#BookReview: Switchback by @danika_stone

Synopsis: Ashton Hamid knows everything about gaming. His D&D battles are epic; the video game tournaments he organizes, multi-day tests of endurance with players around the world. Real life, however, is a different matter. So when he and his best friend—outspoken "A" student (and social outcast) Vale Shumway—head out on a camping trip to Waterton Lakes National Park with their Phys. Ed. class, Ash figures it’ll be two days of bug bites, bad food, and inside jokes.

Instead, the two friends find themselves in a fight for survival.

An unexpected October snowstorm separates Ash and Vale from the rest of their class. By the time the teens realize they’ve missed the trail, they have wandered deep into the Canadian Rockies. Lost in the wilderness and hunted by deadly predators, their only hope is to work together. But with Vale’s limited supplies and Ash’s inexperience, can the best friends stay alive long enough to find their way back to civilization? 



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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
My Review: This was another great young adult title from Stone.  I loved her other contemporary ones and this survivalist story was one of a kind. This book would be great for boys or girls.  It was fast paced and short and an easy read.  I loved the characters and how she added one that is Asexual. You don't see that a lot in young adult novels so it was a great change. I will say that parts of this one felt unrealistic as well as a younger tone than what it should have been.  But other than that if you are looking for an escape then you have found it! 

Review

Chosen as one of the best young adult books of 2019 by the Canadian Children's Book Centre (Fall 2019 edition) 

"Switchback kept me on the edge of my seat and reading well into the night. It's a harrowing tale of survival, a vivid ode to the beautiful but unforgiving Canadian wilderness, and a gorgeous story of friendship all rolled into one. You'll want to hunker down with a good, warm blanket as you embark on this thrilling, unputdownable ride."
― Sarvenaz Tash, author of The Geek's Guide to Unrequited Love and Virtually Yours

"An enjoyable, fast-paced read." ― School Library Journal on Internet Famous

“Anyone who's ever been involved in fandom will be squeeing and nodding vigorously from the very first page. I know I was.” ―Kim Karalius, author of Love Charms and Other Disasters, on All the Feels

“A sweet, sensational and touching story.” ―Books Are My Life on Internet Famous 

"The book is a dream. I loved absolutely everything about it. ... From the chapter headers to every mention of nerd culture, All the Feels is a blast!" ―Seeking Book Boyfriends on All the Feels

About the Author

Danika Stone is an author, artist, and educator who discovered a passion for writing fiction while in the throes of her master's thesis. A self-declared bibliophile, Danika now writes novels for both adults (Edge of Wilde, The Intaglio Series, and Ctrl-Z) and teens (All the Feels, Internet Famous). When not writing, Danika can be found hiking in the Rockies, planning grand adventures and spending far too much time online. She lives with her husband, three sons, and a houseful of imaginary characters in a windy corner of Alberta, Canada.

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