Rose Keller and Tate Russo have been climbing for years, training in harsh weather and traveling all over the world. The goal that kept them going: summiting Mount Everest, the highest point on earth.
Everyone on their expedition has something to prove, it seems. And not everyone is making the best decisions while short on oxygen and physically and mentally exhausted. The farther up the mountain they go, the more their climbing plans unravel and the more isolated each team member becomes. Rose and Tate will have to dig deep within themselves to determine what—or who—they value above all else.
Above All Else by Dana Alison Levy absolutely blew me away. The story was incredible and unique, and it was such a breath of fresh air as more and more novels in the YA genre are becoming clones of each other. The story was intense, heart breaking, heart warming and so inspiring. I would never climb Everest, I could barely handle a 3-day overnight hike! But after reading this book, I feel like I have experienced climbing Mt. Everest myself, and have gone through all of the emotions the characters did! The characters were all very loveable. They displayed bravery, courage and such wonderful values and I was equally invested in each of them. This book blew me away and I would definitely recommend it to any teenager, or adult wanting to go on the adventure of a lifetime while sitting on the couch!
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
Everyone on their expedition has something to prove, it seems. And not everyone is making the best decisions while short on oxygen and physically and mentally exhausted. The farther up the mountain they go, the more their climbing plans unravel and the more isolated each team member becomes. Rose and Tate will have to dig deep within themselves to determine what—or who—they value above all else.
Above All Else by Dana Alison Levy absolutely blew me away. The story was incredible and unique, and it was such a breath of fresh air as more and more novels in the YA genre are becoming clones of each other. The story was intense, heart breaking, heart warming and so inspiring. I would never climb Everest, I could barely handle a 3-day overnight hike! But after reading this book, I feel like I have experienced climbing Mt. Everest myself, and have gone through all of the emotions the characters did! The characters were all very loveable. They displayed bravery, courage and such wonderful values and I was equally invested in each of them. This book blew me away and I would definitely recommend it to any teenager, or adult wanting to go on the adventure of a lifetime while sitting on the couch!
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
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