49 Miles Alone
—Natalie D. Richards
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One year ago, Katie and her cousin, Aster survived a tragedy, but it ultimately harmed their friendship. Now, a year later, they’re determined to hike 49 miles together in the backcountry of Utah. Neither knows how to make things feel normal on their trek, but both girls need this time to try.
When everything that can go wrong does, Aster and Katie are forced to work together to make it through the desert together, to survive… but an unexpected couple they meet on their trip makes it difficult.
In this emotional young adult thriller, Natalie D. Richards has readers on the edge of their seat, craving to know what happens.
This book starts out with an emotional scene, one that a lot of readers will easily relate to, to understand with compassion and empathy. I know I did. I bonded with these characters on different levels as the story began, finding myself captivated by the strength that these girls endure at a young age.
Natalie D. Richards is, as so many of you know, my favorite thriller author of all time, but this book is slightly different from anything I’ve read from her before. This book is a story of survival in more ways than one. Richards elegantly depicts brokenness and loneliness as strength, and I truthfully believe this book is one that could help others find their strength just in reading it.
I stayed up all night reading, and there was never a dull moment. Richards excels in detail, in captivating plots that have you second guessing your fifth guesses. Strong with an innate capability to make readers feel like they are right there with the characters, Richards doesn’t just write stories. She writes an experience, and this one is one you do NOT want to miss. Truly.
With dual POV, this story is packed to the brim with action, excitement and emotion that absolutely will have readers recommending this book to each and every person they meet. I can’t wait to share my love for this twisty thriller with every reader I know.
Thanks to @netgalley, @sourcebooksfire, and @natdrichards for this ARC. 49 Miles Alone releases July 2, 2024.
This experience is not one to miss.