06/08/2026
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah
What is the book about? Leni’s father came back from Vietnam a very changed man, he’s constantly chasing the perfect life for his family and when he believes that life lies in Alaska, he immediately hits the road. Leni and her family soon realize they are in over their heads and they must quickly catch up to what’s needed from them to live off the land. They are warned of the harsh winters to come in Alaska and despite doing everything they can to prepare, nothing could have prepared them for the dangers that lie in their own home in the endless dark.
What did I think? I couldn’t put this one down! And while I had lots of house work to do that kept me needing an audiobook to keep me company on, I was just beyond enthralled with the story. And if someone could stop letting me listen to Kristin Hannah books during the Luteal phase that would be freaking awesome. I’m going to blame that for the fact that I did not, in fact, make it out of this book alive either. I’m pretty sure Kristin Hannah is just swimming in a river of her readers tears at this point. She loves to write beautiful stories that WRECK US. Matthew my love, never change. You are too perfect for the real world. Leni, you deserved better my dear. Some wildly rough topics are dealt with in this one, but I appreciate the way they were handled. I know this story is far too real for too many people.
Perfect for you if you like:
Homestead Living
Coming of Age
Childhood Romance
Survival
Mother-Daughter Bonds
Star-Crossed Lovers
Strong FMC
*TW* for DV, murder, death, gore, PTSD