Author: Deborah Blumenthal
Publisher: AW Teen
Published: May 1st, 2016
Purchase: Amazon | B&N
Summary: It’s too late to evacuate. Now all they can do is try to survive.
Under the threat of Hurricane Danielle, Houston residents are ordered to evacuate. For Jillian McKay, that means a long car ride with her neighbors, River Daughtry and his dad. River was the star quarterback of Harrison High until he was mysteriously expelled and sent to juvenile detention. He returned a loner, with no sign of the spark he and Jillian once shared. Now on the road, stuck in miles of gridlock, they’re barely speaking.
But River thinks they won’t get out of the city in time. He wants to ditch the evacuation plan, even if his dad doesn’t. Crazy as River sounds, Jillian has a feeling he’s right. The two set out by themselves and break into their abandoned school for shelter. The dark hallways unleash memories, and as the hurricane descends, Jillian can see that River is confronting a storm of his own. Together they discover that survival is about more than just staying alive—it’s about fighting for yourself.

I liked that the storm was definitely a main focus in Hurricane Kiss but not the main focus; this book isn't just about a hurricane -- it's about much more than that. This is River and Jillian's story, not Danielle's. Both River and Jillian have been through their own personal tragedies; and as they're forced into close quarters inside the school, will they find a way to survive not only the storm outside but the ones inside themselves?
I really enjoyed Hurricane Kiss; it was a fast read, and the writing and characters were captivating. And being the huge weather/meteorology enthusiast I am, I also loved the countdown to the hurricane's landfall. I recommend it for readers of contemporary and Teen/YA fiction.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for
my honest review.
Sounds like a good read! I;ll have to pick it up!
ReplyDeleteI like the sound of this one. I love when characters are forced together in life and death situations! Also, it sounds swoony and I like swoony. Great review!
ReplyDeleteI am a sucker for books that feature hurricanes, I don't know why. I think I would like this one. I haven't heard of it, but then again, I am completely out of the book loop.
ReplyDeleteSounds like an exciting story for sure! A hurricane is definitely a wild setting for a romance. Glad you enjoyed this one and thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDelete~Jess
I read a book not too long ago that took place during a hurricane and I wanted to blow the heroine away. lol. This sounds more promising!
ReplyDeleteLove that it took place during/counting down towards such a big storm! I know from experience, hurricanes can be so dangerous. But this book pulls me in, as do the characters and the concept of the book. Lovely review, girl!!
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