Sam is dreading senior ski weekend and having to watch after her brother and his best friend, Gavin, to make sure they don’t do anything stupid. Again. Gavin may be gorgeous, but he and Sam have never gotten along. Now they’re crammed into an SUV with three other classmates and Gavin’s dog, heading on a road trip that can’t go by fast enough.
Then their SUV crashes into a snowbank, and Sam and her friends find themselves stranded in the mountains with cell phone coverage long gone and temperatures dropping. When the group gets sick of waiting for rescue, they venture outside to find help—only to have a wilderness accident leave Sam’s brother with a smashed leg and, soon, a raging fever. While the hours turn to days, Sam’s brother gets sicker and sicker, and their food and supplies dwindle until there isn’t enough for everyone. As the winter elements begin to claim members of the group one by one, Sam vows to keep her brother alive.
No matter what.
Filled with twists, secrets, and life-changing moments, Ski Weekend is a snow-packed survival thriller featuring a diverse cast of teens that will appeal to fans of One of Us is Lying and I Am Still Alive.
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Rating: 4 Stars
My Review: Diverse characters is what readers will find in Ski Weekend. I had a fun reading this one!! This young adult thriller will have you at the edge of your seat in no time. I was flipping the pages faster and faster but not wanting it to end. This is Agatha Christie for a new generation.
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2021 Firebird Award Winner in Young Adult Fiction
2021 Readers' Favorite Book Awards Bronze Medal in Young Adult - Thriller
2021 American Fiction Awards Finalist in Young Adult
Featured in Cosmopolitan's “15 Compelling Fall 2021 Books to Add to Your Reading List”
Featured in Yahoo!Life's “You'll Want to Cozy Up With All These New Books This Fall”
Featured in SheReads.com “Most Anticipated YA Books of Fall 2021”
Featured in SheKnows.com “16 Books Coming Out This Fall We Can’t Wait to Read”
Featured in BookTrib's “13 Must-Reads to Keep You Cozy This Fall”
Featured in Women.com “The Most Anticipated YA Books of Fall”
“Ross offers YA readers genuinely diverse characters, each of whom continues to grow throughout the narrative. . . . Brace for impact readers, this YA thriller holds little back.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“This is a suspenseful book that had me thoroughly hooked from page one . . . The emotional journey of Ski Weekend is relentless . . . ”
—Readers’ Favorite, five-star review
"A nail-biter with some surprising moments. Recommended for high school and YA collections.”
—School Library Journal
“Full of twists and thrills, Ski Weekend will hook you from the very start and keep your heart pounding long after you finish. Rektok Ross’s latest book is an exciting addition to the YA scene.”
—Evelyn Skye, New York Times best-selling author of The Crown’s Game
“A pacey thriller with moments of great tenderness—and spine chilling horror.”
—Lauren Kate, New York Times best-selling author of Fallen
“Constantly twisting and emotionally relentless, Ski Weekend is a story of survival, friendship, and family. You won't forget this cast of characters any time soon. Alternately heartbreaking and hopeful—a chilling, thrilling read.”
—Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, best-selling author of The Girls Are All So Nice Here
“This book will send so many chills up your spine, you’ll feel like you’re alongside the snowbound characters. The only time I don’t recommend reading this book is right before bed. You won’t be able to sleep and you won’t want to.”
—Jeff Zentner, award-winning author of Rayne & Delilah's Midnite Matinee
“Ski Weekend has all the intensity and thrills as The Hunger Games packed into one car over a snowy weekend. Secrets, lies, strong characters, and twists will keep the readers turning pages. If you’ve ever wondered how far you would go to survive then you need to read this book.”
—Eileen Cook, author of You Owe Me a Murder
“Ross weaves a stirring tale where each of her characters wrestle with choices that could result in life or death—some survive and some don't.”
—Paul Greci, award-winning author of Surviving Bear Island, The Wild Lands, and other stories
“Ripped from the headlines, Ski Weekend is so real you’ll be shivering with the characters, fighting the elements, and asking yourself—what would you be willing to do to survive? Forget Netflix and chill. Binge this book.“
—Sorboni Banerjee, Emmy award-winning journalist and author of Hide with Me
“This pulse-pounding story of survival mirrors all the highs and lows of the hit reality tv show Survivor. In my case, I knew I could quit anytime but these kids aren't so lucky. Buckle up—this is one wild ride!“
—Corinne Kaplan, two-time Survior and The Amazing Race player and reality TV star
“Captivating and shocking! I loved it!”
