Do you have what it takes to survive the harsh Alaskan winter? The cold, the dark, the wild animals? No heat or electricity, the nearest neighbor miles away? The Albright family finds out if they have what it takes to survive “The Great Alone.”

Leni is a loaner – no siblings or friends. She is the daughter of a former POW plagued with alcoholism and PTSD, and a fragile mother too afraid to walk away from her abuser. Living a nomadic childhood, never staying in one place too long, she never quite fit in. There was no place to call home. Until Alaska.

Alaska represents a lot to the Albrights – hope, adventure, darkness. However, the Last Frontier has the greatest meaning for Leni – it is where she discovers her true self. She finds love, friendship, courage, community and a place she finally feels like she belongs.

As a big fan of Kristin Hannah, I wasn’t sure what to expect from this novel – would I like it as much as The Nightingale? The answer is yes! I could not put this book down. I particularly enjoyed the dynamics of the Alaskan community. They were always able to put aside their differences to face the common enemy – the cold, harsh, terrifying winter. I found Leni incredibly relatable, especially her struggle through adolescence. I also admired her strength and resolve to survive. I flew through this book, and highly recommend you pick it up next!

Verdict: Read it! Now! (5/5 stars)
Length: 435 pages
When: If you loved the Nightingale and enjoy Kristin Hannah!
Favorite Quote: “There’s a saying: Up here you can make one mistake. The second one will kill you.”
Also Read: The Nightingale or Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah

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