Into the Wild meets The Serpent King in this story about Annie and Pete, two best friends on a dangerous and emotional trek through the woods. Annie and Pete have been best friends since they were little. They know each other better than anyone, and they've been on more adventures than they can count--they even have a notebook filled with all the times they've almost died. But they always survive, because together, they're invincible. And they've always been just friends. But lately, Annie has been thinking that maybe friendship is just the beginning, and she's been mentally replaying all the times they were almost something more. Now they're heading out on their next great a ten-day backpacking trip through the mountains of Washington State, ending at Fire Camp, where they'll learn to fight the area's growing wildfire problem. The woods spark with the promise of adventure, but a freak climbing accident interrupts their progress, and as the wildfires close in and smoke envelops them, Annie and Pete wander farther from the trail. Carrie Mac's gripping story of the power of unrequited love and the danger of the elements is harrowing, beautiful, and unforgettable. A Globe and Mail Best Book of the Year "Mac is as comfortable writing about the wilderness as she is exploring the internal world of a teenage girl, and the combination of the two is enthralling and devastating."-- Quill and Quire , Starred review "At turns heartbreaking, joyful, and frightening. An affecting combination of wilderness adventure and poignant teen angst."-- Kirkus "For a novel so introspective, the pace is remarkably quick...Recommend to fans of John Green, Adam Silvera, or Sarah Dessen. Advise readers to have tissues on hand for this riveting tale of friendship, grief, and survival."-- SLJ
Publication Year: 2020
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0Title: Wildfire
Author: Carrie Mac
Pages: 272
Genre: Slice of Life, Tragedy, Survival
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
This is an Advanced Readers Copy. That means that this is not the final version of the book. Therefore, facts and quotes are subject to change in the published book.
Release date: 01/20/2020
Do not be deceived as this is not just about a Wildfire.
This is about Annie and Pete and their friendship that goes beyond that of any I've ever seen. After the recent passing of Gigi, Annie's grandmother, Annie finds herself spirling out of control. Pete takes it upon himself as her best friend to make this right again by planning out the best adventure they have ever had. That is, until things take a trun for the worse.
Warning: This book is not for the faint of heart.
Oh No's
I just do not agree with how this ended. I was fully aware and it was predictable but I wish it had ended a different way. This is only my personal opinion and I'm sure to many, they will like how it ends but I did not.
Yay's
The first chapter was like a horse running out of the gates. I was pulled in and completely engrossed in this book thanks to the harrowing tale of that first chapter. We are taken back to the beginning after that but I love the author's ability to capture our attention and definitely capture my tastes.
Annie and Pete's relationship is completely unique and inspiring. They are best friends through and through regardless of their gender. As a child, I also had a best friend who was a guy but parents and people are always mistaking friendship between opposite genders to always be so much more than it is. Their connection was so deep and I loved reading about them so much.
Finally,
This is a great novel about how tough it is to overcome personal tragedy and how there are always those around you who will be there for you.
My similar recommendation for this novel would be Hatchet by Gary Paulson
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