“Hit the reset button” is common vernacular in today’s society. But where is this magic button? If you know, please send us a message. Asking for a friend…

Katie, a former Olympic skier, hits the reset button in the most extreme of ways – she books a one-way flight to Buenos Aires. She always identified as a skier, a girlfriend, a sister, but soon all these nomenclatures feel untrue.

I immediately connected to Katie – she’s confused and reserved, yet bold and captivating. While most people live their lives without ever gaining national recognition, we can all relate to feeling stuck in life – simultaneously needing help while also wanting to be left the f*** alone.

The narrative bounces back and forth from present day to Katie’s life on the slopes. Dunlop teases us early and often about a traumatic, unforgivable event seemingly centered around Katie’s troubled sister. What is she running from? Skiing? The public eye? Herself? While Katie’s curious past fills the pages with more mystery and gut-wrenching despair, I really loved being a fly on the wall during her search for enlightenment.

Katie’s self-imposed exile to Argentina actually brought her closer to others. She finds herself in a circle of eccentric ex-pats and locals all with troubles and secrets of their own. She finally realizes she is not the only one who came here to forget….

Isn’t that why we turn to books? To forget some of our own worries? I can’t afford impromptu trips to South America (although Jen would appreciate the break), so I jump into a story, and this was the perfect one for me. I definitely recommend this introspective and entertaining read.

Verdict: Read it. (4/5 stars)
Length: 320 pages
When: You want deep character connection for some self-reflection.
Quote: I’m frozen for a moment, thinking about the infinite possibilities a new life brings with it.
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Buy We Came Here to Forget by Andrea Dunlop