place for Ingrid to find herself. To gather strength and perspective. Not only did Ingrid succeed, she also met some incredible people from different walks of life. But the camp was also fraught with danger, not only from the elements, or dangerous animals, but also from a predator of a human variety.
Oh, but this book ended so heartbreakingly. It was something that I didn't expect. At that moment, I had to go back a page or two and re-read it because I thought I missed something. It honestly made me cry. Regardless, this book was absolutely gorgeous. Rugged though, the terrain, I still found something beautiful about the landscape. I think it's a great juxtaposition about the quietness of the wilderness and the emotional and psychological turmoil Ingrid was going through at the time. Absolutely beautiful and not to be missed!
3.5 star read. I liked this story, Ingrids mom is dealing with depression & Ingrid has to endure camp to keep her end of the deal and get what she wants.
mysterious
tense
this book was a 6/5. the plot twist was one I couldn't see coming although I feel like it was staring me right in the face the entire time. it's when everything finally made sense and came together. if I didn't have some many books to read this would 100% be a re-read and a spectacular one at least. the characters perseverance throughout the novel was inspiring and I will be using that insperation to help me in my own life. I recommend this book to any teen+.
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Ingrid wouldn't consider herself an at-risk teen, but somehow she has ended up on a several-week-long wilderness trek designed to challenge and help teens with serious issues. If she can make it through the entire camp, her mother - a former opera star - will allow her to go to music school in London. But everything about the trip, from the juvenile delinquents that are her fellow campers to the lack of bathrooms and showers, is far more than she bargained for, and Ingrid isn't sure she can make it through without breaking.
I liked that some of the teens actually ended up being pretty terrible and that everyone wasn't conveniently "fixed." The juxtaposition between Ingrid's past and present was well done, and the slow reveal of Ingrid's issues kept me interested. Since Ingrid's situation pretty atypical - especially her luxurious childhood with her famous mother - it could have been hard to relate to her, but the author did such a good job grounding everything else in reality that it wasn't an issue.
Good for those who want dramatic, female-centered stories, or fans of vocal music or mild survival tales.
I liked that some of the teens actually ended up being pretty terrible and that everyone wasn't conveniently "fixed." The juxtaposition between Ingrid's past and present was well done, and the slow reveal of Ingrid's issues kept me interested. Since Ingrid's situation pretty atypical - especially her luxurious childhood with her famous mother - it could have been hard to relate to her, but the author did such a good job grounding everything else in reality that it wasn't an issue.
Good for those who want dramatic, female-centered stories, or fans of vocal music or mild survival tales.
4.5 stars. this was so much better than i expected! didn’t know i could relate so much to a YA book. this really hit me in the feels and made me put down the book often to think. really enjoyed this
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
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