Publication: October 7th 2014 by Simon & Schuster
Source: Purchased
Goodreads description:
Britt Phieffer has never been that adventurous, but that's about to change. Wanting to impress her ex-boyfriend, Britt convinces best friend, Korbie, to take a trip with her and go trekking through the Grand Teton Mountains in Wyoming. But when a freak storm leaves the girls stranded they seek shelter in a cabin, and find two knights in shining armour, Shaun and Mason, who are also hiding out.
But all is not as it seems, and Britt quickly discovers that the guys are there for reasons other than hiking…dangerous reasons that mean they need to get off the mountain, fast. In exchange for her life, Britt is forced to guide them down, and as they set out on a harrowing journey through the cold and snow, Britt realises the only way to get out of this alive is to pretend she is on their side.
But playing nice is hard, especially when Britt is unsure whether Mason, gorgeous and sexy, is the enemy or an ally. And as she begins to lose track of who is in control it is only a matter of time before things turn deadly…
This was a book that I kept putting off reading because I hadn't heard the greatest things about it. However the synopsis did grab my attention and kept me interested in reading it. I went into it not expecting too much and while the book wasn't particularly spectacular, I did really enjoy it. I loved the setting and the author did an excellent job of creating the terrifying situation where if the psychopathic murderer doesn't kill you, then the harsh and unforgiving weather will get you instead.
The plot was fairly predictable and I had the plot twists worked out well before they were revealed. However I liked the mystery and suspense and the way that the author still managed to make me second guess myself at times. There were points where the book felt like it was dragging but it was still captivating enough that I didn't want to put the book down because I needed to know what was going to happen next and if my suspicions were correct.
I wasn't really a fan of the characters either. The main character Britt was likeable enough, and I really admired her survival instincts but she just did and said some stupid things at times which was frustrating.
The romance aspect also could have been handled better so that it was more believable. While I was okay with the epilogue and how things ended, the romance was just one of the most ridiculous instances of instalove that I have read.
Not everything about the plot was entirely believable and there were some unanswered questions I had at the end, but overall I really enjoyed this book and I gave it a 4/5 rating. Pick this one up if you’re looking for a good YA mystery thriller.
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