Whenever I'm With You - Hardcover

Sharp, Lydia

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1338047493 ISBN 13: 9781338047493

Publisher: Scholastic Press, 2017

Synopsis

A missing boy. A road trip into the Alaskan wilderness. A week that will change everything... Into the Wild meets Paper Towns in this romantic and thrilling adventure!

A missing boy. A road trip into the Alaskan wilderness. A week that will change everything... After Gabi's parents' divorce, she moves to Alaska with her dad. At first, it feels like banishment-but there she meets Kai. He welcomes her into his life, sharing his family, his friends, and his warmth. Until suddenly, Kai pulls away for no reason at all. He's quiet, withdrawn. Then one day, he disappears. Kai's twin, Hunter, believes Kai's retracing their missing father's steps in the wilderness north of Anchorage. When they learn there's a blizzard on the way, Gabi's hurt at Kai's coldness swiftly turns to serious concern. He's alone out there. This is the boy who saved her from the dark. She can't lose him to it. So Gabi convinces Hunter to join her on a wild journey north-a trip that will challenge them physically and emotionally, as they try to convince the boy they love to return home.

About this title

About the Author

Lydia Sharp worked a number of different jobs, everything from retail management to veterinary medicine, before turning their passion for stories into a career. They are now a romance editor and write YA novels with lots of kissing and adventures. Lydia lives in northeast Ohio with an ever-growing collection of owls. When not completely immersed in a book, they binge on Netflix, pine for fall, and host mad tea parties in Wonderland. Follow them on Twitter @lydia_sharp for updates.

Reviews

Gr 7–10—Gabi and her father have moved to Alaska, a world away from their lavish, paparazzi-worthy lifestyle in Los Angeles. The anger and resentment Gabi feels toward her mother for ending her parents' marriage are second only to the isolation she experiences in the remote, cold landscape of her new home. Her father remains emotionally unavailable to her as he grieves the loss of his marriage and his career as a lawyer. Gabi finds solace in her relationship with local guy Kai, who has shared his home, family, and friends with her. But when Kai disappears under mysterious circumstances, Gabi turns to his twin, Hunter, to help her locate Kai before a winter storm hits the area. The effort to trace his route results in a dangerous trek across wild Alaskan terrain during a blizzard. The plot moves at an even pace with bursts of tension as the teens encounter various threats, including wild animals and hypothermia. The supporting characters are well-developed, and the survivalist elements are authentic. Teens may have trouble accepting the premise for Kai's journey as well as the speedy resolutions to the dangerous situations, and Gabi's internal monologue, especially regarding her feelings for her mother and Kai, drags at times. Still, the excitement of the expedition may be enough to keep some readers engaged. VERDICT This is a secondary purchase for collections in need of chaste romances with a dash of adventure.—Lynn Rashid, Marriotts Ridge High School, Marriottsville, MD

Edition details

• Publisher: Scholastic Press
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1338047493
• ISBN 13: 9781338047493
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 304