—Elise Lee, owner of Away With Words Bookshop
2021 Readers' Favorite Book Awards Bronze Medal in Young Adult - Thriller
2021 American Fiction Awards Finalist in Young Adult
Featured in Cosmopolitan's “15 Compelling Fall 2021 Books to Add to Your Reading List”
Featured in Yahoo!Life's “You'll Want to Cozy Up With All These New Books This Fall”
Featured in SheReads.com “Most Anticipated YA Books of Fall 2021”
Featured in SheKnows.com “16 Books Coming Out This Fall We Can’t Wait to Read”
Featured in BookTrib's “13 Must-Reads to Keep You Cozy This Fall”
Featured in Women.com “The Most Anticipated YA Books of Fall”
“Ross offers YA readers genuinely diverse characters, each of whom continues to grow throughout the narrative. . . . Brace for impact readers, this YA thriller holds little back.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“This is a suspenseful book that had me thoroughly hooked from page one . . . The emotional journey of Ski Weekend is relentless . . . ”
—Readers’ Favorite, five-star review
"A nail-biter with some surprising moments. Recommended for high school and YA collections.”
—School Library Journal
“Full of twists and thrills, Ski Weekend will hook you from the very start and keep your heart pounding long after you finish. Rektok Ross’s latest book is an exciting addition to the YA scene.”
—Evelyn Skye, New York Times best-selling author of The Crown’s Game
“A pacey thriller with moments of great tenderness—and spine chilling horror.”
—Lauren Kate, New York Times best-selling author of Fallen
“Constantly twisting and emotionally relentless, Ski Weekend is a story of survival, friendship, and family. You won't forget this cast of characters any time soon. Alternately heartbreaking and hopeful—a chilling, thrilling read.”
—Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, best-selling author of The Girls Are All So Nice Here
“This book will send so many chills up your spine, you’ll feel like you’re alongside the snowbound characters. The only time I don’t recommend reading this book is right before bed. You won’t be able to sleep and you won’t want to.”
—Jeff Zentner, award-winning author of Rayne & Delilah's Midnite Matinee
“Ski Weekend has all the intensity and thrills as The Hunger Games packed into one car over a snowy weekend. Secrets, lies, strong characters, and twists will keep the readers turning pages. If you’ve ever wondered how far you would go to survive then you need to read this book.”
—Eileen Cook, author of You Owe Me a Murder
“Ross weaves a stirring tale where each of her characters wrestle with choices that could result in life or death—some survive and some don't.”
—Paul Greci, award-winning author of Surviving Bear Island, The Wild Lands, and other stories
“Ripped from the headlines, Ski Weekend is so real you’ll be shivering with the characters, fighting the elements, and asking yourself—what would you be willing to do to survive? Forget Netflix and chill. Binge this book.“
—Sorboni Banerjee, Emmy award-winning journalist and author of Hide with Me
“This pulse-pounding story of survival mirrors all the highs and lows of the hit reality tv show Survivor. In my case, I knew I could quit anytime but these kids aren't so lucky. Buckle up—this is one wild ride!“
—Corinne Kaplan, two-time Survior and The Amazing Race player and reality TV star
“Captivating and shocking! I loved it!”
—Elise Lee, owner of Away With Words Bookshop
About the Author
Rektok Ross is the pen name of Liani Kotcher, a trial attorney turned award-winning young adult author and book blogger. An avid reader since childhood, Liani writes exactly the kind of books she loves to escape into herself: exciting thrillers with strong female leads, swoon-worthy love interests, and life-changing moments. She graduated from the University of Florida School of Journalism and obtained her juris doctorate at the University of Miami School of Law. Originally from South Florida, she currently splits her time between San Francisco and Los Angeles with her husband, stepkids, and her dogs. You can find her online just about anywhere at @RektokRoss, as well as on her website, www.RektokRoss.com, where she blogs about books and writing.
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