Switchback by Danika Stone

Switchback

by Danika Stone

An epic YA adventure story about two friends lost in the Canadian wilderness from Danika Stone, the author of All the Feels.

Vale loves to hike, but kind of hates her classmates. Ash is okay with his classmates, but kind of hates the outdoors. So, needless to say they are both fairly certain that the overnight nature hike with their PE class is going to be a hellish experience. But when they get separated from the group during a storm, they have worse things to worry about than bullies and blisters.

Lost in the Canadian wilderness with limited supplies, caught in dangerous weather conditions, and surrounded by deadly wildlife, it's going to take every bit of strength, skill, and luck they can muster to survive.

Reviewed by Nessa Luna on

4 of 5 stars

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I pre-ordered this book immediately when I heard there was going to be an asexual protagonist. Then I kept picking it up and putting it down. This month, I finally read the entirety of this book in less than 24 hours, staying up until 5am to finish it, that's how much I enjoyed it. Vale is asexual and aromantic and honestly, I could relate to her SO MUCH. I loved her as a character and I loved her friendship with Ash. I also loved how there was absolutely NO romance in this book at all. I was afraid Vale and Ash would end up together because of the trauma they went through but they stayed friends and honestly my aroace heart is SINGING.

If you're looking for a thrilling book with great aroace rep, definitely pick up Switchback!

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  • 18 April, 2020: Reviewed