A review by dani_reading
The Dead of Winter by Tracy Justice, Julie Solano

5.0

**Update Feb 26, 2018**
Did a re-read again with a buddy and I still enjoyed the story. Am looking forward to new release from these authors.

Emotionally charged 5 *

I strongly recommend reading book one-When Fall Breaks- because The Dead of Winter drops you from the cliffhanger of book 1 that you've been suspended on.

The authors weave a story so well of the consequences of underage drinking and the reality of PTSD and move the characters forward into new chances and finding strength to carry on. I love the characters and the emotions evoked while the group transitions through life after a shattering experience.

The Dead of Winter kept me in suspense and leaves the reader hanging AGAIN! The cliff is there but it is not near as gut- wrenching as When Fall Breaks, I can't wait to read more and look forward to the ride! I am not usually a YA genre reader, but so glad I've read them. This series is for everyone, the issues these young adults face are non-discriminatory.